Ukrainian Boeing 737-800 crashed in which country on January 8, 2020, killing all onboard passengers?
- A. Bangladesh
- B. Iraq
- C. Iran
- D. Taiwan
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Which Pakistan base startup secured the top position at the ‘ClimateLaunchpad Asia-Pacific’ finals?
- A. Green-Guard
- B. He-Guard
- C. She-Guard
- D. Eco-Guard
Correct Answer: C. She-Guard
Pakistan-based cleantech startup She-Guard secured the top position at the ‘ClimateLaunchpad Asia-Pacific’ finals, presenting their innovative biodegradable and plastic-free sanitary product. The startup’s mission revolves around converting banana crop waste into affordable and eco-friendly sanitary napkins, effectively addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change, public health, and solid waste management in Pakistan.
Recently which of the following first ever vaccine approved for Chikungunya?
- A. Ixora
- B. Ixchiq
- C. ChikuGuard
- D. ChiVac
Correct Answer: B. Ixchiq
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine. Ixchiq is approved for individuals 18 years of age and older who are at increased risk of exposure to chikungunya virus. The chikungunya virus is primarily transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. Chikungunya is an emerging global health threat with at least 5 million cases of chikungunya virus infection reported during the past 15 years.
When the United States, Britain, France and Germany have submitted a motion to the UN atomic energy watchdog to censure Iran?
- A. 7 June 2022
- B. 19 June 2022
- C. 11 June 2022
- D. 14 June 2022
Correct Answer: A. 7 June 2022
The United States, Britain, France and Germany have submitted a motion to the UN atomic energy watchdog to censure Iran over its lack of cooperation with the agency, diplomats said 7 June 2022. The resolution urging Iran to cooperate fully with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is the first since June 2020 when a similar motion censuring Iran was adopted.
The Ukrainian grain deal, brokered by Turkiye and the UN in July 2022, was officially set to expire on:
- A. 17 July 2023
- B. 18 July 2023
- C. 15 July 2023
- D. 16 July 2023
Correct Answer: A. 17 July 2023
Russia said Monday it was suspending its participation in a crucial deal that allowed the export of Ukrainian grain, once again raising fears over global food supplies and scuppering a rare diplomatic breakthrough to emerge from Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The agreement, brokered by Turkey and the United Nation in July 2022, was officially set to expire on 17 July 2023.
In June 2023, World Bank approved $700 Million in budgetary and welfare support to which country?
- A. Sri Lanka
- B. Pakistan
- C. Canada
- D. Bangladesh
Correct Answer: A. Sri Lanka
The World Bank has approve $700 million in financing to help Sri Lanka to recover from the current economic crisis and provide relief to the poor and vulnerable people, the biggest funding tranche since the IMF deal in March. Cash-strapped Sri Lanka is currently struggling with the worst economic crisis in history. In 2022, the economy had contracted by over seven per cent as the economic difficulties force people to take to the streets with protests across the island nations that also led to the ouster of Sri Lanka’s powerful Rajapaksa family from politics.
According to the United Nations Report which region has the highest number of children struggling due to severe water scarcity compounded by the effects of climate change?
- A. South Africa
- B. South Asia
- C. Southeastern Asia
- D. Western Asia
Correct Answer: B. South Asia
More children in South Asia are struggling due to severe water scarcity made worse by the effects of climate change than anywhere else worldwide, the United Nations says.