On January 12, 2023, which country pulled out of an upcoming cricket series against Afghanistan in the UAE?
- A. England
- B. Australia
- C. Pakistan
- D. India
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Ex Japanese Prime Minister Shanzo Abe was assassinated on:
- A. 7 July 2022
- B. 8 July 2022
- C. 9 July 2022
- D. 10 July 2022
Correct Answer: B. 8 July 2022
Shinzo Abe, a former prime minister of Japan and a serving member of the House of Representatives, was assassinated on 8 July 2022 while speaking at a political event outside Yamato-Saidaiji Station in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. While delivering a campaign speech for a Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) candidate, he was shot from behind at close range by a man with a homemade firearm.
The world’s largest fresh water fish was found in Cambodia, Named?
- A. Arapaima
- B. Angelfish
- C. Boramy
- D. Largetooth
Correct Answer: C. Boramy
A giant stingray christened Boramy was caught on the Mekong River in the northeastern Cambodia. It measured almost 3 meters from snout to tail. The previous record for the largest fresh water fish was held by Mekong giant catfish discovered in Thailand in 2005.
Iran`s embassy in Saudi Arabia reopened its gates on ______ for the first time in seven years
- A. April 19, 2023
- B. April 14, 2023
- C. April 12, 2023
- D. April 15, 2023
Correct Answer: C. April 12, 2023
Iran`s embassy in Saudi Arabia reopened its gates on April 12, 2023, for the first time in seven years, a Reuters witness said, under a deal to re-establish ties that could ease a long-standing rivalry that has helped fuel conflicts around the Middle East. The diplomatic mission opened hours after the Iranian foreign ministry said a technical delegation arrived in the kingdom.
Who won the FIFA Best Men Player Award 2021?
- A. Thomas Müller
- B. Mohamed Salah
- C. Lionel Messi
- D. Robert Lewandowski
Correct Answer: D. Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski was voted the best men`s player in the world, retaining the FIFA Best Award he won last year. The Best FIFA Football Awards 2021 were held on 17 January 2022. The ceremony was held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Eleven players were initially shortlisted on 22 November 2021. The three finalists were revealed on 7 January 2022. Robert Lewandowski won the award with 48 rank points.
The 5th UN Conference on the Least Develop Countries (LDC5) will be held in:
- A. Doha, Qatar
- B. Dubai, UAE
- C. Paris, France
- D. Berlin, Germany
Correct Answer: A. Doha, Qatar
The 5th UN Conference on Least Develop Countries (LDC5) will take place in Doha, Qatar, from 5 to 9 March 2023. It aims to mobilize international community’s commitments toward the implementation of the Doha Programme of Action for the LDCs (2022-2031) adopted by the UN General Assembly in April 2022.
Which country won the 2023 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup?
- A. Germany
- B. Spain
- C. Belgium
- D. Netherlands
Correct Answer: A. Germany
The 2023 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup was the 15th edition of the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for men’s national field hockey teams organized by the International Hockey Federation. It was held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar and at the 20,000 seat Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, India from 13 to 29 January 2023. Germany won their third title after defeating Belgium in the final after penalties. The Netherlands captured the bronze medal by winning against Australia.