The South Pacific territory of New Caledonia has rejected independence from which country?
- A. United States
- B. France
- C. Germany
- D. Italy
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In July 2023, which country announces an investment of 11 million US dollars towards initiatives in three different verticals ___ for schools and campus security?
- A. Malaysia
- B. Germany
- C. Israel
- D. Indonesia
Correct Answer: C. Israel
The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) has announce the launched of a new program with an investment of 11 million US dollars towards initiatives in three different verticals – delivery technology, Health, and technology solutions for schools and campus security. IIA said the initiatives aim to foster synergy among different companies and technologies within the framework of a globally unique regulatory sandbox, enabling companies to operate in an adapted and supportive regulatory framework. IIA collaborates with various regulatory entities, including the Ministry of Transported and Road Safety, the Ministry of Health, and the Israeli Police.
Houthi rebels, originate from which country?
- A. Oman
- B. Egypt
- C. Yemen
- D. Palestine
Correct Answer: C. Yemen
The Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, is a Shia Islamist political and military organization that originated in Yemen in the 1990s. The Houthis are a sub-sect of the Zaydi Shia Muslim minority in Yemen. The movement’s founder, Hussein al Houthi, named the group after himself.
Which country did Egypt sign a $8 billion agreement for Suez Canal Economic Zone in July 2022?
- A. India
- B. Israel
- C. USA
- D. Ethiopia
Correct Answer: A. India
Egypt signs an $8 billion agreement with India for Suez Canal Economic Zone. Egypt and an Indian company have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to construct a green hydrogen factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
Mohamed Irfaan Ali has been sworn in as the new President of which South American country?
- A. Guyana
- B. Venezuela
- C. Brazil
- D. Columbia
Correct Answer: A. Guyana
Mohamed Irfaan Ali on 2 August 2020 has been sworn in as the new President of the South American country Guyana, five months after the General Elections. The 40-year-old former housing minister and lawmaker will succeed the previous President David Granger. He is the first Muslim president of a Western country and the first practicing Muslim head of state in South America.
Artemis I is a planned uncrewed Moon-orbiting mission of which country?
- A. UK
- B. USA
- C. Thailand
- D. UAE
Correct Answer: B. USA
Artemis 1, officially Artemis I, is a planed uncrewed Moon-orbiting mission, the first spaceflight in NASA’s Artemis program, and the first flight of the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the complete Orion spacecraft. Formerly known as Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1), the mission was retitled following the creation of the Artemis program. The 1st launch attempt was made on 29 August 2022 but was cancel due to a faulty reading on a redundant sensor. The 2nd attempt on 3 September 2022 was also scrubbed due to a hydrogen leak. The next launch opportunity is on 23 September 2022.
On April 28, 2020, Asian Development Bank approves ______ billion USD loan for India to fight COVID-19.
- A. 1.5 billion USD
- B. 2.0 billion USD
- C. 2.5 billion USD
- D. 3.0 billion USD
Correct Answer: A. 1.5 billion USD
On April 28, 2020, the Asian Development Bank approved 1.5 billion USD loan to support the Indian Government in its actions against the spread of COVID-19 crisis. The loan sanctioned by the ADB is to be used for the social protection of economically vulnerable sections and the poor.