Which country filed a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
- A. Pakistan
- B. South Africa
- C. Egypt
- D. Iran
Correct Answer: B. South Africa
On January 12, 2024, South Africa filed a cased against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. The case accuses Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza during its war on Gaza. South Africa is asking the ICJ to order an immediate halt to Israeli military operations in Gaza. The ICJ is the United Nations’ highest court. Its rulings are theoretically legally binding on parties to the ICJ but are not enforceable.
Correct Answer: B. 30 September
Every year on September 30, the world observe International Translation Day in honor of Saint Jerome, the Bible translator. In a world as diverse as ours, where language can be a barrier, translation emerges as a vital bridge facilitating understanding and communication among people of different tongues.
Correct Answer: C. November 19
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day is celebrated on November 19 every year to recognise the achievement of women entrepreneurs and to support the effort of women to build their business ventures. This global initiative, established by the Women’s Entrepreneurship Development Organization (WEDO), has already been adopted by more than 144 countries worldwide.
Correct Answer: A. Australia
Australian opener David Warner has retired from one-day international (ODI) and Test cricket to spend more time with his family. He plans to play his 112th and final Test against Pakistan but will not participate in ODIs. However, he has left the door open for a potential return for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Warner has had a successful ODI career, scoring 22 centuries and 6,932 runs at an average of 45.30 in 161 matches. He was a key part of the Australian team that won the ICC Cricket World Cup in India last year.
Correct Answer: B. Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA)
Edible oil trade associations from five palm oil importing countries in South Asia – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal, announced the setting up of the Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA). The purpose is to gain collecting bargaining power and make imports sustainable.
Correct Answer: A. Israel
An Israeli firm is developing body cameras with facial recognition technology for Israel’s police officer. The technology aims to produce a body-worn camera enabling police to scan crowds and detect suspects in real-time, even if their faces are obscured, and build a database of such identities. The technology is being developed by Yozmot, a strategic planning firm owned by former Israeli army chief of regional strategic planning, Col. (res.) Dany Tirza.
Correct Answer: A. Iceland
Iceland remains the most peaceful country in the world, according to the 2023 Global Peace Index. The 2023 Global Peace Index released its annual ranking of the most peaceful countries in the world.