Recently in November 2023, partially Israeli-owned cargo ship “Galaxy Leader” hijacked in the Red Sea by?
- A. Yemen’s Houthi rebels
- B. Syrian insurgents
- C. Somali pirates
- D. Syrian insurgents
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When the huge blast took place in Beirut, Lebanon?
- A. 3 August 2020
- B. 4 August 2020
- C. 5 August 2020
- D. 6 August 2020
Correct Answer: B. 4 August 2020
The huge blast in Beirut on Tuesday 4 August 2020, left 300,000 people homeless and caused damage across half of the city estimated to cost more than $3 billion, its governor said on August 5, 2020
When Malik was convicted by the NIA Court on charges of conspiracy and waging war against the state?
- A. 11 May 2022
- B. 10 May 2022
- C. 19 May 2022
- D. 21 May 2022
Correct Answer: C. 19 May 2022
On 10 May 2022, Malik pled guilty of the charges framed against him. He chose not to have a lawyer represent him and was appearing for himself. The court appointed an amicus curiae to explain the charges to Malik and make him understand the consequences. Malik confirmed to the amicus that he did not want to contest the charges and that he was ready to face whatever was in store for him. On 19 May 2022, Malik was convicted by the NIA Court on charges of conspiracy and waging war against the state, and subsequently sentenced to two counts of life imprisonment and five 10-year prison sentences, all to be held concurrently. Reacting to the court’s verdict, Malik’s wife Mushaal appealed to the UN, UNHCR and international powers “to take notice of this war crime and save the life of a warrior of his motherland and to stop this grave injustice against Yasin.”
The Virtual Non-Aligned Movement Summit (NAM) 2020 will be conducted under the Presidency of:
- A. Saudi Arabia
- B. Azerbaijan
- C. Turkey
- D. Germany
Correct Answer: B. Azerbaijan
The Virtual Non-Aligned Movement Summit (NAM) 2020 will be conducted under the Presidency of Azerbaijan on 4 May 2020. Azerbaijan is the president of the NAM till 2022. The Summit is to discuss COVID-19 challenges and solutions.
According to the wall street journal, the US spent ____ dollars on wars In last 20 years.
- A. $10 trillion
- B. $14 trillion
- C. $10 trillion
- D. $22 trillion
Correct Answer: B. $14 trillion
The U.S. military spent $14 trillion during two decades of war; those who benefited range from major manufacturers to entrepreneurs.
Which country did Egypt sign a $8 billion agreement for Suez Canal Economic Zone in July 2022?
- A. India
- B. Israel
- C. USA
- D. Ethiopia
Correct Answer: A. India
Egypt signs an $8 billion agreement with India for Suez Canal Economic Zone. Egypt and an Indian company have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to construct a green hydrogen factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
Which country announced on World’s first sperm whale reserve?
- A. Papua New Guinea
- B. Dominica
- C. Belarus
- D. Germany
Correct Answer: B. Dominica
Dominica is planning to establish the world first sperm whale reserve, which will entail setting aside approximately 800-square-kilometer area off its western coast. In this designated zone, large ships and commercial fishing activities will be restricted, allowing visitors to swim alongside these gentle marine giants. This initiative aims not only to enhance tourism revenue but also to contribute to carbon sequestration in the deep sea, an often overlook advantage of whale conservation.