What is the theme of the ‘United Nations Peacekeepers 2022’?
- A. People Peace Progress: The Power of Partnerships
- B. Peace for All
- C. Planet Peace Partnerships
- D. None of These
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The 2nd round of the Presidential election were held in Turkiye on:
- A. 21 May 2023
- B. 28 May 2023
- C. 26 May 2023
- D. 27 May 2023
Correct Answer: B. 28 May 2023
Presidential elections were held in Turkey in May 2023, alongside parliamentary elections, to elect a president for a term of five years. It mark the first time a Turkish presidential elections has gone to a run-off. The first round of the election was held on 14 May 2023 and 2nd round on 28 May 2023.
According to the Worldwide Bureaucracy Indicators (WWBI) in the South Asian region, which country have largest number of employees in public sector?
- A. Pakistan
- B. Japan
- C. China
- D. Both A and B
Correct Answer: D. Both A and B
The Worldwide Bureaucracy Indicators (WWBI) has estimated that in the South Asian region, both Pakistan and India have the largest public sectors with a share of 60 percent of formal wage employment.
Which country recently introduced a new scheme of fast-track visa to attract scientists?
- A. Russia
- B. United Kingdom
- C. Germany
- D. China
Correct Answer: B. United Kingdom
The Britain Prime Minister Boris Johnson has recently announced the new scheme of fast-track visas to attract the world’s best scientists. The Prime Minister also announced the ‘Global Talent route program’ of 300 million pounds for research in advanced mathematics.
Which international institution approved a mandate to draft ‘Global Plastics Treaty’?
- A. UNFCCC
- B. UN Environment Assembly
- C. IPCC
- D. WWF
Correct Answer: B. UN Environment Assembly
The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) with 175 member countries, signed a mandate which makes it legally binding for the signatories to end plastic pollution. The Global Plastics Treaty will be drafted and ratified in the next two years. The mandate recommends measures to tackle plastic production and address the toxic burden of plastic.
Which country is developing satellite to predict bush-fire danger zones?
- A. New Zealand
- B. China
- C. South Korea
- D. Australia
Correct Answer: D. Australia
Scientists at the Australian National University announced that they are designing the country’s first satellite to predict the bushfire danger zones. Australia has witnessed devastating bushfires across the country especially in South Wales. The proposed bushfires measure forest cover and moisture levels using infrared detectors.
When English Actor Dennis Waterman passed away?
- A. May 5, 2022
- B. May 8, 2022
- C. May 10, 2022
- D. May 19, 2022
Correct Answer: B. May 8, 2022
Dennis Waterman (24 February 1948 – 8 May 2022) was an English actor and singer. He was best known for his tough-guy leading roles in television series including The Sweeney, Minder, and New Tricks, singing the theme tunes of the latter two. Waterman died in hospital in Spain on 8 May 2022 at the age of 74.