Which country has unveiled the ‘San Jose galleon shipwreck’ hidden underwater for three centuries?
- A. USA
- B. Colombia
- C. Chile
- D. Canada
Correct Answer: B. Colombia
Colombia’s army has shared images of the famous San Jose galleon shipwreck, hidden underwater for three centuries and believed to have been carrying riches. Four observation missions using a remotely operated vehicle were sent to the wreck at a depth of 950 meters off Colombia’s Caribbean coast. The San Jose galleon was owned by the Spanish crown when it was sunk by the British navy in 1708.
Correct Answer: B. Vietnam
As per the recent data from Vietnam, the 36th ASEAN Summit will be held via video conference on June 26. The 36th ASEAN Summit will be held online on Friday due to the pandemic. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will preside over the opening, plenary, and special sessions on women’s empowerment in the digital age.
Correct Answer: D. US
On July 24, 2020, China ordered the US to close its consulate in Chengdu (City in China). Ordering the Chengdu consulate to cease operations was a `legitimate and necessary response to the unreasonable measures by the United States`, the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement.
Correct Answer: C. January 7, 2023
China on January 7, 2023 marked the first day of `chun yun`, the 40-day period of Lunar New Year travel known pre-pandemic as the world`s largest annual migration of people, bracing for a huge increase in travellers and the spread of Covid19 infections. This Lunar New Year public holiday, which officially runs from Jan 21, will be the first since 2020 without domestic travel restrictions.
Correct Answer: D. India
The meeting of the Foreign Minister of SCO member states has always been a very significant event held before the Head of State/Prime Minister Summit. India being the host of the event this year could have utilised this opportunity to earn respect among SCO members by following the basic courtesy a host must show. However, India made the whole event bitter by launching a massive campaign against Pakistan, China, and CPEC — just to gain domestic mileage.
Correct Answer: A. Bill Gates
A book titled ‘How to Prevent the Next Pandemic’ has authored by Bill Gates will be published this year in May 2022. In the book Bill Gates has written about specific steps that can only stop future pandemics but, in the process, provide better health care for everyone around the world. His last book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need”, was released in February 2021.
Correct Answer: B. Sergio Perez