Recently which country announced its termination from the Belt and Road Initiatives of China?
- A. Malaysia
- B. Philippines
- C. Europe
- D. Bangladesh
Correct Answer: B. Philippines
In a significant move with geopolitical ramifications, the Philippine Department of Transportation has announce the termination of many expensive infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative in favour of competitors from the West and Japan.
Correct Answer: C. Australia
Australia on December 5, 2022 started building a vast network of antennas in the Outback, its section of what planners say will eventually become one of the most powerful radio telescopes in the world.
Correct Answer: C. Rafael Nadal
Tennis Star Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic to win his 13th French Open and 20th Grandslam title. Nadal also equalled Roger Federer’s all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles
Correct Answer: A. July 03, 2023
On July 3, 2023, an organisation name Rights Group said that the West Asian nation of Iran had execut 354 people in the first six months of 2023, adding that the pace of executions was much higher as compared to a figure in 2022. In early 2023, the IHR reported that Iran had carried out 582 executions in 2022, the highest since 2015. Iran is the world’s second-largest executioner and human rights violator after China for which for which no data is available, Amnesty International said.
Correct Answer: D. US
On July 24, 2020, China ordered the US to close its consulate in Chengdu (City in China). Ordering the Chengdu consulate to cease operations was a `legitimate and necessary response to the unreasonable measures by the United States`, the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement.
Correct Answer: C. Istanbul Airport
stanbul Airport Named Europe’s Busiest Airport In 2021 With Almost 37 Million Passengers. The annual report of Airports Council International (ACI) Europe suggests that Istanbul Airport is named the busiest airport in Europe in the year 2021, with almost 37 million passengers. As per the reports of Sputnik, Istanbul airport welcomed 36,988,563 passengers in 2021, followed by Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport with 30,943,456 passengers, Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport with 26,201,698 passengers, and Amsterdam-Schiphol and Moscow-Domodedovo making in the top five.
Correct Answer: B. China’s Nuclear Energy Organization
In May, 2023 Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), the body responsible for developing the United Arab Emirates’ nuclear energy sector, has signed three agreements with China’s Nuclear Energy Organization. The UAE, which is hosting the COP28 climate summit this year and wants to get 6% of its energy needs from nuclear as part of its 2050 net zero plan, has previously said China would be a key partner in its energy transition plan.