According to the new changes made by the ICC, within how much time a batsman will have to be ready to face the ball in “ODIs and Tests”?
- A. 6 minute
- B. 2 minute
- C. 3 minute
- D. 8 minute
Correct Answer: B. 2 minute
A host of changes have been announce by the ICC to the Playing Conditions, which will come into effect on October 1, 2022. An incoming batter will now be required to be ready to take strike within two minutes in Tests and ODIs, while the current threshold of 90 seconds in T20Is remains unchanged. Previously, the incoming batter had 3 minutes to take strike in ODIs and Tests but it has now been reduced. Failing to do so, the fielding captain can appeal for a timed out.
Correct Answer: C. Both A and B
Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates reaffirmed their commitment to “collective and individual voluntary adjustments” to oil production, the Saudi state news agency said on Sunday. Furthermore, the ministers reiterated the willingness of the Declaration of Cooperation (DoC) countries to take additional measures at any time in their continued efforts to support market stability, building on the strong cohesion of the OPEC plus,” Saudi state news agency SPA said, as per the Reuters report.
Correct Answer: A. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The Private Foundation Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is set to become the largest funder of the World Health Organisation (WHO). This would be the first time a private foundation is to become the biggest funder of a United Nations Agency.
Correct Answer: A. Gulf of Oman
The first edition of India, France and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise commence on 07 Jun 23 in the Gulf of Oman. INS Tarkash and French Ship Surcouf both with integral helicopter, French Rafale aircraft and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft are participating in the exercise. The exercise schedule over two days will witness a wide spectrum of naval operations such as Surface Warfare, involving tactical firing and Drills for Missile engagements on surface targets, Helicopter Cross Deck Landing Operations, Advanced Air Defence Exercise and Boarding operations. The exercise would also include cross embarkation of personnel for exchange of best practises.
Correct Answer: B. Israel
Israel becomes the first-ever country to allow drone flights in civilian airspace. The certification was issued to the Hermes Starliner unmanned system by the Israeli Civil Aviation Authority and was manufactured and developed by Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense electronics company.
Correct Answer: B. Brazil
The 24th edition of 2021 Summer Deaflympics i.e. Caxias 2021, officially called the XXIV Summer Deaflympic Games, was an international multi-sport event held at Festa da Uva, Caxias do Sul, Brazil. The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) is the main governing body responsible for the organization of the Deaflympics and other World Deaf Championships. The Motto of the event is “Sports comes from our hearts”. Opening: 1st May 2022 Closing: 15 May 2022
Correct Answer: D. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar