On March 7, 2023, US Defence Secretary making an unannounced trip to Iraq nearly 20 years?
- A. Antony Blinken
- B. Mark Milley
- C. Lloyd Austin
- D. Jake Sullivan
Correct Answer: C. Lloyd Austin
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When is the ‘World Braille Day’ observed every year?
- A. January 2
- B. January 4
- C. January 9
- D. January 6
Correct Answer: B. January 4
Every year January 4 is observe as World Braille Day to raise the importance of Braille, which serves as a communication medium for blind and partially sighted people. The day was first initiated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019 and January is observed as Braille Literacy month. French Educator, who innovated the Braille system Louis Braille was born on January 4, 1809.
The launch of Chandrayaan-3 took place on:
- A. 14 July 2023
- B. 22 July 2023
- C. 25 July 2023
- D. 10 July 2023
Correct Answer: A. 14 July 2023
India launch a rocket on July 14, 2023, carrying an unmanned spacecraft to land on the Moon, its second attempt to do so as its cut-price space programme seeks to reach new heights. The heavyweight LVM3-M4 rocket lifted off from Sriharikota in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh carrying the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, as thousands of enthusiasts clapped and cheered.
When World Sight Day 2023 observed?
- A. October 12
- B. November 05
- C. September 08
- D. October 25
Correct Answer: A. October 12
World Sight Day is observed annually on the second Thursday of October. In 2023, this important day falls on October 12th, providing a global platform for individuals, eye care professionals, and organizations to participate in activities that raise awareness about vision-related issues.
On November 29 every year, the UN observes ‘International Day of Solidarity’ related to which country?
- A. Israel
- B. Palestine
- C. Turkey
- D. Syria
Correct Answer: B. Palestine
Which country is undertaking a project to create the world’s most powerful laser, called “Vulcan 20-20”?
- A. UK
- B. Turkey
- C. Pakistan
- D. USA
Correct Answer: A. UK
The UK is undertaking a groundbreaking project to create the world’s most powerful laser, called “Vulcan 20-20,” with an £85 million investment from the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council. This laser, anticipated to be a million billion times brighter than the sun, is expected to have profound implications for various scientific fields, including clean energy and cancer treatment.
As per the recent data from NASA, which major space-faring country has the lowest space debris?
- A. USA
- B. China
- C. India
- D. Russia
Correct Answer: C. India
According to the Orbital Debris Quarterly News, published by a NASA Office, there are 25,182 pieces of space debris (of sizes larger than 10 cm) in the lower earth orbits (within 2,000 km of earth’s surface). Out of these, the debris from Indian space assets is only 114, the lowest among major space-faring nations and around the same level as in 2018. India has 103 active and defunct spacecraft that are also in orbit, against the USA, China, and Russia which have the largest number of active or defunct satellites, as well as space debris, at several thousand.