Which Asian Economy is set to ratify its membership of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in 2022?
- A. Bangladesh
- B. Indonesia
- C. Sri Lanka
- D. Thailand
Correct Answer: B. Indonesia
Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, will likely ratify its membership of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). China-backed RCEP, the world’s biggest trade association, entered into force on January 1, 2022. Seven nations in Southeast Asia, as well as Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea, ratified the pact earlier this year.
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. Chandrayaan-3
The launch of Chandrayaan-3 took place on 14 July 2023, and the lunar injection of 100 km circular polar orbit was completed successfully as part of phase one. The lander and rover are expect to land near the lunar south pole region on 23 August 2023. The Chandrayaan-3 mission is a stepping stone toward ISRO’s future interplanetary missions.
Correct Answer: B. 4 August 2020
The huge blast in Beirut on Tuesday 4 August 2020, left 300,000 people homeless and caused damage across half of the city estimated to cost more than $3 billion, its governor said on August 5, 2020
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. India
Twitter said on September 3, 2020, that an account of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s personal website was hacked with a series of tweets asking its followers to donate to a relief fund through cryptocurrency.
Correct Answer: A. Russia
The International Criminal Court on March 17, 2023, announced an arrested warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin on the war crime accusation of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children.