Recently in which country ‘Statue of Equality’ unveiled?
- A. Israel
- B. Bahrain
- C. India
- D. Pakitan
Correct Answer: C. India
The Statue of Equality, the mega 216-foot structure in Telangana which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi 12 February 2022, was actually made in China. The fact that such a prestigious project was awarded to a Chinese firm — at a time when the Narendra Modi government, the BJP and its ideological family, the Sangh Parivar, has talked of cutting down India’s dependence on Chinese goods — has raised eyebrows. But the BJP says it’s “irrelevant” where the statue was made, with Telangana party leader N.V. Subhash adding that the greater cause behind the statue is to preach humanity. The statue, built on the outskirts of Hyderabad, commemorates the 11th-century Bhakti saint Sri Ramanujacharya on his 1,000th birth anniversary.
Correct Answer: C. Belgium
Belgium secured the first position in the latest rankings released by FIFA followed by France and Brazil at the second and third position respectively. While The Indian national team drop by one spot to rank 109th in the world.
Correct Answer: D. New York, USA
Billions of people worldwide still live without safely managing to drink water and sanitation, even though access to both service has long been defined as a human right. Water and poverty are closely linked. Without water, there is no development, and without development, it is impossible to eradicate poverty. The UN 2023 Water Conferences is expected to adopt the Water Action Agenda as a main outcome representing voluntary commitments of countries and stakeholders to meet global water-relate goals and targets. The Conference will open on 22 March, World Water Day 2023.
Correct Answer: C. October 13, 2020
Indian authorities on October 13, 2020, released a top Kashmiri politician from detention more than a year after New Delhi scrapped Indian-controlled Kashmir`s special status, a move that triggered widespread anger and economic ruin amid a harsh security clampdown.
Correct Answer: C. 96
Correct Answer: B. 13 to 29 January 2023
In April 2020, it was reported that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark Esper had agreed to proceed with U.S. withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies. On May 21, 2020, President Trump announced that the United States would be withdrawing from the treaty due to alleged Russian violations. On 22 May 2020, the United States submitted a notice of withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies. Senate Democrats questioned the legality, wisdom, and appropriateness of the planned withdrawal so close to The 2023 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup was the 15th edition of the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for men’s national field hockey teams organized by the International Hockey Federation. It was held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar and at the 20,000 seat Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, India from 13 to 29 January 2023. Germany won their third title after defeating Belgium in the final after penalties. The Netherlands captured the bronze medal by winning against Australia.
Correct Answer: B. 20 April 2022
The RS-28 Sarmat sometimes colloquially known in the West as the “Satan II”, is a Russian liquid-fueled, MIRV-equipped super-heavy intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) under development by the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau since 2009. It is intended to replace the R-36M ICBM (SS-18 ‘Satan’) in Russia’s arsenal. The Sarmat is one of the six new Russian strategic weapons unveiled by Russian President Vladimir Putin on 1 March 2018. The RS-28 Sarmat made its first test flight on 20 April 2022, and the Russian government expects the missile to enter service later in the year