What was the theme of World AIDS Day 2023?
- A. Bridges of Understanding
- B. Harmony in Healing
- C. Let Communities Lead
- D. Community for Healing
Correct Answer: C. Let Communities Lead
World AIDS Day is observed on December 1st every year. The theme for 2023 is “Let Communities Lead”. This theme highlights the importance of communities in the HIV response and the goal of ending AIDS by 2030. World AIDS Day is an international day that raises awareness of the AIDS pandemic and mourns those who have died from the disease. It also celebrates victories, such as increased access to treatment and prevention services.
Correct Answer: D. September 27, 2022
On September 27, 2022, bin Salman was appointed Prime Minister of the kingdom by his father the king. This is the first time since 1964 that the positions of King and Prime Minister are not held by the same person. He is the seventh son of King Salman.
Correct Answer: B. Joy Bangla
The High Court of Bangladesh on 10 March 2020 has been declared that ‘Joy Bangla‘ will be the national motto or slogan of Bangladesh. ‘Joy Bangla’ was the main slogan during the liberation war of Bangladesh fought against Pakistan in 1971.
Correct Answer: A. May 26, 2020
Stanley Ho, the Hong Kong-born tycoon who made billions transforming neighboring Macau from a sleepy Portuguese outpost into the world’s biggest gambling hub. Died: May 26, 2020 Age: 98 known as: “godfather” of Macau’s casinos.
Correct Answer: B. UAE
UAE Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, in collaboration with the Dubai Media Council, has officially launch a guide titled ‘100 Practical Use Cases of Generative AI in Media.’ The launch took place on the opening day of the 21st Arab Media Forum in Dubai.
Correct Answer: B. Sri Lanka
5th BIMSTEC Summit on 30 March 2022 which is being held in virtual mode, will be hosted by Sri Lanka, the current BIMSTEC chair. To prepare for the Summit, meetings of BIMSTEC Senior Officials (SOM) will take place on 28 March 2022 followed by meetings of the BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers (BMM) on 29 March 2022. The Covid pandemic-related challenges, and the uncertainties within the international system that all BIMSTEC members are facing, imparts greater urgency to the goal of taking BIMSTEC technical and economic cooperation to the next level. This is expected to be the main subject of deliberations by Leaders at the Summit. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) comprising Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand brings together 1.5 billion people – 21% of the world population, and a combined GDP of over US$ 2.5 trillion.
Correct Answer: C. USA
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taiwan amidst rising threats from China over the visit. China warned the US over his action and the Chinese military also vowed to launch targeted military actions. As per the US, the visit is one of several Congressional delegations to Taiwan and it does not contradict United States policy, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 and U.S.-China Joint Communiques.