When US and UK launch air and sea strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen?
- A. January 14, 2024
- B. January 12, 2024
- C. January 16, 2024
- D. January 19, 2024
Correct Answer: B. January 12, 2024
On January 12, 2024, the US and UK launched retaliatory air and sea strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen. The strikes were in response to the Houthis’ attacks on ships in the Red Sea. The US, UK, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, New Zealand, and the Republic of Korea issued a joint statement on Friday saying the strikes were in response to “continued illegal, dangerous, and destabilizing Houthi attacks against vessels, including commercial shipping”.
Correct Answer: C. She-Guard
Pakistan-base cleantech startup She-Guard secured the top position at the ‘ClimateLaunchpad Asia-Pacific’ finals, presenting their innovative biodegradable and plastic-free sanitary product. The startup’s mission revolves around converting banana crop waste into affordable and eco-friendly sanitary napkins, effectively addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change, public health, and solid waste management in Pakistan
Correct Answer: C. Sri Lanka
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced that the 2020 edition of the Asia Cup stands cancelled. The tournament’s governing body is looking for a window in June 2021 to host the tournament. The T20 tournament, which was to be played in Sri Lanka in September after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) offered to swap hosting rights in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to host it next year as well.
Correct Answer: B. Pushpa Kamal Dahal
Former Maoist rebel Pushpa Kamal Dahal was confirmed as Nepal`s prime minister for a third time on January 10, 2023, winning almost unanimous backing from legislators even though November`s election returned a hung parliament. Dahal, who still goes by his nom de guerre Prachanda, meaning `fierce`, secured 268 ballots in a vote of confidence in the 275-member parliament.
Correct Answer: C. Six weeks
Prime Minister Liz Truss and her government collapsed Thursday with her sudden resignation announcement after six turbulent weeks in office, making her the shortest-serving prime minister in British history.
Correct Answer: B. 4 July 2023
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the establishment of a new Ministry of Investment, which is aimed at developing the investment vision of the country and enhancing its competitiveness in the global market. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting, where the decision was made. Under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Cabinet approved the establishment of the Ministry of Investment and appointed Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi as the minister.
Correct Answer: A. Iftar
The UN cultural agency on 6 December 2023, recognised Iftar, the meal that breaks the daytime fast during Ramazan, on its list of intangible cultural heritage. The application for the socio-cultural tradition was jointly submitted by Iran, Turkiye, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco).