Who won the second round of Croatia 2019-20 Presidential Election with 52.66 % votes?
- A. Zoran Milanovic
- B. Luka Zeen Milanovic
- C. Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic
- D. None of these
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Which country ordered authorizing sanctions against individuals involved in the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation?
- A. China
- B. United States
- C. Germany
- D. North Korea
Correct Answer: B. United States
The United States President Donald Trump has issued an executive order authorizing sanctions against individuals involved in an International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo can block assets in the U.S. of ICC employees involved in the probe and also block their entry into the U.S. The investigation was held to find whether the U.S. forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan. While Afghanistan is a member of ICC, the U.S. is not a member.
The South Pacific territory of New Caledonia has rejected independence from which country?
- A. United States
- B. France
- C. Germany
- D. Italy
Correct Answer: B. France
The South Pacific territory of New Caledonia has recently rejected independence from France. It chose to remain French in a recent referendum. In the referendum made two years ago in 2018, the percentage of votes rejecting the breakaway was 56.7 percent, while this year, the percentage was 53.26 percent. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed this result.
Which global association released the ‘Declaration on Privacy and the protection of personal data’?
- A. G-20
- B. European Union
- C. G-7
- D. NATO
Correct Answer: B. European Union
European External Action Service (‘EEAS’) announced a joint declaration by the EU, Australia, Comoros, India, Japan, Mauritius, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, and Sri Lanka. The ‘Declaration on Privacy and the protection of personal data’-Strengthening trust in the digital environment aim to improve international cooperation to promote high data protection and privacy standards.
On June 29, 2020, India bans ______ Chinese mobile apps over national security.
- A. 59
- B. 60
- C. 63
- D. 65
Correct Answer: A. 59
On June 29, 2020, India banned 59 Chinese mobile apps, including the wildly popular TikTok and WeChat, over national security and privacy concerns just weeks after a deadly Himalayan border clash between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
In December 2023, which country faced an earthquake of 7.6 magnitude affecting thousands of people?
- A. Germany
- B. Nepal
- C. Philippines
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: C. Philippines
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck off the cost of the Philippines island of Mindanao. A tsunami warning was issued. In Japan, authorities issue evacuation orders late Saturday in various parts of Okinawa prefecture, including for the entire coastal area, affecting thousands of people.
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) selected five non-permanent member counties for 2024-25 on:
- A. 6 June 2023
- B. 7 June 2023
- C. 9 June 2023
- D. 8 June 2023
Correct Answer: A. 6 June 2023
On 6 June 2023, the General Assembly elected five non-permanent members to the Security Council for a two-year term, beginning on 1 January 2024. Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia were elected to the United Nations Security Council as non-permanent members in 2024-2025. The 5 countries elected will replace Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana, and the United Arab Emirates.