What is the theme of the ‘World Red Cross Day’ 2022?
- A. Be Human Kind
- B. Red Crescent Movement
- C. Warless World
- D. We Need Peace
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Which city is the host of the ‘76th World Health Assembly’?
- A. New York
- B. Paris
- C. Geneva
- D. Tokyo
Correct Answer: C. Geneva
The Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly is being held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 21–30 May 2023. The theme of this year Health Assembly is: WHO at 75: Saving lives, driving health for all.
US House Speaker visit Taiwan on 2 August 2022, Named?
- A. Kamala Harris
- B. Nancy Pelosi
- C. Liz Cheney
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: B. Nancy Pelosi
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on 2 August 2022, marking a significant show of support for Taiwan despite China’s threats of retaliation over the visit. Pelosi’s stop in Taipei is the first time that a US House speaker has visited Taiwan in 25 years. Her trip comes at a low point in US-China relations and despite warnings from the Biden administration against a stop in Taiwan.
Which country has revoked the Visas of more than 1,000 Chinese students recently?
- A. Australia
- B. India
- C. USA
- D. Russia
Correct Answer: C. USA
The United States of America (USA) has recently revoked the Visas of more than 1,000 Chinese students and researchers. The proclamation is aimed at Chinese nationals who are suspected to have ties with the Chinese military. In this regard, China has accused the US of racial discrimination.
The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to two Scientists for which field of Chemistry?
- A. Genome editing
- B. Bio-Chemistry
- C. Electro Chemistry
- D. Quantum Chemistry
Correct Answer: A. Genome editing
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna for the development of a method for genome editing. The two scientists have discovered one of gene technology’s sharpest tools named the CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors, using which the DNA of animals, plants, and microorganisms can be changed precisely. Charpentier and Doudna became the sixth and seventh women to win a Nobel for chemistry.
The BRICS summit 2022 is to be hosted in a virtual mode on:
- A. 15-18 June
- B. 19-21 June
- C. 21-22 June
- D. 23-24 June
Correct Answer: D. 23-24 June
At the 14th BRICS summit which is to be hosted by China in a virtual mode on 23-24 June, the member nations will review the current global issues and will reach key agreements. The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa will discuss the status of diverse political, economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation, the Embassy said.
Who has been named Western Europe’s first Muslim head of govt?
- A. Humza Yousaf
- B. Furheen Ashrif
- C. Anas Sarwar
- D. Aamer Anwar
Correct Answer: A. Humza Yousaf
Scotland’s parliament on 28 March 2023, confirm Humza Yousaf will replace Nicola Sturgeon as first minister, the devolved nation’s youngest and the first Muslim leader of a government in western Europe. Yousaf, 37, narrowly won a Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership battle on Monday to clinch the top jobs, vowing to rejuvenate the stall pursuit of independence for Scotland.