Netanyahu sworn in as Israel’s Prime Minister on 29 December 2022, for his term.
- A. Fourth
- B. Fifth
- C. Sixth
- D. Eighth
Correct Answer: C. Sixth
Benjamin Netanyahu on 29 December 2022, completed a dramatic return as Israel’s prime minister, after being sworn in as the leader of what is likely to be the country’s most right-wing government in history. Netanyahu and his government were sworn in on Thursday for his sixth term as prime minister, 18 months after he was ousted from power. He took oath of the office after Israel’s 120 member parliament passed a vote of confidence in favour of the new government. Netanyahu is the longest-tenured prime minister in Israel’s history, having served for a total of over 15 years.
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: A. Tunisia
The lawmakers of Tunisia have approved Hichem Mechichi as the country’s new Prime Minister. Mechichi and his proposed government won a confidence vote, after a long debate. This is the third Government of Tunisia since October and the ninth since the revolution held in 2011.
Correct Answer: D. Pixel
Russel A. Kirsch, the computer scientist credited with inventing pixel passed away at the age of 91 at his home in Portland, Oregon, United States. Pixels, the digital dots used to display photos; video, and computer screens were invented by Russell Kirsch in 1957. He scanned the world’s first digital photograph
Correct Answer: C. 10th October
World Mental Health Day (10 Oct) is a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. It’s also a day to let people know that it’s okay to ask for help, no matter what you’re going through. As the theme of World Mental Health Day highlights, ‘mental health is a universal human right’.
Correct Answer: C. Hong Kong
Scientists at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a new hydrogen fuel cell. It is the world’s most durable cell so far and also the most cost-effective. This can expand the scope of the application of green energy across the world. Hydrogen fuel cells efficiently generate power by converting hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, without emitting carbon dioxide, particulate matter, and other air pollutants.
Correct Answer: B. Sudan
On 2 January 2022, Hamdok announce his resignation as Prime Minister in a televised speech, saying that the country was at a dangerous turning point and a roundtable discussion was needed to come to a new agreement for Sudan’s political transition to democracy. As part of an agreement with the military after the October Coup, former UN official Hamdok was appointed as the Prime Minister. Now the military coup has again hindered the country’s transition to democratic rule.