Who is set to become the first non-white person to feature on a British coin?
- A. Allama Iqbal
- B. Jawaharlal Nehru
- C. Nelson Mandela
- D. Mahatma Gandhi
Correct Answer: D. Mahatma Gandhi
The United Kingdom is set to imprint the image of Mahatma Gandhi in a new set of coins, as a part of efforts to celebrate the contributions of non-white individuals. It is conducting a campaign called “We Too Built Britain”. If the coins are minted with Gandhi’s image, he would be the first non-White person to feature on a British coin.
Correct Answer: C. UAE
A United Arab Emirates firm sign a contract with Afghanistan on September 8, 2022, to manage air traffic across the country as the Taliban authorities seek to explore international flights. While some flights are operating out of Kabul airport, significant extra support is needed for major foreign airlines to resume full service. On Thursday, Abu Dhabi-based GAAC signed an agreement that it expects will help bring back major international airlines.
Correct Answer: B. Ayatollah Hashem Bathayi Golpayegani
Correct Answer: B. Liz Truss
As of October 2022, Liz Truss is expect to be the shortest-serving prime minister after announcing her plans to resign 45 days into her tenure amidst the October 2022 United Kingdom government crisis. The previous shortest time served was George Canning, who served for less than four months before his death.
Correct Answer: D. Saudi Arabia
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Saudi Arabia on December 7, 2022 on a visit Beijing hailed as its biggest diplomatic initiative in the Arab world, as Riyadh expands global alliances beyond a longstanding partnership with the West. The meeting between the global economic powerhouse and Gulf energy giant comes as Saudi ties with Washington are strained by US criticism of Riyadh`s human rights record and Saudi support for oil output curbs before the November midterm polls.
Correct Answer: A. 7 March 2023
In the capital city of Bangladesh, a massive “earthquake-like” explosion at a seven-story building on 7 March 2023, left at least 17 people dead, including two women, and over 100 others injured, according to police and locals. A Citizen of that area stated that the explosion’s cause was unknown and warned that the death toll would increase as long as rescue efforts persisted.
Correct Answer: B. China
Japan’s parliament adopted a resolution on the “serious human rights situation” in China and asked the Chinese Government to take steps to relieve the situation. Japan has already announced it will not send a delegation to the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics, following a U.S.-led diplomatic boycott over concerns about China’s human rights condition.