Which country develope the ‘JF-22 Wind Tunnel’ for hypersonic testing?
- A. China
- B. Pakistan
- C. Israel
- D. UAE
Correct Answer: A. China
China’s self-developed JF-22 wind tunnel is ready for hypersonic tests after passing a final evaluation. Based in the Huairou district north of Beijing and reputedly the world’s fastest, the wind tunnel can simulate the environment in which a spacecraft re-enters the atmosphere. The goal of the JF-22 wind tunnel is to accelerate the development of a space-to-earth shuttle system.
Correct Answer: D. World Bank
Correct Answer: B. Bangladesh
Bangladesh-born Fahmida Azim working for the Insider online magazine in the United States has been selected for the 2022 Pulitzer prize. She is among the four journalists of Insider, selected for their work on the Chinese oppression of the Uyghurs. She has been selected under the category of Illustrated Reporting and Commentary, for her illustrations in the work ‘I escaped a Chinese internment Camp’.
Correct Answer: A. October 18, 2020
An Israeli delegation accompanied by the US treasury secretary arrived in Bahrain on October 18, 2020, to formalize nascent relations and broaden Gulf cooperation that Washington has promoted as an antiIran bulwark and potential economic bonanza.
Correct Answer: B. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al Hajraf
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf originally (and still colloquially) known as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), is a regional, intergovernmental political and economic union that consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The council main headquarter is in the city of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. The Charter of the GCC was signed on 25 May 1981, formally establishing the institution. The current Secretary-General is Nayef Falah Mubarak Al Hajraf of Kuwait.
Correct Answer: A. 13 August
International Left-Hander Day, observed annually on August 13th, is a global celebration that recognizes and appreciates the diverse skills, talents, and viewpoints of left-handed individuals. The day highlights the distinctive contributions left-handers make across various domains, from art and science to sports and daily life, emphasizing the value of diversity. International Left-Handers Day 2023 is dedicated to commemorating the uniqueness of left-handed people worldwide. It raises awareness about the achievements and challenge face by left-handers, fostering inclusiveness and empathy in a predominantly right-handed world. With only around 10% of the global population being left-handed.
Correct Answer: A. Throat
Researchers from the Netherlands Cancer Institute have discovered a new location of salivary glands in the throat. In their findings in a research published in the journal Radiotherapy and Oncology, they have named the part as “tubarial glands”. This would be useful for patients with head and neck tumours. The researchers also believe that these glands would qualify as the fourth pair of major salivary glands.