Who becomes the first female to conduct the UN telecom agency?
- A. Stormi Webster
- B. Hailey Bieber
- C. Doreen Bogdan-Martin
- D. Cassandra Marino
Correct Answer: C. Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Doreen Bogdan-Martin was selected on 29 September 2022, as the first woman to lead the UN’s telecom agency in its 157-year history, with the US contender beating a Russian rival to the post. Bogdan-Martin will become the next secretary general of the International Telecommunication Union, which plays an vital global role in setting the technical standards underlying mobile phones, television, and the internet. She declare a landslide 139-25 victory over Russia’s former deputy telecoms minister Rashid Ismailov in an election among the ITU’s member states at a conference in Bucharest. “Today, we made history. After 157 years, we shattered the glass ceiling,” she said.
Correct Answer: A. Grow Food, Not Tobacco
World No Tobacco Day is being observe across the globe on 31 May 2023. This year, the theme for the day is Grow Food, Not Tobacco. The day is observe to create awareness among the masses about the hazardous effect of tobacco on health and the environment.
Correct Answer: A. 21 billion USD
On June 6, 2020, the G20 countries pledged over 21 billion USD to fight against COVID-19. The countries have so far injected 5 trillion USD in March 2020 to help fight the global economic crisis. The 21 billion USD funds allocated is to be used in research and development, vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics.
Correct Answer: C. China
China has launched a trade dispute at the World Trade Organization against the United States over its chip export control measures. The United States passed a set of regulations in October aimed to tackle the aggressive Chinese semiconductor industry.
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.
Correct Answer: B. March 25, 2022
A giant diamond nicknamed The Rock went on display for the first time in Dubai on March 25, 2022, ahead of an auction where it is expected to fetch over $30 million. The 228.31-carat pear-shaped gem, which was mined and polished in South Africa more than 20 years ago, is the largest white diamond ever to come to auction, said Christie`s. After making its debut at the auction house`s Dubai branch, where it will be displayed from March 26-29, The Rock will travel to Taipei, New York, and Geneva, where it will be auctioned on May 11
Correct Answer: B. Mahsa Amini
The death of Mahsa Amini is fueling outrage against Iran’s hijab laws and stoking criticism of the country’s clerical leadership. Mass protests are sweeping across Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini, a young Kurdish Iranian woman who died suddenly after she was detained by the country’s morality police.