Who became the longest-reigning British monarch?
- A. Elizabeth II
- B. George V
- C. William IV
- D. Edward VIII
Correct Answer: A. Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning British monarch on 9 September 2015 when she surpassed the reign of her great-great-grandmother Victoria. On 6 February 2017, she became the 1st British monarch to celebrate a Sapphire Jubilee, commemorating 65 years on the throne. In 2022, Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to reign for 70 years, and large-scale celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee occurred from 2–5 June. She reigned for 70 years, 7 months, and 2 days before her death on 8th September 2022.
Correct Answer: B. Portugal
According to a recent study, Portugal currently registers 182 elderly people aged 65 years and above, for every 100 young people who are aged up to 14 years. With this, Portugal became the fastest aging country in the European Union (EU). In 1990, Portugal registered 66 elderly for every 100 young people while in the past three decades, the elderly population tripled in the country.
Correct Answer: A. Global Response International Pledging Conference
On May 5, 2020, around 40 countries took part in an online summit called Global Response International Pledging Conference. The Conference was initiated by the European Union. The main aim of the conference was to raise funds for research of COVID-19, especially vaccine development.
Correct Answer: A. 30 October to 11 November 2023
A combined contingent from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, consisting of 120 personnel, has set off for Kazakhstan to participate in the 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2023. This year’s exercise will take place in Otar, Kazakhstan, spanning from October 30 to November 11, 2023.
Correct Answer: C. Khaled Kabub
Israel on 21 February 2022 named Khaled Kabub as its first Muslim judge to gain a permanent seat on the Supreme Court, the Jewish state’s highest judicial authority, court authorities said. More than 20 percent of Israeli citizens are Arab, and there has been an Arab jurist on the top court since 2003, but all previous appointees have been Christian. Kabub, 63, has become the first Muslim permanently named to the tribunal in the nation where Arabs, Christian,s and Muslims, have complained of systematic discrimination.
Correct Answer: A. 12 June
The World Day against Childs Labour has been observe annually on 12 June since 2002. This significant day was establish by the International Labour Organization (ILO), and all United Nation member countries have since been commemorating it. he World Day against Child Labour has been observe annually on 12 June since 2002. This significant day was established by the International Labour Organization (ILO), and all United Nations member countries have since been commemorating it.
Correct Answer: D. 10 November 2023
Iceland declare a state of emergency on Friday after a series of powerful earthquakes rocked the country’s southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, in what could be a precursor to a volcanic eruption.