17th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit 2022 will take place at:
- A. Bali
- B. Jakarta
- C. Melbourne
- D. Shanghai
Correct Answer: A. Bali
The 17th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit will take place from 15-16 November 2022 in Bali
Correct Answer: A. State Bank of Pakistan
Islamic Finance News (IFN), an arm of RED money Group, Malaysia, has announced the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) as the best central bank of 2021 across the world in promoting Islamic finance. IFN Best Banks Poll is regarded as a prestigious award in the global Islamic finance space. Bank Negara Malaysia stood second, while the Saudi Central Bank secured the third position. SBP has won this award five times in seven years. Previously, SBP was bestowed with this coveted award for the years 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2020.
Correct Answer: B. Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA)
Edible oil trade associations from five palm oil importing countries in South Asia – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal, announced the setting up of the Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA). The purpose is to gain collecting bargaining power and make imports sustainable.
Correct Answer: C. 9 to 18 August 2022
The 2022 Islamic Solidarity Games is the 5th edition of the event scheduled to be held from 9 to 18 August 2022 at Konya, Turkey under the aegis of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF). It will be the first time in history that the event will be organized by the Turkish Olympic Committee.
Correct Answer: B. Bulgaria
Bulgaria celebrates its Liberation Day on March 3 each year. The day marks Bulgaria’s freedom from Ottoman rule after almost five centuries. The day is observed to honor the Bulgarian volunteers who fought alongside Russian and Romanian soldiers in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 to free their country from Ottoman oppression.
Correct Answer: A. Qin Gang
China appointed Qin Gang, its ambassador to the United States, as its new foreign minister on December 30, 2022, installing a top diplomat known for tough talk against the West. The 56-year-old replaces Wang Yi, who has been the face of Chinese diplomacy since 2013.
Correct Answer: C. 10 million euros
The European Union is providing 10 million euros to significantly boost the UNHCR`s assistance for Afghan refugees and their host communities in Pakistan. The funding will focus on mitigating the short and medium-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.