Who is the current Defence Minister of Japan?
- A. Shinzo Abe
- B. Nobuo Kishi
- C. Fumio Kishida
- D. Yoshihide Suga
Correct Answer: B. Nobuo Kishi
Nobuo Kishi is a Japanese politician who currently serves as Minister of Defense since September 2020. He is serving in the House of Representatives as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. He is a younger brother of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and a grandson of former Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi.
Correct Answer: C. China
The Global Times report said that AR500C, China’s first unmanned helicopter drone made its first successful flight recently. It has been designed to fly in plateau areas and capable of firing and conducting the investigation from a high altitude. AR500C can take off at an elevation of 5,000 metres and has a ceiling of 6,700 metres.
Correct Answer: B. Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou has becomed the first Black woman ever to appear on a US quarter, after a coin featuring the late poet and activist’s image went into circulation on 13 January 2022. The quarter features an image of Angelou with her arms uplifted, a bird in flight, and a rising sun behind her, with a portrait of George Washington on the “heads” side. The US Mint said the image of Angelou was “inspired by her poetry and symbolic of the way she lived”. The poet and writer, who died in 2014, was the author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, in which she wrote about the racial discrimination she experienced growing up.
Correct Answer: C. 8 September 2023
The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) establish World Physical Therapy Day on September 8 of each year, in 1996. The WCPT was create on this date 70 years ago. The day celebrates the global physical therapy community’s togetherness and solidarity.
Correct Answer: A. 13 August
International Left-Hander Day, observed annually on August 13th, is a global celebration that recognizes and appreciates the diverse skills, talents, and viewpoints of left-handed individuals. The day highlights the distinctive contributions left-handers make across various domains, from art and science to sports and daily life, emphasizing the value of diversity. International Left-Handers Day 2023 is dedicated to commemorating the uniqueness of left-handed people worldwide. It raises awareness about the achievements and challenge face by left-handers, fostering inclusiveness and empathy in a predominantly right-handed world. With only around 10% of the global population being left-handed.
Correct Answer: B. European Union
The European Union’s Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan has submitted his resignation after several days of an allegation that he has breached Covid-19 guidelines while he traveled to his native Ireland.
Correct Answer: D. Novak Djokovic
Djokovic has defeate Tomas Machac at the Dubai Championship extending their winning streak to 18 matche. The 35-year-old Serb broke the record for the most time a man or woman spent at No. 1 in the professional tennis rankings. His 378th week in the ATP’s top spot, surpassed Steffi Graf’s 377 leading the WTA.