Correct Answer: B. The importance of media freedom to democracy, peace, and the achievement of the SDG.
Every year on September 15, the International Day of Democracy is observed. The day is celebrated worldwide to recognize the significance of democracy and raise public understanding of democratic rights. According to Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, freedom of expression is a fundamental human right. The purpose of establishing the International Day of Democracy is to raise public awareness of the significance of protecting and actualizing human rights so that individuals might appreciate their importance. The International Day of Democracy was established in 2007 by a resolution passed by the General Assembly of the United Nations. Since the first celebration of the International Day of Democracy in 2008, several legislative events have been held worldwide. The theme for the International Day of Democracy is selected. This year’s theme is “the importance of media freedom to democracy, peace, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.”
Correct Answer: A. China
Correct Answer: B. Medium
Following Pakistan`s exit from the Financial Action Task Force`s (FATF) grey list, a global body of banking supervisory authorities has acknowledged the progress made by the country in the overall regulation of the financial affair slightly lowering the risk score of the country. `Pakistan`s overall ML/TF [money laundering and terrorist financing] risk score in the Basel AML Index (Public Edition) is 6.16. This places it in the medium-risk category compared to other global jurisdictions.
Correct Answer: B. 05 September
International Charity Day 2023 observed on 05 September. The date of 5 September was chosen in order to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 “for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also constitute a threat to peace.”
Correct Answer: A. India
On November 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina virtually inaugurated the rail link between Agartala and Akhaura (in Bangladesh). It serves to re-establish connectivity between Bangladesh and India’s northeast through Tripura.
Correct Answer: B. Vietnam
As per the recent data from Vietnam, the 36th ASEAN Summit will be held via video conference on June 26. The 36th ASEAN Summit will be held online on Friday due to the pandemic. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will preside over the opening, plenary, and special sessions on women’s empowerment in the digital age.
Correct Answer: A. India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a date for war with Pakistan and China, according to a senior official of the Bharatiya Janata Party quoted by the Press Trust of India on October 25, 2020. The news agency said the BJP`s Uttar Pradesh chief, Swatantra Dev Singh, told a meeting of party functionaries that Mr. Modi had decided when the country would be at war with Pakistan and China.