On May 5, 2020, around 40 countries took part in an online summit called:

  • A. Global Response International Pledging Conference
  • B. Global Response tackle COVID-19
  • C. G-40 summit
  • D. NAM Conference

Correct Answer: A. Global Response International Pledging Conference

On May 5, 2020, around 40 countries took part in an online summit called Global Response International Pledging Conference. The Conference was initiated by the European Union. The main aim of the conference was to raise funds for research of COVID-19, especially vaccine development.

What is the name of the WHO global initiative to create equitable access to COVID-19 drugs and vaccines?

  • A. COVID-19 Outbreak Platform
  • B. Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator
  • C. COVID-19 Fight Accelerator
  • D. Access to COVID-19 Fight Accelerator

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.”

Virtual NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) Summit 2020 was held on:

  • A. 4 May 2020
  • B. 6 May 2020
  • C. 8 May 2020
  • D. 10 May 2020

Correct Answer: A. 4 May 2020

Virtual Non-Aligned Movement Summit 2020 (NAM Summit 2020) was held on 4 May 2020 under the Presidency of Azerbaijan, who is the president of the NAM till 2022.

The World Bank approved ______ billion USD aid to India to accelerate “India’s COVID-19 Special Protection Response Programme”, on May 15, 2020.

  • A. 1 billion USD
  • B. 2 billion USD
  • C. 3 billion USD
  • D. 4 billion USD

Correct Answer: A. 1 billion USD

The World Bank approved 1 billion USD aid to India to accelerate “India’s COVID-19 Special Protection Response Programme”, on Friday May 15, 2020. The fund will be used to provide social assistance to the poor, severely impacted and vulnerable households.

Pakistani-American doctor and a state senator for Connecticut who helped develop a ventilator device that makes it possible to treat seven COVID-19 patients at once?

  • A. Dr. Imtiaz Hussain
  • B. Dr. Saud Anwar
  • C. Dr. Ejaz Khan
  • D. Dr. Shahid Anwar

Correct Answer: B. Dr Saud Anwar

What is the theme of the World Migratory Bird Day 2020?

  • A. Protect Birds
  • B. Birds Connect Our World
  • C. Birds are Future
  • D. Save Birds

Correct Answer: B. Birds Connect Our World

World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated on 9 May Every year. The theme of World Migratory Bird Day 2020 is “Birds Connect Our World” and was chosen to highlight the importance of conserving and restoring the ecological connectivity and integrity of ecosystems that support the natural cycles that are essential for the survival and well-being of migratory birds. The theme also focuses on the tracking technologies that are used to explore the routes of migratory birds in the world.

Macau casino tycoon ‘Stanley Ho’ passed away on:

  • A. May 26, 2020
  • B. May 27, 2020
  • C. May 28, 2020
  • D. May 29, 2020

Correct Answer: A. May 26, 2020

Stanley Ho, the Hong Kong-born tycoon who made billions transforming neighboring Macau from a sleepy Portuguese outpost into the world’s biggest gambling hub. Died: May 26, 2020 Age: 98 known as: “godfather” of Macau’s casinos.

The second extraordinary G20 virtual Trade and Investment Ministerial Meet were held under the presidency of which country?

  • A. Qatar
  • B. India
  • C. Turkey
  • D. Saudi Arabia

Correct Answer: D. Saudi Arabia

The second Extraordinary G20 virtual Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting were held under the presidency of Saudi Arabia on May 14, 2020. The meeting was chaired by the Saudi Minister of Commerce, Dr. Majed Al-Qasabi, and joined by the Minister of Investment, Khalid Al-Falih. This meeting, the ministers agreed to work on ensuring the flow of vital medical supplies and other essential goods across borders. Ministers will also discuss the “G20 Actions to Support World Trade and Investment through the COVID-19 Pandemic” developed by the TIWG.

The Virtual Non-Aligned Movement Summit (NAM) 2020 will be conducted under the Presidency of:

  • A. Saudi Arabia
  • B. Azerbaijan
  • C. Turkey
  • D. Germany

Correct Answer: B. Azerbaijan

The Virtual Non-Aligned Movement Summit (NAM) 2020 will be conducted under the Presidency of Azerbaijan on 4 May 2020. Azerbaijan is the president of the NAM till 2022. The Summit is to discuss COVID-19 challenges and solutions.

US President Donald Trump has named a Muslim American ______ to find a vaccine for Covid-19.

  • A. Zalmay Khalilzad
  • B. Adil Najam
  • C. Moncef Mohamed Slaoui
  • D. Mohamed El-Erian

Correct Answer: C. Moncef Mohamed Slaoui

US President Donald Trump has named a Muslim American, Moncef Mohamed Slaoui, to head a fast track program called for finding a vaccine for Covid-19. Moncef Mohamed Slaoui is a Moroccan-born Belgian-American researcher and former head of GlaxoSmithKline’s vaccines department, retiring in 2017. President Trump said that Moncef Mohamed Slaoui was `one of the most respected men in the world in the production and, really, on the formulation of vaccines.

Before Mustafa al-Kadhimi who was the Prime Minister of Iraq?

  • A. Adil Abdul-Mahdi
  • B. Adnan al-Zurfi
  • C. Barham Salih
  • D. Haider al Abadi

Correct Answer: A. Adil Abdul-Mahdi

Adil Abdul-Mahdi is an Iraqi politician who served as Prime Minister of Iraq from October 2018 until May 2020. Now Iraq’s new Prime Minister is Mustafa al-Kadhimi who assumed office on 6 May after the country’s parliament approved a new government. Adil Abdul-Mahdi formerly served as a finance minister in the Interim government and Oil Minister from 2014 to 2016.

Recently, the Iranian Parliament has announced the decision of changing the name of its currency (Rial) to:

  • A. Pahlavi
  • B. Iraqi
  • C. Dirham
  • D. Toman

Correct Answer: D. Toman

Recently, the Iranian Parliament has announced the decision of changing the name of its currency(Rial) to Toman. According to the Iranian Government, one Toman is 10,000 rials. The new system was authorized to manage high inflation in the country.

Ocean researchers have found the world’s “longest animal ever, 150ft long” in deep sea canyon off Australian coast. What is the name of that animal?

  • A. Siderophore
  • B. Siphonophore
  • C. Sirhonophore
  • D. Physlia

Correct Answer: B. Siphonophore

On 16 May, Iran has sentenced French-Iranian academic Fariba Adelkhah to ______ years in prison.

  • A. Five years
  • B. Six years
  • C. Seven years
  • D. Eight years

Correct Answer: B. Six years

on May 16, 2020, Iran has sentenced French-Iranian academic Fariba Adelkhah to six years in prison on charges of breaching national security, according to her lawyer. Fariba Adelkhah was handed a five-year term for gathering and conspiring against Iran`s national security and one year for propaganda against the Islamic Republic.

In which country Chinese ambassador was found dead on 17 May 2020?

  • A. Germany
  • B. Jordan
  • C. Israel
  • D. Japan

Correct Answer: C. Israel

The Chinese ambassador (Du Wei) to Israel was found dead on Sunday 17 May 2020 in his home north of Tel Aviv (City), according to the Israeli foreign ministry and police.