In December 2023, Which country has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organization for the 2024-2025 with the highest tally?
- A. Iraq
- B. Pakistan
- C. India
- D. Africa
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Iran`s embassy in Saudi Arabia reopened its gates on ______ for the first time in seven years
- A. April 19, 2023
- B. April 14, 2023
- C. April 12, 2023
- D. April 15, 2023
Correct Answer: C. April 12, 2023
Iran`s embassy in Saudi Arabia reopened its gates on April 12, 2023, for the first time in seven years, a Reuters witness said, under a deal to re-establish ties that could ease a long-standing rivalry that has helped fuel conflicts around the Middle East. The diplomatic mission opened hours after the Iranian foreign ministry said a technical delegation arrived in the kingdom.
‘John Lee’ is the newly elected leader of which country?
- A. Hong Kong
- B. Taiwan
- C. North Korea
- D. Malaysia
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.
Which country has introduced penalties on companies in its “Unreliable entity list”?
- A. India
- B. China
- C. USA
- D. Italy
Correct Answer: B. China
China has introduced a system of penalizing companies that appears on its “Unreliable entity list”. As per an official statement, the country will impose penalties including restricting trade, investment, and visas to any company that poses a threat to China’s sovereignty, national security, development, and business interests. The list also contains a list of firms that discriminate against or harm Chinese businesses.
When the first five Rafael fighter jets bought from France in a multi-billion-dollar deal landed in India?
- A. July 27, 2020
- B. July 29, 2020
- C. August 02, 2020
- D. August 04, 2020
Correct Answer: B. July 29, 2020
The first five Rafale fighter jets bought from France in a multi-billion-dollar deal landed in India on July 29, 2020. A water-cannon guard of honor greeted the five jets when they landed at the Ambala airbase in Haryana state.
Which African Nation is celebrating its 60th Independence day on Oct 1, 2020?
- A. South Africa
- B. Nigeria
- C. Egypt
- D. Zimbabwe
Correct Answer: B. Nigeria
Russell Kirsch who passed away in 2020 is the inventor of which among the following?
- A. Camera
- B. Lens
- C. Scanner
- D. Pixel
Correct Answer: D. Pixel
Russel A. Kirsch, the computer scientist credited with inventing pixel passed away at the age of 91 at his home in Portland, Oregon, United States. Pixels, the digital dots used to display photos; video, and computer screens were invented by Russell Kirsch in 1957. He scanned the world’s first digital photograph