Question 1

In which Chinese province was the Mengxihe Site discovered, yielding Paleolithic settlements dating back 60,000 to 80,000 years and offering insights into the origins of Homo sapiens in East Asia?

Accepted Answer

Sichuan

Question 2

South Korea aims to significantly increase the local manufacturing rate of core robot parts from the current 44% to what percentage by 2030, as outlined in its Fourth Intelligent Robot Basic Plan?

Accepted Answer

80%

Question 3

Japan's Seventh Strategic Energy Plan draft, released in December 2024, proposes a significant increase in nuclear power's share in the energy supply to what percentage by 2040?

Accepted Answer

20%

Question 4

The ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0, which includes new areas of cooperation such as the green and digital economy, was announced as substantially concluded in 2024, with a signing expected in which year?

Accepted Answer

2025

Question 5

India's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for semiconductors targets an estimated investment of $10 billion by 2024. What is the projected number of jobs to be generated by this policy by 2025?

Accepted Answer

85,000

Question 6

Which archaeological site in China, dating back over 4,000 years and located at an altitude of 4,410 to 4,430 meters, is noted as the earliest known lakeside Neolithic site in the heart of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau?

Accepted Answer

Mapu Tsho Site

Question 7

Singapore's National AI Strategy 2.0, launched in 2023, identifies five strategic sectors for AI adoption. Which of the following is NOT among these identified sectors?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturing

Question 8

The Philippines' eGovernment Masterplan (eGMP), launched in December 2024, aims to unify ICT initiatives nationwide. What is the target number of platforms to be integrated into the eGOVPH Superapp by 2024?

Accepted Answer

30

Question 9

As of 2024, what is the share of renewable energy in Japan's total electricity generation, according to recent reports?

Accepted Answer

26.7%

Question 10

Vietnam's Law No. 57/2024/QH15, effective January 1, 2025, introduces special investment procedures for projects involving semiconductor industries and other prioritized high-tech sectors. What is the general purpose of these special procedures?

Accepted Answer

To simplify procedures and encourage investment in strategic sectors

Question 11

South Korea has the world's highest robot density with 1,012 installed robots per 10,000 manufacturing workers. Which global organization provided this statistic?

Accepted Answer

International Federation of Robotics (IFR)

Question 12

The 2024 Land Law in Vietnam clarifies that foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) can now acquire land in industrial parks by what method, which was not permitted under the previous Land Law 2013?

Accepted Answer

Land use right transfer

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