What is the theme of Earth Day in 2022?
- A. Harmony with Nature and Biodiversity
- B. Invest in Our Planet
- C. Restore our Earth
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: B. Invest in Our Planet
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2022 is Invest In Our Planet.
Correct Answer: D. Bangladesh
The air forces of Bangladesh and the United States will conducted a joint tactical airlift exercise ‘Cope South 22’ from 20 to 25 February 2022. The six days exercise has been sponsored by Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). The bilateral exercise will be held at Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) Kurmitola Cantonment, Dhaka; and Operating Location-Alpha, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
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. India
International Solar Alliance’s Fifth Assembly is to be hosted by India in New Delhi on October 17-20, 2022. India holds the office of the President of the ISA Assembly. The Fifth Assembly will deliberate on key initiatives of ISA on three critical issues: energy access, energy security, and energy transition.
Correct Answer: B. Afghanistan
Correct Answer: A. Israel
An Israeli firm is developing body cameras with facial recognition technology for Israel’s police officer. The technology aims to produce a body-worn camera enabling police to scan crowds and detect suspects in real-time, even if their faces are obscured, and build a database of such identities. The technology is being developed by Yozmot, a strategic planning firm owned by former Israeli army chief of regional strategic planning, Col. (res.) Dany Tirza.
Correct Answer: A. Barack Obama
Former USA President Barack Obama won the best narrator Emmy Award for his Netflix documentary series ‘Our Great National Parks’. Barack Obama’s production company, Higher Ground, is behind the series on national parks around the world. The former President has already received two Grammy awards. He becomes only the second US president in history to win an Emmy.