Which country has launched a solid-fueled rocket named ‘Zuljanah’?
- A. Israel
- B. Iran
- C. Russia
- D. North Korea
Correct Answer: B. Iran
Iran has launched a solid-fueled rocket into space named ‘Zuljanah’. It is a 25.5 meter-long rocket, capable of carrying a satellite of 220 kilograms. The satellites will gather data in low-earth orbit. Zuljanah is named after the horse of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
Correct Answer: A. Mouse
Mouse embryos have been grown on the International Space Station and develop normally in the first study indicating it could be possible for humans to reproduce in space, a group of Japanese scientists said. The researchers, including Teruhiko Wakayama, professor of University of Yamanashi`s Advance Biotechnology Centre, and a team from the Japan Aerospace Space Agency (JAXA), sent frozen mouse embryos on board a rocket to the ISS in August 2021.
Correct Answer: A. Every Action Counts
The theme of World Refugee Day this year is “every action counts.” World Refugee Day, international observance observed June 20 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. The world body marked this year`s World Refugee Day with the message that `every action counts`, as it faces the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic and record numbers of people forced from their homes by war and extreme weather.
Correct Answer: A. Berlin, Germany
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meets this week, from June 14 to 17, 2022, in Berlin where it will be decided whether Pakistan has fulfilled all of the requirements needed to exit the list. During its latest Plenary session, the FATF reviewed Pakistan’s progress on the two Action Plans (2018 and 2021) and acknowledged their substantial and successful completion by the country. The Plenary also authorized an on-site visit to Pakistan which is expected to take place in September, before the next and final FATF Plenary session for the year 2022 in October.
Correct Answer: D. USA
Correct Answer: A. UAE
2023 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup was the tenth edition of the ACC Under-19 Cup, a limited overs cricket tournament featuring eight under-19 teams. It was scheduled to be played between 8 to 17 December 2023. Originally, the tournament was scheduled in Pakistan but was shifted to the United Arab Emirates later.
Correct Answer: C. Switzerland
Switzerland has launched the world’s longest passenger train with 100 coaches, and 4,550 seats, measuring 1910 meters. Rhaetian Railway, a Swiss transport company, has set a world record for the longest passenger train, to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Switzerland’s first railway. The record-breaking train was formed of 25 new ‘Capricorn’ electric trains, which passed through the landscape in the Swiss Alps.