Who were the co-hosts of the first WHO Traditional Medicines Global Summit?
- A. World Health Organization and Government of India
- B. World Health Organization Only
- C. Government of India
- D. Representatives of World Health Organization
Correct Answer: C. Government of India
The Global Summit for Traditional Medicine serves as a beacon of hope, promoting a holistic approach to health and well-being. By embracing ancient wisdom and modern science, Co-hosted by the Ministry of Ayush, the summit is a Co-branded event as part of the ongoing G20 Health Ministers’ Meeting being held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 17th to 18th August.
Correct Answer: B. December 13, 2023
On December 13, 2023, the UN General Assembly vote 153–10–23 in favor of a non-binding resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution also called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. The resolution was presented by Egypt with the support of nearly 100 countries, including Türkiye. The countries that voted against the resolution were the US, Israel, Austria, Czechia, Guatemala, Liberia, Micronesia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, and Paraguay. The countries that abstained were the UK, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Argentina, Malawi, the Netherlands, Ukraine, South Sudan, and Uruguay.
Correct Answer: A. Pentagon
Correct Answer: D. Singapore
The 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) began in Singapore. “Integrated policy agenda for a human–centred recovery that is inclusive, sustainable and resilient” is the theme of the meeting.
Correct Answer: B. Bangladesh
Bangladesh will host the 24th Asian Archery Championships in 2025 after winning by 14-10 votes in the bid at the World Archery Asia Congress held on Friday in Bangkok, Thailand. A total of twenty four member countries of the Asian continent participated in the congress.
Correct Answer: C. August 10, 2020
Lebanon`s prime minister announced the government`s resignation on Monday, August 10, 2020, saying a massive explosion that devastated Beirut last week and triggered public outrage was the result of endemic corruption.
Correct Answer: B. June 5
International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing is observed every year on June 5. The date marks the day when the Port State Measures Agreement officially entered into force as an international treaty. In 2015, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean of the FAO proposed the day.