Which country has decided to send cluster bombs and armoured vehicles to Ukraine despite concerns about the deployment of weapons banned by more than 100 countries?
- A. Malaysia
- B. Russia
- C. United States
- D. Itlay
Correct Answer: C. United States
The United States has decided to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, multiple news outlets have reported, despite concerns about the deployment of weapons banned by more than 100 countries. A weapons package including cluster munitions fired from a 155-millimeter Howitzer cannon is expected to be announced as soon as Friday, three US officials told the Reuters news agency on condition of anonymity. Ukraine, Russia, and the US have not signed that treaty although a 2009 law bans the US from exporting cluster munitions with bomblet failure rates above 1 percent, which covers virtually the entire US military stockpile. Biden, however, can override such prohibitions in cases deemed in the interests of US national security.
Correct Answer: C. Israel
The Chinese ambassador (Du Wei) to Israel was found dead on Sunday 17 May 2020 in his home north of Tel Aviv (City), according to the Israeli foreign ministry and police.
Correct Answer: A. Glasgow
Correct Answer: A. Singapore
On 10th July 2020, Singapore became the 2nd Country in Asia to conduct National Polls in the times of the COVID-19 global pandemic. On 15th April 2020, South Korea became the first Asian Country to conduct National Polls in the times of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Correct Answer: C. Myanmar
The Myanmar government has signed an agreement for implementing the “National Ceasefire Agreement” (NCA) with 10 armed ethnic groups. The peace accord is called Union Peace Accord III contains 15 provisions to implement the NCA. The agreement was entered into by the parties at Nay Pyi Taw during the 4th session of the Union Peace Conference named – 21st Century Panglong.
Correct Answer: B. Alyssa Healy
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.