When China approves controversial Hong Kong security law?
- A. May 22, 2020
- B. May 24, 2020
- C. May 26, 2020
- D. May 28, 2020
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The 2023 meeting of the SCO Foreign Ministers Council took place on:
- A. 4 – 5 May. 2023
- B. 6 – 9 May 2023
- C. 12 – 17 May 2023
- D. 11 – 14 May 2023
Correct Answer: A. 4 – 5 May. 2023
The regular meeting of the SCO Foreign Minister Council took place on 4 and 5 May 2023, in Panaji, Republic of India, chair by the Minister of External Affair of the Republic of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu, Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Qin Gang, Foreign Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubaev, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergei Lavrov, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov, SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming, and Director of the SCO RATS Executive Committee Ruslan Mirzayev took part in the meeting and delivered their remarks.
As per IMF, which country has the potential to contribute 15 per cent of the global growth in 2023?
- A. China
- B. Pakistan
- C. India
- D. France
Correct Answer: C. India
As per the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, India has the potential to contribute 15 per cent of the global growth in 2023. On the sideline of the G20 meeting in Bengaluru, the IMF chief also said that India should completely focus on structural reforms, and make more opportunities for women.
UN and its partners agencies launch ______ billion appeals for vulnerable countries for COVID-19 relief?
- A. $6.3 billion
- B. $6.7 billion
- C. $6.23 billion
- D. $6.35 billion
Correct Answer: B. $6.7 billion
The United Nations and its partner agencies launched a $6.7 billion global appeal to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The world organization had already covered 54 countries. Under the plan, 9 more vulnerable countries have been added. The nine newly added countries are Pakistan, Benin, Mozambique, Djibouti, Liberia, the Philippines, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Zimbabwe.
Due to COVID-19, Tokyo Olympics 2020 will postpone until ______.
- A. 2021
- B. 2022
- C. 2023
- D. Not Held until 2026
Correct Answer: A. 2021
The Tokyo Olympics will begin on July 23 next year, Organizers said after the outbreak of COVID-19 forced the historic decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics until 2021
Which currency become world’s top performing currency in 2022?
- A. Dollar
- B. Ruble
- C. Euro
- D. Pound
Correct Answer: B. Ruble
The Russian ruble has turned into the world’s best-performing currency this year, as its onshore rate is up more than 11% against the US dollar so far in 2022. The ruble is the biggest gainer among 31 major currencies, according to data tracked by Bloomberg, and has overtaken the Brazilian real, which is up 9% this year.
Who has become Asia’s richest person, as per Bloomberg Billionaires Index?
- A. Mukesh Ambani
- B. Jack Maa
- C. Gautam Adani
- D. Zhang Ming
Correct Answer: C. Gautam Adani
The Indian billionaire industrialist and philanthropist have surpassed Ambani as the richest man. He is the Chairman and founder of the Ahmedabad-based multinational conglomerate Adani Group which is involved in port development and operations in India. The 59-year-old champion’s net worth reached $88.5 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.