Abdalla Hamdok, who announced his resignation recently, was the Prime Minister of which country?
- A. Israel
- B. Sudan
- C. Syria
- D. Ghana
Correct Answer: B. Sudan
On 2 January 2022, Hamdok announce his resignation as Prime Minister in a televised speech, saying that the country was at a dangerous turning point and a roundtable discussion was needed to come to a new agreement for Sudan’s political transition to democracy. As part of an agreement with the military after the October Coup, former UN official Hamdok was appointed as the Prime Minister. Now the military coup has again hindered the country’s transition to democratic rule.
Correct Answer: A. Israel
Israel gets a breakthrough in development of advanced laser air defence system. Once a laser is locked onto its target it would “take about a second” to eliminate a threat.
Correct Answer: B. Juice
The Juice spacecraft will take eight years to reach Jupiter and will conduct 35 flybys while circling the planet to learn more about the moons and their potential for supporting life. The most impressive aspect of the mission is that Juice will attempt to go into orbit around Ganymede, which has never been done before.
Correct Answer: C. United States and Sudan
The United States and Sweden sign a first-ever defense cooperation agreement that will strengthen military ties and permit bilateral exercises as the Scandinavian nation awaits accession to NATO, authorities said. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin signed the agreement with Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson, the Pentagon said.
Correct Answer: B. Finland
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin tested negative in a drug test she took following the publication of video footage last week that showed her partying with friends, the premier`s office said on August 22, 2022. Video clips of Marin, 36, at a party with Finnish celebrities began circulating on social media last week and they were soon published by several media outlets in Finland and abroad.
Correct Answer: B. 15 June
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.
Correct Answer: B. Argentina
The 2022 Women’s Pan American Cup was the sixth edition of the Women’s Pan American Cup, the quadrennial international women’s field hockey championship of the Americas organized by the Pan American Hockey Federation. The cup would be held from 19 to 29 January 2022 in Santiago, Chile. Argentina was the defending champions, winning the 2017 edition. They defended their title after a final win over Chile.