General Knowledge (Current Issue) - 08

01. Oscar:

Famous Indian actress Deepika Padukone has been awarded at this year's Oscar Awards. Prior to this, two Indians, ie, Priyanka Chopra in 2016, and Percis Kampata in 1980, had reached this historic moment. The 95th Oscar Awards will be held in the United States soon. It is noteworthy that Deepika Padukone also had a special opportunity to play in the FIFA World Cup this year.

02. Virus:

Foreign media reports that another virus, such as the Corona virus, is spreading all over India. Foreign media have stated that it has been named H3N2. Due to this virus, symptoms such as fever, colds and cough can last from 07 to 7 days. Also, doctors have said that this is a sign of high pain in the body's muscles.

03 Economic Index:

 According to the latest rankings of the Brand Finance Index, Sri Lanka is ranked 115th among countries affected by the economic crisis in the world. According to the rankings, Sri Lanka was 73rd in 2022. Countries such as Zambia and Myanmar, who have suffered severe economic and political crises, are ranked 113rd, Iraq 116th, Laos 117th and Uganda 118th.

This was revealed in a recent report by Brand Finance on the ranking of the world in 2023. The report further pointed out that Sri Lanka is currently facing the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948. According to this global index, Sri Lanka is also the highest on the basis of the recession this year.

04. Air Payment:

For the first time in 20 years, the tariffs for foreign flights that use Sri Lankan airspace will be increased. The move is to increase the annual income of Sri Lanka's airspace by foreign aircraft to $ twenty million.

The Ministry of Ports, Naval and Civil Aviation has taken steps to increase the cost of air transport services. Twenty years after the new fees came into effect from March 16, 2023, these airline fares have been revised.

05. A Very Old Woman Died:

Johanna Masibuko, the world's oldest woman, died. Johanna Masibuko was the first flight of the Wright brothers, the woman who lived during the Russian Revolution and the rule of the Queen of Victoria. Johanna Mazibuko, a 128 -year -old who lives in Joberton, South Africa, died on March 03, according to local media reports.

06. Prime Minister:

Qatar's Prime Minister and Home Minister, Sheikh Khalid bin Khalid bin Khalifa Abdul Aziz al-Thani, has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Qatar as the new Prime Minister of Qatar.

07. President:

Parliamentarian Sarath Weerasekera has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Security Department of Defense.

08. President:

Xi Jinping took office for the third time as president of China. Nearly 3,000 members of the National People's Congress voted for him unanimously. It is reported that no one else contested the election.

Also, J. Jinping has been elected president of China's Central Army Commission and has been elected for the third time. Javo Legi is the president of the Chinese Parliament and Han Jewam as the new vice president.

With a series of successes, Ge Jinping is becoming the most powerful leader in China. In 2018, Xi Jinping removed the limit that it could only be president only twice. It is worth noting that he will rule China until he retires or dies.