On June 5, 2022, which country fired eight short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast?
- A. China
- B. South Asia
- C. North Korea
- D. Israel
Correct Answer: C. North Korea
North Korea fired eight short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast on June 5, 2022, likely its largest single test, a day after South Korea and the United States ended joint military drills. South Korea`s Joint Chiefs of Staff said that at least eight missiles were fired from the Sunan area of the North Korean capital Pyongyang and they flew between 110 km-600 km at altitudes between 25 km to 90 km.
Correct Answer: B. La’eeb
the name meaning “super-skilled player” in Arabic. The mascot is a portrayal of a keffiyeh, which is a traditional Arabian headdress, and an agal. La’eeb was revealed during yesterday’s World Cup draw which took place in Doha.
Correct Answer: A. September 15, 2020
The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain signed agreements on September 15, 2020, for normalizing relations with Israel, becoming the latest Arab states to break a longstanding taboo in a strategic realignment of Middle Eastern countries. Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed sign Abraham Accords, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S.
Correct Answer: D. Ukraine
Ukraine wins the 2022 Eurovision song contest as the UK finishes second in Turin. Ukraine has won the 66th Eurovision song contest, which was held on 14 May 2022 evening in Turin in Italy.
Correct Answer: A. Hong Kong
In a significant shift, Singapore has surpassed Hong Kong to claim the title of the world’s freest economy, marking the end of Hong Kong’s 53-year reign at the top. This shift is according to a report released by the Canadian think tank Fraser Institute. The Economic Freedom of the World Index, which has been tracking economic freedom since 1970, placed Hong Kong in second place for the first time.
Correct Answer: B. UAE
UAE Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, in collaboration with the Dubai Media Council, has officially launch a guide titled ‘100 Practical Use Cases of Generative AI in Media.’ The launch took place on the opening day of the 21st Arab Media Forum in Dubai.
Correct Answer: C. Nicaragua
The global Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed Nicaragua and Pakistan from its ‘grey list’ of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, noting their progress in improving their money-laundering prevention regimes.