On May 27, 2020, a joint study by Save the Children and UNICEF showed that Covid-19 pandemic puts ______ million children at risk of poverty by the end of 2020.
- A. 82 million
- B. 84 million
- C. 86 million
- D. 88 million
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- A. Pakistan
- B. Africa
- C. India
- D. Bangladesh
Correct Answer: A. Pakistan
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Which cricket team has clinched the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 title?
- A. Delhi Capitals
- B. Mumbai Indians
- C. Sun Risers Hyderabad
- D. Rajasthan Royals
Correct Answer: B. Mumbai Indians
When the UN Security Council finally adopted a resolution which calls for an immediate acceleration of aid deliveries to Gaza?
- A. December 10, 2023
- B. December 20, 2023
- C. December 22, 2023
- D. December 26, 2023
Correct Answer: C. December 22, 2023
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Which country became the first country in the world to sterilise all stray dogs?
- A. Germany
- B. Bhutan
- C. Bangladesh
- D. South Africa
Correct Answer: B. Bhutan
Bhutan has declared itself the first country in the world to have completely sterilised and vaccinated its entire stray dog population, following a 14-year dog population control programme. A global animal charity, Humane Society International (HSI), that help implement the programme made the announcement.
Which Arab country will send its first rover named ‘Rashid’ to the Moon?
- A. Pakistan
- B. UAE
- C. Sri Lanka
- D. Oman
Correct Answer: B. UAE
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On August 19, 2022, US unveils $______ million arms package for Ukraine.
- A. $673 million
- B. $605 million
- C. $736 million
- D. $775 million
Correct Answer: D. $775 million
The US Defence Department announced on August 19, 2022, a $775 million package of defence equipment and ammunition for Ukraine, including various types of missiles, artillery and mine-clearing systems. The package includes more precision-guided missiles for the Himars systems that have permitted Ukrainian forces to strike Russian command centres and munitions depots far behind the front lines, and more anti-armour weapons, including TOW missiles and Javelin systems.