What is the name of the first deep sea port of Bangladesh?
- A. Chittagong Port
- B. Sonadia Port
- C. Matarbari Port
- D. Cox’s Bazaar Port
Correct Answer: C. Matarbari Port
Matarbari, which has been recently in the news, is the first deep-sea port of Bangladesh. This port is being developed with assistance from Japan, to boost exports for Bangladesh. The project is set to start operations in 2027 and is seen as a significant development in the region’s infrastructure and trade connectivity
Correct Answer: D. Australia
Australia has reversed a previous government’s recognition of west Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the foreign minister said Tuesday, prompting consternation from Israel. The center-left Labor Party government agreed to again recognize Tel Aviv as the capital. The Cabinet also reaffirmed that Jerusalem’s status must be resolved in peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said. Australia remained committed to a two-party solution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, and “we will not support an approach that undermines this prospect,” Wong said.
Correct Answer: B. Perseverance
Correct Answer: D. Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix wins the best actor for Joker, Renée Zellweger takes home Best actress, and Parasite wins Best picture.
Correct Answer: B. United States
The United States President Donald Trump has issued an executive order authorizing sanctions against individuals involved in an International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo can block assets in the U.S. of ICC employees involved in the probe and also block their entry into the U.S. The investigation was held to find whether the U.S. forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan. While Afghanistan is a member of ICC, the U.S. is not a member.
Correct Answer: A. Global Response International Pledging Conference
On May 5, 2020, around 40 countries took part in an online summit called Global Response International Pledging Conference. The Conference was initiated by the European Union. The main aim of the conference was to raise funds for research of COVID-19, especially vaccine development.
Correct Answer: C. USA
NASA had launched InSight (Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy, and Heat Transport) Mars lander in 2018. The lander is progressively losing power and is likely to end science operations by the end of this year. The mission has so far detected more than 1,300 marsquakes and located several quake-prone regions of Mars. InSight has also recorded crucial weather data and studied its magnetic field.