Which country has banned Chinese goods after naming them products of “Forced Labour’?
- A. India
- B. United States
- C. Russia
- D. United Kingdom
Correct Answer: B. United States
The United States has recently banned eight Chinese goods including cotton, hair products, computer components, and some textiles from China’s Xinjiang province. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of the U.S has stated that the products are produced using ‘Forced labor’.
Correct Answer: A. USA
Yellowstone National Park in the United States recently celebrate its 151st anniversary. It is known as the first national park in the world. The park, spanning over 9,000 sq km, was establish by the US Congress in 1872 was establish after the displacement of Native American communities who had been hunting and gathering in the area for over 11,000 years before the government took over.
Correct Answer: B. Danuri
South Korea`s first-ever lunar orbiter Danuri has sent black-and-white photos of the Moon`s surface and Earth, the national space centre said on January 3, 2023. Danuri a portmanteau of the Korean words for `Moon` and `enjoy` was launched on a SpaceX rocket from the United States in August 2022 and entered lunar orbit last month. Its images taken between December 24 and January1-showthelunar surface and Earth, and were shot from less than 120 kilometres (75 miles) over the Moon, the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) said in a statement.
Correct Answer: D. Free trade agreement
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a free trade agreement among the Asia-Pacific nations of Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The 15 member countries account for about 30% of the world’s populations (2.2 billion people) and 30% of global GDP ($26.2 trillion), making it the largest trade bloc in history. It is the first free trade agreement among the East Asian countries of China, Japan, and South Korea, three of the four largest economies in Asia.
Correct Answer: A. 6 September 2023
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook northern Chile on 6 September 2023, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake struck at 8:48 p.m. local time, and its epicenter was 41 kilometers (25 miles) south-southwest of Coquimbo, Chile. The quake had a depth of 41 kilometers (25 miles). Chile’s national emergency office did not report any damages or injuries.
Correct Answer: D. 12 to 23 June 2023
Germany is preparing to host one of the biggest air deployment drills in NATO’s history, in an effort to show off force intended to impress allies and adversaries like Russia, according to German and American officials in the country. The Air Defender 23 drill will take place from June 12-23 and will see 10,000 participants and 250 aircraft from 25 nations train, in order to respond to a simulated attack on a NATO member country.
Correct Answer: C. Humza Yousaf
The office is held by Humza Yousaf of the Scottish National Party since 29 March 2023, following the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon. Yousaf was elected as the nominee by the Scottish Parliament on 28 March 2023