When Israel’s Ben-Gvir visited the Temple Mount where the al-Aqsa Mosque is located, spurring an international wave of criticism?
- A. 3 January 2023
- B. 5 January 2023
- C. 7 January 2023
- D. 9 January 2023
Correct Answer: A. 3 January 2023
On 3 January 2023, Ben Gvir, as national security minister, visited the Temple Mount, which prompted a wave of international criticism from the United States, European Union, and Arab countries including Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, who termed his visit as provocative and called on Israel to respect the status quo of holy sites.
Correct Answer: A. October 18, 2020
Iran said a longstanding UN embargo on arms sales to and from the Islamic republic expired on October 18, 2020, in line with a 2015 landmark nuclear deal with world powers from which Washington has withdrawn.
Correct Answer: D. Singapore
The 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) began in Singapore. “Integrated policy agenda for a human–centred recovery that is inclusive, sustainable and resilient” is the theme of the meeting.
Correct Answer: B. 3 times
This is a record of Argentina’s results at the FIFA World Cup. Argentina is one of the most successful teams in the tournament’s history, having won three World Cups: in 1978, 1986 and 2022. Argentina has also been runner up three times: in 1930, 1990 and 2014. In 18 World Cup tournaments, Argentina has 47 victories in 88 matches.
Correct Answer: A. Turkiye
Turkiye won a total of 341 Medals in the 5th Islamic Solidarity Games to be held in Konya from 9 to 18 August. Out of 341 Medals, Turkiye won 145 Gold, 107 Silver, and 89 Bronze Medals.
Correct Answer: B. UAE
Emirati authorities have announced that they will suspend work at government ministries and federal and local institutions and close private businesses through May 15 following the death of the nation’s President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, May 13. Sheikh Khalifa served as the second president of the UAE and the 16th ruler of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The closure of public offices and private businesses will begin on May 13; the UAE will also observe a 40-day mourning period.
Correct Answer: B. The Air We Share
The third International Day of Clean Air for blue skies is held on 7 September 2022, under the theme of ‘The Air We Share’. It focal point on the trans-boundary nature of air pollution highlighting the need for collective action. The 74th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 7 September as the ‘International Day of Clean Air for blue skies’.