When is the World Patient Safety Day observed?
- A. September 15
- B. September 16
- C. September 17
- D. September 18
Correct Answer: C. September 17
Every Year, September 17 is celebrated as World Patient Safety Day. It was established in the 72nd World Health Assembly of WHO in 2019. The day is observed globally to enhance the understanding of patient safety and to increase public engagement in the safety of health care
Correct Answer: A. Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated during the first week of August (August 1-7) across the world in many countries. The campaign was initially organised by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) in association with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF in 1992. The theme of this year is “Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet
Correct Answer: B. Pakistan
The 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was the eighth ICC Men’s T20 World Cup tournament. It was played in Australia from 16 October to 13 November 2022. Pakistan became the first team to reach the final, after they beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first semi-final. In the second semi-final, England beat India by ten wickets to advance. Both of the teams were looking to win their second ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title. In the final, England beat Pakistan by five wickets to win their second ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title.
Correct Answer: A. Ecuador
Massive flooding in Ecuador’s capital Quito and a resulting landslide have killed at least 24 people. Ecuador is a country in South America, touching the Equator. The floods were caused by heavy rains on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano, which overlooks the city.
Correct Answer: B. Saudi Aramco
Saudi Aramco has sign an agreement for a minority stake in MidOcean Energy, a US liquified natural gas (LNG) company, for $500 million. It is the Saudi company’s first international LNG investment, according to a press release by the oil giant on Thursday. MidOcean is owned by the Washington-headquartered investment firm EIG Global Energy Partners.
Correct Answer: B. Juan Guaido
The United Kingdom has recently recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country’s constitutional interim President.
Correct Answer: B. England
England hit a world record one-day international score of 498 against the Netherlands and won the match by 232 runs in Amstelveen. The England team beat their previous mark of 481-6 sets against Australia at Trent Bridge in 2018. In the recent match, three England players scored centuries with Liam Livingstone making the fastest half-century in England’s ODI history off just 17 balls. Player of the match Jos Buttler finished on 162 not out, with a century off 47 balls.