On October 16, 2022, a by-election is to be held on how many National Assembly seats?
- A. 6
- B. 8
- C. 10
- D. 18
Correct Answer: B. 8
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and his party has won a majority of seats in the by-elections held on eight National Assembly and three Punjab Assembly seats on October 16, 2022, Aaj News reported. According to unofficial results, of eight NA seats, PTI chairman Imran Khan contested the election on seven seats and won six of them. Similarly, of three Punjab Assembly seats, PTI candidates have won two and lost one. The PPP won the remaining two NA seats, while the PML-N could secure only one Punjab Assembly seat.
Correct Answer: A. Italy
Italy hosted Mediterranean leaders in Rome on 23 July 2023 at a conference aimed at extending an EU-backed deal with Tunisia to curb the arrival of migrants on European shores. The summit convened by Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni laid the foundations for a fund to finance investment projects and support border controls, with a medium-term aim of better regulating migratory flows.
Correct Answer: D. June 8, 2020
On June 8, 2020, New Zealand declares itself coronavirus-free nation. PM New Zealand Jacinda Ardern says she “did a little dance” as it was confirmed NZ had no active virus cases.
Correct Answer: B. Elbit Systems, Rafael, and Elta
These Israeli defense companies, Elbit System, Rafael, and Elta, were part of the collaboration for the development of the Barak tank, also known as the Merkava Mark 5. They play a significant role in contributing to the technological advancements and capabilities of this cutting-edge main battle tank. Elbit Systems is a leading Israeli defense electronics company known for its innovations in various defense technologies, including communication, surveillance, and unmanned systems. Rafael Advanced Defense System is another prominent Israeli defense company specializing in advanced weapon systems, including missile defense and precision-guided munitions. Elta, a subsidiary of the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), specializes in radar and electronic warfare systems, making important contributions to the tank’s sensors and electronics. Together, these companies contributed their expertise and technology to enhance the performance and capabilities of the Barak tank.
Correct Answer: B. NASA
NASA post a photo of the flower that bloom in the zinnia plant which was sowed and grown in the International Space Station. This particular experiment was started on the ISS in 2015 by NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren. The space garden, developed by the ISS, demonstrates the possibility of growing foods outside of the limits of Earth.
Correct Answer: B. Singapore
Singapore topped the IMD World Competitiveness Index (WCI) 2020. Singapore was number one for the second year in a row. In the 2020 list that ranks 63 nations, Denmark is second and Switzerland is third in this list.
Correct Answer: B. China
The FATF President is a senior official appointed by the FATF Plenary from among its members for a term of one year. The term of the President begins on 1 July and ends on 30 June of the following year. The President convenes and chairs the meetings of the FATF Plenary and the Steering Group, and he/she oversees the FATF Secretariat. Xiangmin Liu of the People’s Republic of China assumed the position of President of the FATF on 1 July 2019. He succeeded Marshall Billingslea of the United States.