Morocco’s government said that 2,000 died and 2,421 were injured after a powerful quake/ The US Geological Survey said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 when it hit at 11:11 pm, with shaking that lasted several seconds. Morocco’s National Seismic Monitoring and Alert Network measured it at 7 on the Richter scale. The US agency reported a magnitude 4.9 aftershock hit 19 minutes later.
Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China will be taking place from September 23 to October 8 with Indian athletes competing across 39 sports With Asian Games 2023 finally set to begin on September 23, fans will be eagerly waiting for the best athletes in the continent to showcase their talent in Hangzhou, China
Israel’s foreign minister agreed Monday with his Bahraini counterpart to boost trade relations, during his first visit to one of the two Gulf Arab states to establish ties with Israel. The embassy in the capital Manama will replace the first embassy Israel opened in 2021, a year after it established diplomatic relations with Bahrain as part of the US-brokered Abraham Accords. Under the accords, Israel also established ties with the United Arab Emirates and Morocco
The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Pakistan has celebrate Ethiopian New Year 2016 with traditional zeal and fervor on 11 September 2023. Dr Gohar Ejaz, Minister for Commerce, graced the occasion as a chief guest, while other important guests including Atadjan Movlamov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan and Dean of Diplomatic Corps to Pakistan
Japan launche a lunar exploration spacecraft on Thursday aboard a homegrown H-IIA rocket, hoping to become the world’s fifth country to land on the moon early next year. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said the rocket took off from Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan as planned and successfully release the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM). Unfavourable weather led to three postponements in a week last month.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has establish a federal gaming body that will create a regulatory framework for a national lottery and commercial gaming across the Gulf Arab nation, according to a report by the state-operated Emirates News Agency.
Correct Answer: B. Elbit Systems,
Rafael, and Elta
These Israeli defense companies, Elbit System, Rafael, and Elta, were part of the collaboration for the development of the Barak tank, also known as the Merkava Mark 5. They play a significant role in contributing to the technological advancements and capabilities of this cutting-edge main battle tank. Elbit Systems is a leading Israeli defense electronics company known for its innovations in various defense technologies, including communication, surveillance, and unmanned systems.
Rafael Advanced Defense System is another prominent Israeli defense company specializing in advanced weapon systems, including missile defense and precision-guided munitions.
Elta, a subsidiary of the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), specializes in radar and electronic warfare systems, making important contributions to the tank’s sensors and electronics. Together, these companies contributed their expertise and technology to enhance the performance and capabilities of the Barak tank.
The 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78) will open on Tuesday, 5 September 2023. The first day of the high-level General Debate was Tuesday, 19 September 2023.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan brought up the Kashmir issue during his address to the world leaders at the 78th UN General Assembly. Speaking at the UNGA, Erdogan said, “Another development that will pave the way for regional peace, stability and prosperity in South Asia will be the establishment of a just and lasting peace in Kashmir through dialogue and cooperation between India and Pakistan.”
Israel unveiled its cutting-edge main battle tank, the Merkava Mark 5, known as “Barak,” signifying a significant leap in technological advancement and military capability. The development of the Barak tank involve collaboration between the Israeli Defense Ministry’s Armored Vehicles Directorate, the IDF’s Ground Forces, Armored Corps, and multiple Israeli defense companies, including Elbit Systems, Rafael, and the Israel Aerospace Industries’ subsidiary, Elta.
Iranian lawmakers passed a bill on Wednesday to toughen penalties for women who flout the Islamic dress code, with jail terms of up to 10 years, state media reported. The assembly approved “the ‘Support for the Culture of Hijab and Chastity’ bill for a trial period of three years,” the official IRNA news agency reported. Women in Iran have since last year’s mass protests been increasingly flouting the Islamic republic’s strict dress code that requires head coverings and modest clothes.
Saudi Arabia celebrates its 93rd National Day on September 23, the Kingdom stands at a pivotal juncture in its history, marked by remarkable advancements towards achieving its Vision 2030 goals. As residents and expatriates across the nation celebrate National Day, Saudi Arabia is not only recognizing but also celebrating the remarkable strides it has made in the pursuit of economic diversification, social transformation, and sustainable development.
On Sunday,10 September 2023 storm Daniel made landfall in Libya causing severe weather conditions, including strong winds and sudden heavy rainfall affecting several northeastern areas of Libya Death toll is estimated to be over 5,300 and many missing.
International Day of Democracy is held on September 15th, and is held on the same date every year. International Day of Democracy is an annual day that has been running for 10 years. It is a United Nations, (UN), day of observation, the purpose of the day is to review the state of democracy in the world and uphold and and promote democracy and its principles. The day was founded on the 20th anniversary of the First International Conference of the New or Restored Democracies, which promoted global democracy. This year’s theme for the International Day of Democracy, “Empowering the next generation,”
Mexico’s supreme court has decriminalised abortion nationwide. The judgement comes two years after the court ruled in favour of a challenge to the existing law in the northern state of Coahuila. It had ruled that criminal penalties for terminating pregnancies were unconstitutional.
