A. May 22, 2021
B. May 23, 2021
C. May 24, 2021
D. May 25, 2021
Correct Answer: A. May 22, 2021
Yuan Longping, a Chinese scientist who developed higher-yield rice varieties that helped feed people around the world, died on May 22, 2021, at a hospital in the southern city of Changsha, the Xinhua News agency reported. He was 91.
A. 10-day conflict
B. 11-day conflict
C. 12-day conflict
D. 15-day conflict
Correct Answer: B. 11-day conflict
Israel and Hamas have announced a ceasefire after 11 days of fighting in which 232 Palestinians in Gaza and 12 people in Israel have been killed. Hamas, the group which rules Gaza, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) armed group confirmed the “mutual and unconditional” ceasefire in a statement and said it would start at 2 am on Friday, 21 May 2021.
A. May 21, 2021
B. May 22, 2021
C. May 23, 2021
D. May 24, 2021
Correct Answer: A. May 21, 2021
Nigeria`s army chief Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru died in a plane crash on May 21, 2021, on an official visit to the northern state of Kaduna, which has had security challenges in recent months.
A. May 21, 2021
B. May 22, 2021
C. May 23, 2021
D. May 24, 2021
Correct Answer: A. May 21, 2021
The Global Health Summit was held today at Villa Pamphilj in Rome. The event, organized by the Italian G20 Presidency in partnership with the European Commission, ended with a joint press conference of Prime Minister Mario Draghi and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and with the signing of “The Rome Declaration”.
A. Iceberg fall
B. A-76
C. Majorca
D. None of the Above
Correct Answer: B. A-76
A huge ice block has broken off from western Antarctica into the Weddell Sea, becoming the largest iceberg in the world and earning the name A-76. It is the latest in a series of large ice blocks to dislodge in a region acutely vulnerable to climate change, although scientists said, in this case, it appeared to be part of a natural polar cycle.
A. Bee Hives Matter
B. Bees and Nature
C. Conserve the Bee Habitat
D. Bee engaged – Build Back Better for Bees
Correct Answer: D. Bee engaged – Build Back Better for Bees
Every year, World Bee Day is celebrated across the world on 20th May, by the United Nations. This day aims to raise awareness among the people on the role played by the pollinator. This year’s theme for World Bee Day is “Bee engaged – Build Back Better for Bees”.
A. May 18, 2021
B. May 20, 2021
C. May 22, 2021
D. May 24, 2021
Correct Answer: B. May 20, 2021
The emergency session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the issue of the latest Israeli assaults on Palestine will be held on May 20, 2021. The 193-member UN General Assembly plans to meet on Thursday over the violence, General Assembly President Volkan Bozkir said.
A. India
B. China
C. Japan
D. USA
Correct Answer: D. USA
The Government of the USA has authorized the Pfizer vaccine, for the vaccination of children of ages 12 and above in the country. This is a strong move to widen the vaccinated population in the USA and is aimed to completely curtail the viral spread in the country. This is also expected to increase the chances for a safe return to full-time school by the children.
A. India
B. China
C. Germany
D. Bangladesh
Correct Answer: B. China
The Chinese government has announced that all synthetic cannabinoids will be included in the list of banned drugs. Synthetic cannabinoids come under the category of manufactured chemicals that target the same receptors in the brain as the natural cannabinoids in marijuana. The authorities announced a ban on 18 other psychoactive substances.
A. Germany
B. France
C. Japan
D. Costa Rica
Correct Answer: D. Costa Rica
Costa Rica will host the U-20 Women’s World Cup in August 2022, FIFA announced Thursday, May 20, 2021. The 16-team soccer tournament will be held across the Central American country from August 10-28, 2022, the dates approved by the FIFA Council. Costa Rica was originally set to co-host the 2020 U-20 World Cup alongside Panama.