Russia was left the Ukrainian grain deal on:
- A. 10 July 2023
- B. 13 July 2023
- C. 19 July 2023
- D. 17 July 2023
Correct Answer: D. 17 July 2023
Russia said Monday it was suspending its participation in a crucial deal that allowed the export of Ukrainian grain, once again raising fears over global food supplies and scuppering a rare diplomatic breakthrough to emerge from Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The agreement, brokered by Turkey and the United Nations in July 2022, was officially set to expire on 17 July 2023.
Correct Answer: B. Russia and Pakistan
Following the escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, Pakistan and Russia have agreed to launch joint efforts to restore peace in the region
Correct Answer: D. New Zealand
The New Zealand Government launched Love Better Campaign to help teenagers recover from breakups. It specifically targets Gen Z. The campaign will receive USD 4 million over three years from the Ministry of Socials Development to help teens recover from breakups and minimize harm in their relationships.
Correct Answer: A. Taiwan
Taiwan formally signed an agreement to buy 66 of the latest model F-16 jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp. A move likely to further inflame tensions between the U.S. and China. Taiwan’s purchase of the F-16s marks the first sale of advanced fighter jets to the island since President George H.W. Bush announced approval for 150 F-16s in 1992. A $62 billion figure announced by the Pentagon on Friday is the upper limit of numerous contracts if all potential foreign customers placed their maximum desired number over the decade
Correct Answer: B. November 8, 2022
The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 8, 2022, as part of the 2022 U.S. elections during incumbent president Joe Biden’s term.
Correct Answer: D. Angela Merkel
Former German chancellor Angela Merkel on October 4, 2022, won the United Nations refugee agency`s prestigious Nansen Award, receiving praise for her determination to protect asylum seekers while in office. pointing to the more than 1.2 million refugees and asylum seekers welcomed by Germany in 2015 and 2016, at the height of the migrant crisis sparked especially by the war in Syria, the UNHCR selection committee hailed Merkel`s `leadership, courage, and compassion.
Correct Answer: A. Two Round System
The President of Turkey is directly elected through the two-round system, under which a candidate must obtain a simple majority (more than 50%) of the popular vote to be elected. If no candidate secures an overall majority outright, then a runoff is held between the two most voted-for candidates from the first round, the winner of which is then declared elected.