When is the ‘World Civil Defence Day’ observed every year?
- A. February 28
- B. March 1
- C. March 2
- D. March 5
Correct Answer: B. March 1
World Civil Defence Day is annually observed across the globe on 1st March to honour the significance of Civil Defence and the personnel who have sacrificed their lives for it. The purpose of the Day is to promote public awareness about civil defence, civil protection and emergency management in order to better prepare the civilian population to protect itself in the event of an emergency and to reduce the risk of disaster.
Correct Answer: A. 21 April 2022
Emilio Stanley Mwai Kibaki, was a Kenyan politician who served as the third President of Kenya from December 2002 until April 2013. Kibaki died on 21 April 2022, at the age of 90.
Correct Answer: A. Ireen Wust
Dutch speed skater Ireen Wust has become the first person to win a gold medal in an individual event at five different Olympics after retaining her 1500 meters title in Beijing on 7 February 2022. She won her first gold medal at the 2006 Turin Olympics.
Correct Answer: A. Early Warning and Early Action Before Every Tsunami
In the past 100 years, about 58 tsunamis have claimed over 260,000 lives. World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed every year on November 5 to raise awareness about this natural disaster. The theme of World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022 in Asia-Pacific: Early Warning and Early Action Before Every Tsunami.
Correct Answer: A. USA
Correct Answer: B. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is preparing to open its first alcohol store in the capital Riyadh which will serve exclusively non-Muslim diplomats, according to a source familiar with the plans and a document.Customers will have to register via a mobile app, get a clearance code from the foreign ministry, and respect monthly quotas with their purchases, said the document, which was seen by Reuters.The move is a milestone in the kingdom’s efforts, led by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to open the ultra-conservative Muslim country for tourism and business as drinking alcohol is forbidden in Islam.
Correct Answer: C. Israel
The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) has announce the launched of a new program with an investment of 11 million US dollars towards initiatives in three different verticals – delivery technology, Health, and technology solutions for schools and campus security. IIA said the initiatives aim to foster synergy among different companies and technologies within the framework of a globally unique regulatory sandbox, enabling companies to operate in an adapted and supportive regulatory framework. IIA collaborates with various regulatory entities, including the Ministry of Transported and Road Safety, the Ministry of Health, and the Israeli Police.