On August 19, 2022, US unveils $______ million arms package for Ukraine.
- A. $673 million
- B. $605 million
- C. $736 million
- D. $775 million
Correct Answer: D. $775 million
The US Defence Department announced on August 19, 2022, a $775 million package of defence equipment and ammunition for Ukraine, including various types of missiles, artillery and mine-clearing systems. The package includes more precision-guided missiles for the Himars systems that have permitted Ukrainian forces to strike Russian command centres and munitions depots far behind the front lines, and more anti-armour weapons, including TOW missiles and Javelin systems.
Correct Answer: C. New Delhi
The Ninth P20 Summit will be host by Parliament of India in cooperation with IPU in New Delhi. The Summit was preceded by a Parliamentary Forum on 12 October 2023. The theme of the Summit is Parliaments for One Earth, One Family, One Future, which draws inspiration from the ancient Indian philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The World is one Family)
Correct Answer: B. April 11, 2022
UN special envoy Hans Grundberg started his first visit to Yemen`s rebel-held capital on April 11, 2022, following an April 2 ceasefire that the country`s warring parties have accused each other of violating. The Swedish diplomat is scheduled to meet Huthi rebel officials during his first Sanaa visit since taking office in September. He is looking forward to engaging with Ansar Allah (Huthi) leadership on implementing and strengthening the truce and discussing the way forward, Grundberg`s office said in a tweet announcing his arrival.
Correct Answer: B. October 21, 2022
Correct Answer: B. September 7, 2023
Mexico’s supreme court has decriminalised abortion nationwide. The judgement comes two years after the court ruled in favour of a challenge to the existing law in the northern state of Coahuila. It had ruled that criminal penalties for terminating pregnancies were unconstitutional.
Correct Answer: D. Bangladesh
A community hospital in rural Bangladesh wins the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) International Prize 2021. Lauded for its exemplar ‘architecture of humanity and protection’, the Friendship Hospital by Kashef Mahboob Chowdhury has been adjudged as the new building of the year by RIBA.
Correct Answer: C. 16
A Turkish court imprisoned pending trial 16 Kurdish journalists and media workers who were arrested after being detained last week accused of spreading terrorist propaganda, the Media and Law Studies Association and local media said on June 16, 2022.