On January 11, 2022, which country $308m additional aid for Afghanistan?
- A. United States
- B. United Kingdom
- C. Italy
- D. China
Correct Answer: A. United States
The United States on January 11, 2022, announced a new contribution of more than $308 million in humanitarian assistance for the people of Afghanistan. This brings total US humanitarian aid in Afghanistan and for Afghan refugees in the region to nearly $782 million since October 2021, retaining its position as the single largest donor of humanitarian aid in Afghanistan.
Correct Answer: C. Australia
Australia won total of 178 Medals in CWG 2022. Out of 178 medals, Australia won 67 Gold, 57 Silver, and 54 Bronze Medals.
Correct Answer: A. Norway
Norway competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, from 4 to 20 February 2022. The Norwegian team consisted of 84 athletes. Norway won 16 gold medals in the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022.
Correct Answer: B. Mauritius
Mauritius has recently declared an ‘Environmental emergency’ after the Japanese-owned ship MV Wakashio was found spilling tons of fuel. Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth announced the decision as the areas that were declared as ‘very sensitive’ was found as a dark layer in satellite images. The ship was carrying nearly 4,000 tons of fuel and it had suffered cracks.
Correct Answer: B. China
A Chinese game developer has appointed a new chief executive officer – artificial intelligence-powered virtual humanoid robot “Ms. Tang Yu.” NetDragon Websoft, which operates multiplayer online games and creates mobile applications, appoint Yu as the CEO of its principal subsidiary. The move makes her the world’s first robot to hold an executive position.
Correct Answer: B. Saudi Arabia
The People’s Bank of China and the Saudi Central Bank recently signed a local currency swap agreement worth 50 billion yuan ($6.93 billion) or 26 billion Saudi riyals, both banks said on Monday, as bilateral relations continued to gather momentum. Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, and China, the world’s biggest energy consumer, have worked to take relations beyond hydrocarbon ties in recent years, expanding collaboration into areas such as security and technology.
Correct Answer: B. 25 September 2022
The 2022 Italian general election was a snap election held in Italy on 25 September 2022. After the fall of the Draghi government, which led to a parliamentary impasse, President Sergio Mattarella dissolved the parliament on 21 July 2022 and called for new elections. The results of the general election showed the center-right coalition led by Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy, winning an absolute majority of seats in the Italian Parliament. In a record-low voter turnout, Meloni’s party became the largest in Parliament with 26% of the vote, making her likely to become Prime Minister of Italy, as per the pre-election agreement among the center-right coalition parties.