Which country recently signed “Emmett Till Antilynching Act” into law?
- A. Russia
- B. USA
- C. UK
- D. Malaysia
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On November 10, 2022, which country claimed it has developed hypersonic missile?
- A. Iraq
- B. Iran
- C. Pakistan
- D. Palestine
Correct Answer: B. Iran
An Iranian Revolutionary Guards general claimed on November 10, 2022 that the Islamic republic has developed a hypersonic missile capable of penetrating all defence systems, raising concerns from the UN nuclear watchdog. Hypersonic missiles, like traditional ballistic missiles which can deliver nuclear weapons, can fly more than five times the speed of sound.
As per UNICEF, which country has achieved over 75 percent decline in under-5 child mortality rate?
- A. India
- B. Bangladesh
- C. Indonesia
- D. Thailand
Correct Answer: B. Bangladesh
Bangladesh has registered a sharp decline of over 75 percent in the under-5 child mortality rate since 1990, as per the recent report released by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on behalf of the United Nations Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME). In 1990, the under-5 child mortality rate was 146 per thousand live births which declined to 86 in 2000 and 27 in 2021.
The 75th World Health Assembly (WHA) began in Geneva on:
- A. May 28, 2022
- B. May 22, 2022
- C. May 24, 2022
- D. May 20, 2022
Correct Answer: B. May 22, 2022
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the first in-person World Health Assembly (WHA) began in Geneva on May 22, 2022. The Pakistani delegation is being led by federal Minister for Health Abdul Qadir Patel. The delegation will share the vision Health for Peace and Peace for Health with the participants of the assembly. According to a statement, issued by the Ministry of National Health Services, the 75th WHA is being attended by representatives of 194 countries. The Health Assembly is held annually in Geneva, Switzerland.
Which institution released the ‘Global Findex database 2021’?
- A. ADB
- B. World Bank
- C. IMF
- D. World Economic Forum
Correct Answer: B. World Bank
The 2021 edition, based on nationally representative surveys of over 125,000 adults in 123 economies during the COVID-19 pandemic, contains updated indicators on access to and use of formal and informal financial services and digital payments, and offers insights into the behaviors that enable financial resilience. The data also identify gaps in access to and usage of financial services by women and poor adults.
When Boris Johnson resigned as prime minister of United Kingdom (UK)?
- A. 7 April 2022
- B. 7 February 2022
- C. 7 July 2022
- D. 9 June 2022
Correct Answer: C. 7 July 2022
Boris Johnson, the prime minister who oversaw the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union and his country’s struggles with the coronavirus pandemic, has announced his resignation, having lost the support of top cabinet ministers. Boris Johnson resigned as the Conservative party leader on July 7. He will remain prime minister until Conservatives choose a replacement.
Which country is the Vice-President of FATF for 2019-20?
- A. Iran
- B. China
- C. Germany
- D. USA
Correct Answer: C. Germany
The FATF Vice-President, is appointed by the Plenary from among its members for a term of two years. The Vice-President assists the President in carrying out his/her responsibilities and stands in for the President when necessary. Dr. Marcus Pleyer of Germany assumed the position of Vice-President of the FATF.