How many members’ states are there in SCO?
- A. Seven
- B. One
- C. Nine
- D. Eight
Correct Answer: C. Nine
The SCO currently comprises nine Member States (China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Iran signs a formal MoU to join SCO to become a permanent member at the 2023 India Summit.
Correct Answer: A. Hong Kong
John Lee was elected as Hong Kong’s next leader, after winning over 99% of the votes cast by a largely pro-Beijing election committee. Lee received 1,416 votes in the chief executive election, far exceeding the 751 votes he needed to win and the highest support ever for the city’s top leadership position. The Election Committee’s nearly 1,500 members cast their votes in a secret ballot Sunday morning. Lee will replace current leader Carrie Lam on July 1.
Correct Answer: A. 3 January 2023
On 3 January 2023, Ben Gvir, as national security minister, visited the Temple Mount, which prompted a wave of international criticism from the United States, European Union, and Arab countries including Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, who termed his visit as provocative and called on Israel to respect the status quo of holy sites.
Correct Answer: D. Bangladesh
Bangladesh won the ICC Under-19 World Cup for the first time. Bangladesh defeated India by 3 wickets in the final match at Potchefstroom, South Africa, based on Duckworth Lewis Method on 9 Feb 2020.
Correct Answer: C. 13th May 2022
Sheikh Khalifa died on 13th May 2022 at the age of 73. The Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced 40-day national mourning with flags at half staff along with a three-day suspension of work in private firms and the official entities at the federal and local levels of the institution. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the President of the United Arab Emirates, the Emir of Abu Dhabi, and the supreme commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces from 2004 to 2022.
Correct Answer: B. November 16, 2022
Nasa launched the most powerful rocket ever built on a journey to the Moon on November 16, 2022, in a spectacular blaze of light and sound that marked the start of the space agency`s new flagship programme, Artemis.
Correct Answer: C. Both A and B