Which company becomes first to hit $3 trillion market value on January 3 2022?
- A. Amazon
- B. Apple
- C. Meta
- D. Saudi Aramco
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Which cricketer becomes first bowler to take 500 wickets in T20 cricket?
- A. Trent Boult
- B. Dwayne Bravo
- C. Jasprit Bumrah
- D. Shaheen Shah Afridi
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.
Which is the first country in South Asia to launch e-gate for e-passports?
- A. Pakistan
- B. India
- C. Sri Lanka
- D. Bangladesh
Correct Answer: D. Bangladesh
Bangladesh has launched e-gate (automated border control system) as the first country in South Asia. This e-gate has been installed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. As a result, one passenger can complete his/her immigration process by 18 seconds only. A total of 12 e-gates have been installed in the departure area while three at the arrival area of Dhaka airport.
American Factory, which won the Oscar for the best feature-length documentary, was produced by which famous American personality?
- A. Donald Trump
- B. Barrack Obama
- C. Hillary Clinton
- D. Tiger Woods
Correct Answer: B. Barrack Obama
Recently, the Oscar award for the best feature-length documentary was presented to ‘American Factory’. It was the first documentary released by Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company named ‘Higher Ground’. The documentary film was released on Netflix, and it is about an Ohio auto glass factory that is run by a Chinese investor, who employs American and Chinese workers. Many global issues such as the rights of workers, globalization, and automation are focussed on in the film.
Which nation signs deal with US for 66 F-16 jets while tensions with China ride high?
- A. Taiwan
- B. Hong Kong
- C. Peru
- D. None of Above
Correct Answer: A. Taiwan
Taiwan formally signed an agreement to buy 66 of the latest model F-16 jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp. A move likely to further inflame tensions between the U.S. and China. Taiwan’s purchase of the F-16s marks the first sale of advanced fighter jets to the island since President George H.W. Bush announced approval for 150 F-16s in 1992. A $62 billion figure announced by the Pentagon on Friday is the upper limit of numerous contracts if all potential foreign customers placed their maximum desired number over the decade
Wavel Ramkalawan has been elected as the President of which country?
- A. India
- B. Sri Lanka
- C. Bhutan
- D. Seychelles
Correct Answer: D. Seychelles
Indian Origin Wavel Ramkalawan, has been recently elected as the President of Seychelles. He belongs to the opposition party and it is the first time since 1977 that a person from the opposition is assuming the office of President. Ramkalawan defeated incumbent Danny Faure after three decades of unsuccessful runs for the Presidency.
Which country is the largest Crude-Oil producer in the world, as of 2022?
- A. Pakistan
- B. USA
- C. Saudi Arabia
- D. Iraq
Correct Answer: B. USA