When first prayer attended in Hagia Sophia since cathedral was converted back into a mosque?
- A. July 22, 2020
- B. July 23, 2020
- C. July 24, 2020
- D. July 25, 2020
Correct Answer: C. July 24, 2020
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on July 24, 2020, led the first prayers attended by thousands in Hagia Sophia since the iconic Istanbul cathedral was converted back into a mosque.
Correct Answer: C. Fakhar Zaman
Mohammad Rizwan’s stunning and consistent performance earned him another rich reward when he was adjudged the Player of HBL PSL 7. Rizwan remained a reliable top-order batter for Multan Sultans when he finished the tournament with 546 runs at a strike rate of 126.68 and inspired his side to the final after winning nine out of 10 league matches. Rizwan also collected the Wicketkeeper of the HBL PSL 2022 award. In 12 matches, he accounted for nine batters behind the stumps. Earlier in the year, Rizwan was declared the Most Valuable Cricketer as well as T20I Cricketer as part of the PCB Awards 2021.
Correct Answer: B. China
In China, the world first 16-megawatt offshore wind turbine has been successfully install in southeast Fujian Province. The turbine, about 35 kilometers away from the shoreline, boast the world’s largest per-unit capacity. At full wind speed, the wind turbine can generate 34.2 kilowatt hours of power after rotating a full turn.
Correct Answer: D. 500 million USD
On May 8, 2020, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) approved 500 million USD to COVID-19 to India. The funds are to be used for Emergency Response and strengthen the health system.
Correct Answer: A. Ladakh
The Indian Army has recently built a memorial in Eastern Ladakh for its 20 personnel killed in the violent clash at Galway Valley. The memorial has the names of all 20 personnel killed on June 15, in a clash to evict the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
Correct Answer: A. United States
The United States has confirmed General Charles Q. Brown Jr. as the Chief of the Air Force of the country. Charles Q. Brown is currently serving as the four-star general and is the first African-American to hold the position.
Correct Answer: D. China
China has successfully establish the world’s highest weather station on Mount Everest after its scientific expedition scaled the summit. A Chinese expedition team led by scientists has established the world’s highest weather station on Mount Everest at an altitude of 8,830 meters above sea level.