The European Union has recently imposed sanctions against which country?
- A. Iran
- B. Azerbaijan
- C. Iraq
- D. Belarus
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The Global Health Security Summit 2024 was held in which country?
- A. UAE
- B. Pakistan
- C. Bangladesh
- D. Pakistan
Correct Answer: D. Pakistan
The first Global Health Security Summit was held in Islamabad, Pakistan from January 10–11, 2024. The summit brought together global experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to collaborate on future preparedness. The summit’s goal was to ensure equitable pandemic preparedness and response. More than seventy national and international delegates are also attending the summit.
Who is the current Secretary General of Gulf Cooperation Council?
- A. Abdulaziz Al Auwaishig
- B. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al Hajraf
- C. Mohammad Sabah Al-Sabah
- D. Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi
Correct Answer: B. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al Hajraf
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf originally (and still colloquially) known as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), is a regional, intergovernmental political and economic union that consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The council main headquarter is in the city of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. The Charter of the GCC was signed on 25 May 1981, formally establishing the institution. The current Secretary-General is Nayef Falah Mubarak Al Hajraf of Kuwait.
Which country announced to observe a 40-day mourning after the death of its president in May 2022?
- A. Saudi Arabia
- B. UAE
- C. Qatar
- D. Oman
Correct Answer: B. UAE
Emirati authorities have announced that they will suspend work at government ministries and federal and local institutions and close private businesses through May 15 following the death of the nation’s President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, May 13. Sheikh Khalifa served as the second president of the UAE and the 16th ruler of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The closure of public offices and private businesses will begin on May 13; the UAE will also observe a 40-day mourning period.
The first round of the Presidential election were held in Turkiye on:
- A. 10 May 2023
- B. 16 May 2023
- C. 14 May 2023
- D. 20 May 2023
Correct Answer: C. 14 May 2023
Presidential elections were held in Turkey in May 2023, alongside parliamentary election, to elect a president for a term of five year. It mark the first time a Turkish presidential election has gone to a run-off. The first round of the elections was held on 14 May 2023 and 2nd round on 28 May 2023.
On May 18, 2020, which country launched its new space defense unit to monitor and counter threats to the country`s satellites?
- A. China
- B. Iran
- C. Japan
- D. Pakistan
Correct Answer: C. Japan
Japan launched its new space defense unit on May 18, 2020 to monitor and counter threats to the country`s satellites. The role of the unit is mainly to monitor and protect Japanese satellites from enemy attacks or space debris. The launch of the new unit comes amid growing Japanese concern that China and Russia are seeking ways to interfere, disable or destroy satellites.
Ra’ad-II, which was tested recently, is a nuclear-capable cruise missile of which country?
- A. Israel
- B. Pakistan
- C. Afghanistan
- D. Iran
Correct Answer: B. Pakistan
Pakistan recently successfully flight tested the air-launch of nuclear-capable cruise missile Ra’ad-II. The missile has a striking range of 600 km. The Ra’ad-II weapon system comprises of world-class navigation systems for better precision. Last month, Pakistan successfully conducted a successful training launch of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi.