Which Country is the FATF President for 2019-20?
- A. Nigeria
- B. China
- C. Germany
- D. Pakistan
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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.
Which country sign world`s biggest trade deal with ASEAN?
- A. Russia
- B. China
- C. USA
- D. France
Correct Answer: B. China
China and 14 other countries on Sunday agreed to set up the world`s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are hoping will help hasten recovery from the shocks of the pandemic.
Which country has been hit by extra-ordinary rains called ‘Rain Bombs’?
- A. USA
- B. Australia
- C. Indonesia
- D. Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: B. Australia
Australia has been hit by ‘Rain Bombs’, which caused evacuations and power outages. Australia’s third-most populous city Brisbane was almost hit by the rains, which brought record flooding to some east coast areas and killed eight people. The flooding in Brisbane and its surroundings is said to be the worst since 2011. The rainfall over Brisbane has been extraordinary and hence called as ‘Rain Bomb’.
‘Combating Disinformation and Islamophobia in the Post-Truth Era’ declaration was adopted in:
- A. Istanbul Declaration
- B. Ankara Declaration
- C. OIC 12th Declaration
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: A. Istanbul Declaration
Istanbul Declaration adopted by the 12th Session of the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers emphasized the importance of cooperation among the member states in developing necessary mechanisms to fight disinformation and other related challenges of the post-truth era. The declaration also underlined the need for devising short, medium, and long-term strategic processes in the fight against disinformation. The information ministers of the OIC member states participated in the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers titled ‘Combating Disinformation and Islamophobia in the Post-Truth Era’ held in Türkiye on 22 September 2022.
Which country is under a severe threat of ‘Varroa mite plague’?
- A. Australia
- B. Egypt
- C. Japan
- D. France
Correct Answer: A. Australia
Australian authorities have killed millions of honeybees recently in an effort to stop a catastrophic parasite plague from spreading to other parts of the country. The honey sector, which is Australia’s multimillion-dollar business, is under severe threat from the outbreak of the varroa mite. Varroa mite or Varroa destructor is a parasitic bug that attacks and feeds on honeybees.
According to United Nations Development program’s report of 12 June 2023, around ___ of people have at least one bias against women?
- A. 90%
- B. 85%
- C. 91%
- D. 88%
Correct Answer: A. 90%
Almost nine out of 10 people hold “fundamental biases” against women, a new UN report has found, decrying a “decade of stagnation” that has led to a dismantling of women’s rights in many parts of the world. Half of people globally still believe men make better political leaders than women; more than 40% believe men make better business executives than women; and 25% believe it is justified for a man to beat his wife, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report released Monday found, reflecting the latest data from the World Values Survey. Biased gender social norms are a major barrier to achieving gender equality, the report’s authors warn, adding that the undervaluation of women’s capabilities and rights in society constrains women’s choices and opportunities.