Which space agency posted a photo of a flower that bloomed in the zinnia plant in the space garden?
- A. ISRO
- B. NASA
- C. JAXA
- D. CNA
Correct Answer: B. NASA
NASA post a photo of the flower that bloom in the zinnia plant which was sowed and grown in the International Space Station. This particular experiment was started on the ISS in 2015 by NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren. The space garden, developed by the ISS, demonstrates the possibility of growing foods outside of the limits of Earth.
Correct Answer: B. Emirates
The largest air carrier of the Middle East region, the Emirates has launched the world’s first 10-minute coronavirus blood test for passengers, who are departing from Dubai. The test is taken by drawing blood from a finger prick and the result comes in just 10 minutes waiting time.
Correct Answer: C. Russia
Russia has recently held polls for a nationwide referendum on constitutional amendments, which include the reset in the term limits of the incumbent Russian President Vladimir Putin. As per the preliminary results, more than 76% of Russians voted to support the amendments
Correct Answer: B. NASA
Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft was launched in its orbit on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. It was launch on a mission to test the capabilities of the crew-capable system as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. Starliner lifted off on NASA’s Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. After certification, NASA missions aboard Starliner spacecraft will carry up to four crew members to the station.
Correct Answer: D. Russia
Victory Day is a holiday that commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. It was first inaugurated in the 15 republics of the Soviet Union, following the signing of the German Instrument of Surrender late in the evening on 8 May 1945 (after midnight, thus on 9 May Moscow Time). The Soviet government announced the victory early on 9 May after the signing ceremony in Berlin. Although the official inauguration occurred in 1945, the holiday became a non-labor day only in 1965, and only in certain Soviet republics.
Correct Answer: C. Hong Kong
The legislature of Hong Kong has recently approved a bill that makes it illegal to insult the Chinese national anthem.
Correct Answer: A. India
India is set to overtake China as the world’s most populous country by mid-year with almost three million more people, UN estimates showed on Wednesday. India’s population will be 1.4286 billion compared to China’s 1.4257 billion at mid- 2023. the United Nations Population Fund’s State of World Population report showed.