Kuwait names first envoy to Iran in over six years, Named?
- A. Ahmad Jannati
- B. Hossein Amirabdollahian
- C. Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Shehri
- D. Bader Abdullah Al-Munaikh
Correct Answer: D. Bader Abdullah Al-Munaikh
Kuwait has appointed an ambassador to Iran, both countries said on August 14, 2022, more than six years after recalling its top envoy to Tehran in solidarity with Saudi Arabia after it severed ties with the Islamic Republic in 2016. Ambassador Bader Abdullah Al-Munaikh handed his credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran on Saturday, Iran`s foreign ministry said on its website. Kuwait`s foreign ministry confirmed that Munaikh was appointed envoy to Iran.
Correct Answer: B. China
In China, the world first 16-megawatt offshore wind turbine has been successfully install in southeast Fujian Province. The turbine, about 35 kilometers away from the shoreline, boast the world’s largest per-unit capacity. At full wind speed, the wind turbine can generate 34.2 kilowatt hours of power after rotating a full turn.
Correct Answer: C. George Floyd
George Floyd, an African American man of age 46 died after the white police officer arrested him and knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes while he was handcuffed face down near a shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This happened on May 25, 2020.
Correct Answer: C. Turkey
The Parliament of Turkey approved new legislation that gives its authorities more power to regulate social media content. As per the law, major social media companies such as Facebook and Twitter will have to keep representative offices and also would store user data in Turkey. The government said this law will combat cyber-crime and protect users and Authorities can remove cyberbullying posts.
Correct Answer: D. Seychelles
Indian Origin Wavel Ramkalawan, has been recently elected as the President of Seychelles. He belongs to the opposition party and it is the first time since 1977 that a person from the opposition is assuming the office of President. Ramkalawan defeated incumbent Danny Faure after three decades of unsuccessful runs for the Presidency.
Correct Answer: D. Qatar
2023 AFC Asian Cup will be the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup, the quadrennial international men’s football championship of Asia organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). It will be held in Qatar from 16 June to 16 July 2023. The tournament will involve 24 national teams after expansion in 2019. Hosts Qatar are the defending champions.
Correct Answer: A. USA
Yellowstone National Park in the United States recently celebrate its 151st anniversary. It is known as the first national park in the world. The park, spanning over 9,000 sq km, was establish by the US Congress in 1872 was establish after the displacement of Native American communities who had been hunting and gathering in the area for over 11,000 years before the government took over.