When US and UK launch air and sea strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen?
- A. January 14, 2024
- B. January 12, 2024
- C. January 16, 2024
- D. January 19, 2024
Correct Answer: B. January 12, 2024
On January 12, 2024, the US and UK launched retaliatory air and sea strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen. The strikes were in response to the Houthis’ attacks on ships in the Red Sea. The US, UK, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, New Zealand, and the Republic of Korea issued a joint statement on Friday saying the strikes were in response to “continued illegal, dangerous, and destabilizing Houthi attacks against vessels, including commercial shipping”.
Correct Answer: B. Afghanistan
On June 22, a powerful 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck southeast Afghanistan, causing catastrophic damage and killing over 1,000 people. It was the most deadly earthquake in 20 years. Neighboring Pakistan has also been impacted. At least 1,800 homes were destroyed, displacing thousands. The affected areas are some of the poorest and most remote in the country. Many residents lived in mud homes that instantly collapsed. The affected districts include Barmal, Ziruk, Nika and Gayan in Paktika province, and Spera in Khost province.
Correct Answer: B. China
China blocked on 10 August 2022 a proposal by the United States and India to sanction at the UN Security Council a top commander in the proscribed Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) group, diplomats said. India claims Abdul Rauf Azhar was involved in the planning and execution of numerous terror attacks, including the 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines aircraft, the 2001 attack on its Parliament, and the 2016 attack on an air force base in the northern district of Pathankot. Independent counter-terrorism analysts believe there is no evidence to support New Delhi’s claims.
Correct Answer: C. Cyprus
A new strain of coronavirus that combines Delta and Omicron has been detecte in Cyprus. The new strain has been named ‘Deltacron’ due to the identification of Omicron-like genetic signatures within the Delta genomes. There has been a constant spike in the cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 across the globe. A detail study is yet to be done on how the new Deltacron variant will impact the world.
Correct Answer: C. 90th
North Korea began a much-anticipated military parade in its capital on Monday to mark the 90th anniversary of its army’s founding, with outside experts saying it was likely to display powerful missiles and other weapons capable of targeting the United States and its allies.
Correct Answer: B. 25 April
World Malaria Day is celebrated every year on 25 April to highlight the need for prevention, control, and elimination of malaria. World Malaria Day (WMD) observed by All Member States of the World Health Organization. World Malaria Day was established in May 2007 by the 60th session of the World Health Assembly, WHO’s the decision-making body.
Correct Answer: B. Max Verstappen
Red Bull’s Ace Racing Driver Max Verstappen won the 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix from 10th on the starting grid. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton finished second while his Mercedes teammate George Russell finished third and on pole for the first time in his F1 career. The win was Verstappen’s 8th of the season and 28th of his career.