Which Pakistan based startup secured the top position at the ‘ClimateLaunchpad Asia-Pacific’ finals?
- A. Eco-Guard
- B. He-Guard
- C. She-Guard
- D. Green-Guard
Correct Answer: C. She-Guard
Pakistan-base cleantech startup She-Guard secured the top position at the ‘ClimateLaunchpad Asia-Pacific’ finals, presenting their innovative biodegradable and plastic-free sanitary product. The startup’s mission revolves around converting banana crop waste into affordable and eco-friendly sanitary napkins, effectively addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change, public health, and solid waste management in Pakistan
Correct Answer: C. Hulusi Akar
Hulusi Akar is the current Turkish Minister of Defense and a former four-star Turkish Armed Forces general who served as the 29th Chief of the Turkish General Staff. On July 9, 2018 Akar was appointed by Turkey’s President Erdogan as the Minister for National Defense. This was the first time in Turkey’s history that a civilian government appointed an active duty military officer to this position.
Correct Answer: A. India
Among the G20 nations, India tops the list with 11 million people working as forced labourers, followed by China, Russia, Indonesia, Türkiye and the United States of America (USA). The report highlights the role played by G20 nations in fuelling forced labour within global supply chains, including state-imposed forced labour. The G20 accounts for over half of all people living in modern slavery and imports US$468 billion of at-risk products annually.
Correct Answer: A. Ian Botham
Veteran England all-rounder Ian Botham has been made a member of the House of Lords of the British Parliament. He is among the 36 new members announced by the Government.
Correct Answer: B. 45
A total of 45 journalists were killed in connection with their work in the year 2021, research done by the International Press Institute (IPI) revealed on December 30, 2021. Seven of the killings took place in Mexico, six each in Afghanistan and India, and three in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Correct Answer: A. Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman
Hungarian scientist Katalin Kariko and U.S. colleague Drew Weissman, who met in line for a photocopier before making mRNA molecule discoveries that paved the way for COVID-19 vaccines, won the 2023 Nobel Prize for Medicine on 2 October 2023, Monday.
Correct Answer: B. Dr Hamid Choi Yong Kil
Dr Hamid Choi Yong became the first Korean Muslim to translate the Holy Quran and Sahih Al-Bukhari into the Korean Language. The translation took about 7 years to complete.