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The US Coast Guard is searching for a missing helicopter in Hawaii with seven people on board. The helicopter was touring Kauai's Napali coast and had an electronic locator, but no signs have been found. Meanwhile, Russia has made operational a new hypersonic weapon capable of carrying nuclear warheads, as announced by the Russian Defense Minister. Lastly, Volkswagen is advancing its electric car production timeline, aiming to produce one million electric cars by 2023, two years ahead of schedule, in response to stricter emissions regulations.

What was the primary reason for the search operation in Hawaii?

• A missing boat

• A missing helicopter

• A missing airplane

• A missing submarine

Which agencies were involved in the search for the missing helicopter?

• US Air Force, US Navy, and Kawaii Fire Department

• US Coast Guard, US Army, and Kawaii Police Department

• US Coast Guard, US Navy, and Kawaii Fire Department

• US Army, US Navy, and Kawaii Police Department

What is the speed capability of the new Russian weapon?

• 10 times the speed of sound

• 15 times the speed of sound

• 27 times the speed of sound

• 35 times the speed of sound

Why did Russia develop the avant-garde hypersonic glide vehicle?

• To counter US missile defense systems

• To improve domestic transportation

• To compete with China's military advancements

• To enhance space exploration capabilities

By what year does Volkswagen plan to produce 1,000,000 electric cars?

• 2024

• 2023

• 2025

• 2022