Recently, which organization has launched ‘Quit Tobacco App’?
- A. WHO
- B. FAO
- C. UNO
- D. None
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A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas during the 2023 Israel–Hamas war took effect from:
- A. 26 to 29 Nov 2023
- B. 24 to 30 Nov 2023
- C. 22 to 28 Nov 2023
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: B. 24 to 30 Nov 2023
A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas-led Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip took effect from 24 November 2023 to 30 November 2023, during the 2023 Israel–Hamas war. The initial agreement, mediated by Qatar, stipulated a four-day break in fighting during which 50 Israeli hostages held in Gaza and 150 Palestinian prisoners in Israel were to be released and more humanitarian aid would be allowed to enter Gaza, with the ceasefire subject to extension providing additional hostages are released.
A giant diamond nicknamed The Rock went on display for the first time in Dubai on:
- A. March 15, 2022
- B. March 25, 2022
- C. March 20, 2022
- D. March 27, 2022
Correct Answer: B. March 25, 2022
A giant diamond nicknamed The Rock went on display for the first time in Dubai on March 25, 2022, ahead of an auction where it is expected to fetch over $30 million. The 228.31-carat pear-shaped gem, which was mined and polished in South Africa more than 20 years ago, is the largest white diamond ever to come to auction, said Christie`s. After making its debut at the auction house`s Dubai branch, where it will be displayed from March 26-29, The Rock will travel to Taipei, New York, and Geneva, where it will be auctioned on May 11
Benjamin Netanyahu is the longest-serving Prime Minister of which country?
- A. Israel
- B. Italy
- C. Thailand
- D. Malaysia
Correct Answer: A. Israel
Israel’s longest-serving Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has secured a deal to form a new government. Netanyahu has managed to form a government after tough negotiations with far-right coalition partners. Though Netanyahu’s Likud and like-minded religious-nationalist parties won a comfortable majority, the agreement to form a government was held up by several political disputes.
Which country secured the highest number of votes in United Nations Human Rights Council from the Asia-Pacific region?
- A. Pakistan
- B. India
- C. Bangladesh
- D. China
Correct Answer: A. Pakistan
Among the five candidates from the Asia-Pacific region vying for four seats, Pakistan secured the highest number of votes. Pakistan will continue as a member for another three-year term commencing on Jan 1, 2021.
When was the first WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit held?
- A. August 15 & 16, 2023
- B. August 17 & 18, 2023
- C. August 18 & 19, 2023
- D. August 19 & 20, 2023
Correct Answer: B. August 17 & 18, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening the Traditional Medicine Global Summit on 17 and 18 August 2023 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. Co-host by the Government of India, the Summit has explore the role of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine in addressing pressing health challenges and driving progress in global health and sustainable development. High-level participants have included the WHO Director-General and Regional Director G20 health ministers and high-level invitees from countries across WHO’s six regions. Scientists, practitioner of traditional medicine, health workers and members of the civil society organization had also take part.
Which country celebrate its Liberation Day on March 3, to mark its freedom from Ottoman rule?
- A. New York
- B. Bulgaria
- C. Ukraine
- D. Affrica
Correct Answer: B. Bulgaria
Bulgaria celebrates its Liberation Day on March 3 each year. The day marks Bulgaria’s freedom from Ottoman rule after almost five centuries. The day is observed to honor the Bulgarian volunteers who fought alongside Russian and Romanian soldiers in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 to free their country from Ottoman oppression.