What is the nickname given to the Merkava Mark 5 tank?
- A. David
- B. Goliath
- C. Barak
- D. Samson
Correct Answer: C. Barak
Israel unveiled its cutting-edge main battle tank, the Merkava Mark 5, known as “Barak,” The Barak tank represents a remarkable achievement in the field of armored warfare, showcasing Israel’s commitment to advancing its defense capabilities. This 5th-generation tank builds upon the legacy of earlier Merkava models, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and innovations
Correct Answer: C. Germany
Qatar on November 29, 2022 announce its first major deal to send liquefied natural gas to Germany as Europe scrambles to find alternatives to Russian energy sources. Qatar`s Energy Minister Saad Sherida al-Kaabi said up to two million tons of gas a year would be sent for at least 15 years from 2026, and that state-run Qatar Energy was discussing other possible deals for Europe`s biggest economy.
Correct Answer: D. T. Raja Kumar
T. Raja Kumar began a two-year term as President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on 1 July 2022. He succeeded Dr. Marcus Pleyer. The term of the President begins on 1 July and ends on 30 June two years after assuming office.
Correct Answer: D. August 31, 2020
A US-Israeli delegation, led by White House adviser Jared Kushner, arrived on August 31, 2020, on the historic first commercial flight from Tel Aviv to mark the normalization of ties between the Jewish state and the UAE.
Correct Answer: C. Khaled Kabub
Israel on 21 February 2022 named Khaled Kabub as its first Muslim judge to gain a permanent seat on the Supreme Court, the Jewish state’s highest judicial authority, court authorities said. More than 20 percent of Israeli citizens are Arab, and there has been an Arab jurist on the top court since 2003, but all previous appointees have been Christian. Kabub, 63, has become the first Muslim permanently named to the tribunal in the nation where Arabs, Christian,s and Muslims, have complained of systematic discrimination.
Correct Answer: B. July 05, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden met with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson as the White House works to persuade Turkey to approve Sweden’s NATO accession ahead of the alliance’s summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, next week. “Sweden is going to make our alliance stronger and has the same value set that we have in NATO,” Biden said to Kristersson ahead of their meeting at the White House on Wednesday. “I’m really looking, anxiously looking, forward for your membership.” Sweden and Finland abandoned their policy of military nonalignment and applied for NATO membership following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Correct Answer: C. 3 October 2023
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.-20) was ousted as Speaker of the House of Representatives on October 3, 2023. On Oct. 3, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.-01) led the charge that resulted in McCarthy being removed by a 216 – 210 vote, according to the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. Most Republicans voted against the removal, but eight Republicans voted for it, which allowed the resolution to pass by six votes.