Which country has claimed to have discovered around 8.5 million metric tons of lithium ore?
- A. Iran
- B. Iran
- C. Israel
- D. USA
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Arab Gulf’s first coal-based power plant being developed in:
- A. Kuwait
- B. UAE
- C. KSA
- D. Qatar
Correct Answer: B. UAE
The first coal-based power plant of Arab Gulf country is being developed in Saih Shuaib, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 2,400MW Hassyan clean coal power station will be built at an estimated cost of $ 3.4 billion. The project will comprise four units of 600MW each, which are expected to start operations in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 respectively. The power plant is expected to produce sufficient electricity to power approximately 250,000 households.
Wajid Khan, who recently passed away, was associated with which profession?
- A. Sportsperson
- B. Musician
- C. Journalist
- D. Politician
Correct Answer: B. Musician
Famous music composer Wajid Khan recently passed away at the age of 42. He was a part of the popular music duo Sajid-Wajid. The pair started their musical career in the year 1998
Which cricket team becomes first team to play 1000 ODI matches?
- A. Pakistan
- B. Australia
- C. India
- D. London
Correct Answer: C. India
The Indian cricket team scripted history by becoming the first team to play the 1000th ODI when they took the field against the West Indies in the series opener at the picturesque Narendra Modi Stadium on 6 February 2022. Before this game, India had played 999 ODIs and recorded 518 victories. They had suffered 431 defeats, while nine matches had ended in ties and 41 matches had no result. India skipper Rohit Sharma said that it will be a privilege for him to lead the Men in Blue as they take the field to play their 1000th ODI.
The 43rd session of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) was held in Rome, Italy from ______.
- A. 11-12 Feb 2020
- B. 12-16 Feb 2020
- C. 14-19 Feb 2020
- D. 23-27 Feb 2020
Correct Answer: A. 11-12 Feb 2020
Mohammad Barkindo, who passed away recently, was the head of which international organisation?
- A. World Bank
- B. OPEC
- C. OECD
- D. IMF
Correct Answer: B. OPEC
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretary General, Mohammad Barkindo, has passed away on 5 July 2022 at the age of 63. Nigeria’s Barkindo headed the Organization since 2016 and was scheduled to be replaced by Kuwait’s Haitham Al-Ghais next month. Under his leadership, the cartel tied up with 10 other oil-producing countries, such as Russia, to form a wider group known as OPEC+.
On July 14, 2023, India launched a rocket that begun its journey to the Moon, Named?
- A. Luna 25
- B. Artemis 2
- C. Chandrayaan-3
- D. Chandrayaan-2
Correct Answer: C. Chandrayaan-3
The launch of Chandrayaan-3 took place on 14 July 2023, and the lunar injection of 100 km circular polar orbit was completed successfully as part of phase one. The lander and rover are expect to land near the lunar south pole region on 23 August 2023. The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a stepping stone toward ISRO’s future interplanetary missions.