British Prime Minister Boris Johnson won a vote of confidence on:
- A. June 9, 2022
- B. June 4, 2022
- C. June 6, 2022
- D. June 8, 2022
Correct Answer: C. June 6, 2022
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has survived a confidence vote that could have seen him removed from power. Despite profound discontent within his ruling Conservative Party, Johnson won a vote of confidence on Monday by 211 to 148 votes.
Correct Answer: D. November 21, 2022
Qatar Energy announce a 27-year natural gas supply deal with China on November 21, 2022, calling it the longest ever seen as it strengthened ties with Asia while Europe scrambles for alternative sources. The state energy company will send four million tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually from its new North Field East project to China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), it said. The deal marks the longest gas supply agreement in the history of the LNG industry, said Saad Sherida alKaabi, Qatar`s energy minister and Qatar Energy`s chief executive.
Correct Answer: C. Iceland
In the wake of a series of approximately 800 earthquakes within a span of 14 hours, Iceland is on high alert, bracing for a potential volcanic eruption. The concerns have escalate with the recent discovery of a sinkhole beneath the evacuated town of Grindavík, intensifying fears of a massive volcanic event.
Correct Answer: C. Sweden
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Sweden and Finland of being havens for Kurdish militants — specifically from the outlawed Kurdistan Workers´ Party (PKK), which he has sought to crush — and for promoting “terrorism”. He has threatened to block the Nordic states´ bid to join Nato unless they extradite dozens of alleged “terrorists” under a deal the three signed last month.
Correct Answer: B. March 5-9, 2023
Correct Answer: C. Botswana
Recently, the country was seen in the news as it auctioned licenses to hunt elephants, to tackle human-animal conflict. In the capital city of the country Gaborone, the licenses to hunt 70 elephants were said to be auctioned. The government had lifted the ban on hunting, which was prevalent for five years
Correct Answer: B. Bangladesh
Bangladesh will host the 24th Asian Archery Championships in 2025 after winning by 14-10 votes in the bid at the World Archery Asia Congress held on Friday in Bangkok, Thailand. A total of twenty four member countries of the Asian continent participated in the congress.