The European Space Agency (ESA)celebrated 20th anniversary of the launch of the Mars Express spacecraft?
- A. 2 June 2023
- B. 8 June 2023
- C. 9 June 2023
- D. 15 June 2023
Correct Answer: A. 2 June 2023
The European Space Agency (ESA) recently celebrate a momentous occasion, marking the 20th anniversary of the Mars Express spacecraft. In honor of this milestone, ESA orchestrated a captivating live stream event that offered the public a rare opportunity to witness near-instant images from the Red Planet. Alongside this achievement, ESA also released a mesmerizing mosaic of Mars, providing invaluable insights into the planet’s surface.
Correct Answer: C. Mexico
Mexico has become the first country in the world to issue a sovereign bond linked to the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations. It has raised EUR 750 million ($890 million) by such bonds. The SDG bond will mature in September 2027 and offers a yield to maturity rate of 1.603% and a coupon rate of 1.350%. This new bond was issued under Mexico’s new “SDG Sovereign Bond Framework,” which was released in February in partnership with French investment bank Natixis.
Correct Answer: A. Birmingham, England
The 2022 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXII Commonwealth Game and commonly known as Birmingham 2022, is an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth of Nations that is currently taking place in Birmingham, England, from 28 July to 8 August 2022.
Correct Answer: B. 7 October 2023
On 7 October 2023, Hamas with other groups such as the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, launch a major attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. The attack included rocket barrages and vehicle-transported attacks across the border on Israeli forces. In response, the government of Israel declared a state of emergency and war.
Correct Answer: B. UAE
The presidency of the Council is held by each of the members in turn for one month, following the English alphabetical order of the Member States’ names.
Correct Answer: B. China
The fourth World Conference on Women was convened by the United Nations in September 1995 in Beijing, China. The 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women was recently organized.
Correct Answer: B. 14 April 2023
Europe’s Ariane rocket on 14 April 2023 launched a spacecraft on a mission to explore Jupiter and three of its icy moons Europa, Callisto, and Ganymede which scientists believe have buried oceans that could potentially harbor life.