Who has won the ICC Spirit of the cricket award 2021?
- A. Pat Cummins
- B. Babar Azam
- C. Daryl Mitchell
- D. Eion Morgan
Correct Answer: C. Daryl Mitchell
New Zealand cricketer, Daryl Mitchell has been named the winner of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Spirit of Cricket Award 2021. This award is given to him for his gesture of refusing to take a single in the high-pressure 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Semi-Finals against England as he felt he had “obstructed” the way of bowler Adil Rashid at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. He has become the 4th New Zealand player to win the award after Daniel Vettori, Brendon McCullum, and Kane Williamson.
Correct Answer: B. 13 November 2022
The 2022 Istanbul bombing occurred on İstiklal Avenue in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey, on 13 November 2022, killing six people and injuring 81 others. The bombing is regarded as a terrorist attack.
Correct Answer: C. 19th
Correct Answer: C. Ethiopia
Correct Answer: B. South Asia
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.
Correct Answer: A. Iran
Iran has claimed to have discovered a lithium deposit in the western province of Hamedan. It is found to contain around 8.5 million metric tons of lithium ore. Lithium is a soft, silver-white metal belonging to the alkali metal group of elements. It is highly reactive and flammable, and it is stored in mineral oil or other liquids to prevent it from reacting with moisture or air. It is commonly used in rechargeable batteries for electronic devices and EVs.
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.