Indonesia’s Marapi Volcano, one of its most active, recently erupted, sending thick ash clouds and covering nearby villages, though no casualties occurred.
It is located in the Padang Highlands of western Sumatra, Indonesia.
Marapi is part of the Pacific’s Ring of Fire, a seismically active zone.
Marapi is the highest peak in the highlands, reaching 9,485 feet (2,891 meters) and has dense vegetation on its lower slopes.
3.Which country becomes second BRICS nation after India to reject China’s Belt Road Initiative (BRI)? – Brazil
Recently, Brazil decided not to formally join the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), seeking alternative collaborations with China while prioritizing its own infrastructure projects.
Brazil becomes second BRICS country after India not to join BRI.
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), launched by China in 2013, aims to enhance global trade and economic connectivity through infrastructure development and investments in various countries.
The BRI encompasses various sectors, including transportation, energy, and trade, and has faced scrutiny and resistance from several nations due to concerns over debt and sovereignty.
4. Which country recently hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit? – United States
5. Which country announced a 10-year visa for skilled foreign workers? – United Arab Emirates
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6. The World Bank recently approved a $1 billion loan to India for which sector? – Renewable Energy
Science & Technology
7. The ‘One Health Mission’ launched recently by the Government of India aims to address issues in which field? – Public Health
8. Which tech giant launched the AI tool ‘ChatGPT Enterprise‘? – OpenAI
9. Which company recently became the world’s most valuable brand in? – Apple
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10. Who recently became the first female Secretary General of the United Nations from Africa? – Amina J. Mohammed
Awards & Honors
11. Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for? – Narges Mohammadi
12. Who was awarded the prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in? – Mahsa Amni
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13. What is the name of the campaign recently launched in India to raise awareness about dyslexia? – Act4Dyslexia
The ‘Act4Dyslexia’ campaign recently illuminated prominent monuments in Delhi, including Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament, in red to raise awareness about dyslexia.
This initiative, supported by UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) and ChangeInkk Foundation, highlights the challenges faced by individuals with learning disabilities, affecting about 20% of India’s population.
The campaign aims to foster understanding and inclusivity, while also dispelling myths surrounding dyslexia, often mischaracterized as a “slow-learner syndrome.
