Who is the current Israel`s ambassador to the UN?
- A. Danny Danon
- B. Amir Ohana
- C. Gilad Erdan
- D. Ariel Sharon
Correct Answer: C. Gilad Erdan
Gilad Menashe Erdan is an Israeli politician and diplomat serving as Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations since 2020.
Correct Answer: B. $14 trillion
The U.S. military spent $14 trillion during two decades of war; those who benefited range from major manufacturers to entrepreneurs.
Correct Answer: C. London
In the QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2023, London has been ranked as the best city for students looking to study abroad. Seoul and Munich are at the second place. The report ranks 140 cities in terms of affordability, student facilities, and university standard among other factors.
Correct Answer: B. Italy
US President Joe Biden signed into law a bill titled, “Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act”, to provide recognition to the ‘Ghost Army’. It is a tactical deception unit deployed by the US during World War II. There are just nine surviving veterans of the Ghost Army across the US. The Congressional Gold Medal is the Congress’s highest award of national appreciation for distinguished contributions.
Correct Answer: B. China
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Tuesday said Padma Bridge Rail Link is a landmark project under the Belt and Road Initiative, and also the largest infrastructure project in Bangladesh using Chinese preferential loans. As one of the most important infrastructure projects in Bangladesh, he said it is estimated to directly benefit 80 million people and boost economic growth by 1.5%.
Correct Answer: B. Israel and Lebanon
Litani River forms part of the border between Lebanon and Israel. The river was in the news in December 2023 after a cruise missile launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen struck a commercial oil tanker ship 60 nautical miles north of the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The group has targeted Israeli and US interests in solidarity with Hamas and Palestinians since October 2023.
Correct Answer: B. Nepal
Nepal alongwith other Several nations, including India, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Taiwan, rejected the new edition of China’s national map. Nepal on Friday asked the international community to honour the political map endorsed by its Parliament three years ago as it rejected China’s new national map that shows territories the Himalayan nation considers its own as part of India. China on Monday released a new map in which the Limpiyadhura, Kalapani and Lipulekh areas -that Nepal considers its territories- were shown as part of India