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856.
Who has recently assumed the role of the Secretary General of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)?
Indra Mani Pandey
Tenzin Lekphell
M Shahidul Islam
Sumith Nakandala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indra Mani Pandey has taken over as the Secretary General of BIMSTEC, succeeding Tenzin Lekphell, and will hold the position for a three-year term. In his inaugural address in Dhaka, Pandey expressed his commitment to realizing the collective vision of BIMSTEC.

857.
In a recent diplomatic move, which country signed a historic security agreement with Ukraine, emphasizing its vital role in Ukraine's safety and cementing a strong alliance?
United Kingdom
United States
Germany
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak signed an unprecedented security agreement in Kyiv, highlighting its importance for Ukraine's safety and symbolizing a robust alliance with the United Kingdom. The accord, effective until Ukraine joins NATO, represents a strategic commitment between the two nations.

858.
Which company recently achieved a significant milestone in space exploration and national security by successfully launching an H-IIA rocket carrying Japan's Information-Gathering Satellite "Optical-8"?
SpaceX
Skyroot Aerospace
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Vector Space Systems
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries marked a key development in Japan’s aerospace capabilities and strategic surveillance with the successful launch of an H-IIA rocket carrying Japan’s Information-Gathering Satellite “Optical-8”.

859.
How many countries jointly lead the world's most powerful passport ranking, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 194 destinations?
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Answer: Option
Explanation:
France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain collectively top the global passport ranking, providing unprecedented visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 194 destinations, marking a historic milestone.

860.
Who has been elected for a second term as Bhutan's Prime Minister in the recent election?
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Lotay Tshering
Dasho Tshering Tobgay
Tshering Tobgay
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tshering Tobgay has been re-elected for a second term as Bhutan's Prime Minister, leading the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to a significant victory in the recent election.