Former US national security adviser, has admitted that he was involved in planning coups in foreign countries, Named?
- A. Mike Pompeo
- B. John Bolton
- C. Rex Tillerson
- D. Sidney Powell
Correct Answer: B. John Bolton
John Bolton, former US president Donald Trump`s national security adviser, has admitted that he was involved in planning coups in foreign countries. Bolton made the stunning revelation during an interview with CNN anchor Jake Tapper while discussing the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol building by Trump`s supporters. The attack, he claimed, was not a `coup d`état against the US Constitution,` arguing that Trump was not smart enough to plan a coup properly.
Correct Answer: B. Ecuador
Ecuador was under a state of emergency on 10 August 2023 after the assassination of a popular presidential candidate just days before an election dominated by concerns over the once-peaceful country`s descent into brutal violence linked to drug trafficking. Fernando Villavicencio, a 59-year-old journalist and anti-corruption crusader, was killed in a hail of machine gun fire as he left a campaign rally in the capital Quito.
Correct Answer: D. Russia
Victory Day is a holiday that commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. It was first inaugurated in the 15 republics of the Soviet Union, following the signing of the German Instrument of Surrender late in the evening on 8 May 1945 (after midnight, thus on 9 May Moscow Time). The Soviet government announced the victory early on 9 May after the signing ceremony in Berlin. Although the official inauguration occurred in 1945, the holiday became a non-labor day only in 1965, and only in certain Soviet republics.
Correct Answer: B. 9 June
Archives represent an unparalleled wealth. They are the documentary product of human activity and as such constitute irreplaceable testimonies of past events. They ensure the democratic functioning of societies, the identity of individuals and communities and the defense of human rights. During the International Congress of Archives in Vienna in 2004, the 2000 participants adopted a resolution calling on the United Nations to create an International Archives Day. At its General Assembly in November 2007, the ICA formalized the International Archives Day on June 9.
Correct Answer: A. Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to resign, as per reports, due to his worsening health condition. The long-serving wants to avoid causing problems for the government due to his poor health. The 65-year-old’s current poor health condition has raised questions on whether he will be able to stay on as Prime Minister and continue his duties till the end of his term in September 2021.
Correct Answer: B.Benny Gantz
Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz landed in Bahrain on February 2, 2022, the latest high-profile diplomatic trip since the countries normalized ties, the Gulf country said. The defence minister, Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Hassan al-Nuaimi, received Mr Benny Gantz, the minister of defence of the State of Israel, upon his arrival at Bahrain International Airport, the Bahraini Defence Ministry said. Gantz, who is the first Israeli defence minister to ever officially visit the Gulf country, travelled with several top military and security officials, including navy chief Admiral David Saar Salama.
Correct Answer: C. Geneva
The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2022 started on 15 March in a virtual format with the final week held physically from 30 May to 3 June 2022 at the ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The forum was held under the theme of ‘ICTs for Well-Being, Inclusion, and Resilience: WSIS Cooperation for Accelerating Progress on the SDGs’. The WSIS Forum is co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD.