Which countries have been approved by US Senate to join NATO?
- A. Norway and Sweden
- B. Sweden and Finland
- C. Sweden and Malta
- D. Norway and Finland
Correct Answer: B. Sweden and Finland
The US Senate voted to approve the accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO. US President Joe Biden has also strongly backed the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO. France’s National Assembly earlier voted for the accession of the two countries. At present, the two countries (Sweden and Finland) have been close partners of NATO, but not members.
Correct Answer: B. Russia and Pakistan
Following the escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, Pakistan and Russia have agreed to launch joint efforts to restore peace in the region
Correct Answer: B. 9 June
Archives represent an unparalleled wealth. They are the documentary product of human activity and as such constitute irreplaceable testimonies of past events. They ensure the democratic functioning of societies, the identity of individuals and communities and the defense of human rights. During the International Congress of Archives in Vienna in 2004, the 2000 participants adopted a resolution calling on the United Nations to create an International Archives Day. At its General Assembly in November 2007, the ICA formalized the International Archives Day on June 9.
Correct Answer: A. United States
On April 27, 2020, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its report on the military spending of different countries in the world. According to the report, the US is the topmost military spender in 2019. After that China and India were, respectively, the second- and third-largest military spenders in the world.
Correct Answer: C. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is a Somali politician who has served as the president of Somalia since 15 May 2022. He is the 8th and 10th President of Somalia. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made history as the first person to be elected president twice in Somalia’s nascent democracy after a landslide victory against the incumbent Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, aka Farmaajo. He previously served in the position from 2012 to 2017.
Correct Answer: B. Iran
Iran has launch a satellite carrier rocket ‘Simorgh’ bearing three research devices into space, as per the country’s media. ‘Simorgh’ translates to ‘Phoenix’ in the Iran language. The country has launched the devices at an altitude of 470 kilometers (290 miles). The United States unilaterally withdrew from the nuclear deal in May 2018 and re-imposed sanctions against Iran.
Correct Answer: C. 18 June 2023
Titan, previously called Cyclops 2, was an experimental submersible that imploded on 18 June 2023 while transporting tourists to visit the wreckage of Titanic.