Recently in October 2023, Qatar Airways has partnered with company to provide Starlink-powered Wi-Fi on board its flights, allowing passengers to access high-speed internet?
- A. Blue Origin
- B. SpaceX
- C. Astranis
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: B. SpaceX
Qatar Airways has partnered with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide Starlink-powered Wi-Fi on board its flights, allowing passengers to access high-speed internet. While the official launched date, initial routes, and aircraft have yet to be announce, Qatar Airways plans to make the service available on its entire fleet
Correct Answer: A. North Korea
North Korea confirmed on 31 January 2022 it test-launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of reaching the US territory of Guam, the Norths most significant weapon launch in years, as Washington plans steps to show its commitment to its Asian allies. The official Korean Central News Agency said the purpose of the test was to verify the overall accuracy of the Hwasong-12 missile that is being deployed in its military.
Correct Answer: C. Boramy
A giant stingray christened Boramy was caught on the Mekong River in the northeastern Cambodia. It measured almost 3 meters from snout to tail. The previous record for the largest fresh water fish was held by Mekong giant catfish discovered in Thailand in 2005.
Correct Answer: C. Harbin
The annual Ice and Snow Festival, famous for its spectacular and large-scale ice sculptures, is hosted in the city of Harbin. Harbin is the capital city of China’s northernmost province, Heilongjiang, and is renowned for this festival which attracts a significant number of tourists each year. This festival features fairy-tale ice sculptures that are illuminated with colorful lights at night, creating a magical winter wonderland.
Correct Answer: D. Bartley Griffith
The transplant, performed by a team led by cardiothoracic surgeon Bartley Griffith, M.D. at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, replaced Bennett’s heart with the heart of a genetically modified pig that had undergone specific gene editing. The transplant was the first heart to be taken from a genetically modified pig. Another patient had a kidney transplant from a similar pig in October of 2021.
Correct Answer: B. Forests and sustainable production and consumption
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. The theme for 2022 is “Forests and sustainable production and consumption”.
Correct Answer: C. Hong Kong
Scientists at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a new hydrogen fuel cell. It is the world’s most durable cell so far and also the most cost-effective. This can expand the scope of the application of green energy across the world. Hydrogen fuel cells efficiently generate power by converting hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, without emitting carbon dioxide, particulate matter, and other air pollutants.