Charles III was officially promulgated king at a pomp-filled ceremony on:
- A. September 10, 2022
- B. September 15, 2022
- C. September 14, 2022
- D. September 17, 2022
Correct Answer: A. September 10, 2022
Amid trumpet fanfare and gun salutes, Charles III was officially proclaimed king at a pomp-filled ceremony on September 10, 2022, where he pledged to emulate his late mother Queen Elizabeth II, and services for the rest of his life. The centuries-old tradition of the council was televised live for the first time as it officially announced the 73-year-old Charles as monarch.
Correct Answer: C. Pakistan
Correct Answer: B. International Finance Corporation
World Bank’s privated sector investment arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has launched a new, USD 6 billion financing facility to tackle the global food crisis. It will support sustainable production and delivery of food stocks to countries affected by food instability, by supporting private sector companies.
Correct Answer: B. Smriti Mandhana
855 runs in 22 internationals at an average of 38.86 with one century and five half-centuries. Despite India enduring a difficult 2021, Smriti Mandhana’s stock continued to rise this year.In the limited-overs series against South Africa where India won just two of the eight matches at home, Mandhana played a major role in both of the wins. She made 80 not out as India chased down 158 in the second ODI that helped them level the series and scored 48 not out in the win in the final T20I.
Correct Answer: B. 27 October 2023
The UN General Assembly adopt a resolution on 27 October 2023 that calls for an immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce in Gaza by 120 to 14 votes, with 45 abstentions. The United States was among the 14 countries that opposed the resolution. Canada, however, propose an amendment condemning Hamas for the Oct 7 attacks, but failed to get the required two-thirds of the present votes.
Correct Answer: B. Iran and Cuba
Iran and Cuba vowed 4 December 2023 to strengthen relation and stand together against sanctions imposed on them by the United States. “What can neutralize the sanctions is the exchange of capacities between the two countries,” Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said during a joint statement with his visiting Cuban counterpart Miguel Diaz-Canel.
Correct Answer: A. UNSC
The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, namely Russia, Britain, China, the United States, and France release a statement recently. The countries are of the view that a further spread of nuclear arms and nuclear war should be avoided. The statement seeks to avoid war between the nuclear states and reduce strategic risks. China has a “no first use” policy on nuclear weapons.