In October 2022, “Davos in the desert” is being held in which country?
- A. UAE
- B. France
- C. Saudi Arabia
- D. Turkey
Correct Answer: C. Saudi Arabia
The sixth edition of the Future Investment Initiative, a Saudi economic forum regularly referred to as the “Davos of the desert”, came to an end on 27 October 2022. Punctuated by strong announcements, notably on environmental issues, the event, which brought together no less than 520 speakers from more than 50 countries and some 7,000 visitors, reinforces its position as a key meeting place for decision-makers from around the world
Correct Answer: B. 7 October 2023
On 7 October 2023, Hamas with other groups such as the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, launch a major attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. The attack included rocket barrages and vehicle-transported attacks across the border on Israeli forces. In response, the government of Israel declared a state of emergency and war.
Correct Answer: B. 2024
Russia has decided to quit the International Space Station after 2024, the newly-appointed chief of Moscow`s space agency told President Vladimir Putin on July 26, 2022. The announcement comes as tensions rage between the Kremlin and the West over Moscow`s military intervention in Ukraine and several rounds of unprecedented sanctions against Russia. Russia and the United States have worked side by side on the ISS, which has been in orbit since 1998.
Correct Answer: D. UK
The UK is preparing to formally declare that Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) is a terrorist organisation. The legal change would mean it becomes a criminal offence in the UK to belong to the group or support its activities.
Correct Answer: C. Poland
The Embassy of Poland and Polish Institute in Delhi has recently illuminated Qutub Minar in white and red, Poland’s national colors. It was done to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Solidarity movement of Poland. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Solidarity movement, which is a civil rights movement based on Gandhian principles of non-violence.
Correct Answer: A. United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates will host the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in 2023. in November 2023 at Expo City Dubai to unite the world towards agreement on bold, practical and ambitious solutions to the most pressing global challenge of our time. United Arab Emirates will host the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in 2023. in November 2023 at Expo City Dubai to unite the world towards agreement on bold, practical and ambitious solutions to the most pressing global challenge of our time.
Correct Answer: B. November 14 2022
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in blunt talks over Taiwan and North Korea on Monday in a three-hour meeting aimed at preventing strained U.S.-China ties from spilling into a new Cold War. “We’re going to compete vigorously. But I’m not looking for conflict, I’m looking to manage this competition responsibly,” Biden said after his talks with Xi on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Indonesia.