Who won the 2023 Nobel Prize for Medicine?
- A. Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman
- B. Hungarian scientists
- C. U.S. colleagues
- D. COVID-19 vaccine researchers
Correct Answer: A. Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman
Hungarian scientist Katalin Kariko and U.S. colleague Drew Weissman, who met in line for a photocopier before making mRNA molecule discoveries that paved the way for COVID-19 vaccines, won the 2023 Nobel Prize for Medicine on 2 October 2023, Monday.
Correct Answer: C. Israel
The Chinese ambassador (Du Wei) to Israel was found dead on Sunday 17 May 2020 in his home north of Tel Aviv (City), according to the Israeli foreign ministry and police.
Correct Answer: B. July 2022
Maryna Viazovska was awarded the Fields Medal in July 2022, making her the second woman (after Maryam Mirzakhani) and the first Ukrainian to ever receive it.
Correct Answer: B. 207 Million
Global unemployment is projected to stand at 207 million in 2022. This is 21 million more than in 2019 before the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic began, according to the ILO World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2022.
Correct Answer: C. Significant
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy won a promise of “significant” new air defence weapons from the White House but he warned Kiev could lose the war with Russia if Republican lawmakers cut the flow of billions of dollars in US military aid.
Correct Answer: B. China
US President Donald Trump signed an act to authorize sanctions against Chinese officials over the mass incarceration of Uighur Muslims and other minorities.
Correct Answer: C. Russia
After the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin announced certain constitutional amendments that would extend his powers beyond Presidency, the entire government of Russia resigned. This also includes the Prime Minister of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev.