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Which social media platform will now mail postcards to the potential buyers to verify ads and prevent meddling? (As reported on 22 February 2018)
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B. Facebook
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D. LOFAR
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A new map of the night sky has been published and hundreds of thousands of previously undiscovered galaxies are on it. The 300,000 new galaxies were discovered as part of a study involving 200 scientists from 18 countries, using a Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR) telescope in the Netherlands.
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A. Turkey
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Turkish diplomat Volkan Bozkir has been elected president of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Jun 18, 2020
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C. Germany
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Germany is due to take over the G7 (“Group of Seven”) Presidency on 1 January 2022 and will therefore host the annual meeting of the heads of state and government of the G7 countries.
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D. China
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D. 11
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11 is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.
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C. Thibaut Courtois
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A. India
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C. The International Olympic Committee
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In a sweeping move to isolate and condemn Russia after invading Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee urged sports bodies on Monday to exclude the country’s athletes and officials from international events.
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C. Water and Gender
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“Water for Peace” is the topic for World Water Day on March 22, 2026. The United Nations has created this global day to emphasize the value of freshwater and sustainable water management. “Water for Peace,” the topic for 2026, highlights how having access to clean water may lessen violence and foster unity amongst nations and communities. Water resources can foster collaboration rather than conflict when they are properly managed and distributed. On World Water Day, individuals, governments, and organizations are urged to take steps to conserve water. The 2026 theme, which emphasizes peace, serves as a reminder to all that water is not only a resource but also a tool for creating a more secure and cohesive global community.