On July 24, 2020, China ordered which country to close its consulate in Chengdu?
- A. Russia
- B. India
- C. Israel
- D. US
Correct Answer: D. US
On July 24, 2020, China ordered the US to close its consulate in Chengdu (City in China). Ordering the Chengdu consulate to cease operations was a `legitimate and necessary response to the unreasonable measures by the United States`, the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement.
Correct Answer: A. Berlin, Germany
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meets this week, from June 14 to 17, 2022, in Berlin where it will be decided whether Pakistan has fulfilled all of the requirements needed to exit the list. During its latest Plenary session, the FATF reviewed Pakistan’s progress on the two Action Plans (2018 and 2021) and acknowledged their substantial and successful completion by the country. The Plenary also authorized an on-site visit to Pakistan which is expected to take place in September, before the next and final FATF Plenary session for the year 2022 in October.
Correct Answer: A. UK
The Ukraine Recovery Conference is dedicated to Ukraine transformation and was symbolically launch in London in 2017 as the Ukraine Reform Conference. The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023, to be held jointly by the UK and Ukraine in London in June, is a continuation of the cycle of annual events with the last one conducted jointly with Switzerland in Lugano.
Correct Answer: A. Japan
Correct Answer: B. United States
Between 2001 and 2023, the US allocate $677 billion in aid to 213 nations, with Afghanistan, Israel, and Iraq topping the list of recipients in the last two decades. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the United States emerges as the foremost aid provider in 2022
Correct Answer: C. Israel
Israel unveiled its cutting-edge main battle tank, the Merkava Mark 5, known as “Barak,” signifying a significant leap in technological advancement and military capability. The development of the Barak tank involve collaboration between the Israeli Defense Ministry’s Armored Vehicles Directorate, the IDF’s Ground Forces, Armored Corps, and multiple Israeli defense companies, including Elbit Systems, Rafael, and the Israel Aerospace Industries’ subsidiary, Elta.
Correct Answer: A. Iran
Iran has reached a series of agreements with Qatar as it hopes to host fans of the men’s football World Cup that will be held in its neighboring country later this year. On 11 April 2022, the two countries signed an agreement for operations to link the Doha Flight Information Region (FIR) with the Tehran FIR, Qatar News Agency reported. They also agreed to increase the number of flights between them and discussed enhancing transport cooperation and private investment opportunities in the port sector.