‘Billie Jean King Cup’ is associated with which sports?
- A. Tennis
- B. Badminton
- C. Foot Ball
- D. Volley Ball
Correct Answer: A. Tennis
Canada made national history in Spain by winning its first Billie Jean King Cup title, becoming the 13th nation to win the World Cup of Tennis. Marina Stakusic and Leylah Fernandez combined for two straight-set singles wins against four-time champion Italy in the final tie.
Correct Answer: A. Spain
European minister are meeting in the Spanish city of Seville on 6 November 2023 and 7 November 2023 to decide on the continent’s future in space, including potential exploration missions and an ongoing rocket launch crisis. The first day of the summit is devote to a meeting of ministers from the 22 ESA member states, which includes most European Union nations as well as the UK, Switzerland and Norway. Tuesday was dedicated to a joint EU-ESA meeting.
Correct Answer: C. Tennis
17-year-old Shang Juncheng created history by becoming the first male Chinese player to win an Australian Open main draw singles match. China, aside also earned his first tour-level win in four tries, besides clinching his first major win. There are seven Chinese women in the singles draw, led by the veteran Zhang Shuai, who is ranked at 22nd place in the world.
Correct Answer: D. Italy
Correct Answer: C. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia said on August 19, 2020, it will not follow the United Arab Emirates in establishing diplomatic ties with Israel until the Jewish state has signed an internationally recognized peace accord with the Palestinians.
Correct Answer: B. North Korea
North Korea recently fired a “hypersonic missile” that successfully hit a target on 12 January 2022. The test-fire was detected by several militaries in the region and drew criticism from the United States, South Korea, and Japan. North Korea first tested a hypersonic missile in September. Hypersonic weapons can achieve more than five times the speed of sound – or about 6,200 km per hour.
Correct Answer: B. UAE
Emirati authorities have announced that they will suspend work at government ministries and federal and local institutions and close private businesses through May 15 following the death of the nation’s President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, May 13. Sheikh Khalifa served as the second president of the UAE and the 16th ruler of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The closure of public offices and private businesses will begin on May 13; the UAE will also observe a 40-day mourning period.