Which country unveiled “JT-60SA” the World’s Largest Experimental Nuclear Fusion Reactor?
- A. Japan
- B. Saudi Arabia
- C. Bangladesh
- D. Saudi Arabia
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World Malaria Day is celebrated every year on ______.
- A. 22 April
- B. 25 April
- C. 27 April
- D. 29 April
Correct Answer: B. 25 April
World Malaria Day is celebrated every year on 25 April to highlight the need for prevention, control, and elimination of malaria. World Malaria Day (WMD) observed by All Member States of the World Health Organization. World Malaria Day was established in May 2007 by the 60th session of the World Health Assembly, WHO’s the decision-making body.
Which of the following is the first country to develop an antibody test to identify the novel corona virus (COVID-19)?
- A. China
- B. USA
- C. Singapore
- D. Japan
Correct Answer: C. Singapore
In what appears to be a first, disease trackers in Singapore have used an experimental antibody test for COVID-19 to confirm that a suspected patient was infected with the coronavirus. The patient was one of two people who together formed a missing link between two clusters of cases that each occurred in a Singaporean church. Researchers around the world are racing to develop antibody tests, also called serological tests, that can confirm whether someone was infected even after their immune system has cleared the virus that causes COVID-19. The group that developed the test, at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore, is among the front-runners, although its assay has to be validated before it is taken into
European Union to provide ______ million euros for Afghan refugees.
- A. 08 million euros
- B. 09 million euros
- C. 10 million euros
- D. 11 million euros
Correct Answer: C. 10 million euros
The European Union is providing 10 million euros to significantly boost the UNHCR`s assistance for Afghan refugees and their host communities in Pakistan. The funding will focus on mitigating the short and medium-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In January 2024, Which countries launched air and sea strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen?
- A. US and UK
- B. Pakistan and Israel
- C. Israel and the USA
- D. Australia and the UAE
Correct Answer: A. US and UK
On January 12, 2024, the US and UK launche retaliatory air and sea strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen. The strikes were in response to the Houthis’ attacks on ships in the Red Sea. The US, UK, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, New Zealand, and the Republic of Korea issued a joint statement on Friday saying the strikes were in response to “continued illegal, dangerous, and destabilizing Houthi attacks against vessels, including commercial shipping”.
Which African Nation is celebrating its 60th Independence day on Oct 1, 2020?
- A. South Africa
- B. Nigeria
- C. Egypt
- D. Zimbabwe
Correct Answer: B. Nigeria
Which organisation publishes the Food Price Index (FFPI)?
- A. UNICEF
- B. FAO
- C. IMF
- D. World Bank
Correct Answer: B. FAO
The UN agency, Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has published its latest Food Price Index (FFPI) which tracks the monthly international prices of cereals, vegetable oil, dairy, meat and sugar. The FFPI averaged to 132.4 points in December, which is one per cent lower than the previous December. The FFPI was notably higher in 2022 than in 2021.