Question 1
Which country has scored the highest on digital readiness among the 19 countries that were surveyed as part of the Salesforce Global Index?
A. India
B. Japan
C. China
D. USA
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
India has scored the highest on digital readiness among the 19 countries that were surveyed as part of the Salesforce Global Index.
Question 2
'Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA)' is located in which country?
A. Australia
B. Chile
C. USA
D. Russia
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A team of scientists used the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile to observe a newborn star (protostar) in the WB89-789 region.
Question 3
Which team has won the 2022 Women's Pan American Cup Field Hockey Tournament?
A. Canada
B. Argentina
C. Chile
D. Uruguay
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Argentina defeated Chile, 4-2 to win its 6th women's field hockey championship title at the 2022 Women's Pan American Cup.
Question 4
With which country did India sets up $150-million worth of Venture Capital to boost Start-up Ecosystem?
A. UK
B. UAE
C. USA
D. China
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Chairman of Startup Committee of FICCI & HCL founder, Dr Ajai Chowdhry launched the India-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Venture Capital (VC) fund worth $150 million from the India Pavilion at EXPO2020 Dubai, UAE.
Question 5
Which country has implemented new laws banning child marriage?
A. Malaysia
B. Philippines
C. Indonesia
D. Sri Lanka
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Child marriage became illegal in the Philippines as a law banning the practice took effect in a country where one in six girls enters wedlock before the age of 18.
Question 6
Which nation flagged off direct shipping services to Europe?
A. Nepal
B. India
C. Bangladesh
D. Sri Lanka
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Direct shipping service between Bangladesh and Europe flagged off with the container vessel MV Songa Cheetah sailing for Italy from the Chattogram port.
Question 7
Which country inaugurated the Ijmuiden Sea Lock, the world's largest sea lock?
A. Australia
B. Netherlands
C. USA
D. UAE
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Dutch King (Netherlands) Willem-Alexander officially opened the Ijmuiden Sea Lock, which is claimed to be the largest in the world.
Question 8
Which nation's President will visit Russia, Ukraine next week to mediate the crisis?
A. France
B. US
C. Japan
D. Denmark
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to visit Moscow and Kyiv next week to meet his counterparts. The visit is an effort to mediate the crisis over Ukraine.
Question 9
Which nation's warship 'Bayern' arrived in Mumbai on January 21st in a rare port call?
A. USA
B. France
C. Germany
D. Russia
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Germany Navy Frigate Bayern F217 arrived in Mumbai, India in a rare port call.
Question 10
'I4F Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund' is a collaboration between India and which country?
A. France
B. Indonesia
C. Israel
D. Germany
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
'I4F- India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund' is a collaboration between the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the Government of India, and the Israel Innovation Authority.
Question 11
India has launched a commemorative logo jointly with which country, to mark 30 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries?
A. Bangladesh
B. Russia
C. Mauritius
D. Israel
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
India and Israel have launched a commemorative logo to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Question 12
India has offered a one-year training programme to 80 cadets from which nation?
A. Russia
B. South Korea
C. Bangladesh
D. Afghanistan
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
India has offered a 12-month training programme to 80 Afghan cadets who recently graduated from various military academies in India.
Question 13
The AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 football tournament will be held in which country?
A. Japan
B. India
C. Thailand
D. South Korea
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
India is hosting the 20th edition of the football AFC Women's Asian Cup India. The tournament will be held in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Pune.
Question 14
As of 2022, which country is the top Steel Producer in the world?
A. Australia
B. India
C. USA
D. China
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
India is the second-largest steel-producing nation, as it manufactured 100.3 MT steel in 2020 and China produced 1 064.7 MT of steel in the same year. China recorded a 3 per cent decline to 1 032.8 MT in 2021.
Question 15
India will face which nation in its first match of the T20 World Cup 2022?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Pakistan
C. Australia
D. England
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
India will yet again face Pakistan in its first match of the T20 World Cup 2022.
Question 16
Which country won most Under-19 World Cup?
A. Australia
B. England
C. India
D. Pakistan
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
India won a record 5 times Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Earlier India had won the U19 World Cup in 2000, 2008, 2012, and 2018.
Question 17
Which of the following nation won a record ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup fifth title after beating England by four wickets in the summit clash at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua?
A. India
B. Australia
C. Pakistan
D. Afghanistan
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
India won a record ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup fifth title after beating England by four wickets in the summit clash at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.
Question 18
'Ibonia', which was seen in the news, is a similar version of Ramayana found in which country?
A. Mauritius
B. Nepal
C. Sri Lanka
D. Madagascar
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Indian Poet and Diplomat Abhay K has found that the 'Ibonia' of Madagascar resembles the Indian epic 'Ramayana' in its grand plot.
Question 19
Which country has inaugurated the 'India-assisted social housing units project'?
A. Mauritius
B. Maldives
C. Madagascar
D. Myanmar
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth jointly inaugurated the India-assisted social housing units project in Mauritius virtually.
Question 20
Which country proposed the 'P3 (Pro-Planet People) movement' during the WEF Davos Agenda 2022?
A. Russia
B. USA
C. UK
D. India
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the "P3 (Pro-Planet People) movement" to underline India's climate change commitments at World Economic Forum's (WEF) Davos Agenda 2022.
Question 21
India's first innovation centre for graphene is set to be established in which city of the country?
A. Bangaluru
B. Chennai
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Thrissur
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
India's first innovation centre for graphene is set to come up in Thrissur, Kerala. This will be the first graphene Research and Development (R&D) incubation centre in India.
Question 22
AirAsia Group of which country has changed the name of its listed holding company to Capital A to reflect the diversity of its business portfolio?
A. Indonesia
B. Syria
C. Malaysia
D. Oman
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Malaysia's AirAsia Group said it has changed the name of its listed holding company to Capital A to reflect the diversity of its business portfolio as it seeks to grow its non-airline revenue.
Question 23
Daniel Ortega has been reappointed as the President of which country recently for the 4th straight term?
A. Argentina
B. Honduras
C. Nicaragua
D. Bolivia
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega has been sworn in for a fourth consecutive five-year term.
Question 24
Which country has announced firing 2 train-borne guided missiles?
A. North Korea
B. South Korea
C. USA
D. Russia
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
North Korea has announced that its railway-based missile regiment conducted a firing drill with two tactical guided missiles hitting a set target in the East Sea.
Question 25
Which country launched the Hwasong-12 mid-range ballistic missile?
A. South Korea
B. China
C. Japan
D. North Korea
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
North Korea has confirmed that it fired a Hwasong-12 mid-range ballistic missile.
Question 26
Dimitar Kovacevski is the new Prime Minister of which country?
A. North Macedonia
B. Greece
C. Egypt
D. Argentina
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
North Macedonia's Parliament elected a new cabinet under a new Social Democratic leader, Dimitar Kovacevski.
Question 27
Which country has won two gold medals on the first day of the event in the Winter Olympics 2022?
A. Norwegian
B. Sweden
C. Iceland
D. Finland
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Norway continued its dominance at the Winter Olympics by winning two gold medals on the first day of the medal event.
Question 28
The doyen of Indian classical dance form Kathakali, Milena Salvini, who has passed away, was from which country?
A. Finland
B. France
C. Russia
D. Maldives
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Noted Kathakali dancer Milena Salvini from France, known for teaching Indian classical dance, has passed away. She was 84.
Question 29
Justice Ayesha Malik has become the first woman Supreme Court judge of which country?
A. Afghanistan
B. Pakistan
C. Bangladesh
D. Sri Lanka
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Pakistan is inching closer to the appointment of the first woman Supreme Court judge after the High Power Panel's nod to elevate Lahore High Court judge Ayesha Malik to the Supreme Court.
Question 30
Which nation's Prime Minister is likely to visit Russia on the first trip in 23 years?
A. Pakistan
B. North Korea
C. Bangladesh
D. China
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to visit Russia later this month in the first such trip by a Pakistani prime minister in 23 years.
Question 31
Ping Insurance is the topmost valuable insurance company globally as per the latest Brand Finance report of 2022. The company is from which country?
A. China
B. Germany
C. France
D. Singapore
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Ping An Insurance of China is at the top of the brand valuation report released by Brand Finance.
Question 32
Which countries President has signed a law prohibiting Child Marriage?
A. UK
B. Philippines
C. UAE
D. USA
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
President of Philippines Rodrigo Duterte signed a law prohibiting Child Marriage.
Question 33
PM Modi hosted the first India-Central Asia Summit virtually. How many countries are officially recognized as Central Asian region countries?
A. 16
B. 8
C. 20
D. 5
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi hosted the first India-Central Asia Summit through a virtual platform. The central Asian region has five recognized countries.
Question 34
Which British Royal Family member has been stripped of all his Royal patronages and military titles?
A. Prince Charles
B. Prince Andrew
C. Prince William
D. Prince Henry
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, the third child and second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, has been stripped of all his military and royal titles.
Question 35
Skeletal remains of a man buried near a headless horse have been found in which country?
A. China
B. Russia
C. Germany
D. Greece
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Researchers have recently found skeletal remains of a man buried near a headless horse. The remains have been found in Knittlingen in southern Germany.
Question 36
Russia has amassed thousands of troops along its border with which among the following countries?
A. Ukraine
B. Kazakhstan
C. Finland
D. Latvia
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Russia has reportedly amassed 100,000 Russian troops on the eastern side along its border with Ukraine, raising fears that it could be preparing for a new military offensive against Ukraine.
Question 37
Which country openly declared that Taiwan is a part of China?
A. Pakistan
B. Russia
C. Turkey
D. Iran
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Russia recognises Taiwan as an inalienable part of China and rejects the island's independence in any form, according to a joint Russian-Chinese declaration.
Question 38
Saudi Arabia has restored ties with which country after 30 years of dispute over stolen Gems?
A. Thailand
B. China
C. North Korea
D. Israel
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Saudi Arabia and Thailand have ended a 30-year dispute over a scandal involving stolen jewels and a series of murders. Saudi Arabian Airlines has announced to restart direct flights to Thailand.
Question 39
Scientists have detected a new strain of Covid-19 that combines both Delta and Omicron in which nation?
A. Sweden
B. Denmark
C. Switzerland
D. Cyprus
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Scientists in Cyprus have detected a new strain of Covid-19 that combines both Delta and Omicron.
Question 40
Which nation has won the Africa Cup of Nations 2022 football tournament?
A. Senegal
B. China
C. Egypt
D. South Korea
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Senegal beat Egypt in the final and won the AFCON title.
Question 41
Which country's passport has topped the list of powerful passports for the first quarter of 2022 released by the Henley Passport Index, along with Japan?
A. Australia
B. Singapore
C. America
D. Africa
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Singapore's passport has been ranked first along with Japan in the list of powerful passports for the first quarter of 2022, released by the Henley Passport Index.
Question 42
Which country has launched its 1st Maritime Domain Awareness Satellite constellation from cape Canaveral, United States?
A. South Africa
B. India
C. China
D. Australia
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
South Africa has launched its first satellite constellation developed entirely in the continent of Africa.
Question 43
Chris Morris who has announced retirement from all forms of cricket, represented which country?
A. England
B. New Zealand
C. Australia
D. South Africa
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
South African all-rounder Chris Morris has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
Question 44
Suranga Lakmal has announced his retirement from international cricket in March 2022. He plays international matches for which country?
A. South Africa
B. Sri Lanka
C. Zimbabwe
D. West Indies
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sri Lanka's upcoming tour of India, scheduled in February and March 2022 to play two Test and three Twenty20 International (T20I) matches.
Question 45
Which country is the host of the 2022 Winter Olympics?
A. China
B. Russia
C. Japan
D. USA
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The 2022 Winter Olympics, officially the XXIV Olympic Winter Games is scheduled to take place from 4 to 20 February 2022 in Beijing and its neighbouring town in China.
Question 46
The 2022 Women's Hockey Asia Cup will be held in which country?
A. Myanmar
B. Oman
C. India
D. Thailand
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The 2022 Women's Hockey Asia Cup will be held from 21 to 28 January 2022 at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat, Oman.
Question 47
Which is the host country of the African Union Summit 2022?
A. Mali
B. Zimbabwe
C. Ethiopia
D. South Africa
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The African Union Summit 2022 began in the AU Headquarters Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Question 48
Which country is associated with the "Aboriginal flag", which was seen in the news?
A. China
B. UK
C. Australia
D. USA
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Australian government has bought the copyright of the Aboriginal flag, to free the symbol of identity from fights over who can use it.
Question 49
Centre has approved an MoU with which of the following country for the construction of a bridge over Mahakali River at Dharchula in Uttarakhand?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Malaysia
C. Nepal
D. Bangladesh
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved an MoU between India and Nepal for the construction of a bridge over the Mahakali River, which forms the border between India and Nepal.
Question 50
The final match of the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup Championship was held at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. In which country is this stadium based?
A. England
B. Antigua and Barbuda
C. Barbados
D. West Indies
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Final match has played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua.
Question 51
The first BRICS Sherpas meeting of 2022 was held under the chairmanship of which country?
A. China
B. Russia
C. India
D. Brazil
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The first BRICS Sherpas meeting of 2022 was held on January 18 and 19, 2022 through a virtual platform under the chairmanship of China.
Question 52
India has collaborated with which country to create 150 'Villages of Excellence' in 12 States of India?
A. Israel
B. Germany
C. Japan
D. France
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Government of India has joined hands with the Government of Israel to create 150 'Villages of Excellence' in 12 States of the country, to help farmers to adopt the latest technology in the farm sector.
Question 53
Which country has organized the 'Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation'?
A. Malaysia
B. India
C. UK
D. Sri Lanka
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The government of Malaysia and the Global Tiger Forum (GTF) jointly organized the 4th Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation.
Question 54
Which country has decided to expand the testing capacity by distributing rapid COVID-19 tests?
A. USA
B. UAE
C. China
D. Nepal
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Government of the United States has decided to expand the testing capacity by distributing rapid COVID-19 tests for free to Americans.
Question 55
Which nation is relocating its capital to Nusantara?
A. Indonesia
B. Malaysia
C. Brunei
D. Vietnam
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Indonesian Parliament approved a bill to relocate the country's capital from Jakarta to Nusantara.
Question 56
Indonesia has decided to change its capital from Jakarta to which new capital city?
A. Negara Agung
B. Nusantara
C. Mancanegara
D. None of the above
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Indonesian parliament has approved a bill to change the capital of Indonesia from Jakarta to Nusantara.
Question 57
Which country test-flighted Arrow-3 anti-ballistic missile system and its interceptors?
A. France
B. Germany
C. Israel
D. Russia
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Israeli Defence Ministry conducted a successful test flight of the Arrow-3 anti-ballistic missile system and its interceptors.
Question 58
Which country is to ban 'India Out' protest in their country?
A. Sri Lanka
B. Maldives
C. Bangladesh
D. Nepal
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Maldivian Democratic Party, the ruling party in the Indian Ocean atoll nation, wants to outlaw protests against the government's foreign policy on grounds that these endanger national security.
Question 59
Which country has awarded a USD 375 million contract to India for the BrahMos missile?
A. Philippines
B. Indonesia
C. Namibia
D. Croatia
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Philippines has accepted the proposal of the Indian BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited worth USD 375 million to supply shore-based anti-ship missile systems for the Indian Navy.
Question 60
Armen Sarkissian has resigned from the post of President of which country?
A. Georgia
B. Belarus
C. Armenia
D. Ukraine
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The President of Armenia, Armen Sarkissian has announced his resignation.
Question 61
Antonio Costo is re-elected as the Prime Minister of which country?
A. Portugal
B. Estonia
C. Finland
D. Germany
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Prime Minister of Portugal, Antonio Costo, has been re-elected after his centre-left Socialist Party secured a landslide victory in the 2022 Portuguese legislative election.
Question 62
Three countries have jointly topped the Corruption Perceptions Index 2021 released by Transparency International. Which of these countries is not among them?
A. New Zealand
B. Norway
C. Denmark
D. Finland
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The ranking has been topped jointly by three countries- Denmark, Finland and New Zealand. (Score of 88) This ranking measures how corrupt each country's public sector is perceived to be.
Question 63
The UN General Assembly approves the resolution sponsored by which country, condemning Holocaust denial?
A. India
B. USA
C. Russia
D. Israel
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The UN General Assembly approved an Israeli-sponsored resolution condemning any denial of the Holocaust.
Question 64
The NASA space agency has recently unveiled Phase 2 of the 'Deep Space Food Challenge' in partnership with the space agency of which country?
A. Canada
B. Russia
C. Japan
D. India
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The US Space agency, NASA, has launched Phase 2 of the challenge called as 'Deep Space Food Challenge' in coordination with the Canadian Space Agency.
Question 65
Which country was the largest trading partner of India in 2021?
A. Japan
B. China
C. United States
D. South Korea
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The US was India's top trading partner in the calendar year 2021 with a trade of $112.3 billion.
Question 66
The world's largest canal lock has recently been unveiled in which country?
A. Germany
B. Netherlands
C. Switzerland
D. New Zealand
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The world's largest canal lock has been inaugurated at Ijmuiden, a small port city, in the Port of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Question 67
Which country recently launched formal Free Trade Agreement negotiations with India?
A. Japan
B. USA
C. Russia
D. UK
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
To double the trade between India and the United Kingdom (UK) by 2030, the countries launched formal Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.
Question 68
Darvaza gas crater, also known as the 'Gateway to Hell', is located in which country?
A. Russia
B. USA
C. Indonesia
D. Turkmenistan
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov has ordered experts to find a method to extinguish a fire in the Darvaza gas crater. Also known as the 'Gateway to Hell'.
Question 69
Which country re-launched the "Cancer Moonshot" program?
A. Russia
B. USA
C. China
D. UK
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
US President Joe Biden announced a relaunch of the "Cancer Moonshot" program started during the Obama administration.
Question 70
The United States announced which country as its major non-NATO ally?
A. Qatar
B. Israel
C. UAE
D. Japan
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
US President Joe Biden designated Qatar a major non-NATO ally, during a meeting with the ruling leader of Qatar at the White House.