‘Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant’, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which country?
- A. Russia
- B. Ukraine
- C. Afghanistan
- D. Palestine
Correct Answer: B. Ukraine
Russian forces in Ukraine seized Europe’s largest nuclear plant Friday after their shelling set part of the complex on fire, sparking fears across the continent of a nuclear disaster. Ukraine’s official nuclear inspectorate said technicians in the Zaporizhzhia facility, about 342 miles southeast of Kyiv, were still at work, and local authorities confirmed that the fire was extinguished around 6:20 a.m. local time after blazing for almost five hours.
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. Bali
The 17th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit will take place from 15-16 November 2022 in Bali
Correct Answer: A. Early Warning and Early Action Before Every Tsunami
In the past 100 years, about 58 tsunamis have claimed over 260,000 lives. World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed every year on November 5 to raise awareness about this natural disaster. The theme of World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022 in Asia-Pacific: Early Warning and Early Action Before Every Tsunami.
Correct Answer: C. China
China has taken over as president of the UN Security Council for the month of March 2020, pledging to promote solidarity and cooperation in this capacity. The Security Council was established by the UN Charter. Its primary responsibility is to work to maintain international peace and security. Content Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/03/c_138836845.htm
Correct Answer: C. China
China successfully launch a satellite named Einstein Probe in Sichuan province. It will observe mysterious transient phenomena in the universe comparable to the flickering of fireworks, to unveil the violent and little-known aspects of the cosmos.
Correct Answer: C. Canada
A team of Canadian scientists may have discovered the first case of deer spreading the coronavirus to humans, according to a new preprint study that hasn’t yet been peer-reviewed. Typically, humans spread the virus to deer, and then deer spread it to other deer. But new evidence suggests that the virus could spill over from deer into humans. The researchers identified a COVID-19 case in someone from Ontario who had recently been in contact with deer.