What is theme of International Teachers Day 2022?
- A. Teachers at the heart of education recovery
- B. The Transformation of Education Begins with Teachers
- C. Teachers: Leading in Crisis, Reimaging the future
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: B. The Transformation of Education Begins with Teachers
World Teachers’ Day or International Teachers’ Day is observed every year on October 5. This is a day to celebrate, thank and honor teachers for their contributions to their students. This year marks the 28th anniversary of World Teachers’ Day and the theme is “The Transformation of Education Begins with Teachers”.
Correct Answer: B. India
On June 15, 2020, According to the SIPRI yearbook, China and India have increased their nuclear weapons as compared to 2019. The think tank also reports that China is modernizing its nuclear weapons. China and Pakistan as compared to India have more nuclear warheads. India has 150 nuclear warheads. China had 290 nuclear warheads. Pakistan has around 150 to 160 nuclear warheads
Correct Answer: B. Dwayne Bravo
West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo on August 26, 2020 became the first bowler to pick up 500 wickets in T20 cricket. Bravo achieved the feat of 500th wicket in his 459th match in the shortest format of cricket. He has taken the wickets at an average rate of 24.62 and an economy rate of 8.25. Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga is the second-highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket with 389 wickets from 339 matches.
Correct Answer: D. Both A and C
South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa remained the two worst regions in terms of child mortality in 2021, a new UN report has said. The report released on January 10, 2023 estimated that around five million children died before the age of five while another 2.1 million children and youth between five and 24 years lost their lives in 2021.
Correct Answer: B. Sport is just the beginning
Correct Answer: A. Plant Health
The UN has dedicated 2020 to raise awareness about plant health and the impact of healthy plants and forests on food security, poverty, economic development, and sustainability. The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health.
Correct Answer: D. Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is set to host Astana International Forum in June 2023. It is a gathering of global significance, bringing together stakeholders from across the world to discuss challenging issues related to the economy, energy, climate, and regional cooperation and development.