Petra an archaeological site is among the new seven Wonder of the world and is located in?
- A. Mexico
- B. Jordan
- C. Spain
- D. Italy
Correct Answer: B. Jordan
The ancient city of Petra in Jordan became one of the 7 New Wonders of the World when it was chosen in 2007 by a vote of 100 million people. The city’s carved rose-red sandstone rock facades, tombs, and temples became known around the world with its appearance in Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade in 1989
Correct Answer: B. Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA)
Edible oil trade associations from five palm oil importing countries in South Asia – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal, announced the setting up of the Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA). The purpose is to gain collecting bargaining power and make imports sustainable.
Correct Answer: D. 19 May 2023
On 19 May, the China-Central Asia Summit was successfully held at the Xi’an International Convention Center. President Xi Jinping together with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan jointly met the press.
Correct Answer: B. Bhutan
Bhutan has declared itself the first country in the world to have completely sterilised and vaccinated its entire stray dog population, following a 14-year dog population control programme. A global animal charity, Humane Society International (HSI), that help implement the programme made the announcement.
Correct Answer: D. Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet
Correct Answer: D. Iran
Correct Answer: C. China
China sent a fresh crew to its Tiangong space station on 26 October 2023, in the latest mission for a growing space programme that plan to send people to the Moon by 2030. The Shenzhou-17 blast off from the Jiuquan launch site in northwest China at 11:14am, carrying a three-astronaut team with the youngest average age since the space station`s construction