When Sudan agrees to recognize Jewish state?
- A. October 21, 2020
- B. October 22, 2020
- C. October 23, 2020
- D. October 24, 2020
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The United States recently announced which country as its major non-NATO ally?
- A. UAE
- B. Qatar
- C. Israel
- D. Bangladesh
Correct Answer: B. Qatar
US President Joe Biden designated Qatar a major non-NATO ally, a largely symbolic honor but one that was meant to convey his administration’s gratitude for the tiny Persian Gulf nation’s assistance with evacuations from Afghanistan and in ending last year’s Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Biden announced the designation during a meeting with the ruling leader of Qatar at the White House. It comes as he looks for the gas-rich nation to step up again to help the West as it faces the prospect of a European energy crunch if Russia invades Ukraine
What is the official name given to the monkeypox viruses, by the World Health Organisation (WHO)?
- A. Clade
- B. Cleo
- C. Fleet
- D. Halo
Correct Answer: A. Clade
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced new names for variants of the monkeypox virus to avoid causing any cultural or social offense. Experts will refer to the former Congo Basin clade (group of variants) in Central Africa as Clade I, and the former West African clade as Clade II. It consists of two sub-clades, Clade IIa and Clade IIb. The monkeypox virus was named when it was first discovered in 1958.
Which Chinese city hosts the annual Ice and Snow Festival known for its large-scale ice sculptures?
- A. Beijing
- B. Shanghai
- C. Harbin
- D. Guangzhou
Correct Answer: C. Harbin
The annual Ice and Snow Festival, famous for its spectacular and large-scale ice sculptures, is hosted in the city of Harbin. Harbin is the capital city of China’s northernmost province, Heilongjiang, and is renowned for this festival which attracts a significant number of tourists each year. This festival features fairy-tale ice sculptures that are illuminated with colorful lights at night, creating a magical winter wonderland.
In March 2022, The FATF added which country to its increased monitoring list, also known as the grey list?
- A. Saudi Arabia
- B. Turkey
- C. UAE
- D. Egypt
Correct Answer: C. UAE
With just two unmet targets out of 34 action points, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has retained Pakistan on its terrorism financing grey list and asked the country to address the remaining deficiencies in its financial system as soon as possible. The FATF added the United Arab Emirates to its increased monitoring list, also known as the grey list, of countries with inadequate controls over terrorism financing. The watchdog also decided to appoint. Raja Kumar of Singapore as its next president for a fixed two-year term.
What is the name of the Crew Dragon spacecraft from which NASA astronauts landed back on the Earth?
- A. Victor
- B. Endeavor
- C. SpaceX Plus
- D. NASA Craft
Correct Answer: B. Endeavor
The United States astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, who flew to the International Space Station in SpaceX’s new Crew Dragon, landed back on the Earth. The astronauts splashed down aboard Crew Dragon ‘Endeavor’ in the Gulf of Mexico after a 64-day voyage in space. This is NASA’s first crewed mission from American soil in nine years. This splashdown is the first of its kind by NASA in 45 years.
Which country recently opened its first cross-sea bullet train?
- A. Iraq
- B. China
- C. Japan
- D. Dubai
Correct Answer: B. China
China recently opened its first cross-sea bullet train linking major cities in the southeastern Fujian province. The bullet trains or high-speed rail (HSR) will travel at the same 350 km per hour speed as other trains on the network.