When White House announced that Khizr Khan would be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
- A. July 1, 2022
- B. July 2, 2022
- C. July 3, 2022
- D. July 4, 2022
Correct Answer: A. July 1, 2022
On July 1, 2022, the White House announced that Khizr Khan would be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Khizr Moazzam Khan, a Gold Star father who rose to fame in 2016 for challenging Trump`s knowledge of the US Constitution, will receive America`s highest civil award the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden on July 7. The term Gold Star parents is used for individuals whose children die fighting for America. Mr Khan and Ghazala Khan are the parents of US Army Captain Humayun Khan who was killed during the Iraq war in 2004.
Correct Answer: C. England
Pakistan became the first team to reach the final, after they beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first semi-final. In the second semi-final, England beat India by ten wickets to advance. Both of the teams were looking to win their second ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title. In the final, England beat Pakistan by five wickets to win their second ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title.
Correct Answer: A. CODA
CODA won all three awards it was nominate for, including Best Picture, becoming the first film distribute by a streaming service (Apple TV+), the first Sundance film premiere, and the first film featuring predominantly deaf actors in leading roles to win Best Picture.
Correct Answer: B. Australia
Japan and Australia this month (January 2022) formally sign a “landmark” Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), establishing a defense cooperation framework that will allow the stationing of troops in each other’s countries along with the staging of joint training exercises and disaster support. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison held a virtual summit to seal a pact that has been in the works for several years
Correct Answer: B. Lebanon
Lebanon’s Hezbollah attack 19 Israeli positions simultaneously along the border, prompting a retaliatory assault from Israel, a day before an anticipated speech by the group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah. The Iran-backed armed group said it targeted the military positions along the border simultaneously at 3:30pm (13:30 GMT) on Thursday with “guided missiles, artillery shelling” and other weapons.
Correct Answer: B. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is preparing to open its first alcohol store in the capital Riyadh which will serve exclusively non-Muslim diplomats, according to a source familiar with the plans and a document.Customers will have to register via a mobile app, get a clearance code from the foreign ministry, and respect monthly quotas with their purchases, said the document, which was seen by Reuters.The move is a milestone in the kingdom’s efforts, led by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to open the ultra-conservative Muslim country for tourism and business as drinking alcohol is forbidden in Islam.
Correct Answer: D. USA
The United States on 8 December 2023 vetoed the UAE resolution that call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, although 13 of the 15 members of the UN Security Council voted on its favor. Britain abstained. The US veto ended a desperate effort by the UN Secretary General António Guterres who warned that if not stopped now, the fighting in Gaza would endanger the world peace and destabilize the Middle East.