Which city became the first city in China to ban the consumption of dog and cat meat?
- A. Wuhan
- B. Beijing
- C. Guangzhou
- D. Shenzhen
Correct Answer: D. Shenzhen
Shenzhen has become the first Chinese city to ban the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat. It comes after the coronavirus outbreak was linked to wildlife meat, prompting Chinese authorities to ban the trade and consumption of wild animals. Shenzhen went a step further, extending the ban to dogs and cats.
Correct Answer: B. Maia Sandu
The 2020 Moldovan presidential election, the fourth direct Moldovan presidential election since independence in 1991, was held on 1 November. Because no candidate received a majority of votes in the first round, a run-off between the top two candidates, Maia Sandu and Dodon, was held on 15 November. Maia Sandu won the second round with 57.72% of the vote, becoming the first female President of the country and the first winner from the Party of Action and Solidarity.
Correct Answer: C. July 24, 2020
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on July 24, 2020, led the first prayers attended by thousands in Hagia Sophia since the iconic Istanbul cathedral was converted back into a mosque.
Correct Answer: B. Pakistan
Pakistan recently successfully flight tested the air-launch of nuclear-capable cruise missile Ra’ad-II. The missile has a striking range of 600 km. The Ra’ad-II weapon system comprises of world-class navigation systems for better precision. Last month, Pakistan successfully conducted a successful training launch of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi.
Correct Answer: D. Afghanistan
In the Global Gender Gap Index which was released by WEF on 13 July 2022, Afghanistan is placed in the last spot in a survey of 146 countries, Khaama Press reported. While Afghanistan is the worst country in terms of gender parity, Pakistan ranked second-worst in a survey of 146 countries
Correct Answer: A. Germany
in June 2023, Germany prepared to host one of the biggest air deployment drills in NATO’s history, in an effort to show off force intended to impress allies and adversaries like Russia, according to German and American officials in the country. This is an exercise that would be absolutely impressive to anybody who’s watching, and we don’t make anybody watch it,” United States Ambassador to Germany Amy Gutmann told reporters in Berlin, highlighting that an audience could include Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Correct Answer: B. Montreal
The ICAO Assembly is the Organization’s sovereign body. It meets at least once every three years and is convened by ICAO’s governing body, the Council. ICAO’s 193 Member States and a large number of international organizations are invited to the Assembly, which establishes the worldwide policy of the Organization for the upcoming triennium. ICAO`s 41st Assembly in Montreal, Canada.