Ossouka Raponda is appointed as the first woman Prime Minister of which African country?
- A. Gabon
- B. Zimbabwe
- C. Nigeria
- D. Kenya
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Who is the current Secretary General of Gulf Cooperation Council?
- A. Abdulaziz Al Auwaishig
- B. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al Hajraf
- C. Mohammad Sabah Al-Sabah
- D. Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi
Correct Answer: B. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al Hajraf
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf originally (and still colloquially) known as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), is a regional, intergovernmental political and economic union that consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The council main headquarter is in the city of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. The Charter of the GCC was signed on 25 May 1981, formally establishing the institution. The current Secretary-General is Nayef Falah Mubarak Al Hajraf of Kuwait.
on which date Russian President Vladimir Putin formally announced that Moscow will annex four occupied regions of Ukraine?
- A. September 20, 2022
- B. September 27, 2022
- C. September 18, 2022
- D. September 30, 2022
Correct Answer: D. September 30, 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (September 30, 2022) formally announced that Moscow will annex four occupied regions of Ukraine, in an act condemned by the global community and in violation of international law. Speaking at an event at the Kremlin, Putin announced the incorporation of the four Russian-occupied regions — Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia. Putin described them as “four new regions” of Russia.
Which European country has qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
- A. Spain
- B. Greece
- C. Ireland
- D. Croatia
Correct Answer: C. Ireland
Ireland, a rising force in international cricket, has secure its spot in the prestigious ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Ireland remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, having registered victories against Italy, Denmark, Austria, and Jersey before their clash against Germany resulted in a washout.
Which country has claimed to have discovered around 8.5 million metric tons of lithium ore?
- A. Iran
- B. Iran
- C. Israel
- D. USA
Correct Answer: A. Iran
Iran has claimed to have discovered a lithium deposit in the western province of Hamedan. It is found to contain around 8.5 million metric tons of lithium ore. Lithium is a soft, silver-white metal belonging to the alkali metal group of elements. It is highly reactive and flammable, and it is stored in mineral oil or other liquids to prevent it from reacting with moisture or air. It is commonly used in rechargeable batteries for electronic devices and EVs.
In January 2024, which country signed a deal with United States to buy 400 long-range Tomahawk missiles?
- A. Australia
- B. Japan
- C. Israel
- D. India
Correct Answer: B. Japan
On January 18, 2024, Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) sign a contract with the U.S. to buy up to 400 Tomahawk missiles. The deal is worth about $1.7 billion and is part of Japan’s military buildup. The Tomahawk is a long-range, US-made cruise missile that can be launched from a ship or submarine. It can strike fixed targets at low altitudes. The contract also includes 14 Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control Systems, support, training, maintenance, spares, and other items.
‘Shaping a Future of Right: Freedom of Expression as a Driver for all other human rights’ is the theme of which international day?
- A. World Art Day
- B. World Press Freedom Day
- C. World Journalist Day
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: B. World Press Freedom Day
The World Press Freedom Day is being observed on May 3, to create awareness about the importance of press freedom and the role of journalists in promoting democracy and defending human rights. It also aims to remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression as enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The theme for this year World Press Freedom Day is “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a Driver for all other human right.