Which country’s parliament approves state of emergency until 21 Aug 2020?
- A. Lebanon
- B. US
- C. Brazil
- D. India
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Which country Presidential candidate assassinated in campaign rally in August 2023?
- A. Niger
- B. Ecuador
- C. Nigeria
- D. DR Congo
Correct Answer: B. Ecuador
Ecuador was under a state of emergency on 10 August 2023 after the assassination of a popular presidential candidate just days before an election dominated by concerns over the once-peaceful country`s descent into brutal violence linked to drug trafficking. Fernando Villavicencio, a 59-year-old journalist and anti-corruption crusader, was killed in a hail of machine gun fire as he left a campaign rally in the capital Quito.
Future Investment Initiative Summit, often referred to as ‘Davos in the Desert’ summit is going to held in:
- A. Dubai
- B. Riyadh
- C. Oman
- D. Jeddha
Correct Answer: B. Riyadh
Saudi Future Investment Initiative Summit, often referred to as ‘Davos in the Desert’. Future Investment Initiative Institute. FII will be held in Riyadh from 25-27 October 2022 and will convene the world’s foremost CEOs, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and young leaders to shape the future of international investment and the global economy.
What is the name of the newly disclosed main battle tank of Israel?
- A. T-72
- B. Abrams
- C. Merkava Mark 5
- D. Leopard 2
Correct Answer: C. Merkava Mark 5
Israel unveiled its cutting-edge main battle tank, the Merkava Mark 5, known as “Barak,” signifying a significant leap in technological advancement and military capability. The development of the Barak tank involved collaboration between the Israeli Defense Ministry’s Armored Vehicles Directorate, the IDF’s Ground Forces, Armored Corps, and multiple Israeli defense companies, including Elbit Systems, Rafael, and the Israel Aerospace Industries’ subsidiary, Elta.
On June 6, which language day is celebrated by the United Nations?
- A. Arabic Day
- B. French Day
- C. English Day
- D. Russian Day
Correct Answer: D. Russian Day
On 6 June United Nations is celebrated Russian Language Day, which is also the birthday of the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. UN celebrates its six official languages – English, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and French
Which country will host Asia Cup 2020, which has been postponed and will be rescheduled to June 2021?
- A. India
- B. Bangladesh
- C. Sri Lanka
- D. Pakistan
Correct Answer: C. Sri Lanka
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced that the 2020 edition of the Asia Cup stands cancelled. The tournament’s governing body is looking for a window in June 2021 to host the tournament. The T20 tournament, which was to be played in Sri Lanka in September after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) offered to swap hosting rights in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to host it next year as well.
In April 2023, which Asian country approve the abortion pill for the first time?
- A. London
- B. Japan
- C. Azerbaijan
- D. India
Correct Answer: B. Japan
The abortion pill will become available in Japan for the first time after the health ministry approve the drug used to terminate early-stage pregnancy. Abortion is legal in Japan for up to 22 weeks but consent is usually required from a spouse or partner, and until now a surgical procedure had been the only option.