On 1 August 2023, which country okays $1.2bn aid for Yemen?
- A. Japan
- B. USA
- C. Dubai
- D. Saudi Arabia
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Which institution released the ‘Global Findex database 2021’?
- A. ADB
- B. World Bank
- C. IMF
- D. World Economic Forum
Correct Answer: B. World Bank
The 2021 edition, based on nationally representative surveys of over 125,000 adults in 123 economies during the COVID-19 pandemic, contains updated indicators on access to and use of formal and informal financial services and digital payments, and offers insights into the behaviors that enable financial resilience. The data also identify gaps in access to and usage of financial services by women and poor adults.
Who is newly appointed cricket coach of Australian cricket team?
- A. Justin Langer
- B. Andrew McDonald
- C. Josh Inglis
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: B. Andrew McDonald
Cricket Australia has appointed Andrew McDonald as the new head coach of the Australian men’s cricket team on a four-year contract. Andrew McDonald has been appointed head coach of Australia in all three formats for the next four years after overseeing their test series victory in Pakistan in a caretaker role. Australia’s top cricket body appointed Andrew McDonald as the national coach on 13 April 2022, two months after the shock departure of Justin Langer.
Which country has issued an arrest warrant for US President Donald Trump and 35 others over the killing of its top General?
- A. China
- B. Iraq
- C. Taiwan
- D. Iran
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.
WHO declared global emergency over monkeypox on:
- A. 28 July 2022
- B. 23 June 2022
- C. 23 May 2022
- D. 26 August 2022
Correct Answer: A. 23 July 2022
World Economic Forum Davos 2021 to be held under the theme:
- A. The World Changer
- B. The Great Reset
- C. Youth Revolution
- D. Digital Hub
Correct Answer: B. The Great Reset
“The Great Reset” will be the theme of a unique twin summit in January 2021, on June 3, 2020, the World Economic Forum announced. The plan of the summit is to draw thousands of young people all around the world and keep them interconnected through a powerful virtual hub to interact with the leaders.
According to the World Metrological Organization’ report which decade was the warmest ever in the history?
- A. 2010 – 2020
- B. 2011 – 2020
- C. 2012 – 2023
- D. 2013 – 2024
Correct Answer: B. 2011 – 2020
The decade from 2011-2020 was the warmest ever in history. While there has been a rise in economic losses from extreme weather and climate losses, this was the decade with the lowest number of deaths from extreme events, said a report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on 5 December 2023.