Which cricketer created a world record for scoring the most runs in an over in Test cricket?
- A. Dinesh Chandimal
- B. Jasprit Bumrah
- C. Jos Butler
- D. Hassan Ali
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Which institution released the ‘World Malaria Report 2022’?
- A. FAO
- B. WHO
- C. NITI Aayog
- D. UNICEF
Correct Answer: B. WHO
Each year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) releases the ‘World Malaria Report’, which provides a comprehensive assessment of trends in malaria control and elimination across the globe. The 2022 report is based on information received from 84 malaria-endemic countries in all WHO regions. There were an estimated 619 000 malaria deaths globally in 2021 compared to 625 000 in 2020. The global tally of malaria cases reached 247 million in 2021 compared to 245 million in 2020.
43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit held in?
- A. Bangkok, Thailand
- B. Labuan Bajo
- C. Jakarta Indonesia
- D. Delhi, India
Correct Answer: C. Jakarta Indonesia
The 43rd ASEAN Summit held in Jakarta Indonesi On the occasion, President Jokowi emphasized the importance of ASEAN solidarity and stability in the region to face global challenges and to realize ASEAN as the epicentrum of growth. Particularly, President Jokowi also higlight the importance of the implementation of Five Point Consensus to resolve Myanmar conflicts. “We hope that issues in Myanmar can be resolved immediately since it is related to humanity and the people of Myanmar. In fact, the issues are very complicated, not only involve one or two parties but three, four, or five parties. Therefore it takes time. It can only be resolved once all stakeholders in the country have common will to resolve it, otherwise it will be very hard,” he said.
Which country topped the EIU’s Democracy Index 2021?
- A. Norway
- B. New Zealand
- C. USA
- D. Russia
Correct Answer: A. Norway
With the highest score of 9.75, Norway topped the Democracy Index 2021 by Economist Intelligence. The list was published on February 10, 2022. Since the year 2006, the Economist Intelligence has been bringing forth the state of democracy worldwide in around 165 independent nations and two territories through its democracy index. The last year’s democracy index was published on February 10, 2022. Like every other year, it is based on the clearly stated five categories, i.e. electoral process and pluralism, functioning of the government, political participation, political culture, and last but not least, civil liberties.
What is the name of the typhoon that has hit Japan and is approaching South Korea?
- A. Haishen
- B. Sinlaku
- C. Hagupit
- D. Bavi
Correct Answer: A. Haishen
As per the Japan Meteorological Agency, the typhoon Haishen hit Japan and released fierce winds and rains. Haishen means Sea God in Chinese and the typhoon unleashed winds of speed over 180 kilometers per hour and damaged some parts of Okinawa, Kyushu island. The typhoon is estimated to approach some regions of South Korea.
International Albinism Awareness Day 2023 celebrated on?
- A. 8 June
- B. 11 June
- C. 15 June
- D. 13 June
Correct Answer: D. 13 June
The world is observing International Albinism Awareness Day on June 13 (Tuesday) in an United Nations effort to stop the brutalities against people with albinism.
Taliban sign pact with which country on running Afghan airports?
- A. Qatar
- B. Oman
- C. UAE
- D. Africa
Correct Answer: C. UAE
A United Arab Emirates company signed a contract with the Taliban authorities on May 24, 2022 to provide ground handling services at Afghanistan`s three airports, officials said, as the country seeks to resume international transit.