When did Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad send resignation from Premiership and asked the Malaysian King to form a new Government?
- A. 19 February 2020
- B. 21 February 2020
- C. 23 February 2020
- D. 24 February 2020
Correct Answer: D. 24 February 2020
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad resigned Monday 24 Feb 2020 in a move analysts said appeared to be an effort to form a new coalition and block the succession of leader-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim. Malaysia king accepts Mahathir Mohamad’s unexpected resignation, appoints him interim prime minister until a new cabinet is formed
Correct Answer: C. Ms. Tang Yu
In a scene lifted straight out of a science fiction movie, a Chinese metaverse corporation has becomed the first to appointed a robot as its CEO. The AI-powered virtual humanoid robot, named ‘Ms. Tang Yu’, has been announced as the Rotating CEO of China’s NetDragon Websoft – a company that develops and operates multiplayer online games as well as mobile applications. This will make Tang Yu the first ever robot to hold an executive position in a company.
Correct Answer: C. Pakistan
The Taliban`s acting defense minister accuse Pakistan on August 28, 2022, of allowing American drones to use its airspace to access Afghanistan, a charge Pakistan has recently denied following a US air strike in Kabul. Acting defense minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob said at a news conference in Kabul that American drones had been entering Afghanistan via Pakistan.
Correct Answer: C. $7 bn
United States President Joe Biden has signed an executive order creating the possibility of splitting $7bn in frozen Afghan funds held in the US, potentially allotting half for humanitarian aid to the country while keeping the other half available for possible seizure by victims of the September 11 attacks.
Correct Answer: A. Amnesty International
The state of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians is a crime against humanity and is illegal under international law, Amnesty International said on Tuesday. The rights group says Israel’s “oppression and domination” of Palestinians amounts to apartheid. Amnesty said Israel has embraced laws and practices that “are intended to maintain a cruel system of control over Palestinians, have left them fragmented geographically and politically, frequently impoverished, and in a constant state of fear and insecurity.”
Correct Answer: D. Pakistan
The first Global Health Security Summit was held in Islamabad, Pakistan from January 10–11, 2024. The summit brought together global experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to collaborate on future preparedness. The summit’s goal was to ensure equitable pandemic preparedness and response. More than seventy national and international delegates are also attending the summit.
Correct Answer: B. Invest in Our Planet
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2022 is Invest In Our Planet.