Which country has announced to contribute 2.5 billion dollars to Middle East green initiative over the next 10 years?
- A. Japan
- B. Saudi Arabia
- C. Oman
- D. UK
Correct Answer: B. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has announced to contribute 2.5 billion dollars to the Middle East green initiative over the next 10 years. Addressing the second Middle East Green Initiative Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Saudi crown prince Muhammad Bin Salman said the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund would aim for net-zero emissions by 2050. He underlined the need for continued regional cooperation and active contributions by member countries to achieve global climate goals and accelerate the implementation commitments as part of international agreements. The second Middle East Green Initiative Summit is being hosted by Saudi Arabia in Sharm el-Sheikh on the sidelines of the COP 27 conference.
Correct Answer: B. Shehan Karunatilaka
Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka won the 2022 Booker Prize for fiction at a London ceremony on October 17, 2022, for his work, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, about a murdered journalist. The 47-year-old author won international recognition with his 2010 debut novel, Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew.
Correct Answer: B. Serbia
Serbia is the first country in Europe to successfully conduct its national election in Europe during the coronavirus epidemic. The ruling governing conservative party led by President Aleksandar Vucic is set to obtain a landslide victory.
Correct Answer: C. Gautam Adani
The Indian billionaire industrialist and philanthropist have surpassed Ambani as the richest man. He is the Chairman and founder of the Ahmedabad-based multinational conglomerate Adani Group which is involved in port development and operations in India. The 59-year-old champion’s net worth reached $88.5 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Correct Answer: D. Malaysia
Malaysia to host the Asian Champions League`s centralized hub in East Asia with matches in the region due to restart in October, the continent`s football governing body said on July 27, 2020. Malaysia will host the last-16 games from the two groups `G` and Group `H` and a semi-final on November 28 and two quarter-finals on November 25.
Correct Answer: B. Russia
Russia recently announced that it has successfully tested a new hypersonic anti-ship cruise missile named ‘Tsirkon’. The Tsirkon missile was fired from the White Sea in the Russian Arctic and it successfully hit its target 450 kilometers away in the Barents Sea. The missile has also reached a speed of Mach 8 – eight times the speed of sound.
Correct Answer: B. 18 July 2023
The U.N. Security Council will hold a first-ever meeting on the threats of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on July 18th 2023. The meeting organize by the United Kingdom, will see global leaders discussing the potential threats of artificial intelligence (AI) to international peace and security. It has been presented as a centrepiece of the UK’s presidency of the council.