Which global association released the ‘Declaration on Privacy and the protection of personal data’?
- A. G-20
- B. European Union
- C. G-7
- D. NATO
Correct Answer: B. European Union
European External Action Service (‘EEAS’) announced a joint declaration by the EU, Australia, Comoros, India, Japan, Mauritius, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, and Sri Lanka. The ‘Declaration on Privacy and the protection of personal data’-Strengthening trust in the digital environment aim to improve international cooperation to promote high data protection and privacy standards.
Correct Answer: B. Nepal
Nepal alongwith other Several nations, including India, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Taiwan, rejected the new edition of China’s national map. Nepal on Friday asked the international community to honour the political map endorsed by its Parliament three years ago as it rejected China’s new national map that shows territories the Himalayan nation considers its own as part of India. China on Monday released a new map in which the Limpiyadhura, Kalapani and Lipulekh areas -that Nepal considers its territories- were shown as part of India
Correct Answer: B. Inclusion is Strength
The theme of this year’s celebration of International Albinism Awareness Day is “Inclusion is strength.” It focuses on the importance of inclusion of not only people of all races and ethnicities affected by albinism, but also young people, women, children and elderly persons.
Correct Answer: B. McDonald’s
McDonald’s has said it will permanently leave Russia after more than 30 years and has started to sell its restaurants. The move comes after it temporarily closed its 850 outlets in March 2022. The fast-food giant said it made the decision because of the “humanitarian crisis” and “unpredictable operating environment” caused by the Ukraine war. The opening of McDonald’s first restaurant in Moscow in 1990 came to symbolize a thaw in Cold War tensions
Correct Answer: B. China
According to the data, the birth rate was 10.94 per thousand, which was lesser than the previous birth rate of 12.43 per thousand, in 2017. The country’s birth rate fell to the lowest, since 1949. As China has a rapidly growing aging population, it allowed urban couples to give birth to two children, against the one-child policy which was in effect.
Correct Answer: D. Pakistan
The council already has 18 members, mostly European and Middle Eastern nations in the Mediterranean region. Pakistan is now its nineteenth member, subsequent to the visit from the Executive Director of IOC, Abdul Latif Ghadira, last October, which was followed by a Pakistani delegation’s trip to the IOC’s headquarters in February. Pakistan currently has 3.6 million olive plants over an area of 31,000 acres of land, and it plans to grow more of them over 75,000 acres of land. According to Juan Vilar of Strategic Consultants, Pakistan is producing 1,500 tons of olive oil per year and 830 tons of table olives.
Correct Answer: A. October 12
World Sight Day is observed annually on the second Thursday of October. In 2023, this important day falls on October 12th, providing a global platform for individuals, eye care professionals, and organizations to participate in activities that raise awareness about vision-related issues.