Which country has released the new comprehensive Geological map of the Moon so far?
- A. China
- B. USA
- C. Russia
- D. Germany
Correct Answer: A. China
China has released a new comprehensive geologic map of the moon, the “most detailed” to date, which is expected to make a vital contribution to scientific research, exploration and landing site selection on the Earth’s only natural satellite.
Correct Answer: B. UK
Ex-Cobra is one of the largest annual exercises of the Royal Air Force and is meant for training the pilots and other specialists in planning and executing complex airborne missions. The Multinational exercise starts from March 6-25, 2022.
Correct Answer: B. Vietnam
The 36th ASEAN Summit will be held via video conference on June 26, Vietnam News Agency cited the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As the ASEAN’s chair in 2020, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will chair the opening session, plenary session, and special sessions on woman empowerment in the digital era as well as dialogue between leaders of ASEAN countries.
Correct Answer: B. Lung Cancer
Osimertinib is a new drug capable of cutting the risk of death from lung cancer by half. Lung cancer accounts for around 1.8 million deaths each year. Taking the drug daily after surgery reduce non-small cell lung cancer patients’ death risk by more than 50%.
Correct Answer: C. China
China successfully launched a pilot reusable spacecraft with its Long March-2F carrier rocket. As per the country’s media, the test spacecraft will operate in orbit for a period of time before returning to its intended landing site in China.
Correct Answer: C. NASA
The NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has confirmed the presence of water on the sunlit surface of the moon. The water particles have been discovered in Clavius Crater, one of the largest craters of the moon visible from Earth. The crater is located in the Moon’s southern hemisphere.
Correct Answer: D. Singapore
Publish by the Fraser Institute on September 19, the Economic Freedom of the World index 2023 shows Singapore take the apex position among nations with policies that are most supportive of economic freedom. For the first time, Hong Kong dropped from being the numero uno because of restrictive policies. This led to a major reshuffle of the list and Singapore emerging on top.