Pakistan and six other nations facing climate risks called:
- A. Pathfinder countries
- B. Risky countries
- C. Climate-affected countries
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: A. Pathfinder countries
Pakistan and six other nations facing climate risks called pathfinder countries will be the first recipients of Global Shield funding, it was announced at the COP27 summit in Egypt on November 14, 2022. Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Fiji, Ghana, the Philippines and Senegal were identified as the other recipients of the package by the Vulnerable 20 Group of Finance Ministers (V20) of 58 climate-vulnerable economies and the Group of Seven (G7). The Global Shield initiative for pre-arranged financial support has been designed to be quickly deployed in times of climate disasters.
Correct Answer: B. Davos
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland is scheduled from May 22nd to 26th 2022. The meeting was originally scheduled for January 17-21st but was postponed due to the outbreak of the Omicron variant. The theme for WEF annual Meeting 2022 is ‘working Together, restoring Trust’. This year’s WEF meeting will be the first global in-person leadership event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Correct Answer: B. $5 trillion
G20 nations pledged a “united front” on Thursday Thursday, Mar 26, 2020, in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic, pledging they were injecting a whopping $5 trillion into the global economy to tackle the pandemic amid forecasts of a deep recession.
Correct Answer: B. Nigeria
Nigeria has cut its electricity supply to Niger after West African neighbours imposed sanctions on the junta that ousted the country`s elected leader last week, a Niger power company source said on 2 August 2023.
Correct Answer: C. Qatar
The FIFA Club World Cup, originally planned for December, will now be held from Feb. 1 to Feb. 11 in Doha, Qatar, organisers FIFA said on November 17, 2020.
Correct Answer: B. Saturn
Enceladus is one of the moons of Saturn. Recently scientists have discovered that there are oceans or sub-surface oceans beneath the icy surface of the moon. The team of scientists discovered that this ocean should be relatively rich in dissolved phosphorus, an essential ingredient for life. These insights were made from data generated by the spacecraft Cassini which orbited Saturn for nearly 13 years
Correct Answer: B. 12 June 2023
Allied air forces began the largest deployment exercise in NATO’s history on Monday (12 June 2023). Twenty-five nations are taking part in the two-week long “Air Defender” exercise, with around 10,000 personnel and 250 aircraft.