Which country launched its 1st homegrown rocket named “Nuri”?
- A. Nepal
- B. Japan
- C. North Asia
- D. South Korea
Correct Answer: D. South Korea
South Korea’s homegrown Nuri rocket launches satellites into orbit for 1st time. It’s a big milestone for the nation, which has big space ambitions. A fully homegrown South Korean rocket has put satellites into orbit for the first time ever.
Correct Answer: A. Brussels
The heads of state or the government of the member states of the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) met for the sixth European Union – African Union summit in Brussels on 17 and 18 February 2022.
Correct Answer: D. Germany
Berlin has sent its first batch of BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines to China to be administered initially to German expatriates, a German government spokesperson said on December 21, 2022, the first foreign coronavirus vaccine to be delivered to the country.
Correct Answer: C. Croatia
Croatia is set to adopt the euro currency from the start of 2023 after meeting all the criteria to join the European Commission. This move will make Croatia the 20th European country to use the single currency. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement that Croatia has made a step toward adopting the Euro common currency
Correct Answer: C. World Water Day
World Water Day is observe on March 22 each year to emphasize the significance of water and to create awareness about the global water crisis. The primary purpose of celebrating this day is to promote the achievement of SDG 6, which aims to provide access to clean water and sanitation for everyone by 2030. The focus of World Water Day 2023 is on the theme of ‘Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crisis,’ underlining the vital importance of taking decisive action to address the global water crisis.
Correct Answer: B. United Kingdom
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson announced that the country is set to ban Chinese technology giant Huawei from the country’s 5G network. This news has been announced amidst the rising tensions between the United States and China. The UK’s move is aligned towards supporting the US, in limiting the expansion of global telecom leader Huawei’s expansion in the west. The process will be completed by 2027
Correct Answer: C. Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC)
The Chengdu J-10 also known as Vigorous Dragon is a single-engine, multirole fighter capable of all-weather operation, configured with a delta wing and canard design, with fly-by-wire flight controls, and produced by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).