Which European country recently imposed a record 1.1 billion euro fine on tech-firm Apple for its anti-competitive behavior?
- A. Germany
- B. France
- C. Italy
- D. Spain
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When Qatar signs world`s longest gas supply deal with China?
- A. November 10, 2022
- B. November 18, 2022
- C. November 19, 2022
- D. November 21, 2022
Correct Answer: D. November 21, 2022
Qatar Energy announce a 27-year natural gas supply deal with China on November 21, 2022, calling it the longest ever seen as it strengthened ties with Asia while Europe scrambles for alternative sources. The state energy company will send four million tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually from its new North Field East project to China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), it said. The deal marks the longest gas supply agreement in the history of the LNG industry, said Saad Sherida alKaabi, Qatar`s energy minister and Qatar Energy`s chief executive.
Which country’s top religious leader died of Coronavirus on 16 March 2020?
- A. Iran
- B. China
- C. Italy
- D. Turkey
Correct Answer: A. Iran
‘Neptune Missile system’ is associated with which country?
- A. Yemen
- B. Pakistan
- C. Ukraine
- D. UK
Correct Answer: C. Ukraine
The Russian Black Sea Fleet ‘Moskva’ sank off the coast of Odesa after a missile strike on the ship. Russians claimed that an onboard ammunition fire caused the blasts on the ship, while the Ukrainians stated that it was a planned strike using the Neptune anti-ship cruise missiles. The Neptune Missile system was inducted into the Ukrainian Forces in 2021 after the Russian threat to the coastal areas of Ukraine was growing rapidly since the occupation of Crimea in 2014. Neptune is a coastal anti-ship cruise missile that is capable of destruction of naval vessels in a range of 300 km.
Which organization approved the first gene therapies to treat patients with sickle cell disease?
- A. National Institute of Health (NIH)
- B. World Health Organization (WHO)
- C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- D. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Correct Answer: C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approve two gene therapies for sickle cell disease, making one of them the first treatment in the United States based on the Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR gene editing technology. Casgevy, develope by partners Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX.O) and CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP.BN), and bluebird bio’s (BLUE.O) Lyfgenia were approved for people aged 12 years and older.
In September 2023, marking country’s first publicly announced visit to Saudi Arabia as speculation grow about a potential normalisation of ties?
- A. Bahrain
- B. America
- C. Ukraine
- D. Israel
Correct Answer: D. Israel
An Israeli delegation attended a UNESCO meeting in Riyadh on Monday, marking the country’s first publicly announced visit to Saudi Arabia as speculation grows about a potential normalisation of ties. The delegation, including a security official, joined the UNESCO meeting on Monday, sitting behind a sign that said “Israel” on the front of their desk.
On February 17, 2022, which country to list Hamas as terrorist organization?
- A. France
- B. Germany
- C. Australia
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: C. Australia
The Australian government intends to list the entirety of Palestinian Islamist group Hamas as a terrorist organization under the country`s criminal code, Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said on February 17, 2022. A listing by Australia of the whole group, rather than just its military wing as at present, would bring Canberra`s stance in line with the United States, the European Union, and Britain.