Which Middle East country recently legalized cannabis farming for medicinal use?
- A. Qatar
- B. Egypt
- C. Oman
- D. Lebanon
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Silicon Valley Bank, which was shut down recently, is based in which country?
- A. UAE
- B. Ukraine
- C. UK
- D. USA
Correct Answer: D. USA
The US regulators have shut down Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and take control of its customer deposit in the largest failure of a US bank since 2008. The firm, which was a key tech lender, was scrambling to raise money to plug a loss from the sale of assets affected by higher interest rates. Silicon Valley Bank faced inadequate liquidity and insolvency.
According to International Press Institute, a total of ____ journalists were killed the year
- A. 43
- B. 45
- C. 50
- D. 55
Correct Answer: B. 45
A total of 45 journalists were killed in connection with their work in the year 2021, research done by the International Press Institute (IPI) revealed on December 30, 2021. Seven of the killings took place in Mexico, six each in Afghanistan and India, and three in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
On January 12, 2023, which country pulled out of an upcoming cricket series against Afghanistan in the UAE?
- A. England
- B. Australia
- C. Pakistan
- D. India
Correct Answer: B. Australia
Australia pulled out of an upcoming cricket series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates on January 12, 2023, citing Taliban moves to further restrict women`s rights. The men`s team were due to face their Afghan counterparts in three ODI games in March following a tour to India. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in Kabul described Australia`s decision as `pathetic`.
Qatar has spent an estimated $______ billion to host the first FIFA World Cup of the Arab world.
- A. $240 billion
- B. $210 billion
- C. $220 billion
- D. $260 billion
Correct Answer: C. $220 billion
The US sports finance consultancy Front Office Sports has estimated a cost of $220 billion while Hassan Al Thawadi, head of the Qatari body tasked with organizing the tournament, says that infrastructure costs since the country was awarded the tournament will exceed $200 billion.
In October 2023, which Asian country was hit by a powerful earthquake resulting in loss of over 2000 lives?
- A. Pakistan
- B. Afghanistan
- C. Indonesia
- D. China
Correct Answer: B. Afghanistan
A recent seismic event in western Afghanistan, marked by a potent 6.3 magnitude earthquake and subsequent strong aftershocks, has resulted in the loss of over 2,000 lives and left more than 9,000 individuals injured. Afghanistan, situated amidst mountain ranges, has a rich history of experiencing powerful earthquakes, particularly in the rugged Hindu Kush region adjacent to Pakistan.
Current Hijri Year is:
- A. 1442 AH
- B. 1443 AH
- C. 1444 AH
- D. 1446 AH
Correct Answer: C. 1444 AH
Current Hijri Year is 1444 or the Current Islamic year is 1444 AH. The Islamic New Year also called the Hijri New Year or Arabic New Year is the day that marks the beginning of a new Hijri year and is the day on which the year count is incremented. The first day of the Islamic year is observe by Muslims on the first day of the month of Muharram. The current Hijri Year is 1444. it is started on Saturday, July 30, 2022.