Which country rank last in the EIU Democracy Index 2021?
- A. China
- B. North Korea
- C. Myanmar
- D. Afghanistan
Correct Answer: D. Afghanistan
Afghanistan in the first placed (as the last place first) (167), Myanmar in the second place (166), North Korea third (165), Dem. Republic of Congo fourth (164), Central African Republic fifth (163).
Correct Answer: A. U.S.
The signing ceremony of the historic Abraham Accord, between UAE, Bahrain, and Israel hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump in the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed accords with Emirati Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan and Bahrain`s Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani.
Correct Answer: D. China
The $7.3 billion project, largely funded by China, was construct by PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia-China, known as PT KCIC, a joint venture between an Indonesian consortium of four state-owned companies and China Railway International Co. Ltd. The joint venture said the trains will be the fastest in Southeast Asia, with speeds of up to 350 kph.
Correct Answer: B. Pritam Singh
The Indian-origin politician of Singapore has created history by taking charge as the first Leader of the Opposition in Singapore. Though there have been de-facto leaders of the Opposition in the past, this is the first time the position is being officially recognised. Pritam belongs to the Workers’ Party that had won 10 parliamentary seats out of the 93 seats.
Correct Answer: B. Algiers
Palestinian factions signed a reconciliation deal in Algiers, vowing to hold elections by next October in their latest attempt to end a rift that has now lasted more than 15 years. The deal was signed by a leading figure from the Fatah party of President Mahmud Abbas and by the chief of the Islamist movement Hamas, which rules Gaza. The two rival groups have been at odds for more than a decade. While Fatah dominates the internationally recognized Palestinian Authority (PA), which is based in the West Bank, Hamas is in control in the Gaza Strip
Correct Answer: A. 21 November
World Fisheries Day is celebrated across the world on 21 November annually. The main purpose behind this day is to highlight the importance of sustainable stocks of fisheries in the world, to strengthen human rights for the small-scale fishing communities, to make a true difference in the working conditions of fishing communities and to eliminate illegal, unreport and unregulated fishing.
Correct Answer: B. Bangladesh
The International Children’s Film festival was recently inaugurated in the capital city of Bangladesh, Dhaka. It is one of the biggest film festivals in the country and the only international festival which is celebrated exclusively for children and young adults since 2008.