On March 16, 2023, which country announce to ban Tiktok from all government-issued mobile devices?
- A. South Korea
- B. UK
- C. America
- D. Netherlands
Correct Answer: B. UK
On March 16, Oliver Dowden, the UK Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office, announced in a statement to the UK’s House of Common an immediate ban of the app on government official devices. Although the UK was one the first country to ban the use of other Chinese-owned technology such as Huawei, critics flagged the delay in banning TikTok compared to allies.
Correct Answer: B. 26 September
World Environment Health Day is observe on September 26 every year to mark a day dedicated to creating awareness about the impact of environmental health on human lives. The day is an occasion to recognise the impact of environmental factors on human beings and how a healthy environment is important for healthy living.
Correct Answer: D. US
US economists Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson won the Nobel Economics Prize on October 12, 2020, for work on commercial auctions, including for goods and services difficult to sell in traditional ways such as radio frequencies, the Nobel Committee said.
Correct Answer: D. June 8, 2020
On June 8, 2020, New Zealand declares itself coronavirus-free nation. PM New Zealand Jacinda Ardern says she “did a little dance” as it was confirmed NZ had no active virus cases.
Correct Answer: C. September 15, 2020
The 75th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 75) will open on Tuesday, 15 September 2020. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 22 September 2020. The UN will mark its 75th anniversary with a one-day high-level meeting at the opening of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly.
Correct Answer: B. Bonn
The 2022 Global biodiversity conclave is organised in Bonn, Germany. Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) announced that Assessment on the Sustainable Use of Wild Species will be released. Sustainable use of wild species keeping in mind the well-being of communities that depend on them for livelihood will be the focus of the report to be released.
Correct Answer: B. Italy
US President Joe Biden signed into law a bill titled, “Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act”, to provide recognition to the ‘Ghost Army’. It is a tactical deception unit deployed by the US during World War II. There are just nine surviving veterans of the Ghost Army across the US. The Congressional Gold Medal is the Congress’s highest award of national appreciation for distinguished contributions.