When is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples or World Tribal Day celebrated?
- A. August 9
- B. August 10
- C. August 11
- D. August 12
Correct Answer: A. August 9
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples or World Tribal Day is celebrated on August 9 every year. The United Nations General Assembly declared the World Tribal Day in the year 1994. The day seeks to promote and protect the rights of the indigenous population.
Correct Answer: B. Dominica
Dominica is planning to establish the world first sperm whale reserve, which will entail setting aside approximately 800-square-kilometer area off its western coast. In this designated zone, large ships and commercial fishing activities will be restricted, allowing visitors to swim alongside these gentle marine giants. This initiative aims not only to enhance tourism revenue but also to contribute to carbon sequestration in the deep sea, an often overlook advantage of whale conservation.
Correct Answer: A. Grow Food, Not Tobacco
World No Tobacco Day is being observe across the globe on 31 May 2023. This year, the theme for the day is Grow Food, Not Tobacco. The day is observe to create awareness among the masses about the hazardous effect of tobacco on health and the environment.
Correct Answer: A. 70%
Russia plan to increase its military budget by 70% in 2024. The nearly 70% increase is staggering. In 2023, defense spending on a war budget was €63 billion – or 3.9% of Russia’s GDP. In 2021, military spending was equivalent to 2.7% of GDP.Meanwhile the United States defense budget for 2024 is expect to stand at $842 billion, up 3.2% year-on-year
Correct Answer: D. Argentina
The 2022 FIFA World Cup final was the final match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the 22nd edition of FIFA’s competition for men’s national football teams. The match was played at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on 18 December 2022, the country’s National Day, and was contested by Argentina and 2018 champions France. Argentina won the ensuing penalty shoot-out 4–2 to earn their third World Cup, and first since 1986. Argentina became the second team after Spain in 2010 to win the World Cup after losing their opening game.
Correct Answer: A. Davos
On June 3, 2020, the World Economic Forum announced that it is to host its next summit in Davos under the theme “The Great Reset”. The 51st annual summit of the World Economic Forum is to bring together global leaders, civil society, and multi-stakeholders from 400 cities.
Correct Answer: C. 10 days