On October 4, 2022, North Korea fired a ballistic missile over ______ for the first time in five years.
- A. South Asia
- B. Israel
- C. Japan
- D. Africa
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Which country recently launched the ‘International Religious Freedom Alliance’ for protecting religious freedom across the world?
- A. Turkey
- B. India
- C. Pakistan
- D. the United States
Correct Answer: D. the United States
The United States recently launched the International Religious Freedom Alliance, which is aimed at protecting and preserving religious freedom across the world. The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the formal launch of the alliance. As many as 27 countries have joined the alliance. He also announced that the next ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom will be hosted by Poland in Warsaw, in July 2020.
On November 27, 2020, Which country top nuclear scientist assassinated near Tehran?
- A. Iraq
- B. Iran
- C. Pakistan
- D. Turkey
Correct Answer: B. Iran
Iran said one of its most prominent nuclear scientists was assassinated on November 27, 2020, in an attack on his car outside Tehran and accused arch-enemy Israel of being behind the assault. The scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, was `seriously wounded` when assailants targeted his car before being engaged in a gunfight with his security team, Iran`s defense ministry said in a statement.
Which declaration was adopted in 12th session of Information Ministers of OIC member states?
- A. Islamophobia Declaration
- B. Istanbul Declaration
- C. OIC 12th Declaration
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: B. Istanbul Declaration
Which global organisation has adopted a new voting procedure involving secret ballots for its elections, amidst Covid-19 pandemic?
- A. European Union
- B. United Nations
- C. World Health Organisation
- D. North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Correct Answer: B. United Nations
The United Nations General Assembly has recently adopted a new voting procedure for the upcoming election of new members of the Security Council. This change is due to the restrictions for large gatherings and to ensure social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Which country is the host of the ‘Second global pandemic summit’ held in May 2022?
- A. Indonesia
- B. UAE
- C. Pakistan
- D. Australia
Correct Answer: B. USA
The USA hosted the ‘Second global pandemic summit’ in May 2022. It was attended by chiefs of UN, WHO, Belize as Chair of CARICOM, Senegal as Chair of African Union, Indonesia as President of G20, and Germany as President of G7. The leaders announced about USD 3 billion to fight the virus, along with a set of new programs to boost access to vaccines and treatments around the world. The theme is ‘Preventing Pandemic Fatigue and Prioritising Preparedness’.
Which country became 19th member of International Olive Council (IOC)?
- A. Palestine
- B. Georgia
- C. Finland
- D. Pakistan
Correct Answer: D. Pakistan
The council already has 18 members, mostly European and Middle Eastern nations in the Mediterranean region. Pakistan is now its nineteenth member, subsequent to the visit from the Executive Director of IOC, Abdul Latif Ghadira, last October, which was followed by a Pakistani delegation’s trip to the IOC’s headquarters in February. Pakistan currently has 3.6 million olive plants over an area of 31,000 acres of land, and it plans to grow more of them over 75,000 acres of land. According to Juan Vilar of Strategic Consultants, Pakistan is producing 1,500 tons of olive oil per year and 830 tons of table olives.