Recently, Which country discovers a large number of Natural Gas reserve in the Black Sea coast?
- A. Russia
- B. Turkey
- C. Qatar
- D. Greece
Correct Answer: B. Turkey
Turkey’s president said on Friday the country had made its biggest-ever discovery of natural gas after completing new exploration work in the Black Sea. Erdogan said the amount of gas discovered is 320 billion cubic meters. Turkey hopes to start extracting and using the gas by 2023.
Correct Answer: D. November 2020
The third China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held as scheduled offline from November 5 to 10, 2020 in Shanghai amid the coronavirus pandemic, showing China’s determination to further open up, a CIIE Bureau official said. The event can also accelerate the recovery of the global economy, said Sun Chenghai, vice director of the CIIE Bureau, Global Times reported on July 25, 2020.
Correct Answer: C. 19 May 2022
On 10 May 2022, Malik pled guilty of the charges framed against him. He chose not to have a lawyer represent him and was appearing for himself. The court appointed an amicus curiae to explain the charges to Malik and make him understand the consequences. Malik confirmed to the amicus that he did not want to contest the charges and that he was ready to face whatever was in store for him. On 19 May 2022, Malik was convicted by the NIA Court on charges of conspiracy and waging war against the state, and subsequently sentenced to two counts of life imprisonment and five 10-year prison sentences, all to be held concurrently. Reacting to the court’s verdict, Malik’s wife Mushaal appealed to the UN, UNHCR and international powers “to take notice of this war crime and save the life of a warrior of his motherland and to stop this grave injustice against Yasin.”
Correct Answer: C. Denmark
Correct Answer: B. 1 December
On 1st December, WHO, together with communities and partners will commemorate World AIDS Day 2023, under the theme “Let communities lead”. Communities living with, and affected by, HIV, networks of people from key populations and youth leaders have been, and continue to be, essential for progress in the HIV response.
Correct Answer: C. Iceland
In the wake of a series of approximately 800 earthquakes within a span of 14 hours, Iceland is on high alert, bracing for a potential volcanic eruption. The concerns have escalate with the recent discovery of a sinkhole beneath the evacuated town of Grindavík, intensifying fears of a massive volcanic event.
Correct Answer: B. India
There have been some media report alleging that an estimate 11 lakh children in India missed their first measles vaccine dose in 2022, according to a report published by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).