Which is the venue of the ‘World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2022’?
- A. New York
- B. Paris
- C. Geneva
- D. Dehli
Correct Answer: C. Geneva
The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2022 started on 15 March in a virtual format with the final week held physically from 30 May to 3 June 2022 at the ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The forum was held under the theme of ‘ICTs for Well-Being, Inclusion, and Resilience: WSIS Cooperation for Accelerating Progress on the SDGs’. The WSIS Forum is co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD.
Correct Answer: B. Dwarf planet
According to recent data from the NASA’s Dawn Spacecraft, the dwarf planet Ceres, which lies in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, is not a barren space rock. It was earlier believed that the dwarf planet is barren but the data collected reveal that it is a water-rich place and there could be a large and deep reservoir of saltwater.
Correct Answer: D. 20 – 24 March 2023
Billions of people worldwide still live without safely managing to drink water and sanitation, even though access to both service has long been defined as a human right. Water and poverty are closely linked. Without water, there is no development, and without development, it is impossible to eradicate poverty. The UN 2023 Water Conference is expect to adopt the Water Action Agenda as a main outcome representing voluntary commitments of countries and stakeholders to meet global water-related goals and targets. The Conference will open on 22 March, World Water Day 2023.
Correct Answer: C. James Harris
Wrestling legend James Harris dies at 70, WWE says. James Harris, a professional wrestling legend who performed under the name of “Kamala: The Ugandan Giant,”.
Correct Answer: B. Nigeria
Correct Answer: D. USA
Correct Answer: A. 20th May
World Bee Day 2022 is on Friday, 20th May 2022. Bee Day celebrations raise awareness about the threats to pollinators like bees by human activities. In December 2017, the United Nations (UN) approved this day and the First World Bee Day was celebrated on Sunday, 20 May 2018. In the current year 2022, the fifth observance of this special day is taking place. World Bee Day theme 2022 is “Bee engaged: Celebrating the diversity of bees and beekeeping systems