Which countries from the following signed a first-ever defence cooperation agreement that will strengthen military ties and permit bilateral exercises?
- A. North Korea and South Korea
- B. Sudan and Japan
- C. United States and Sudan
- D. Jordan and USA
Correct Answer: C. United States and Sudan
The United States and Sweden sign a first-ever defense cooperation agreement that will strengthen military ties and permit bilateral exercises as the Scandinavian nation awaits accession to NATO, authorities said. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin signed the agreement with Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson, the Pentagon said.
Correct Answer: B. 14 March 2023
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: B. Israel
Prior to Islamic State’s claim of responsibility, Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi blamed Israel for the attack. Vice President Mohammad Mokhber and Expediency Discernment Council member General Mohsen Rezaee also blamed Israel for the bombings. Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani claimed that the perpetrators were “supplied by the United States and the Zionist regime”.
Correct Answer: A. 11-12 Feb 2020
Correct Answer: B. July 05, 2023
On 5 July 2023, UK, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine launched a case against Iran over shooting down a Ukraine passenger plane in 2020. Four countries in a joint statement said Today’s legal action reflects our unwavering commitment to achieving transparency, justice and accountability for the families of the victims. They said they filed the case after Iran failed to respond to a December request for arbitration.
Correct Answer: B. Argentina
The 2022 Women’s Pan American Cup was the sixth edition of the Women’s Pan American Cup, the quadrennial international women’s field hockey championship of the Americas organized by the Pan American Hockey Federation. The cup would be held from 19 to 29 January 2022 in Santiago, Chile. Argentina was the defending champions, winning the 2017 edition. They defended their title after a final win over Chile.