In December 2023, which country faced an earthquake of 7.6 magnitude affecting thousands of people?
- A. Germany
- B. Nepal
- C. Philippines
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: C. Philippines
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck off the cost of the Philippines island of Mindanao. A tsunami warning was issued. In Japan, authorities issue evacuation orders late Saturday in various parts of Okinawa prefecture, including for the entire coastal area, affecting thousands of people.
Correct Answer: C. European Union
Correct Answer: C. UAE and Qatar
The United Arab Emirates and Qatar have announce the reopening of their embassies after a six-year break in ties. The two countries issued statements on Monday saying the Qatari embassy in Abu Dhabi and a Qatari consulate in Dubai as well as an Emirati embassy in Doha had resumed operation The two countries’ foreign minister spoke by phone to congratulate one another on the reopening of the diplomatic missions, Qatar’s announcement said.
Correct Answer: B. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
The Indian cricket board responded to the national team’s defeat in the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia last week by sacking their senior selection committee on Friday November 18, 2022.
Correct Answer: C. United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates recently announced that it issued the operating license for the first of four reactors at its Barakah nuclear power plant. It is the first-ever nuclear plant in the Arab region.
Correct Answer: B. Indonesia
The 17th Group of 20 (G20) Heads of State and Government Summit will take place in October 2022 in Bali, Indonesia. Under the Indonesian Presidency, the G20 in 2022 will focus on the theme “Recover Together, Recover Stronger”.
Correct Answer: B. Germany
Germany has recently hosted the 10-day meeting of parties to the Antarctic Treaty in Berlin. A majority of parties held the opinion that there is scientific evidence for the emperor penguins species to be put under the special protection. It is said that China has blocked efforts to step up protection of emperor penguins in Antarctica. The species are threatened by the effects of global warming on their natural habitat in Antarctica.