The 4th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit 2020 was virtually hosted by which country?

  • A. China
  • B. Vietnam
  • C. Singapore
  • D. Pakistan

Correct Answer: B. Vietnam

Unifying the preexisting bilateral agreements between the 10-member ASEAN and five of its major trade partners, the RCEP was signed on 15 November 2020 at a virtual ASEAN Summit hosted by Vietnam and will take effect as soon as it has been ratified by at least six ASEAN and three non-ASEAN signatories.

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona, died of a heart attack on:

  • A. November 25, 2020
  • B. November 26, 2020
  • C. November 27, 2020
  • D. November 28, 2020

Correct Answer: A. November 25, 2020

Which country has pledged to ban sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030?

  • A. France
  • B. United Kingdom
  • C. Germany
  • D. Netherlands

Correct Answer: B. United Kingdom

Which country hosted the Leaders’ summit of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2020?

  • A. India
  • B. Malaysia
  • C. China
  • D. Sri Lanka

Correct Answer: B. Malaysia

Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin hosted the Leaders’ summit of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2020. During the Papua New Guinea summit in 2018, APEC leaders did not issue a joint statement for the first time.

What country secure top rank in Ease of Doing Business 2020 Report?

  • A. New Zealand
  • B. Singapore
  • C. Denmark
  • D. Japan

Correct Answer: A. New Zealand

Arab Gulf’s first coal-based power plant being developed in:

  • A. Kuwait
  • B. UAE
  • C. KSA
  • D. Qatar

Correct Answer: B. UAE

The first coal-based power plant of Arab Gulf country is being developed in Saih Shuaib, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 2,400MW Hassyan clean coal power station will be built at an estimated cost of $ 3.4 billion. The project will comprise four units of 600MW each, which are expected to start operations in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 respectively. The power plant is expected to produce sufficient electricity to power approximately 250,000 households.