Which country won the Under-19 Asia Cup 2021?
- A. Pakistan
- B. South Korea
- C. India
- D. Bangladesh
Correct Answer: C. India
India Under-19 clinch recorded eighth Asia Cup title after thrashing Sri Lanka. India ended 2021 with a memorable feat, winning a record eighth Under-19 Asia Cup title in nine editions, by thrashing Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the rain-affected final in Dubai on 31 December 2021.
Correct Answer: B. Nancy Pelosi
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on 2 August 2022, marking a significant show of support for Taiwan despite China’s threats of retaliation over the visit. Pelosi’s stop in Taipei is the first time that a US House speaker has visited Taiwan in 25 years. Her trip comes at a low point in US-China relations and despite warnings from the Biden administration against a stop in Taiwan.
Correct Answer: B. Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The 2022 annual summit of the SCO Heads of State Council will be held on September 15-16 in Samarkand. Uzbekistan took over the chairmanship of the organization from Tajikistan on September 17, 2021.
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action known commonly as the Iran nuclear deal or Iran deal, is an agreement on the Iranian nuclear program reached in Vienna on July 14, 2015, between Iran and the P5+1 (the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council—China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States—plus Germany) together with the European Union.
Correct Answer: B. 22 April
Every Year world Earth day celebrated on 22 April. Earth is often referred to as “Mother Earth” because of its nurturing qualities. To protect the planet from issues such as pollution and deforestation, people celebrate Earth Day on April 22. As we continue to plant more trees, our planet will become a healthier and better place to live in.
Correct Answer: A. Wreckage of Titanic
Titan, previously call Cyclops 2, was an experimental submersible that imploded on 18 June 2023 while transporting tourists to visit the wreckage of Titanic. The submersible was created and operated by OceanGate. It was the first privately-owned submersible with a claimed maximum depth of 4,000 m (13,000 ft), and the first completed crewed submersible with a hull constructed of titanium and carbon fiber composite materials.
Correct Answer: C. Bangladesh
2023 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup was the tenth edition of the ACC Under-19 Cup, a limited overs cricket tournament featuring eight under-19 teams. It was scheduled to be played between 8 to 17 December 2023. Bangladesh won their maiden Under-19 Asia Cup title beating the United Arab Emirates in the final by 195 runs.