What is the theme of ‘International Day of Family Remittances’ 2020?
- A. Cities, Communities and Countries
- B. Remittances are a lifeline
- C. Family Remittance matters
- D. Household economies
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Which Central Asian country has become the 25th Observer of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
- A. Turkmenistan
- B. Uzbekistan
- C. Afghanistan
- D. Kyrgyzstan
Correct Answer: A. Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan became the 25th country with the status of an observer in the World Trade Organization (WTO). The member-states of the WTO General Council unanimously adopted the resolution on granting the status of an observer in WTO to the Central Asian country. There are 164 WTO member-states at present and 25 countries possess the status of an observer including Turkmenistan.
On January 18, 2023, Ukraine`s interior minister killed in helicopter crash, Named?
- A. Kyrylo Budanov
- B. Arsen Avakov
- C. Denys Monastyrsky
- D. Ihor Klymenko
Correct Answer: C. Denys Monastyrsky
Ukraine`s interior minister and other officials were among more than a dozen people killed by a helicopter crash on January 18, 2023 near a kindergarten outside Kyiv, in a blow to the war battered nation`s government. There was no immediate claim from Kyiv that Russian forces were involved in the tragedy, and authorities launched an investigation while crews were still working near the charred remains of the aircraft. Officials initially said that 18 people died but have revised the toll down to 14 including Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky, other ministry officials and a child as search operations ended.
Which animal has recently been declared the national symbol of Kyrgyzstan?
- A. Snow leopard
- B. Yak
- C. Eagle
- D. Horse
Correct Answer: A. Snow leopard
Kyrgyzstan has declared the snow leopard as its new national symbol. Snow leopards inhabit the Tian Shan mountain ranged in the country. They feature in Kyrgyz folklore and are seen as a symbol of greatness, nobility, and resilience. Conservation of the endangered species will be promoted under the new status.
In April 2023, which Asian country approve the abortion pill for the first time?
- A. London
- B. Japan
- C. Azerbaijan
- D. India
Correct Answer: B. Japan
The abortion pill will become available in Japan for the first time after the health ministry approve the drug used to terminate early-stage pregnancy. Abortion is legal in Japan for up to 22 weeks but consent is usually required from a spouse or partner, and until now a surgical procedure had been the only option.
The 4th meeting of the Neighbouring Countries of Afghanistan to be held in:
- A. Samarkand
- B. Tashkent
- C. Bishkek
- D. Dushanbe
Correct Answer: A. Samarkand
The Fourth Meeting of Foreign Minister of Afghanistan’s Neighboring State was held on April 13, 2023, in Samarkand, the Republic of Uzbekistan. The foreign ministers and senior officials of China, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan attended the meeting.
In January 2024, Which countries launched air and sea strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen?
- A. US and UK
- B. Pakistan and Israel
- C. Israel and the USA
- D. Australia and the UAE
Correct Answer: A. US and UK
On January 12, 2024, the US and UK launche retaliatory air and sea strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen. The strikes were in response to the Houthis’ attacks on ships in the Red Sea. The US, UK, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, New Zealand, and the Republic of Korea issued a joint statement on Friday saying the strikes were in response to “continued illegal, dangerous, and destabilizing Houthi attacks against vessels, including commercial shipping”.