The second extraordinary G20 virtual Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting was held on:
- A. May 10, 2020
- B. May 12, 2020
- C. May 14, 2020
- D. May 16, 2020
Correct Answer: C. May 14, 2020
The second extraordinary G20 virtual Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting were held under the presidency of Saudi Arabia on May 14, 2020. The meeting will be led by the Saudi Minister of Commerce, Dr. Majed Al-Qasabi, and joined by the Minister of Investment, Khalid Al-Falih. Particularly, Country ministers will discuss the “G20 Actions to Support World Trade and Investment through the COVID-19 Pandemic” developed by the TIWG.
Correct Answer: A. UK
Depleted uranium is the by-product obtained during the creation of enriched uranium, which is used in nuclear weapon and nuclear reactors. The British governments recently announced that it would provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium.
Correct Answer: A. Viktor Axelsen
Tokyo champion Viktor Axelsen and Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon won the singles title at the 2022 Malaysia Open. Intanon beat Olympic badminton gold medallist Chen Yufei to win the women’s singles crown while Axelsen beat second seed Momota Kento of Japan to win the men’s title in Malaysia. The 2022 Malaysia Open took place at the Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 28 June to 3 July 2022.
Correct Answer: A. UK
Commandos in Britain`s elite Special Air Service (SAS) corps killed at least 54 Afghans in suspicious circumstances but the military chain of command concealed concerns, a BBC investigation said on 12 July 2022. Unarmed Afghan men were routinely shot dead in cold blood by SAS troops during night-time raids during the long war, and weapons were planted on them to justify the crimes, the four-year probe found.
Correct Answer: A. Low-Earth orbit
Two prototype low-Earth orbit satellites made by Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., better known as Foxconn, took off aboard a SpaceX rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in southern California on11 November 2023.
Correct Answer: A. Egypt
The 1st ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Shooting Championships were held in Cairo, Egypt from 12 to 27 October 2022 in 78 events. This also served as a qualification event for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Correct Answer: B. Zealandia
A dedicated team of international geologist and seismologists has embarked on a mission to chart the depths of Zealandia, a relatively unknown landmass submerged beneath the Pacific Ocean. Their efforts have resulted in the creation of an updated and highly detailed map that sheds light on the continent’s intriguing geological features. Zealandia, often referred to as the eighth continent, remains shrouded in oceanic mystery, with a staggering 94% of its expanse concealed beneath the sea’s surface. The remaining 6% peeks above the wave.