In October 2022, “Davos in the desert” is being held in which country?
- A. UAE
- B. France
- C. Saudi Arabia
- D. Turkey
Correct Answer: C. Saudi Arabia
The sixth edition of the Future Investment Initiative, a Saudi economic forum regularly referred to as the “Davos of the desert”, came to an end on 27 October 2022. Punctuated by strong announcements, notably on environmental issues, the event, which brought together no less than 520 speakers from more than 50 countries and some 7,000 visitors, reinforces its position as a key meeting place for decision-makers from around the world
Correct Answer: B. September 7, 2023
Mexico’s supreme court has decriminalised abortion nationwide. The judgement comes two years after the court ruled in favour of a challenge to the existing law in the northern state of Coahuila. It had ruled that criminal penalties for terminating pregnancies were unconstitutional.
Correct Answer: A. Germany
in June 2023, Germany prepared to host one of the biggest air deployment drills in NATO’s history, in an effort to show off force intended to impress allies and adversaries like Russia, according to German and American officials in the country. This is an exercise that would be absolutely impressive to anybody who’s watching, and we don’t make anybody watch it,” United States Ambassador to Germany Amy Gutmann told reporters in Berlin, highlighting that an audience could include Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Correct Answer: B. Egypt and Turkiye
In a recent demonstration of their warming ties, Egypt and Turkey on July 5 announced the appointment of ambassadors to each other’s countries for the first time in a decade. Cairo and Ankara issued statements announcing the “upgrading of diplomatic relations to the level of ambassador. The foreign ministries in Cairo and Ankara reported “improved diplomatic relations” between the two countries “at ambassadorial level”, adding that Egyptian Amr Elhamamy had been appointed in Ankara and Turkish Salih Mutlu Sen in Cairo. This measure reflects “the mutual desire to develop bilateral relations”, they added in two separate press releases. These appointments mark a rapprochement between the Egyptian president, Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Correct Answer: D. World Bank
Correct Answer: Correct Answer:C. 3rd
The United Arab Emirates on Thursday 13 August 2020 normalizing relations with Israel announced by United States President Donald Trump. The UAE is also the third Arab nation to reach such a deal with Israel, after Jordan and Egypt.
Correct Answer: B. Windsor Castle
The Queen to ‘move permanently to Windsor Castle’ and leave Buckingham Palace for good. Her Majesty has lived at Windsor Castle since the start of the pandemic. The Queen is now set to live permanently at Windsor Castle, having moved to her ‘weekend residence’ from Buckingham Palace since the start of the pandemic