Which is the first state in Asia-Pacific region to enter sovereign default in the 21st century?
- A. Africa
- B. Malaysia
- C. Sri Lanka
- D. Bangladesh
Correct Answer: C. Sri Lanka
In April 2022, the Sri Lankan government announced that it was defaulting, making it the first sovereign default in Sri Lankan history since its independence in 1948 and the first state in Asia-Pacific region to enter sovereign default in the 21st century.
Correct Answer: B. United States
The 46th G7 summit was originally scheduled to be held in the month of June 2020, at Camp David, United States. G7 is an association of seven of the world’s largest economies namely the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and Japan.
Correct Answer: C. Morocco
Morocco was rewarded by FIFA with hosting rights for the next Club World Cup in February, with an expanded 32-team edition set to launch in 2025. The most recent edition of the tournament was held in the UAE in February 2022 and was won by the English football club, Chelsea. European champion Real Madrid, South American champion Flamengo and Seattle Sounders, the first CONCACAF Champions League winner from the United States, will play in the traditional seven-team tournament from Feb. 1-11.
Correct Answer: B. 13 November 2022
The 2022 Istanbul bombing occurred on İstiklal Avenue in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey, on 13 November 2022, killing six people and injuring 81 others. The bombing is regarded as a terrorist attack.
Correct Answer: D. Novak Djokovic
Djokovic has defeate Tomas Machac at the Dubai Championship extending their winning streak to 18 matche. The 35-year-old Serb broke the record for the most time a man or woman spent at No. 1 in the professional tennis rankings. His 378th week in the ATP’s top spot, surpassed Steffi Graf’s 377 leading the WTA.
Correct Answer: B. Anthony Albanese
In the 2022 election, Albanese led his party to a decisive victory against Scott Morrison’s Liberal-National Coalition, making history as the first Italian Australian to become prime minister. He was sworn in on 23 May 2022.
Correct Answer: B. Saudi Arabia