Which Former President won the best narrator Emmy Award for his documentary series ‘Our Great National Parks’?
- A. Barack Obama
- B. Emmanuel Macron
- C. Ramnath Kovind
- D. Shinzo Abe
Correct Answer: A. Barack Obama
Former USA President Barack Obama won the best narrator Emmy Award for his Netflix documentary series ‘Our Great National Parks’. Barack Obama’s production company, Higher Ground, is behind the series on national parks around the world. The former President has already received two Grammy awards. He becomes only the second US president in history to win an Emmy.
Correct Answer: C. Cosmology
Three scientists namely Roger Penrose of Britain, Reinhard Genzel, and American Andrea Ghez of Germany have won this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics. The award has been presented for their contribution to the field of Cosmology. As per the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the Scientists advanced our understanding of black holes.
Correct Answer: C. 25th May 2022
Correct Answer: A. People Peace Progress: The Power of Partnerships
The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is celebrated on 29 May annually to pay tribute to the contributions of uniformed and civilian personnel. It aims to honor around 4,200 peacekeepers who had lost their lives serving under the UN since 1948. Last year, as many as 135 personnel lost their lives last year. This year, the United Nations observed the day under the theme, “People Peace Progress: The Power of Partnerships”.
Correct Answer: A. Use and abuse of technology
‘World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is observed every year on 30 July. This year the theme of the event is “Use and abuse of technology”. The Blue Heart Campaign was also launched where the blue heart represents the sadness of those who are trafficked, as well as the cold-heartedness of those who buy and sell fellow human beings.
Correct Answer: C. China
The world produces around 400 Million Metric Tons of plastic waste every year. 10 Million Tons of plastic per year end up in the ocean. China is the world’s largest plastic-producing country with a 32% share of global production. The US (42 Mt) produces more annual plastic waste than any other country.
Correct Answer: B. 20 May 2022
President Joe Biden landed in South Korea on 20 May 2022 for his first trip to Asia as US leader, aiming to cement ties with regional security allies as concerned over a North Korean nuclear test grows. Biden wants the trip to boost a years-long US pivot to Asia, where rising Chinese commercial and military power is undercutting Washington’s dominance. He received a warm welcome from South Korea’s new President Yoon Suk-Yeol, but there is growing concern that North Korea’s unpredictable leadership could conduct a nuclear test while he is in the region.