Which country is set to overtake China as most populous country in the world by mid-2023?
- A. India
- B. Saudi Arabia
- C. Pakistan
- D. France
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Which country is the host of the International Solar Alliance’s Fifth Assembly in October 2022?
- A. Bangladesh
- B. India
- C. Nepal
- D. Thailand
Correct Answer: B. India
International Solar Alliance’s Fifth Assembly is to be hosted by India in New Delhi on October 17-20, 2022. India holds the office of the President of the ISA Assembly. The Fifth Assembly will deliberate on key initiatives of ISA on three critical issues: energy access, energy security, and energy transition.
In June 2023, which country unveils $2bn arms package for Kyiv?
- A. Germany
- B. Pakistan
- C. USA
- D. UK
Correct Answer: C. USA
The United States on 9 June 2023 announced a $2.1-billion military aid package for Ukraine, just as Kyiv appeared to be opening its long-awaited counteroffensive aimed at driving Russia from the country. The package included missiles for Patriot air defense systems, artillery rounds, drones, and laser-guided rocket system munitions.
World Food Day 2023 observed on?
- A. 19 October
- B. 16 October
- C. 29 October
- D. 20 October
Correct Answer: B. 16 October
World Food Day takes place annually on 16 October and promotes awareness of hunger and action for the future of food, people, and the planet. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) designated 16 October as World Food Day in 1979. World Food Day 2023 will focus on the theme, ‘Water is Life, Water is Food. Leave No One Behind’. The theme aims to highlight the critical role of water for life on earth and water as the foundation of our food.
Which England cricketer has been made the member of House of Lords of the British Parliament?
- A. Ian Botham
- B. Viv Richards
- C. Chris Woakes
- D. Andry Flintoff
Correct Answer: A. Ian Botham
Veteran England all-rounder Ian Botham has been made a member of the House of Lords of the British Parliament. He is among the 36 new members announced by the Government.
Which country handed over a dossier on India`s terrorism to UN?
- A. Iran
- B. China
- C. Pakistan
- D. Nepal
Correct Answer: C. Pakistan
Pakistan has handed over a dossier on India`s terror campaign to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, urging him to prevail on Delhi to desist from its illegal and aggressive activities. Pakistan`s envoy to the UN Munir Akram who presented the dossier to the UN chief.
The World Bank approved ______ billion USD aid to India to accelerate “India’s COVID-19 Special Protection Response Programme”, on May 15, 2020.
- A. 1 billion USD
- B. 2 billion USD
- C. 3 billion USD
- D. 4 billion USD
Correct Answer: A. 1 billion USD
The World Bank approved 1 billion USD aid to India to accelerate “India’s COVID-19 Special Protection Response Programme”, on Friday May 15, 2020. The fund will be used to provide social assistance to the poor, severely impacted and vulnerable households.