Which country provided a tariff exemption for 97 per cent of exports from Bangladesh?
- A. China
- B. India
- C. Germany
- D. Russia
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In June 2023, which country unveils $2bn arms package for Kyiv?
- A. Germany
- B. Pakistan
- C. USA
- D. UK
Correct Answer: C. USA
The United States on 9 June 2023 announced a $2.1-billion military aid package for Ukraine, just as Kyiv appeared to be opening its long-awaited counteroffensive aimed at driving Russia from the country. The package included missiles for Patriot air defense systems, artillery rounds, drones, and laser-guided rocket system munitions.
In July 2023, Canada, UK, Sweden and Ukraine have launched a case at International Court of Justice over the shooting down of a Ukraine passenger plane against which country?
- A. Iran
- B. Italy
- C. Russia
- D. Finland
Correct Answer: A. Iran
The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine launched a case against Iran at the United Nations’ highest court Wednesday over the downing in 2020 of a Ukrainian passenger jet and the deaths of all 176 passengers and crew. The four countries want the International Court of Justice to rule that Iran illegally shot down the Ukraine International Airlines plane and to order Tehran to apologize and pay compensation to the families of the victims. Flight PS752 was traveling from Tehran to Kyiv on Jan. 8, 2020 when it was shot down soon after takeoff. The people killed included nationals and residents of Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom, as well as Afghanistan and Iran. Their ages ranged from 1 year to 74 years old.
Who became the longest-reigning British monarch?
- A. Elizabeth II
- B. George V
- C. William IV
- D. Edward VIII
Correct Answer: A. Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning British monarch on 9 September 2015 when she surpassed the reign of her great-great-grandmother Victoria. On 6 February 2017, she became the 1st British monarch to celebrate a Sapphire Jubilee, commemorating 65 years on the throne. In 2022, Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to reign for 70 years, and large-scale celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee occurred from 2–5 June. She reigned for 70 years, 7 months, and 2 days before her death on 8th September 2022.
Recently, Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Malaysia?
- A. Muhyiddin Yassin
- B. Ismail Sabri Yaakob
- C. Anwar Ibrahim
- D. Khairy Jamaluddin
Correct Answer: C. Anwar Ibrahim
Anwar Ibrahim was appoint as the new Prime Minister of Malaysia on Thursday 24 November 2022. Anwar Ibrahim was named Malaysian prime minister on Thursday. Anwar was sworn in before the king and is now the fourth leader of the country, in as many years. The Pakatan Harapan coalition won the most seats in the election, but failed to receive the 112 seats needed for a majority win.
Which private foundation is set to become the largest funder of the WHO?
- A. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- B. Ford Foundation
- C. Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance
- D. Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
Correct Answer: A. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The Private Foundation Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is set to become the largest funder of the World Health Organisation (WHO). This would be the first time a private foundation is to become the biggest funder of a United Nations Agency.
Alikhan Smailov has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of which country?
- A. Uzbekistan
- B. Kazakhstan
- C. Turkmenistan
- D. Kyrgyzstan
Correct Answer: B. Kazakhstan
The parliament of Kazakhstan has unanimously approve the appointment of Alikhan Smailov as the new Prime Minister of the country. His name was nominated by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on January 11, 2022. Prior to this, the 49-year-old Smailov served as the country’s finance minister from 2018 to 2020. He became the first deputy prime minister in the Cabinet in 2019.