Sergio Mattarella has been elected as the President of which country for the second term?
- A. Brazil
- B. Italy
- C. France
- D. Ukraine
Correct Answer: B. Italy
Italian President Sergio Mattarella has been elected to a second term in the recent round of elections. Mattarella was reconfirmed with a broad majority, in the voting done by lawmakers and regional representatives. The 80-year old Jurist-Academic has been serving as the country’s President since 2015.
Correct Answer: C. Emmanuel Macron
Emmanuel Macron has won France’s presidential election, fending off a historic challenge from far-right candidate Marine Le Pen during the 24th April 2022 runoff vote. Macron took 58.5% of Sunday’s vote, making him the first French leader to be reelected in 20 years. He and Le Pen advanced to the runoff after finishing in first and second place, respectively, among 12 candidates who ran in the first round on April 10
Correct Answer: A. September 23, 2023
Saudi Arabia celebrates its 93rd National Day on September 23, the Kingdom stands at a pivotal juncture in its history, marked by remarkable advancements towards achieving its Vision 2030 goals. As residents and expatriates across the nation celebrate National Day, Saudi Arabia is not only recognizing but also celebrating the remarkable strides it has made in the pursuit of economic diversification, social transformation, and sustainable development.
Correct Answer: B. India
As per the estimates from the World Population Review, an independent organisation focused on census and demographics. India may have already surpassed China as the world’s most-populous nation. India’s population stood at 1.417 billion as of end 2022, 5 million more than the 1.412 billion reported by China. China announced the first decline in population numbers since the 1960s.
Correct Answer: D. March 24, 2020
Correct Answer: C. Canada
Canada became the first country in the world that have authorized the use of a plant-based COVID-19 vaccine. The two-dose vaccine of Medicago Inc. (a biopharma company owned by Mitsubishi Chemical and Philip Morris), can be given to adults who are aged between 18 to 64, but little data is available on the shots received by people aged 65 and above.
Correct Answer: A. September 18
World Bamboo Day 2023 observed on September 18. World Bamboo Day is a day of celebration to increase the awareness of bamboo globally. Where bamboo grows naturally, bamboo has been a daily element, but its utilization has not always been sustainable due to exploitation. The World Bamboo Organization aims to bring the potential of bamboo to a more elevate exposure – to protect natural resources and the environment, to ensure sustainable utilization, to promote new cultivation of bamboo for new industries in regions around the world, as well as promote traditional uses locally for community economic development.