Which countries announced the appointment of ambassadors to each other’s countries for the first time in decade?
- A. Turkiye and Saudi Arabia
- B. Egypt and Turkiye
- C. Russia and Ukraine
- D. Israel and Jordan
Correct Answer: B. Egypt and Turkiye
In a recent demonstration of their warming ties, Egypt and Turkey on July 5 announced the appointment of ambassadors to each other’s countries for the first time in a decade. Cairo and Ankara issued statements announcing the “upgrading of diplomatic relations to the level of ambassador. The foreign ministries in Cairo and Ankara reported “improved diplomatic relations” between the two countries “at ambassadorial level”, adding that Egyptian Amr Elhamamy had been appointed in Ankara and Turkish Salih Mutlu Sen in Cairo. This measure reflects “the mutual desire to develop bilateral relations”, they added in two separate press releases. These appointments mark a rapprochement between the Egyptian president, Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Correct Answer: A. China
China has released a new comprehensive geologic map of the moon, the “most detailed” to date, which is expected to make a vital contribution to scientific research, exploration and landing site selection on the Earth’s only natural satellite.
Correct Answer: B. Lebanon
Former Prime Minister of Lebanon Saad Hariri won a small majority of votes in parliament and has been named the next Prime Minister. He has been tasked with forming his fourth government, just under a year after his resignation amid mass-protests. President Michel Aoun had consultations with various parliamentary associations before naming him as the Prime Minister.
Correct Answer: A. UAE
2023 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup was the tenth edition of the ACC Under-19 Cup, a limited overs cricket tournament featuring eight under-19 teams. It was scheduled to be played between 8 to 17 December 2023. Originally, the tournament was scheduled in Pakistan but was shifted to the United Arab Emirates later.
Correct Answer: C. Vienna
The Economist Intelligence Unit has published the results of its annual Global Liveability Index, with European and Canadian cities mainly making up the top ten. The EIU has revealed that Vienna has once again been ranked the “world’s most liveable city”, scoring highly on all five metrics (education, healthcare, culture and environment, stability, and infrastructure) in its Global Liveability Index. Copenhagen, Calgary, Zurich and Vancouver round out the top five.
Correct Answer: D. Lee Hsien Loong
Lee Hsien Loong is the current Prime Minister of Singapore. Singapore has conducted its general elections on 10th July 2020. The People’s Action Party (PAP) has won 83 seats out of the total 93 seats. Singapore became the 2nd Country in Asia to conduct National Polls in the times of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Correct Answer: B. Nusantara
On January 18, 2020, Indonesia passed a bill to move its capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan, situated in the east of Borneo island about 2,000 kilometers away. The new capital city of the country will be called Nusantara which translates to “archipelago”. Jakarta has been Indonesia’s capital since the country became independent in 1949. The reason behind Indonesia’s decision is simple. Jakarta is sinking. The northern part of Jakarta that meets the Java sea has been sinking 25 centimeters a year and it is affecting the 10 million people living in the city.