Which country parliament voted on October 22, 2020 to give President widespread powers to appoint top officials?
- A. Australia
- B. Russia
- C. India
- D. Sri Lanka
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Israel to host historic summit of US, Arab diplomats beginning on:
- A. 25 March 2022
- B. 20 March 2022
- C. 26 March 2022
- D. 28 March 2022
Correct Answer: A. 25 March 2022
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will host his counterparts from the US, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco for a “historic diplomatic summit” next week, the Foreign Ministry announced on Friday. The summit will take place on Sunday (27 March 2022) and Monday (28 March 2022), according to its statement. Blinken will be joined by the UAE’s Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Bahrain’s Abdullatif bin Rashid Al- Zayani, and Morocco’s Nasser Bourita in the latest gathering that would likely not have taken place if not for the signing of the Abraham Accords. The 2020 agreements saw Israel normalize ties with the three Arab countries in a matter of months in deals brokered by the Trump administration.
Narges Mohammadi, who won 2023 Nobel Prize for Peace, is from which country?
- A. Pakistan
- B. Iran
- C. USA
- D. Iraq
Correct Answer: B. Iran
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has honor Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi with the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize. She is being recognized “For her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all”.
When a 22-year-old Iranian woman named Mahsa Amini died because of police brutality?
- A. 14 September 2022
- B. 10 September 2022
- C. 16 September 2022
- D. 17 September 2022
Correct Answer: C. 16 September 2022
On 16 September 2022, a 22-year-old Iranian woman named Mahsa Amini also known as Jina Amini or Zhina Amini was arrest by morality police and died in hospital in Tehran, Iran, under suspicious circumstances, due to police brutality according to witnesses. The Guidance Patrol, the morality police of Iran’s Law Enforcement Command, arrested Amini for not wearing the hijab in accordance with government standards. Police said she had a heart attack at a station, fell on the floor, and died after two days in a coma.
“The Era of Change: Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow” is the theme of:
- A. World Environment Day
- B. COP28 Summit
- C. 2030 World Expo
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: C. 2030 World Expo
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will host the 2030 World Expo. The event will take place from October 1, 2030, to March 31, 2031. Riyadh beat out Busan, South Korea, and Rome, Italy to host the 2030 World Expo. Riyadh received 119 votes, while Busan received 29 and Rome received 17. The theme for the 2030 World Expo in Riyadh is “The Era of Change: Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow”.
Which nation has ended loan and oil supply to Pakistan?
- A. China
- B. Russia
- C. Saudi Arabia
- D. India
Correct Answer: C. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia ending loan and oil supply to Pakistan, the decade-long friendship between the two countries has finally ended, reported Middle East Monitor. Pakistan was also made to pay back USD 1 billion to Saudi Arabia, which was part of a $6.2 billion package announced by Saudi Arabia in November 2018. The reason behind this is that the Riyadh-dominated Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is not doing enough on the Kashmir issueSaudi Arabia ending loan and oil supply to Pakistan, the decade-long friendship between the two countries has finally ended, reported Middle East Monitor. Pakistan was also made to pay back USD 1 billion to Saudi Arabia, which was part of a $6.2 billion package announced by Saudi Arabia in November 2018. The reason behind this is that the Riyadh-dominated Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is not doing enough on the Kashmir issue
World Cotton Day 2023, observed on?
- A. 18 September
- B. 3 August
- C. 7 October
- D. 8 November
Correct Answer: C. 7 October
World Cotton Day is celebrated on October 7th every year to raise awareness of the importance of cotton and the cotton industry. The theme of World Cotton Day 2023 is Making cotton fair and sustainable for all, from farm to fashion. Cotton is a natural fibre that is used to make a variety of products, including clothing, towels, and bedding. It is also used in the production of food and other industrial products.