Which nation’s Parliament has begun the process of banning same-sex marriage?
- A. Japan
- B. South Korea
- C. United Kingdom
- D. Russia
Correct Answer: D. Russia
Russian Parliament has begun the process of legalizing a ban on same-sex marriage. The Russian lawmakers submitted draft legislation on July 14, 2020, that seeks to ban same-sex marriage. The move follows the Russian Referendum 2020 on July 1st when the voters overwhelmingly supported the proposed changes to the constitution, one among which defines marriage as a union of a man and a woman only.
Correct Answer: D. Toman
Recently, the Iranian Parliament has announced the decision of changing the name of its currency(Rial) to Toman. According to the Iranian Government, one Toman is 10,000 rials. The new system was authorized to manage high inflation in the country.
Correct Answer: B. Noor
Iran launched its first military satellite called “Noor” into orbit on Wednesday, 22 April 2020, in Semnan, Iran by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps. The Noor satellite was launched by a three-stage rocket that was powered by a combination of solid, liquid fuels and reached an altitude of 425 kilometers (265 miles), above the Earth.
Correct Answer: A. Universal Social Protection to End Child Labour
World Day Against Child Labour is marked every year on 12 June across the world. The day aims to raise awareness about the exploitation of children who are engaged in child labour. The International Labour Organization (ILO) declared the World Day Against Child Labour in the year 2002. The theme for this year is “Universal Social Protection to End Child Labour”
Correct Answer: B. Iran
An Iranian Revolutionary Guards general claimed on November 10, 2022 that the Islamic republic has developed a hypersonic missile capable of penetrating all defence systems, raising concerns from the UN nuclear watchdog. Hypersonic missiles, like traditional ballistic missiles which can deliver nuclear weapons, can fly more than five times the speed of sound.
Correct Answer: A. Saudi Arabia
The meeting comes after the decade-long friendship between both countries took a sharp turn when Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi issued a blunt warning to Saudi Arabia after the latter refused to act against India over Kashmir issue.
Correct Answer: D. North-Macedonia