The United Nations agreed to implement a Black Sea grain deal with which countries?
- A. Turkey and Ukraine
- B. India and Iraq
- C. Afghanistan and Iran
- D. Azerbaijan and Armenia
Correct Answer: A. Turkey and Ukraine
The United Nations, Turkey, and Ukraine agreed to implement a Black Sea grain deal despite Russia’s withdrawal from the agreement. Black Sea grain Initiative was launched by Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, and the United Nations in July 2022 to enable the resumption of exports from Ukraine of grains, food products, and fertilizer through a humanitarian corridor from Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea.
Correct Answer: D. Young Tae Kim
Young Tae Kim is the Secretary-General of the International Transport Forum (ITF). He was re-elected for a second term by the transport ministers of ITF member countries at their Annual Summit on 19 May 2022. He took office in his first term as Secretary-General in August 2017.
Correct Answer: A. Joe Root
1708 runs in 15 matches with six centuries. The magnitude of Joe Root’s sublime form in the year 2021 can be summed up by one simple stat – he has become only the third player in history to aggregate over 1700 runs in Test cricket in a calendar year. Only Mohammad Yousuf and Sir Vivian Richards stand ahead of him.
Correct Answer: B. Nobuo Kishi
Nobuo Kishi is a Japanese politician who currently serves as Minister of Defense since September 2020. He is serving in the House of Representatives as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. He is a younger brother of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and a grandson of former Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi.
Correct Answer: B. Bangladesh
Bangladesh will host the 24th Asian Archery Championships in 2025 after winning by 14-10 votes in the bid at the World Archery Asia Congress held on Friday in Bangkok, Thailand. A total of twenty four member countries of the Asian continent participated in the congress.
Correct Answer: D. Bangladesh
Bangladesh has launched e-gate (automated border control system) as the first country in South Asia. This e-gate has been installed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. As a result, one passenger can complete his/her immigration process by 18 seconds only. A total of 12 e-gates have been installed in the departure area while three at the arrival area of Dhaka airport.
Correct Answer: B. 20 May 2022
President Joe Biden landed in South Korea on 20 May 2022 for his first trip to Asia as US leader, aiming to cement ties with regional security allies as concerned over a North Korean nuclear test grows. Biden wants the trip to boost a years-long US pivot to Asia, where rising Chinese commercial and military power is undercutting Washington’s dominance. He received a warm welcome from South Korea’s new President Yoon Suk-Yeol, but there is growing concern that North Korea’s unpredictable leadership could conduct a nuclear test while he is in the region.