Sri Lanka has recently suspended the USD 1.5 billion Light Rail project, funded by which country?
- A. India
- B. China
- C. Japan
- D. United States
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Who is the current Prime Minister of Thailand?
- A. Chonlanan Srikaew
- B. Paetongtarn Shinawatra
- C. Srettha Thavisin
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: C. Srettha Thavisin
Srettha Thavisin, nickname Nid, is a Thai politician and real estate developer who has serve as prime minister of Thailand since 22 August 2023 following the result of the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament. He was previously the chief executive and president of Sansiri.
Which bloc has agreed to create an open International Climate Club?
- A. BIMSTEC
- B. G-7
- C. European Union
- D. G-20
Correct Answer: B. G-7
The Group of 7 (G7) leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US have concluded a two-day summit. They also announce the goals of an open and cooperative international Climate Club towards establishing by the end of 2022. The G7 leaders also condemned “Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable war of aggression against Ukraine”.
Sri Lanka hit Pakistan by 23 runs in the final, to win their ______ Asia Cup title.
- A. Thirth
- B. Fifth
- C. Eighth
- D. Seventh
Correct Answer: C. Sixth
The 2022 Asia Cup was the 15th edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament, with the matches played as Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) from 27 August to 11 September 2022 in the United Arab Emirates. Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs in the final, to win their sixth title and their first in the T20I format.
Who is the current Prime Minister of Barbados?
- A. Kim Campbell
- B. Zeinab Badawi
- C. Mia Amor Mottley
- D. Keith Rowley
Correct Answer: C. Mia Amor Mottley
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has hailed a landslide victory in the Caribbean nation’s first general election since it became a republic in December 2021, as preliminary results showed her governing party won every seat in the national legislature. Mottley in December called the snap election for January 19, 2022 saying it would help promote unity as the island nation battled the coronavirus pandemic, which has damaged its tourist economy.
Which country recently fired a “hypersonic missile”, after its first test in September 2021?
- A. Iran
- B. North Korea
- C. Iran
- D. USA
Correct Answer: B. North Korea
North Korea recently fired a “hypersonic missile” that successfully hit a target on 12 January 2022. The test-fire was detected by several militaries in the region and drew criticism from the United States, South Korea, and Japan. North Korea first tested a hypersonic missile in September. Hypersonic weapons can achieve more than five times the speed of sound – or about 6,200 km per hour.
Which country hosted the 10-day meeting of parties to the Antarctic Treaty?
- A. China
- B. Germany
- C. Russia
- D. India
Correct Answer: B. Germany
Germany has recently hosted the 10-day meeting of parties to the Antarctic Treaty in Berlin. A majority of parties held the opinion that there is scientific evidence for the emperor penguins species to be put under the special protection. It is said that China has blocked efforts to step up protection of emperor penguins in Antarctica. The species are threatened by the effects of global warming on their natural habitat in Antarctica.