Recently, Which of the following billionaire acquired Twitter for $44 billion?
- A. Bill Gates
- B. Elon Musk
- C. Mark Zuckerberg
- D. Jeff Bezos
Correct Answer: B. Elon Musk
The social media giant confirmed on 25th April 2022 that the Tesla CEO and the billionaire will acquire the company in a deal worth $44 billion. Once the deal is complete, which is expected by this year, Twitter will become a privately held company. Late Monday, Dorsey tweeted his approval of Musk’s taking over Twitter, saying he was happy that Twitter will “continue to serve the public conversation” around the world.
Correct Answer: A. Gulf of Oman
The first edition of India, France and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise commence on 07 Jun 23 in the Gulf of Oman. INS Tarkash and French Ship Surcouf both with integral helicopter, French Rafale aircraft and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft are participating in the exercise. The exercise schedule over two days will witness a wide spectrum of naval operations such as Surface Warfare, involving tactical firing and Drills for Missile engagements on surface targets, Helicopter Cross Deck Landing Operations, Advanced Air Defence Exercise and Boarding operations. The exercise would also include cross embarkation of personnel for exchange of best practises.
Correct Answer: D. Basic sciences for sustainable development
World Science Day for Peace and Development is observe annually on November 10. It aims to create awareness on how important science is to society and in our everyday life. ‘Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development’ is the focus of this year’s World Science Day for Peace and Development.
Correct Answer: B. Arshad Nadeem
In the ongoing Commonwealth Games at Birmingham, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem won the gold medal in the Javelin throw competition with a monstrous throw of 90.18 meters. This is the second gold for Pakistan in Commonwealth Games 2022. Earlier, weightlifter Nooh Dastagir Butt had won the gold medal for Pakistan in the Commonwealth Games 2022 with a record lift of 405 kilograms.
Correct Answer: D. Afghanistan
Correct Answer: A. Nicaragua
Daniel Ortega was sworn in as the Presidented of the Central American country ‘Nicaragua’ for his fourth consecutive term. The United States and European Union imposed sanctions on several persons in his government after the elections. Ortega’s government has been in power since 2007, after his first stint in power ended in 1990.
Correct Answer: D. Paul-Henri Damiba
The current head of state of Burkina Faso is Lt. Col. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, President of the Patriotic Movement for Safeguard and Restoration, the military junta which took powered on 24 January 2022, following the coup d’état.