Which is the first Shi’ite Muslim country to open an embassy in the Jewish state?
- A. Iran
- B. Iraq
- C. Thailand
- D. Germany
Correct Answer: C. Azerbaijan
The Azerbaijani parliament on November 18, 2022 approved a proposal to open an embassy in Israel. The historic decision will make Azerbaijan the first Shi’ite Muslim country to open an embassy in the Jewish state. Prime Minister Yair Lapid welcomed the move, saying “Azerbaijan is an important partner of Israel and home to one of the largest Jewish communities in the Muslim world.
Correct Answer: C. 10 million euros
The European Union is providing 10 million euros to significantly boost the UNHCR`s assistance for Afghan refugees and their host communities in Pakistan. The funding will focus on mitigating the short and medium-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Correct Answer: C. 5 to 7 September 2023
43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Jakarta to be held from 5th to 7th September. The opening ceremony of the 43rd ASEAN Summit and Other Summits began with the welcoming of ASEAN leaders and invited guests by President Jokowi, accompanied by the First Lady Iriana Jokowi. The opening ceremony began with the official ASEAN anthem “The ASEAN Way,” sung by the Gitabumi Voices choir accompanied by the Purwa Caraka Orchestra.
Correct Answer: D. June 15
Every year, Global Wind Day is celebrate on June 15 worldwide. The event is a collaborative endeavor led by WindEurope and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). This event provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the benefits of wind energy and promote its further development and usage worldwide.
Correct Answer: B. Narges Mohammadi
Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in recognition of her tireless campaigning for women’s rights and democracy, and against the death penalty. Mohammadi, 51, has kept up her activism despite numerous arrests by Iranian authorities and spending years behind bars.
Correct Answer: C. No Matter What
The theme of World Humanitarian Day 2023 is #NoMatterWhat. In a world beset by challenge #NoMatterWhat speaks volumes about the extent to which humanitarian workers go, in an often dangerous and violent world to ensure that they alleviate human suffering.
Correct Answer: B. Tafheen Sharif
Tafheen Sharif of Pakistani origin has been elected the first Muslim woman deputy mayor of Tameside in the UK. Tafheen, who is a member of the Labour party, was also named the youngest councillor in 2012. She has also served as deputy police commissioner of Bedfordshire in the past. Tafheen has been engaged in political activities from the time when she was a student. She belongs to Azad Kashmir in Pakistan. After being elected the deputy mayor, she said the Kashmir dispute needed a serious solution.