‘Shaping a Future of Right: Freedom of Expression as a Driver for all other human rights’ is the theme of which international day?
- A. World Art Day
- B. World Press Freedom Day
- C. World Journalist Day
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: B. World Press Freedom Day
The World Press Freedom Day is being observed on May 3, to create awareness about the importance of press freedom and the role of journalists in promoting democracy and defending human rights. It also aims to remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression as enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The theme for this year World Press Freedom Day is “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a Driver for all other human right.
Correct Answer: B. Australia
Australia has been hit by ‘Rain Bombs’, which caused evacuations and power outages. Australia’s third-most populous city Brisbane was almost hit by the rains, which brought record flooding to some east coast areas and killed eight people. The flooding in Brisbane and its surroundings is said to be the worst since 2011. The rainfall over Brisbane has been extraordinary and hence called as ‘Rain Bomb’.
Correct Answer: D. 10 November 2023
Iceland declare a state of emergency on Friday after a series of powerful earthquakes rocked the country’s southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, in what could be a precursor to a volcanic eruption.
Correct Answer: D. more than 99 countries
Correct Answer: C. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia said on August 19, 2020, it will not follow the United Arab Emirates in establishing diplomatic ties with Israel until the Jewish state has signed an internationally recognized peace accord with the Palestinians.
Correct Answer: B. China
China recently opened its first cross-sea bullet train linking major cities in the southeastern Fujian province. The bullet trains or high-speed rail (HSR) will travel at the same 350 km per hour speed as other trains on the network.
Correct Answer: D. Qatar
Qatar will host the postponed Asian Champions League final after staging the knockout rounds as a competition hub during the coronavirus pandemic. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced the decision Friday 16 October to stay in Doha without saying which 2022 World Cup stadium will stage the game on Dec. 19.