Which country launched the ‘Simorgh’ satellite carrier rocket with research devices?
- A. Bangladesh
- B. Iran
- C. Malaysia
- D. UK
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The 2022 Asia Cup is the ______ edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament.
- A. 11th
- B. 16th
- C. 14th
- D. 15th
Correct Answer: D. 15th
The 2022 Asia Cup (also known as DP World Asia Cup for sponsorship reasons) is the 15th edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament, with the matches being played as Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) during August and September 2022 in the United Arab Emirates.
In September 2023, marking country’s first publicly announced visit to Saudi Arabia as speculation grow about a potential normalisation of ties?
- A. Bahrain
- B. America
- C. Ukraine
- D. Israel
Correct Answer: D. Israel
An Israeli delegation attended a UNESCO meeting in Riyadh on Monday, marking the country’s first publicly announced visit to Saudi Arabia as speculation grows about a potential normalisation of ties. The delegation, including a security official, joined the UNESCO meeting on Monday, sitting behind a sign that said “Israel” on the front of their desk.
Which country holds the Presidency of G7 in 2022?
- A. UK
- B. UAE
- C. South Africa
- D. Germany
Correct Answer: D. Germany
2022 is the third time that Germany has assumed the G7 presidency. The German government has set itself a number of goals for its one-year presidency of this group of seven leading democratic economies. The highlight will be the G7 summit that is to take place at Elmau Castle in the Bavarian Alps at the end of June.
Which city became the first city in China to ban the consumption of dog and cat meat?
- A. Wuhan
- B. Beijing
- C. Guangzhou
- D. Shenzhen
Correct Answer: D. Shenzhen
Shenzhen has become the first Chinese city to ban the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat. It comes after the coronavirus outbreak was linked to wildlife meat, prompting Chinese authorities to ban the trade and consumption of wild animals. Shenzhen went a step further, extending the ban to dogs and cats.
When ICJ starts hearing of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel?
- A. January 06, 2024
- B. January 05, 2024
- C. January 11, 2024
- D. January 17, 2024
Correct Answer: C. January 11, 2024
The International Court of Justice started hearing South Africa’s genocide case against Israel in the Hague today. A seventeen-member bench with ICJ president Joan Donoghue hearing the case. South African Advocate told the court that Israel’s genocide intent against the Palestinians in Gaza is evident from how Israel’s military attack is being conducted. He demanded an emergency suspension of Israel’s aerial and ground offensive in the Palestinian enclave. The court will meet tomorrow to hear Israel’s arguments. South Africa filed the lawsuit in December, in a move welcome by several countries amid a global chorus for a ceasefire in Gaza. Meanwhile, pro-Palestinian demonstrators held protests outside the court and called for an end to Israel’s atrocities in Gaza that have killed more than 23,000 Palestinians.
Which ex-European Parliament president died on January 11, 2022?
- A. David Sassoli
- B. Charles Michel
- C. Mark Rutte
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: A. David Sassoli
David Maria Sassoli was an Italian politician and journalist who served as the president of the European Parliament from 3 July 2019 until his death in January 2022. Sassoli was first elected as a member of the European Parliament in 2009. He was 65.