Which venue was originally scheduled for the 46th G-7 summit 2020, that has been postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic?
- A. France
- B. United States
- C. Germany
- D. Italy
Correct Answer: B. United States
The 46th G7 summit was originally scheduled to be held in the month of June 2020, at Camp David, United States. G7 is an association of seven of the world’s largest economies namely the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and Japan.
Correct Answer: C. Portugal
Portugal’s ruling Socialists unexpectedly won an outright majority to govern solo after snap elections on 30 January that also saw the far-right make huge gains. The results pave the way for a stronger government under Prime Minister Antonio Costa as the country tries to boost its tourism-dependent economy, which has been badly hit by the pandemic.
Correct Answer: B. Indonesia
Building on the success of past P20 meetings, the IPU and the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia will jointly host the Eighth G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) on 6 and 7 October 2022 (preceded by Parliamentary Forum on October 5th), prior to the G20 Leaders’ Summit.
Correct Answer: A. UAE
The United Arab Emirates has become the first Gulf Arab country to reach a deal on normalizing relations with Israel, capping years of discreet contacts between the two countries in commerce and technology. The so-called “Abraham Agreement”, announced by United States President Donald Trump on Thursday 13 August 2020.
Correct Answer: C. Senegal
Senegal defeated Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations championship match on Sunday, 6 February 2022, winning the continental championship for the first time on penalty kicks at Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Correct Answer: C. September 17
Every Year, September 17 is celebrated as World Patient Safety Day. It was established in the 72nd World Health Assembly of WHO in 2019. The day is observed globally to enhance the understanding of patient safety and to increase public engagement in the safety of health care
Correct Answer: B. keir Starmer
The Leader of the Labour Party is the head of the Labour Party of the United Kingdom. The incumbent is Keir Starmer who was elected in April 2020, succeeding Jeremy Corbyn.