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Exploring the Global Tapestry: 50 Current Affairs Questions and Answers .

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Index 2023 Current Affairs|India Rank And Top Country 2023|

1. According to the 'World Happiness Report 2023' , which country has topped the list of the world's happiest countries for the 6th consecutive year ?

1. Finland

2. Israel

3. Denmark

4. Iceland

Ans - 1

India ranks 126th in the World Happiness Ranking with an average life assessment score of 4.036.

Lowest position - Afghanistan 

Issued by - Sustainable Development Solution Network [SDSN] [USA]

2. According to the "Global Terrorism Index" 2023 , what place has India been in the list of countries affected by terrorism ?

1. 13th

2. 10th

3. 15th

4. 17th

Ans - 1

According to the report , Afghanistan rank first among the countries affected by terrorism.

Burkina Faso is second and Somalia is third.

Pakistan ranks 6th in the list of terrorism affected countries.

Issued by - Institute for Economic and Peace [Australia]

3. According to the report released by 'SIPRI', which country has become the world's top arms importer in the year 2022 ?

1. India

2. Iran

3. China

4. Ukraine

Ans - 1

India to remain world's top arms importer in 2022 but its imports declined by 11% between 2013-17 and 2018-22 , according to SIPRI report.

SIPRI - Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

Headquarter - Sweden

4. What is the rank of India in 'Electoral Democracy Index' 2023 ?

1. 108th

2. 140th

3. 117th

4. 136th

Ans - 1

India's rank on the Liberal Democracy Index has dropped from 100th in 2022 to 108th in 2023.

First place in the index - Denmark 

Index issued by - V-DEM Institute

5. What is the rank of India in 'Global Fire Power Index 2023' ?

1. 4th

2. 2nd

3. 3rd

4. 5th

Ans - 1

Most powerful country in the world is America followed by Russia China and India.

The last place in this index is the Army of Bhutan at 145th position.

Issued by - Defence Statistics Website Global Fire Power [GFP].

6. Which country has topped the 'Henley Passport Index 2023' ?

1. Japan

2. Germany

3. Spain

4. Singapore

Ans - 1

India's rank - 85th

India's Neighbouring Countries -

China - 66th

Sri Lanka - 100th

Bangladesh - 101th

Nepal - 103th

Pakistan - 106th

Least Powerful Passport - Afghanistan

Issued by - Henley And Partners Research Team

7. What is the rank of India in 'Global Hunger Index 2022' ?

1. 107th

2. 105th

3. 104th

4. 101st

Ans - 1

India neighbouring countries in the list - 

Pakistan - 99th

Sri Lanka - 64th

Bangladesh - 84th

Nepal - 81st

Myanmar - 71st

Issued by - Concern World Wide [Ireland] And Welt Hunger Hilfe Organisation [Germany].

8. What is the rank of India in International Intellectual Property Index 2023' ?

1. 42nd

2. 26th

3. 37th

4. 40th

Ans - 1

The United States ranks 1st in the International Intellectual Property Index 2023 , followed by the United Kingdom at 2nd place and France at 3rd place.

Issued by - US Chamber of Commerce [USA]

9. According to the 'Swiss Air Tracking Index 2023 [IQAir2023], which has become the most polluted city in the World ?

1. Lahore [Pakistan]

2. Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan]

3. Kaohsiung [Taiwan]

4. Kano [Nigeria]

Ans - 1

IQ Air , a Swiss Air Tracking Index and a real time world wide air quality monitor partnered with UNEP and Green Peace.

According to this Index , Mumbai has become the second most polluted city in the World , surpassing Delhi.

10. Which Country has topped in the 'Global Labour Resilience Index 2023' ?

1. Denmark

2. Germany

3. Switzerland

4. Netherlands

Ans - 1

India's Rank - 65th

Issued by -  White Shield [USA]

11. According to the survey conducted by 'Morning Consult' who has become the most popular leader of the world with an approval rating of 78%.

1. Narendra Modi [India]

2. Rishi Shunak [UK]

3. Andres Manuel [Mexico]

4. Joe Biden [US]

Ans - 1

Mexican president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador came 2nd with an approval rating of 68%.

Issued by - Morning Consult [USA]

12. What us the rank of India in the 'Passport Index 2023' released by Arton Capital ?

1. 144th

2. 138th

3. 142nd

4. 140th

Ans - 1

The ranking is topped by the UAE with a mobility score of 181.

It is followed by Sweden , Germany and Finland.

13. Which University has topped the 'QS World University Ranking 2023' ?

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology [USA]

2. University of Oxford [England]

3. Stanford University [California]

4. University of Cambridge [England]

Ans - 1

According to this ranking , India is the 12th most represented region in the World.

IIT Kanpur [Electrical Engineering,ranked 87] features in the top 100 categories for the first time.

IIT Madras ranked 21st in Petroleum Engineering .

IIT Bombay ranked 92nd in Mathematics.

Issued by - Quacquarelli Symonds [England]

14. What is the rank of India in 'Climate Change Performance Index 2023'[CCPI2023]?

1. 8th

2. 12th

3. 10th

4. 9th

Ans - 1

No Country featured in the top 3 ranks in the 'Climate Change Performance Index 2023' , Denmark ranked 4th with a score of 79.61.

Last place - Iran [63rd]

Issued by - German watch , New Climate Institute and Climate Action Network

15. Which has become the top performing 'Global Airport' in the year 2022 ?

1. Haneda Airport [Japan]

2. Detroit Airport [USA]

3. Kampegowda Airport [India]

4. Salt Lake Airport [USA]

Ans - 1

Kampegowda International Airport [Bengaluru] has been ranked 2nd and Indira Gandhi International Airport [Delhi] has been ranked 7th in the list.

Issued by - Cerium

16. What place has 'Indian Cuisine' been in the list of the best Cuisine of the World ?

1. 5th

2. 2nd

3. 1st

4. 3rd

Ans - 1

1st place in the list of best cuisine - Italy

Issued by - Test Atlas Awards

17. What is the rank of India in the World in the 'Global Gender Gap Index 2022' ?

1. 135th

2. 127th

3. 146th

4. 125th

Ans - 1

Afghanistan has been the worst performing country in this index with a score of 0.435.

1st place in the index  - Iceland [0.908]

Issued by - World Economic Forum [WEF] , Switzerland

18. According to the 'World Air Quality Report 2023' released by Swiss firm IQ Air , which has become the most polluted country in the world in the year 2022 ?

1. Chad

2. Iraq

3. Egypt

4. India

Ans - 1

India ranks 8th in this report 

39 out of 50 cities in the list of world's most polluted cities are from India.

19. Which Country has topped the 'Global Minority Index 2022' ?

1. India 

2. America

3. Denmark

4. Canada

Ans - 1

Maldives , Afghanistan and Somalia are at the bottom of the list.

Issued by - Centre for Policy Analysis [CPA] , Patna

20. Which Country has topped the 'World Economic Freedom Index 2022' ?

1. Hong Kong

2. Japan

3. Singapore

4. Denmark

Ans - 1

India has been ranked 89th in this Index with a score of 6.72.

Neighbouring Countries of India - 

Nepal - 103rd

China - 116th

Pakistan - 130th

Bangladesh - 139th

Issued by - The Fraser Institute [Canada]

21. Which Country has topped the 'Environment Performance Index 2022' ?

1. Denmark

2. UK

3. Finland

4. Sweden

Ans - 1

India's rank - 180 [Last]

India's score - 18.9

Issued by - Yale University [USA] and Columbia University

22. In terms of milk production , which has become the first Country in the World ?

1. India

2. China

3. Hungary

4. Chile

Ans - 1

Issued by - Food And Agriculture Organisation Corporate Statistical Database

23. Which State's Tableau has won the 1st Prize on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day 2023 Parade on 'Kartavya Path' ?

1. Uttarakhand

2. Tamil Nadu

3. Uttar Pradesh

4. West Bengal

Ans - 1

The Theme / Title of the Tableau of Uttarakhand included in the 74th Republic Day Parade was Manaskhand under Mandir Mela Mission.

24. According to 'City Index 2023' , which Country has the maximum number of women billionaires in the World ?

1. America

2. China

3. Germany

4. Israel

Ans - 1

India ranks 5th on the Index along with Australia and Hong Kong with 9 women billionaires each.

Savitri Jindal India's richest women with a family income of USD 16.96 billion.

25. According to the 'World Law and Order Index 2022' , which Country has topped the list of the World's Safest Countries ?

1. Singapore

2. Indonesia

3. Switzerland

4. Tajikistan

Ans - 1

India ranks 80 on the 60th position in the World Law and Order Index 2022 out of 121 Countries.

Afghanistan is at the bottom of the list with number 51.

Issued by - Gallup , inc[USA]

26. Which Country has topped the 'Global Food Security Index - GFSI 2022' ?

1. Finland

2. India

3. Denmark

4. Canada

Ans - 1

India's rank - 68th

Issued by - The Economist [London]

Edition - 11th

27. Which Country has topped the 'Global Innovation Index 2022 [GII 2022]' for the 12th consecutive year ?

1. Switzerland

2. Netherlands

3. Sweden

4. America

Ans - 1

India ranked 40th in Global Innovation Index 2022.

Issued by - World Intellectual Property Organisation [WIPO] , Switzerland

28. According to the 'India Press Freedom Report 2021' released in the year 2022 , in which State / Union Territory did maximum number of attacks on Journalists take place ? 

1. J & K

2. UP

3. New Delhi

4. Rajasthan

Ans - 1 

Highest number of attacks on journalists or media Organisations were in J & K [25]

Issued by - Rights and Risks Analysis Group [New Delhi]

29. What is the rank of the Indian Air Force in the 'World Air Strength Index 2022' ?

1. 3rd

2. Other

3. 5th

4. 2nd

Ans - 1

Indian Air Force has been given 69.4 point in this Index.

1st place in the Index - America [242.9 points]

Issued by - World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft.

30. Which Country has topped the 'Global Pension Index 2022' for the 2nd consecutive year ?

1. Iceland

2. Portugal

3. America

4. Denmark

Ans - 1

India has been ranked 41st in this Index , while Thailand has been ranked at the bottom .

Issued by - Mercer CFA Institute

31. Which city has been declared India's cleanest city for the 6 consecutive time in 'Swachh Survekshan Award 2022' ?

1. Indore [MP]

2. Navi Mumbai [Maharashtra]

3. Surat [Gujarat]

4. Vijay wada [Andra Pradesh]

Ans - 1

The cleanest state among big states - MP

Cleanest state among small states - Tripura

Issued by - Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

32. What is the rank of India in the annual 'World Competitiveness Index 2022' ?

1. 37th

2. 64th

3. 43rd

4. 57th

Ans - 1

1st position - Denmark

Issued by - Institute of Management Development [IMD] , Switzerland

33. What is the rank of India in the 'International Intellectual Property Index 2022' ?

1. 43rd 

2. 10th

3. 31st

4. 24th

Ans - 1

1st position - United States

Issued by - Global Innovation Policy Centre of the US Chamber of Commerce

34. According to the estimates of the 'World Population Review [WPR]' which Country has become the World's most populous Country by overtaking China ?

1. India

2. UK

3. Russia

4. America

Ans - 1

35. What is the rank of India in 'Global Peace Index 2022' ?

1. 135th

2. 144th

3. 136th

4. 165th

Ans - 1

According to this Index , Afghanistan has been the least peaceful Country for the 5th year in a row.

1st place in the Index - Iceland

Issued by - Institute for Economics and Peace [IEP] , USA

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Joint military training exercise of India & Japan “Dharma Guardian” will be held in Japan.

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Since its the January transfer window, i'll be talking about players that i would love to see at Arsenal!

Obviously, with the registered players being at the max, it's not realistic for new signings to come in this window. So these are players that i think will massively improve our squad in the summer especially if we do want to make it far in the uwcl and win the wsl!

Also, i would like to make another post about players that i will not be opposed to leaving in the summer to get better players in 🤔 but idt yall are ready for that conversation yet

1) Maëlle Lakrar

Amazing young defender, very attacking minded, fits in the playstyle of how jonas wants our defenders to be

Hard worker, loves to get interceptions in, 1v1 duels to win the ball back (i love defenders like this)

Tactically intelligent, able to get into good positions to intercept players and loves to progress the ball forward to quickly transition into attack

At 170cm, she handles aerial duels well and can be used as a threat in set pieces

Quite pacey and can handle speedy forwards when in transition

A lot of big clubs have already started enquiring about her as her contract ends in 2024, would be a shame if Arsenal lose her to a big rival.

2) Sakina Karchaoui

One of the best left-footed fullbacks in the world right now, very attacking minded defender, which again is how jonas loves our defenders to be

Only 160cm but what she lacks in height, she makes up for in work ethic, loves to be higher up the pitch to get involved in attacks but tracks back well to defend when caught in transition

Loves to get interceptions in, 1v1 duels to win the ball back, often both having a high rate of success

Same as Maëlle, her contract ends in 2024 and the opportunity to get a worldclass fullback on a free should not be missed. She will be a massive upgrade on Arsenal's left-back position.

3) Chiamaka Nnadozie

Goalkeepers are a harder one to judge because you cannot rely on stats, so this analysis is based on eye tests

At 23 years old, one of the best young goalkeepers in the world right now

180cm, an excellent height for a gk

Had an amazing WWC23 run as a starter for Nigeria

Currently, also having an amazing uwcl run with Paris FC

Very impressive aerial abilities for a young keeper (imo can be considered worldclass)

Great outside the box, able to play out from the back effectively

Although at times her decision making can be better, but with the right coaching, she's on her way to be a worldclass gk

Amazing gk for both Paric FC and Nigeria at only 23 years old, why not snatch her up? (if you can't beat her, buy her)

4) Angel Mukasa

21 years old, still needs more experience but at her age, shes phenomenal

No data on her height but from eye tests, probably around 170-180cm

Excellent shot-stopping

Great positioning, never caught out of focus

Her distribution is a stand out trait, amazing at her age

Great composure, doesn't make rash decisions in stress

In the uwcl against barca femení, if it weren't for her, FC Rosengård would've conceded more than 7 goals, she was phenomenal in that game

Not my choice for a starting keeper but would be an excellent 2nd keeper until she gains enough experience to be 1st choice

5) Kerolin Nicoli

NWSL MVP 2023, NWSL Best XI First Team 2023, Runner up for NWSL Golden Boot 2023 (what more can i say 🤷🏽‍♀️ she's a baller)

Lethal in the attacking third, loves 1v1 duels, excellent dribbling

Unselfish player, will pass to a teammate if needed but also loves taking shots at goal too

Right-footed player but is excellent at the left

Versatile player, can play on the left and right (as a winger or midfielder), up top but also as a CM

Not much else to say except that she will be lethal in Arsenal's left hand side. Just imagine Karchaoui, McCabe and Kerolin on our left 😮‍💨

Other players that i will love at Arsenal but too unrealistic:

Naomi Girma

Merle Frohms

Misa Rodriguez

Stina Johannes

Antônia Silva

Jule Brand

Morgan Weaver

Ary Borges

Anyways, if you've actually read the whole thing, thanks! I'm quite disappointed with the lack of movements in this window so i've decided to write it here.

Do you agree with this list? Any other players that you will like to see at Arsenal as well? Lemme know i would love to here you thoughts! (pls refrain from hateful words, if you don't like this list at all. criticism is fine but keep it civil)

[the-physicality]

how to pick an nwsl team:

angel city fc (Los Angeles): if you like Christen Press. Very famous ownership group (politically concerning). The team is struggling but has bright young talent. Beckintweed is in her first season as head coach after bringing the team to the playoffs last year as interim.

notable players: christen press, Alyssa Thompson, Gisele Thompson, Messiah bright, Claire Emslie, Sarah Gorden

noteable injuries: Press- extended acl recovery, Jun Endo preseason acl

bay fc (San Jose/Bay Area): if you are an optimist/want to be an early adopter. a lot of exciting internationals, but struggle to win games. First year expansion team so also trying to define themselves. notable players: Rachel Kundananji, Princess, Asistat Oshoala, Deyna Castellanos, Tess Boade, Caprice Dydasco

notable injuries: Alex Loera - acl, Melissa Lowder gk #1 preseason acl

Chicago red stars: if you want to see a redemption story. coming back from a bad season, USA phenom mal Swanson is back to lead attacking talent. Also has USA gk #1 Alyssa naeher. Lorne Donaldson (who coached Jamaica wnt in the 2023 wwc as well as Sophia smith and mal Swanson at a youth level) is in his first year as head coach

notable players: Alyssa Naeher, Mal Swanson, Sam Staab

Houston dash fc: if you like rooting for an underdog and won't get discouraged. a team that has struggled historically but is still fun to watch. A lot of international talent, did very well in the draft. The team has a new head coach Fran Alonso who just came over from the Scottish women’s league. You can watch the team work to implement their new style in real time. Jane Campbell #3 gk for the uswnt as of late won goalkeeper of the year last year. Lost a lot of players to free agency and is rebuilding with rookies, trades, and transfers. somehow both the straightest team and the gayest team at the same time.

notable injuries/abscences: Kiki Van Zanten ankle/ lower leg sei, 3 players on maternity leave

notable players: Jane Campbell, Diana Ordonez, Sophie Schmidt, Paige Nielsen, Tarciane (incoming), Michelle Alozie

Kansas City current: if you like watching bangers. one of the top teams to beat this season. With Malawi sensation Themwa Chawinga this team is difficult to stop and has a lot of attacking prowess. Has some defensive liabilities. Coached by former uswnt head coach vlatko andonoski. Has signed a good number of u18 players

notable players: debinha, lo’eau labonta, themwa chawinga, Vanessa dibernardo, bia zaneratto

New Jersey/New York Gotham fc: if you like the uswnt. recently picked up 4 uswnt players in free agency. Also just got Ann Katrin Berger gk from Chelsea on a transfer. She is very good. Head coach Juan Carlos Amaros won coach of the year last year and the team won the championship. They have struggled with injuries this year and scoring more than one goal in a game.

notable injuries: Midge Purce acl , Abby Smith sei from 2023

notable players: Lynn Williams, Ann Katrin Berger, Crystal Dunn, Rose Lavelle, Tierna Davidson, Esther Gonzalez, Jenna Nighswonger, Emily Sonnett, Midge Purce, Yazmeen Ryan

North Carolina Courage: if you are ok waiting . traditionally a very strong team, has struggled a bit this season without Kerolin who tore her acl on the last regular season game in 2023.

notable injuries: Kerolin acl (Nov 2023)

notable players: Casey Murphy, Brianna Pinto, Tyler Lussi, Manaka, Narumi, Ashley Sanchez, Kerolin

Orlando pride: if you like the brazil women's national team. aka brazil fc. Has gone from a team that struggled to one of the top teams this year, in part due to the players brought in over the offseason, many of whom play for Brazil. Recently brought in Barbra Banda a Zambian striker, who has been very productive.

notable players: Marta, Barbra Banda, rafaelle, ally watt

Portland thorns: if you like soccer dynasties. traditionally one of the most successful teams in the nwsl with a lot of local support, the h th orbs struggled in the first few games with their worst start to the season ever. Following the firing of their head coach, the team has won 6 in a row in interim hc rob gale. Has a lot of strong attacking talent but is vulnerable on defense. The home field is turf.

notable players: Sophia smith, Olivia Moultrie, Christine Sinclair, Janine Beckie, Becky Sauerbrunn

Racing Louisville: if you want to watch a team turn around. a team that has struggled historically has put together a solid team in the offseason under new head coach bev yanez. Got some very good rookies in the draft and is off to a decent start.

notable players: Savannah Demelo, Reilyn Turner, Emma Sears, Uchenna Kanu, Ary Borges

San Diego wave fc: if you like to watch a team underproduce. very successful for a team established in 2022. Has a very strong system but has struggled with injuries as of late. The home field is shared with San Diego state football and is not always in the best condition.

notable injuries: Jaedyn Shaw, Alex Morgan (lower legs out tbd)

notable players: Alex Morgan, Jaedyn Shaw, Kailen Sheridan, Naomi Girma, Abby Dahlkemper, Maria Sanchez

Seattle reign: if you want to watch a team figure out their identity without US national team players. historically successful team that lost a lot of impact players in the offseason to retirement or free agency. Previously owned by the ol group, had to be sold because its owner Michelle Kang also owns the Washington Spirit. Dropping the OL, the brand got a massive upgrade. Is struggling this season. The home field is turf.

notable injuries: Claudia Dickey #1 gk

notable players: Jess Fishlock, Lauren Barnes, Quinn, Bethany Balcer, Alanna Cook, Ji So-Yun, Jordyn Heuitema, Veronica Latsko

Utah royals fc: if you live in utah. a new expansion team that is struggling quite a bit. First time head coach Amy Rodriguez selected ally sentnor as the first draft pick. Has a racist kit and stadium sponsor. Does not have a full roster.

notable injuries: Imani Dorsey Achilles

notable players: Mandy haught, Ifeoma Onumanu, Ally Sentnor

Washington spirit: if you want to watch rookies make magic. owned by Michelle kang, not afraid to make big moves and spend $$$ for a strong team. Has found success recently. Operating under interim hc Adrian Gonzalez until Barcelona head coach Jonathan Giraldez arrives after the end of their season. Croix Bethune is doing very well her rookie season.

notable players: Trinity Rodman, Croix Bethune, Casey Kruger, Andi Sullivan, Ashley Hatch, Hal Hershfelt

[boinin]

So… who’s King Barou™️ getting shipped with in the CO universe?

You: *asks a really straightforward question*

Me: lemme concoct backstories for fifteen other characters, then I'll get back to you

I wish I was joking 💀 but also I love getting these kind of questions, it lets me be indulgent about my AU! So thank you 💗

For context: I am writing a Kunigiri longfic set in 2033-34. This has involved making up fifteen years worth of post-canon life events for the principal cast. Barou doesn't feature prominently, but Kunigami recently revealed that he had a crush on the King back in their Blue Lock days.

Kunigami has moved on by now (like... reeeallly moved on), but Barou's still around, being his good ol' tsundy self. Does he have a partner? Well...

To figure this out, I had to remind myself who's actually on the national team with Barou and work through their dynamics. So...

Sixteen character backstories under the cut, eventually getting to your question.

The following characters have been named in Cassis Orange as being on the Japanese national team, in order of position/role:

Isagi (FW)

Rin (FW)

Shidou (FW)

Barou (FW)

Bachira (Wing)

Otoya (Wing)

Nagi (CAM)

Hiori (CAM)

Sae (CAM)

Karasu (CDF)

Sendou (CDF)

Aryu (FB)

Niko (CB)

Aiku (CB)

Gagamaru (GK)

Fukaku (GK)

This means that 2018 Blue Lock alumni occupy sixteen places in the squad (which should have 23-25 places). Probably two or three too many—ah well. I've alleged that some of the other squad members participated in the second Blue Lock program (which took place in... 2023, right around now lol). There's likely a few other older players from before Blue Lock's time, but it's really Isagi and friends' team.

Everybody knows team squads are synonymous with dating pools in Blue Lock. So, in considering who Barou might be shipped with, I had to think through where everyone was at in life, come January 2034, in my particular AU. Here's the lowdown:

Aiku (34) is currently working through his second divorce. He has a couple of kids. He remains good friends with his teammate Sendou (33), who plays for a Japanese club normally and does a lot of promotional work with sportwear companies.

Karasu (33), Otoya (32) and Shidou (33) represent something of a clique within the squad. The three play for French clubs, alongside Rin (31), who resents being mentioned in the same paragraph as them. Everyone but Otoya is outwardly single, as far as the media knows. Otoya dates influencers and idols.

Because Rin's home club is in France, he doesn't care to rent or purchase a place in Japan. Hiori (32), a long-time friend and Tokyo resident, agreed to let him stay at his apartment for the duration of the tournament. Hiori is single, and streams part-time. Players enjoy the juxtaposition between his gentle personality and the violent games he plays. He plays for the Kawasaki Breakers.

Sae (33) is based in the UK. He has won the Ballon D'Or twice. Although there's been speculation about the nature of his long-term friendship with Shidou, he refuses to speak about his personal life to the press.

Isagi (32) has lead his home club (Bastard Munchen) to victory in the Champions League twice, and he is widely regarded as one of the finest players of his generation. This World Cup will be the third he's contested, and his first as captain. He has stated publicly that third time's the charm. He is openly single, based in Munich. He started a charity to promote football in developing countries in 2027.

Bachira (32) has played for mostly Spanish clubs over the years. He's an advocate for youth football and does outreach work in schools both in Japan and Spain. He has auctioned his own artworks for charity. Not much is know about his personal life, despite his outgoing personality.

Nagi (32) was the face of Japanese football for the 2030 World Cup, in association with Reo (32). The two of them were inseparable following their days in Blue Lock, choosing to play at the same or neighbouring clubs throughout their careers. However, due to his father's untimely death, Reo stepped down from football two years previously. Since then, Nagi has been media shy. Despite his relative youth, there are rumours circulating that he intends to retire soon.

Niko (31) is a formidable centre-back who (with Aiku) forms the iron defence of the Japanese team. He's open about his neurodivergence and advocates for the inclusion of kids like himself in sports. It's understood he has a partner living in England, where he's based.

Fukaku (34) plays for a Japanese team, and has indicated his intention to retire after the 2034 World Cup tournament. As for Gagamaru (33), the man known as the world's best goalkeeper is notoriously reclusive. He is picky about what clubs he plays for, prioritising proximity to nature and the mountains over salary offers. As a result, he's mostly played for German clubs. Nothing is known about his relationship status.

FInally...

That leaves Barou (33) and Aryu (34). The duo play for Fiorentina. It's reported that the two share a villa together in the city's outskirts. Aryu has dabbled in modelling and fashion for many years, and his self-titled brand is steadily growing in renown.

Aryu speaks of Barou as his glamorous partner... but he calls next to everything glamorous, leaving the media stumped.

Barou, meanwhile, refuses to entertain fluff piece journalists and has neglected to comment on his relationship with the towering wingback. There is no record of any public affection between them both. However, the two are certainly very close. Last year, they both began sporting matching black rings.

[rashunain]

[laf-outloud]

https://www.spoilertv.com/2023/04/tv-ratings-for-tuesday-25th-april-2023.html

427k, .10

Better than last week, but still second lowest ratings so far (obviously that could change after we get the final adjusted numbers).

SpoilerTV

Looks like GK shifted slightly up in the finals. I think I'm more surprised by the demo doubling from the last episode. Either way, those are still on the lower end of the CW's current slate.

The +7 numbers also came out for GK 1.05. They only hit 687K and a .10 total demo. It dropped their +7 average (791K) for five episodes below TW's +7 average (793K) for the entire season. It's not looking good for either show.

[infinite-happiness]

GKS-G 2023 (1st Round Embassy Track) - Part 1

Hello world!

So this is my very first post here.

Maybe I'll be talking about my GKS application journey on this blog and share my experiences online with you guys (if you happened to stumble upon my writings or just somehow ended up here on this blog :D)! Let's get the ride together!!

Anyway, I made it to the 1st round selection (and hopefully will do so until the final round - Amiin *praying hard) of the Global Korea Scholarship program for the 2023 intake . Well, so proud of myself for making it so far (patting me on the back XD). You did well myself! :)

The application itself is such a tiring, long process which require time and dedication (money I could say hehe). Currently, I am waiting for the 2nd round result by NIIED (합격 고고) which will be announced on early May (dunno maybe in the first week? last year it was on the 6th!) And while waiting, I think it would be good to record my application journey so far, so here I am writing this! Hope this will helpful too for you guys who are interested in applying GKS in the future!^^

So first thing first, I had to prepare all the documents while working full time that it was quite stressing for me. I only had time after work to write my essays. In addition, as English is not first language in my country, I had to get my documents translated into English first and then going back and forth to get my documents apostilled (as I am not living in the capital city - it took me 2 hours one way). Another thing is about the recommendation letter (this consumed me more time and energy than I thought haha - you guys better prepare it beforehand). I asked my academic advisor to write one (I had prepared my draft before contacting him, which he then asked about it actually). I had to explain to him multiple times to make sure he signs across the backflap of the envelop as well. But when I got the document.. no.. nothing! my professor didn't sign on the backflap :( On top of that, the document was so messed up, it was crumpled here and there (JNE is not professional this time ㅠ). I had to contact my professor again and asked him to send me a new one (with sign on the backflap) and to put some cardboard along with the packet to make sure it arrived safely. In the end I got my letter back (safely), but it took about one week (obviously lol).

After that, I arranged all the documents needed and sent it to the Korean embassy like one weeks before the application closed (still using JNE tho wkwk). The applicants of the embassy track in my country (I'm from Indonesia) was around 699 people and the quota is only 27! YES, you read it right! I had almost like 700 competitors ㅠ but I was indeed so lucky to get selected (Thanks God!).

The Korean embassy in my country chose like 45 candidates in the document screening. They announced the successful candidates list on their website, but they only posted the applicant's given name (last year they published the full name), and there was my first name as well! But, but.. the thing is my name is not unique at all, most of the women in my country are having the same name with me :) and that was not cool all lol. I was afraid if it actually were not me (although I had a feeling that is was me ㅋㅋ) and got more paranoid after asking one of the 2022 successful applicants as he said that last year the embassy mailed the successful candidates first before posting the list on the website. And I didn't receive any mail from the embassy (had been checking every 5 minutes lol, inbox and spam). I couldn't concentrate on my work because of my anxiety (despite that my Korean ehm crush (?) kept telling me that I would make it because I have TOPIK level 6 - but still.. ㅠ). And then the lunch time came and I was about to do my Dhuzr prayer that I got an email from the embassy congratulating me! I was so happy and was about to cry until I finally read on the mail that I had to do the interview the next day (they said it would start from 8 to 11, first come first serve based)! Yep, the next very day! Congrats to me! lol . I felt overwhelmed because I'm new in my company, and I didn't know if one day notice for a leave is acceptable here. So as soon as I finished my prayer, I reached up to the HR representative in my Department and asked her about the matter. She said that it was okay as long as my supervisor okay with it. Fortunately, my supervisor let me to take a leave for the next day (thank you Mr~ - I told him that I had an urgent family matter lol).

With that, I started the interview preparation as soon as I got off from work. I studied my essays (read it again and again), watched videos related and read people's blogs as well (thank you people :)). I also made a list of questions that the interviewers might ask and recorded myself to practice my answers until late (not recommended but I had no choice ㅜ).

Well, this is going to be a loooong story so maybe I will split it into some parts (I know you guys will be bored to read a very long passage coz so do I :D). Will be back for the second part about my interview experience (and hopefully will be consistent with this blog XD)!

Thank you for reading! Have a lovely day! <3

XOXO

[holyiker-blog1]

EA FC 25 Top 50 player ratings – Real Madrid and Man City stars dominate

The 2023/24 season was a fantastic campaign for players, so expect to see some changes to the 50 highest-rated players in EA FC 25.

We saw a new name take the top spot as the highest-rated player in EA FC 24, with Erling Haaland jumping up to 91 rated to match Kylian Mbappe at the top of last year's ratings. And, after a fantastic 2023/24 season, we could see some new names join Haaland and Mbappe in the EA FC 25 top 50 players list.

The latest installment in the EA Sports FC series, EA FC 25, is set to be released next month. We already know the first official player ratings after EA Sports announced the Top 50 players in EA FC 25 coming to Ultimate Team.

50 highest-rated EA FC 25 players

CDM: Rodri (Manchester City) - 91 OVR

ST: Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) - 91 OVR

ST: Erling Haaland (Manchester City) - 91 OVR

CM: Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona Women) - 91 OVR

LW: Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid) - 90 OVR

CM: Alexia Putellas (Barcelona Women) - 90 OVR

ST: Sam Kerr (Chelsea Women) - 90 OVR

ST: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) - 90 OVR

RW: Hansen (Barcelona Women) - 90 OVR

CM: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) - 90 OVR

CAM: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) - 90 OVR

CB: Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool) - 89 OVR

GK: Ter Stegen (Barcelona) - 89 OVR

ST: Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns) - 89 OVR

ST: Ada Hegerberg (Lyon Women) - 89 OVR

RW: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) - 89 OVR

CM: Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) - 89 OVR

ST: Lautaro Martinez (Inter) - 89 OVR

CB: Mapi Leon (Barcelona Women) - 89 OVR

GK: Gianluigi Donnaruma (Paris Saint-Germain) - 89 OVR

GK: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid) - 89 OVR

GK: Alisson (Liverpool) - 88 OVR

RW: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) - 88 OVR

LM: Guro Reiten (Chelsea Women) - 88 OVR

GK: Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid) - 88 OVR

CAM: Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) - 88 OVR

CM: Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) - 88 OVR

CB: Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid) - 88 OVR

CB: Ruben Dias (Manchester City) - 88 OVR

CB: Renard (Lyon Women) - 88 OVR

RW: Beth Mead (Arsenal Woman) - 88 OVR

ST: Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) - 88 OVR

GK: Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund) - 88 OVR

ST: Marie Katoto (Paris Saint-Germain Women) - 88 OVR

CB: Irene Paredes (Barcelona Women) - 88 OVR

CDM: Patri Guijarro (Barcelona Women) - 88 OVR

ST: Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) - 88 OVR

RW: Phil Foden (Manchester City) - 88 OVR

GK: Endler (Lyon Women) - 88 OVR

CM: Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) - 88 OVR

GK: Ederson (Manchester City) - 88 OVR

RW: Diani (Lyon Women) - 88 OVR

CAM: Debinha (Kansas City Current) - 88 OVR

GK: Jann Sommer (Inter) - 87 OVR

CB: William Saliba (Arsenal) - 87 OVR

CB: Alessandro Bastoni (Inter) - 87 OVR

CAM: Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich) - 87 OVR

CM: Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona) - 87 OVR

GK: Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa) - 87 OVR

CM: Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City) - 87 OVR

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LootBar stands out as a premier destination for all your gaming currency needs, offering a secure and efficient way to buy EA FC 25 coins. The platform boasts a fast delivery system, ensuring that your FC 25 coins buy experience is smooth and immediate, allowing you to dive right back into the action. With competitive prices and a user-friendly interface, LootBar makes the purchasing process a breeze for gamers around the world. Whether you're on Xbox or PC, buying FC coins has never been easier. 

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Best CDS Preparation for Written Exam with Avision Institute

Introduction:

The date of the UPSC CDS test is set for April 21, 2024. There aren't many days left, therefore applicants need to be almost done with the CDS syllabus. To better comprehend the exam, applicants must, however, also go over the CDS exam pattern and utilize the preparation materials to the fullest. In order to get their success, participants must also take mock exams and practice CDS questions with the guidance of the best coaching for CDS exam preparation. In this blog, we will be discussing on the Best CDS Preparation for Written Tests with Avision Institute. Let’s discuss this in detail.

The Combined Defense Services (CDS) exam is administered by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) twice a year to applicants who wish to enroll in the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, or Officer's Training Academy. On December 20, 2023, UPSC published the official announcement for the Combined Defense Services Examination (I), 2024. Applicants can review this article for a comprehensive study plan for the exam's General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English portions. To learn more, scroll down!

CDS Exam Preparation Tips:

Aspirants can achieve higher scores on the UPSC CDS exam 2024 by using an effective study plan and joining the top CDS coaching in India. Here are some general study guidelines that candidates should adhere to:

To find out the subjects covered, the number of questions, the total number of marks, and the length of the test, candidates should study the most recent exam pattern.

To comprehend the exam themes, they need to consult the syllabus. It guarantees that the candidates don't squander time on unrelated subjects.

They have to make a schedule and follow it.

To quickly understand the topics, candidates may consult the books that are highly suggested.

To gauge their degree of preparation, they have to solve the previous year's paper and take a daily practice exam.

CDS Exam Time Management:

To finish the paper in the allocated time, candidates must effectively manage their time. The following are some time management suggestions:

Those planning to take the CDS 2024 should start studying three to six months in advance.

They should stick to a regular study schedule to make sure they cover everything in the syllabus.

It is required of candidates to monitor the weekly modifications.

Keeping up with all the latest happenings will help them feel more confident.

CDS Preparation Tips for General Knowledge:

First, create a schedule that specifies how many hours a candidate must spend on the GK portion.

For good preparation, candidates must read the NCERT geography, civics, and history textbooks.

It is recommended that individuals periodically peruse newspapers and journals in order to remain informed about current events occurring both domestically and globally.

During the study, candidates are required to jot down significant points.

CDS Preparation Tips for Mathematics:

Candidates should begin their CDS preparation by enumerating the chapters that are easy and difficult based on weight.

To help students memorize formulas, they should write them down and read them every day.

Every concept should have a theoretical foundation, and students should go through example problems to learn how to approach them.

Applicants must refrain from learning how to solve any certain kind of problem by heart. Practice the sum instead, and learn the methods and theory involved in solving it.

To comprehend the question pattern, they need to learn NCERT Math.

CDS Preparation Tips for English:

Candidates need to study English grammar and consult reference materials such as Wren & Martin.

They must to perform the grammar tasks in addition to just skimming them. The exercise would improve understanding of how regulations are applied and used.

They should learn to read, make a note of words they don't understand, and research the meaning of those words. Discover how to use them as well.

The new vocabulary must be used by candidates in regular writing and conversation. It will facilitate word memorization.

Conclusion:

Furthermore, practice is the most important concept and that leads you to the success at any stage of preparation. Join Avision Institute the best CDS coaching in Kolkata that bring the best written test preparation for the candidate. Join and get the best success and achievement for the competitive exam.