Which European country has qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
- A. Spain
- B. Greece
- C. Ireland
- D. Croatia
Correct Answer: C. Ireland
Ireland, a rising force in international cricket, has secure its spot in the prestigious ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Ireland remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, having registered victories against Italy, Denmark, Austria, and Jersey before their clash against Germany resulted in a washout.
Correct Answer: A. Damascus
Correct Answer: C. November 6, 2022
The Taliban on November 6, 2022, reveal the final resting place of the movement`s founder, Mullah Omar, whose death and burial they kept secret for years. Rumors surrounding Omar`s health and whereabouts abounded after the Taliban were kicked out of power in 2001 by a US-led invasion, and they only admitted in April 2015 that he had died two years earlier. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that senior leaders of the movement attended a ceremony at his gravesite earlier in the day near Omarzo, in the Suri district of Zabul province.
Correct Answer: C. Honduras
China and Honduras began formal diplomatic relation on March 26, 2023, with Taiwan accusing Beijing of using coercion and intimidation to lure away its few remaining allies. China`s announcement of the move came shortly after Tegucigalpa said it had officially severed ties with Taipei.
Correct Answer: B. Mexico
The tequila fish (Zoogoneticus tequila) which was declared extinct in the wild has been reintroduced to its native Mexico. The little fish, which grows only up to 70 mm, was bred in an aquarium at Chester zoo, England. The fish disappeared from the wild in 2003 due to the introduction of invasive, exotic fish species and water pollution.
Correct Answer: D. 10 November 2023
Iceland declare a state of emergency on Friday after a series of powerful earthquakes rocked the country’s southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, in what could be a precursor to a volcanic eruption.
Correct Answer: A. India
Among the G20 nations, India tops the list with 11 million people working as forced labourers, followed by China, Russia, Indonesia, Türkiye and the United States of America (USA). The report highlights the role played by G20 nations in fuelling forced labour within global supply chains, including state-imposed forced labour. The G20 accounts for over half of all people living in modern slavery and imports US$468 billion of at-risk products annually.