According to International Press Institute, a total of ____ journalists were killed the year
- A. 43
- B. 45
- C. 50
- D. 55
Correct Answer: B. 45
A total of 45 journalists were killed in connection with their work in the year 2021, research done by the International Press Institute (IPI) revealed on December 30, 2021. Seven of the killings took place in Mexico, six each in Afghanistan and India, and three in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Correct Answer: B. Israel
Israel and the United Arab Emirates on March 26, 2023, sign a free trade pact into effect, reducing or removing tariffs on about 96 percent of goods traded between the nations, Israel`s Foreign Ministry said. The countries first reached the agreement last May, promising to boost bilateral trade after they normalized ties in 2020 in a US-broker deal. The deal will also allow Israeli companies to gain access to government tenders in the UAE, the ministry said
Correct Answer: B. G-7
The Group of 7 (G7) leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US have concluded a two-day summit. They also announce the goals of an open and cooperative international Climate Club towards establishing by the end of 2022. The G7 leaders also condemned “Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable war of aggression against Ukraine”.
Correct Answer: B. Israel
Fifteen years after the tragic attacks in Mumbai, while war against Hamas in Gaza rages, Israel has officially designated Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as a terrorist organisation. Active in Kashmir, the Pakistan-base Islamist group was behind the attacks of 26 November 2008 that target 12 different locations in the heart of the Indian metropolis, including a Jewish centre, the local Chabad House. About 166 people died in the attacks, including two Israelis and four other Jews.
Correct Answer: D. Australia
Australia will host this year`s postponed Twenty20 World Cup in 2022 with India retaining their tournament next year, the sport`s governing International Cricket Council (ICC) said on August 7, 2020.
Correct Answer: A. Russia
Russia recently deployed first ‘Avangard’ Hypersonic missile in its defence system. This hypersonic missile can fly 20 times faster than the speed of sound (33,000 km/h). According to Vladimir Putin, it can’t be caught by any radar or defence system due to its technology and speed.
Correct Answer: A. Israel
An Israeli firm is developing body cameras with facial recognition technology for Israel’s police officer. The technology aims to produce a body-worn camera enabling police to scan crowds and detect suspects in real-time, even if their faces are obscured, and build a database of such identities. The technology is being developed by Yozmot, a strategic planning firm owned by former Israeli army chief of regional strategic planning, Col. (res.) Dany Tirza.