Which country becomes the second Arab country to make ‘Peace deal’ with Israel?
- A. Qatar
- B. Bahrain
- C. Saudi Arabia
- D. Kuwait
Correct Answer: B. Bahrain
Kingdom of Bahrain becomes the second Arab country to make ‘Peace deal’ with Israel. US President Donald Trump announced on September 11, 2020. A joint US-Israel-Bahrain statement said there would be `full diplomatic relations`.
Correct Answer: B. Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator
Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator initiative provides a global platform for action to enhance connections and leverage interdependencies for collective partnership. It also enhances problem-solving, mobilizing and guiding investments, and driving equitable access for new COVID-19 diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. WHO has partnered with Global Fund, UNTAID, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), etc. and launched the ACT Accelerator.”
Correct Answer: C. Australia
The Australian state of Victoria will hosted the 2026 Commonwealth Games across four regional hubs in a break from the traditional single-city model, the government said on April 12, 2022. With no other countries outside Australia making a bid, Victoria was granted an exclusive negotiating period to secure the Games in February.
Correct Answer: D. China
A rocket heading for the moon to bring back the first lunar samples in four decades blasted off from China on November 24, 2020 in the latest milestone for Beijing`s spacefaring ambitions.
Correct Answer: C. Portugal
Portugal’s ruling Socialists unexpectedly won an outright majority to govern solo after snap elections on 30 January that also saw the far-right make huge gains. The results pave the way for a stronger government under Prime Minister Antonio Costa as the country tries to boost its tourism-dependent economy, which has been badly hit by the pandemic.
Correct Answer: B. July 05, 2023
On 5 July 2023, UK, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine launched a case against Iran over shooting down a Ukraine passenger plane in 2020. Four countries in a joint statement said Today’s legal action reflects our unwavering commitment to achieving transparency, justice and accountability for the families of the victims. They said they filed the case after Iran failed to respond to a December request for arbitration.
Correct Answer: C. Srettha Thavisin
Srettha Thavisin, nickname Nid, is a Thai politician and real estate developer who has serve as prime minister of Thailand since 22 August 2023 following the result of the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament. He was previously the chief executive and president of Sansiri.