Today's Top 3 News: 10 Countries with the Lowest and Highest Average IQs in the World
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26 July 2024 20:31 WIB
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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top three news on Friday, July 26, 2024. Here are the highlights: 10 Countries with the Lowest and Highest Average IQs in the World, Jokowi Welcomes World Bank Officials at Jakarta Palace, and Jokowi Reaffirms Move to New Capital Depends on Infrastructure Completion.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. 10 Countries with the Lowest and Highest Average IQs in the World
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Intelligence Quotient or IQ is often used as an indicator of the intelligence of an individual or population. Despite some limitations, IQ test results are often used to assess the cognitive abilities and education of a country.
The average human IQ ranges from 85 to 115. However, this number can vary between countries and geographic regions. Many factors cause a person's IQ to be well below average, ranging from genetic factors, environmental factors, lack of access to education, to social and economic factors.
2. Jokowi Welcomes World Bank Officials at Jakarta Palace
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo met with World Bank Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, at the Presidential Palace on Thursday afternoon, July 25, 2024. The meeting focused on Indonesia's current economic conditions and the government's priority programs.
The meeting lasted for about 30 minutes starting at 16:15 Jakarta time. However, Bjerde did not provide information to media crews after the meeting.
3. Jokowi Reaffirms Move to New Capital Depends on Infrastructure Completion
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Joko Widodo or Jokowi said he’s ready to move his office to Nusantara Capital City or IKN on July 28, 2024, as long as the facilities are all prepared.
"I’ve been informed that the water has been distributed (to the new capital),” said President Jokowi, referring to the IKN Authority.
According to the Head of State, his move to IKN on July 28, depends on the readiness of facilities, including his office furniture and other supporting facilities. "I’ll see whether the facilities are ready,” he said.
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