The US and _____ signed a new security pact on July 14, 2022, reinforcing their common front against Iran.
- A. France
- B. Germany
- C. Israel
- D. Japan
Correct Answer: C. Israel
The US and Israel signed a new security pact on July 14, 2022, reinforcing their common front against Iran, as President Joe Biden pledged to use all American power to stop the Islamic republic from acquiring nuclear weapons. The declaration was inked by Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Biden, who was making his first trip to the Middle East as president.
Correct Answer: C. Merkava Mark 5
Israel unveiled its cutting-edge main battle tank, the Merkava Mark 5, known as “Barak,” signifying a significant leap in technological advancement and military capability. The development of the Barak tank involved collaboration between the Israeli Defense Ministry’s Armored Vehicles Directorate, the IDF’s Ground Forces, Armored Corps, and multiple Israeli defense companies, including Elbit Systems, Rafael, and the Israel Aerospace Industries’ subsidiary, Elta.
Correct Answer: C. Gautam Adani
The Indian billionaire industrialist and philanthropist have surpassed Ambani as the richest man. He is the Chairman and founder of the Ahmedabad-based multinational conglomerate Adani Group which is involved in port development and operations in India. The 59-year-old champion’s net worth reached $88.5 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Correct Answer: B. Russia
Russia recently announced that it has successfully tested a new hypersonic anti-ship cruise missile named ‘Tsirkon’. The Tsirkon missile was fired from the White Sea in the Russian Arctic and it successfully hit its target 450 kilometers away in the Barents Sea. The missile has also reached a speed of Mach 8 – eight times the speed of sound.
Correct Answer: D. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, which has led a years-long military coalition in Yemen, announced on 1 August 2023 a $1.2 billion grant for the war-scarred country`s internationally recognized government, the latest attempt to prop up its economy. The money will help the government address its budget deficit and also fund salaries for civil servants and support for ensuring food security, the official Saudi Press Agency said
Correct Answer: B. Haitham bin Tariq Al Said
Haitham bin Tariq sworn in as Oman’s new sultan. The former culture minister has been named as successor to late Sultan Qaboos. Oman has named Haitham bin Tariq Al Said as the country’s new ruler following the death of his cousin Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said, state television announced.
Correct Answer: D. Honda
The Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda has announced to withdraw from Formula One (F1 racing) by the end of 2021. The decision has been announced by Honda, to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality and other environmental initiatives. Honda has been the engine supplier for the F1 teams Red Bull and Alpha Tauri.