The European parliament’s annual Sakharov prize has been awarded to the people of which country?
- A. Iraq
- B. Russia
- C. Ukraine
- D. Japan
Correct Answer: C. Ukraine
The European Parliament has awarded its annual Sakharov prize for freedom of thought to the people of Ukraine, to honor their fight against Russia’s invasion. The award comes with prize money of 50,000 Euros, which will be distributed to representatives of Ukrainian civil society. The prize, named after the late Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov, has been awarded since 1988 to individuals and organizations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Correct Answer: A. Chora church
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reconverted the historic Chora church, one of Istanbul’s most celebrated Byzantine buildings, into a mosque on Friday 21 August 2020, a month after opening the famed Hagia Sophia to Muslim worship.
Correct Answer: D. ROC (Russia’s Olympic Committee ) (12 Silver)
Correct Answer: B. March 2, 2022
The European Union on March 2, 2022 cut seven Russian banks from the Swift payment system and banned Kremlin-controlled media outlets RT and Sputnik from broadcasting into the bloc. The measures, effective immediately, were the latest ratcheting up of the Western-coordinated sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Correct Answer: A. Singapore
On 10th July 2020, Singapore became the 2nd Country in Asia to conduct National Polls in the times of the COVID-19 global pandemic. On 15th April 2020, South Korea became the first Asian Country to conduct National Polls in the times of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Correct Answer: B. Nepal
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal on 4th November 2023. Nepal earthquake kills at least 128, toll could rise, officials say By Gopal Sharma. At least 128 people were killed and dozens injured in Nepal when a strong earthquake struck the western area of Jajarkot, officials said on Saturday, as houses in the area collapsed and buildings as far as New Delhi in neighbouring India shook.
Correct Answer: B. Google
Google has launched an ‘Air Raid Alerts system’ on Android phones in Ukraine. This will act as a supplement to the country’s existing air raid alert systems. The company will also highlight the ‘Ukrainian Alarm’ application to Google Play users. The Rapid Air Raid Alerts system will be implemented with the help of the government of Ukraine.