Which space agency launch the ‘Meteosat-12’ weather satellite?
- A. ESA
- B. ISRO
- C. NASA
- D. JAXA
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Alikhan Smailov has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of which country?
- A. Uzbekistan
- B. Kazakhstan
- C. Turkmenistan
- D. Kyrgyzstan
Correct Answer: B. Kazakhstan
The parliament of Kazakhstan has unanimously approve the appointment of Alikhan Smailov as the new Prime Minister of the country. His name was nominated by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on January 11, 2022. Prior to this, the 49-year-old Smailov served as the country’s finance minister from 2018 to 2020. He became the first deputy prime minister in the Cabinet in 2019.
How many children of South Asia are exposed to extremely high water scarcity in South Asia?
- A. 349 Million
- B. 347 Million
- C. 347.6 Million
- D. 346 Million
Correct Answer: B. 347 Million
More children in South Asia are struggling due to severe water scarcity made worse by the effects of climate change than anywhere else worldwide, the United Nations says. “A staggering 347 million children under 18 are exposed to high or extremely high water scarcity in South Asia, the highest number among all regions in the world,” the UN Children’s Agency said in a report on Monday.
The 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation was held in:
- A. Japan
- B. China
- C. Afghanistan
- D. USA
Correct Answer: B. China
The 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation was held between 17 and 18 October 2023 in Beijing, China. It marked the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The BRI is a global infrastructure and investment project announce by Chinese paramount leader Xi Jinping in 2013. The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation was previously held in 2017 and 2019.
Who has been named Western Europe’s first Muslim head of govt?
- A. Humza Yousaf
- B. Furheen Ashrif
- C. Anas Sarwar
- D. Aamer Anwar
Correct Answer: A. Humza Yousaf
Scotland’s parliament on 28 March 2023, confirm Humza Yousaf will replace Nicola Sturgeon as first minister, the devolved nation’s youngest and the first Muslim leader of a government in western Europe. Yousaf, 37, narrowly won a Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership battle on Monday to clinch the top jobs, vowing to rejuvenate the stall pursuit of independence for Scotland.
‘The Museum of the Future’ is situated in which country?
- A. UAE
- B. Saudi Arabia
- C. Kuwait
- D. Oman
Correct Answer: A. UAE
The Museum of the Future is an exhibition space for innovative and futuristic ideologies, services, and products. Located in the Financial District of Dubai, UAE, the Museum of the Future has three main elements: green hill, building, and void. Founded by the Dubai Future Foundation. It was set to open in 2021, but as of December of that year had yet to fully do so. The Government of the United Arab Emirates has later opened the museum on 22nd February of 2022.
Which cricketer has become the world’s top-ranked Test all-rounder by displacing Jason Holder?
- A. Imad Wasim
- B. Ravindra Jadeja
- C. Mitchell Starc
- D. Ben Stokes
Correct Answer: D. Ben Stokes
England’s star cricketer Ben Stokes has displaced West Indies captain Jason Holder to become the world’s top-ranked Test all-rounder. Ben Stokes also attained his career-best third position among batsmen in the ICC Test Player Rankings. Recently, he delivered an outstanding performance in the Test match with the West Indies at Old Trafford.