In which country is the Al Udeid Air Base located, where the United States has recently extended its military presence for another 10 years?
- A. Saudi Arabia
- B. Qatar
- C. United Arab Emirates
- D. Bahrain
Correct Answer: B. Qatar
The Al Udeid Air Base, where the United States has extended its military presence for an additional 10 years, is located in Qatar. This base is significant as it hosts the largest US military facility in West Asia. The extension of the US military presence at Al Udeid Air Base underscores the strategic importance of Qatar in the region and the ongoing partnership between Qatar and the United States in military and defense matters. The base plays a crucial role in various US military operations in the region, making this extension a key development in international military and geopolitical dynamics.
Correct Answer: B. India
India has recently launched the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) campaign on ‘Prevention of Human and Animal Mortality on Highways.
Correct Answer: D. Australia
Australia will host this year`s postponed Twenty20 World Cup in 2022 with India retaining their tournament next year, the sport`s governing International Cricket Council (ICC) said on August 7, 2020.
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: C. Donbas
The Minsk agreements were a series of international agreements which sought to end a war in the Donbas region of Ukraine . The first agreement, known as the Minsk Protocol,
Correct Answer: A. Gulf of Oman
The first edition of India, France and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise commence on 07 Jun 23 in the Gulf of Oman. INS Tarkash and French Ship Surcouf both with integral helicopter, French Rafale aircraft and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft are participating in the exercise. The exercise schedule over two days will witness a wide spectrum of naval operations such as Surface Warfare, involving tactical firing and Drills for Missile engagements on surface targets, Helicopter Cross Deck Landing Operations, Advanced Air Defence Exercise and Boarding operations. The exercise would also include cross embarkation of personnel for exchange of best practises.
Correct Answer: A. Early Warning and Early Action Before Every Tsunami
In the past 100 years, about 58 tsunamis have claimed over 260,000 lives. World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed every year on November 5 to raise awareness about this natural disaster. The theme of World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022 in Asia-Pacific: Early Warning and Early Action Before Every Tsunami.