Which country reported the first potential case of deer-to-human COVID-19 transmission?
- A. Australia
- B. Russia
- C. Canada
- D. Brazil
Correct Answer: C. Canada
A team of Canadian scientists may have discovered the first case of deer spreading the coronavirus to humans, according to a new preprint study that hasn’t yet been peer-reviewed. Typically, humans spread the virus to deer, and then deer spread it to other deer. But new evidence suggests that the virus could spill over from deer into humans. The researchers identified a COVID-19 case in someone from Ontario who had recently been in contact with deer.
Correct Answer: C. Indonesia
Indonesia said on Wednesday (Jan 29) it has cut ties with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as it accused the global conservation group of overstepping its mandate in the country and unfairly criticizing efforts to extinguish out-of-control forest fires last year. The Southeast Asian nation said it had sent a letter to the WWF’s domestic office last week terminating a cooperation agreement that stretched back to 1998. The agreement involved joint work in the area of wildlife conservation and forestry, it added. An environment ministry spokesman said the WWF improperly extended its work across the archipelago into areas linked to climate change, waste management, and environmental issues.
Correct Answer: A. Russia
The International Criminal Court on March 17, 2023, announced an arrested warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin on the war crime accusation of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children.
Correct Answer: A. October 1, 2022
Kanji Inoki was a Japanese professional wrestler, martial artist, politician, and promoter of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts. He was best known by the ring name Antonio Inoki. Inoki was a twelve-time professional wrestling world champion, notably being the first IWGP Heavyweight Champion and the first Asian WWF Heavyweight Champion – a reign not officially recognized by WWE.
Correct Answer: A. Italy
Italy hosted Mediterranean leaders in Rome on 23 July 2023 at a conference aimed at extending an EU-backed deal with Tunisia to curb the arrival of migrants on European shores. The summit convened by Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni laid the foundations for a fund to finance investment projects and support border controls, with a medium-term aim of better regulating migratory flows.
Correct Answer: D. Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix wins the best actor for Joker, Renée Zellweger takes home Best actress, and Parasite wins Best picture.
Correct Answer: A. 95
Germany returned Remains of 95 Maori and Moriori people to New Zealand, including six mummified tattooed heads, were returned by German institutions. The remains of 95 Indigenous New Zealanders as well as artefacts and cultural treasures have been returned to New Zealand from museums and universities in Germany. New Zealand Ambassador to Germany Craig Hawke said the remains were being repatriated after “more than a century away from their homeland” and in a manner that demonstrated the “mature and close relationship” between Berlin and Wellington.