Which country has decided to send cluster bombs and armoured vehicles to Ukraine despite concerns about the deployment of weapons banned by more than 100 countries?
- A. Malaysia
- B. Russia
- C. United States
- D. Itlay
Correct Answer: C. United States
The United States has decided to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, multiple news outlets have reported, despite concerns about the deployment of weapons banned by more than 100 countries. A weapons package including cluster munitions fired from a 155-millimeter Howitzer cannon is expected to be announced as soon as Friday, three US officials told the Reuters news agency on condition of anonymity. Ukraine, Russia, and the US have not signed that treaty although a 2009 law bans the US from exporting cluster munitions with bomblet failure rates above 1 percent, which covers virtually the entire US military stockpile. Biden, however, can override such prohibitions in cases deemed in the interests of US national security.
Correct Answer: B. Turkey
Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan reconverts Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque. President Erdogan announced the decision after a court annulled the site’s museum status. Erdogan made the announcement on Friday 10 July 2020
Correct Answer: D. July 4
Independence Day, also called Fourth of July or July 4th, in the United States , the annual celebration of nationhood. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Independence Day is celebrated on Monday, July 4, 2022 in the United States.
Correct Answer: B. Australia
A recent study has reveal the existence of the long-lost continent of Argoland, which had seemingly disappeared after breaking away from Australia approximately 155 million years ago. This continent once formed the northeastern border of Australia during the Jurassic period
Correct Answer: B. The Transformation of Education Begins with Teachers
World Teachers’ Day or International Teachers’ Day is observed every year on October 5. This is a day to celebrate, thank and honor teachers for their contributions to their students. This year marks the 28th anniversary of World Teachers’ Day and the theme is “The Transformation of Education Begins with Teachers”.
Correct Answer: D. 20 – 24 March 2023
Billions of people worldwide still live without safely managing to drink water and sanitation, even though access to both service has long been defined as a human right. Water and poverty are closely linked. Without water, there is no development, and without development, it is impossible to eradicate poverty. The UN 2023 Water Conference is expect to adopt the Water Action Agenda as a main outcome representing voluntary commitments of countries and stakeholders to meet global water-related goals and targets. The Conference will open on 22 March, World Water Day 2023.
Correct Answer: B. December 16, 2022
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie will quit her role as a special envoy for the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), but will remain a humanitarian activist, the United Nations said on December 16, 2022. Jolie, who has been on more than 60 field assignments during her 21 years with UNHCR, said she wanted to keep working with refugees outside of the global body.