What was the theme of the ‘World Food Day 2020’?
- A. Good Food, Good Growth, Good Health
- B. Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together. Our actions are our future
- C. Our actions are our future
- D. Grow, Nourish, Sustain
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UN’s COP 26 climate summit has been postponed till 2021. Which city was scheduled to host the summit?
- A. Glasgow
- B. Birmingham
- C. Bristol
- D. None of above
Correct Answer: A. Glasgow
Which country celebrates ‘Victory Day’ on May 9 every year?
- A. France
- B. Germany
- C. Britain
- D. Russia
Correct Answer: D. Russia
Victory Day is a holiday that commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. It was first inaugurated in the 15 republics of the Soviet Union, following the signing of the German Instrument of Surrender late in the evening on 8 May 1945 (after midnight, thus on 9 May Moscow Time). The Soviet government announced the victory early on 9 May after the signing ceremony in Berlin. Although the official inauguration occurred in 1945, the holiday became a non-labor day only in 1965, and only in certain Soviet republics.
When South Korea launched its first ever military satellite?
- A. 20 July 2020
- B. 22 July 2020
- C. 24 July 2020
- D. 26 July 2020
Correct Answer: A. 20 July 2020
South Korea on 20 July 2020 launched its first-ever military satellite to defend itself against nuclear-armed North Korea. The satellite has been named “ANASIS II” formerly called “KMilSatCom 1”. It was built by Airbus Defence and Space.
Asia Cup won which country in 2022?
- A. Nepal
- B. India
- C. Sri Lanka
- D. South Korea
Correct Answer: C. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka hit Pakistan by 23 runs in the final, to win their sixth title and their first in the T20I format.
Which country recently provided recognition to the ‘Ghost Army’ deployed in the World War II?
- A. USA
- B. Japan
- C. Germany
- D. Russia
Correct Answer: A. USA
US President Joe Biden signed into law a bill titled, “Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act”, to provide recognition to the ‘Ghost Army’. It is a tactical deception unit deployed by the US during World War II. There are just nine surviving veterans of the Ghost Army across the US. The Congressional Gold Medal is the Congress’s highest award of national appreciation for distinguished contributions.
Who became the longest-reigning British monarch?
- A. Elizabeth II
- B. George V
- C. William IV
- D. Edward VIII
Correct Answer: A. Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning British monarch on 9 September 2015 when she surpassed the reign of her great-great-grandmother Victoria. On 6 February 2017, she became the 1st British monarch to celebrate a Sapphire Jubilee, commemorating 65 years on the throne. In 2022, Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to reign for 70 years, and large-scale celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee occurred from 2–5 June. She reigned for 70 years, 7 months, and 2 days before her death on 8th September 2022.