Which currency become world’s top performing currency in 2022?
- A. Dollar
- B. Ruble
- C. Euro
- D. Pound
Correct Answer: B. Ruble
The Russian ruble has turned into the world’s best-performing currency this year, as its onshore rate is up more than 11% against the US dollar so far in 2022. The ruble is the biggest gainer among 31 major currencies, according to data tracked by Bloomberg, and has overtaken the Brazilian real, which is up 9% this year.
Correct Answer: C. West Indies
West Indies will host “World Cup U-19” in 2022. The ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup is an international cricket tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) contested by national under-19 teams. First edition: 1988, Australia Latest edition: 2020, South Africa Next Edition: 2022, West Indies
Correct Answer: C. 21st September 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy won a promise of “significant” new air defence weapon from the White House on 21st September 2023 but he warned Kiev could lose the war with Russia if Republican lawmakers cut the flow of billions of dollars in US military aid.
Correct Answer: D. 23-24 June
At the 14th BRICS summit which is to be hosted by China in a virtual mode on 23-24 June, the member nations will review the current global issues and will reach key agreements. The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa will discuss the status of diverse political, economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation, the Embassy said.
Correct Answer: A. Humza Yousaf
Scotland’s parliament on 28 March 2023, confirm Humza Yousaf will replace Nicola Sturgeon as first minister, the devolved nation’s youngest and the first Muslim leader of a government in western Europe. Yousaf, 37, narrowly won a Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership battle on Monday to clinch the top jobs, vowing to rejuvenate the stall pursuit of independence for Scotland.
Correct Answer: A. Cairo
This year’s first ISSF World Cup is being held in the city of Cairo, Egypt. The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2022 was held in Cairo, Egypt from 26th February to 8th March 2022
Correct Answer: D. Bah Ndaw
Mali’s interim president, Bah Ndaw, chosen to head a transitional government following a coup last month, was sworn in during ceremonies in the capital Bamako on September 25, 2020. A committee appointed by the junta which seized power on August 18, toppling President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, selected Ndaw, a 70-year-old retired colonel, as interim president.