‘Bloody Sunday’ is a commemorative event marked by which country?
- A. UAE
- B. Ireland
- C. Germany
- D. Japan
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According to United Nations Development program’s report of 12 June 2023, around ___ of people have at least one bias against women?
- A. 90%
- B. 85%
- C. 91%
- D. 88%
Correct Answer: A. 90%
Almost nine out of 10 people hold “fundamental biases” against women, a new UN report has found, decrying a “decade of stagnation” that has led to a dismantling of women’s rights in many parts of the world. Half of people globally still believe men make better political leaders than women; more than 40% believe men make better business executives than women; and 25% believe it is justified for a man to beat his wife, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report released Monday found, reflecting the latest data from the World Values Survey. Biased gender social norms are a major barrier to achieving gender equality, the report’s authors warn, adding that the undervaluation of women’s capabilities and rights in society constrains women’s choices and opportunities.
Saad al-Hariri has been named as the new Prime Minister of which country?
- A. Kuwait
- B. Lebanon
- C. Zimbabwe
- D. Iran
Correct Answer: B. Lebanon
Former Prime Minister of Lebanon Saad Hariri won a small majority of votes in parliament and has been named the next Prime Minister. He has been tasked with forming his fourth government, just under a year after his resignation amid mass-protests. President Michel Aoun had consultations with various parliamentary associations before naming him as the Prime Minister.
Recently, the tropical Storm hit the Central American countries. What is the name of that Storm?
- A. Amman
- B. Amanda
- C. Harold
- D. Garnish
Correct Answer: B. Amanda
Amanda the name of the tropical storm that has hit Central American countries El Salvador and Guatemala recently. The heavy rains from Tropical Storm Amanda caused many people dead and missing.
The Fifth United Nation (UN) Conference on the Least Developed Countries will be held from?
- A. March 5-10, 2023
- B. March 5-9, 2023
- C. March 5-11, 2023
- D. March 5-7, 2023
Correct Answer: B. March 5-9, 2023
In January 2024, which country signed a deal with United States to buy 400 long-range Tomahawk missiles?
- A. Australia
- B. Japan
- C. Israel
- D. India
Correct Answer: B. Japan
On January 18, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) sign a contract with the U.S. to buy up to 400 Tomahawk missiles. The deal is worth about $1.7 billion and is part of Japan’s military buildup. The Tomahawk is a long-range, US-made cruise missile that can be launched from a ship or submarine. It can strike fixed targets at low altitudes. The contract also includes 14 Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control Systems, support, training, maintenance, spares, and other items.
Which country has made the ‘Hong Kong Autonomy Act’ into law and ended its preferential treatment for Hong Kong?
- A. China
- B. United States
- C. India
- D. United Kingdom
Correct Answer: B. United States
The United States President Donald Trump has signed the Hong Kong Autonomy Act into law. He also signed an executive order ending US preferential treatment for Hong Kong. After this act, Hong Kong will be treated the same as mainland China by the US.