Which country has been hit by Red-Orange Dust Storms from the Sahara?
- A. Italy
- B. UK
- C. Spain
- D. Ukraine
Correct Answer: C. Spain
A massive Saharan dust cloud turned the skies red-orange across Spain. After the dust-filled parts of Spain, a warning of extremely bad air quality was issued for Madrid. Spain’s weather service described the dust storm as “extraordinary and very intense”. It also predicted that the dust storm will continue through on the day to come
Correct Answer: C. 19 to 21 May 2023
The 49th G7 summit was held from 19 to 21 May 2023 in the Hiroshima city of Hiroshima Prefecture. Leader of G7 countries join Hiroshima City to discuss a number of challenge to peace and prosperity facing the global order while consulting with invited guests. The situation of Russian invasion of Ukraine has shaken the very foundation of the international order, the world is facing multiple crises, including climate crisis, pandemic, and geopolitical crisis.
Correct Answer: D. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, which has led a years-long military coalition in Yemen, announced on 1 August 2023 a $1.2 billion grant for the war-scarred country`s internationally recognized government, the latest attempt to prop up its economy. The money will help the government address its budget deficit and also fund salaries for civil servants and support for ensuring food security, the official Saudi Press Agency said
Correct Answer: A. 1 January 2022
Correct Answer: B. China
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Tuesday said Padma Bridge Rail Link is a landmark project under the Belt and Road Initiative, and also the largest infrastructure project in Bangladesh using Chinese preferential loans. As one of the most important infrastructure projects in Bangladesh, he said it is estimated to directly benefit 80 million people and boost economic growth by 1.5%.
Correct Answer: C. 18 April 2023
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister meets with Syrian President since war of 2011 in Damascus on 18 April 2023. the first visit to Syria’s capital by a Saudi official since the start of the country’s civil war in 2011 marks a new era in ties between Iran-backed Damascus and Riyadh. Sound relations between Syria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia should be the norm.
Correct Answer: B. China
In China, the world first 16-megawatt offshore wind turbine has been successfully install in southeast Fujian Province. The turbine, about 35 kilometers away from the shoreline, boast the world’s largest per-unit capacity. At full wind speed, the wind turbine can generate 34.2 kilowatt hours of power after rotating a full turn.