Which company manufactured the prototype low-Earth orbit satellites launched recently?
- A. Vandenberg Space Force Base
- B. SpaceX
- C. Foxconn
- D. NASA
Correct Answer: C. Foxconn
Two prototype low-Earth orbit satellites made by Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., better known as Foxconn, took off aboard a SpaceX rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in southern California on Saturday. The launch of the LEO satellites marks a key moment for the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer as it diversifies into new sectors, a shift that is taking greater urgency as some of its established businesses such as smartphones and laptops struggle. Foxconn is aiming to demonstrate that it has satellite technology to tap growing demand for communications from space.
Correct Answer: C. Turkey
Turkey has closed its airspace to Russian civilian and military planes flying to Syria, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was quoted as saying on 23 April 2022 by local media. The announcement marks one of the strongest responses to date by Turkey, which has cultivated close ties with Moscow despite being a member of the Nato defence alliance, to Russia`s two-month military assault on Ukraine.
Correct Answer: C. Rwanda
Correct Answer: B. United States
Between 2001 and 2023, the US allocate $677 billion in aid to 213 nations, with Afghanistan, Israel, and Iraq topping the list of recipients in the last two decades. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the United States emerges as the foremost aid provider in 2022
Correct Answer: A. November 15, 2020
Correct Answer: A. International Nurses Day
Florence Nightingale was an English nurse, social reformer, and statistician born on May 12 in 1820. Given her immense dedication and contribution to the health sector, her birth anniversary is celebrated as International Nurses Day all over the world.
Correct Answer: C. Five
Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland were made the new members of the U.N. Security Council for the two-year seats they won unopposed in June. The five countries would replace India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway in the Council. The ambassadors of the five countries installed their national flags alongside those of other members outside the council chambers.