Ra’ad-II, which was tested recently, is a nuclear-capable cruise missile of which country?
- A. Israel
- B. Pakistan
- C. Afghanistan
- D. Iran
Correct Answer: B. Pakistan
Pakistan recently successfully flight tested the air-launch of nuclear-capable cruise missile Ra’ad-II. The missile has a striking range of 600 km. The Ra’ad-II weapon system comprises of world-class navigation systems for better precision. Last month, Pakistan successfully conducted a successful training launch of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi.
Correct Answer: B. Germany
Frank-Walter Steinmeier was elected for a second term as Germany’s president on 13 February 2022. The incumbent won 77% support at the Bundesversammlung (Federal Convention) in Berlin. The session consisted of the members of Germany’s Bundestag, or lower house of parliament, along with an equal number of delegates chosen by the country’s 16 states. Out of 1,437 total votes, Steinmeier received 1045. Otte garnered 140 voters, Trabet received 96, and Gebauer got 58.
Correct Answer: A. 8 December 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on 8 December 2023 approve two gene therapies for sickle cell disease, making one of them the first treatment in the United States based on the Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR gene editing technology. Casgevy, develop by partners Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX.O) and CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP.BN), and bluebird bio’s (BLUE.O) Lyfgenia were approved for people aged 12 years and older.
Correct Answer: A. Second
Correct Answer: B. 25 April
World Malaria Day is celebrated every year on 25 April to highlight the need for prevention, control, and elimination of malaria. World Malaria Day (WMD) observed by All Member States of the World Health Organization. World Malaria Day was established in May 2007 by the 60th session of the World Health Assembly, WHO’s the decision-making body.
Correct Answer: B. 23 September 2023
he Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony will be held on September 23 in Hangzhou (China) and the closing ceremony will take place on October 8. With Asian Games 2023 finally set to begin on September 23, fans will be eagerly waiting for the best athletes in the continent to showcase their talent in Hangzhou, China
Correct Answer: B. UAE
Emirati authorities have announced that they will suspend work at government ministries and federal and local institutions and close private businesses through May 15 following the death of the nation’s President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, May 13. Sheikh Khalifa served as the second president of the UAE and the 16th ruler of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The closure of public offices and private businesses will begin on May 13; the UAE will also observe a 40-day mourning period.