PM Jacinda Ardern won a landslide victory in New Zealand`s general election on:
- A. October 17, 2020
- B. October 18, 2020
- C. October 19, 2020
- D. October 20, 2020
Correct Answer: A. October 17, 2020
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern won a landslide victory in New Zealand`s general election on October 17, 2020, leveraging success battling Covid19 into an unprecedented majority she said gave her a mandate for progressive reform. Ardern`s centre-left Labour Party took 64 seats in the 120-member parliament with 49 per cent of the vote.
Correct Answer: B. Jordan
The ancient city of Petra in Jordan became one of the 7 New Wonders of the World when it was chosen in 2007 by a vote of 100 million people. The city’s carved rose-red sandstone rock facades, tombs, and temples became known around the world with its appearance in Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade in 1989
Correct Answer: C. Portugal
Portugal’s ruling Socialists unexpectedly won an outright majority to govern solo after snap elections on 30 January that also saw the far-right make huge gains. The results pave the way for a stronger government under Prime Minister Antonio Costa as the country tries to boost its tourism-dependent economy, which has been badly hit by the pandemic.
Correct Answer: C. Senegal
Senegal defeated Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations championship match on Sunday, 6 February 2022, winning the continental championship for the first time on penalty kicks at Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Correct Answer: B. Humza Yousaf
Scotland’s parliament on 28 March 2023, confirm Yousaf will replace Nicola Sturgeon as first ministers, the devolved nation’s youngest and the first Muslim leader of a government in western Europe. Yousaf, 37, narrowly won a Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership battle on Monday to clinch the top jobs, vowing to rejuvenate the stall pursuit of independence for Scotland.
Correct Answer: B. Serbia
Serbia is the first country in Europe to successfully conduct its national election in Europe during the coronavirus epidemic. The ruling governing conservative party led by President Aleksandar Vucic is set to obtain a landslide victory.
Correct Answer: D. Iran
On Monday, 29 June 2020, Iran has issued an arrest warrant for the United States President Donald Trump and 35 others over the killing of top Iranian commander Gen Qasem Soleimani. Iran asked Interpol for help in detaining President Donald Trump and dozens of others. Interpol later said it wouldn’t consider Iran’s request, meaning Trump faces no danger of arrest.