Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) is a joint project between USA and which country?
- A. Dubai
- B. Germany
- C. Pakistan
- D. France
Correct Answer: B. Germany
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Which major technology company has launched a new application named ‘Sodar’, to help people maintain distancing?
- A. Google
- B. Amazon
- C. Facebook
- D. Apple
Correct Answer: A. Google
Major technology company Google has launched a new application named ‘Sodar’, to help people maintain distancing. The application uses Augmented reality (AR) for this purpose. It creates a visual boundary using the user’s smartphone camera and shows who is breaching that distance, on a real-time basis.
Who is the current Prime Minister Designate of Cambodia?
- A. Hun Sen
- B. Manat Sen
- C. Chea Sim
- D. Heng Samrin
Correct Answer: B. Manat Sen
The eldest son of Cambodia’s long-term ruler has been endorsed as the country’s next premier in a formality confirming the transition of power. On Monday, Cambodia’s king issue a decree stating Hun Manet will succeed Hun Sen, who has ruled for 38 years. Hun Manet, 45, who until recently was the commander of the Royal Cambodian Army, has long been groom for the leadership role.
Who was the last of 15th UK prime ministers during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II?
- A. Theresa May
- B. Boris Johnson
- C. David Cameron
- D. Liz Truss
Correct Answer: D. Liz Truss
Truss hence became the first primed minister since Winston Churchill to serve under a monarch other than Elizabeth II. In this, Truss also became the last of fifteen people to serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom under Queen Elizabeth II, after Winston Churchill, Anthony Eden, Harold Macmillan, Alec Douglas-Home, Harold Wilson, Edward Heath, James Callaghan, Margaret Thatcher, John Major, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May, and Boris Johnson.
According to a new UN report, Taliban killed ____ ex-Afghan govt officials.
- A. 100
- B. 125
- C. 150
- D. 178
Correct Answer: A. 100
The Taliban and their allies have killed more than 100 security and civilian personnel linked to the former US-backed Afghan government since seizing power in August, according to a new United Nations report.
Who has won the award for the women ODI cricketer of the year award 2021?
- A. Smriti Mandhana
- B. Sarah Taylor
- C. Jess Jonassen
- D. Lizalle Lee
Correct Answer: D. Lizalle Lee
632 runs in 11 matches at an average of 90.28 with one century and five half-centuries. Lizelle Lee was in a league of her own in ODIs this year, finishing as the highest run-scorer in 2021 in the format.
Which Arab country abolished the prevalent corporal punishment of flogging?
- A. Oman
- B. Saudi Arabia
- C. Iran
- D. Kuwait
Correct Answer: B. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has abolished flogging, which means beating with whips, as a punishment, as per the order of the Supreme Court. Hereafter, the judges will pronounce fines, jail sentences, or community services as punishments.