Who led Taliban in the three days of talks in Oslo, Taliban’s first official trip to Europe?
- A. Hasan Akhund
- B. Amir Khan Muttaqi
- C. Abdul Ghani Baradar
- D. Abdul Salam Hanafia
Correct Answer: B. Amir Khan Muttaqi
A Taliban delegation led by acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has started three days of talks in Oslo with the Western government officials and Afghan civil society representatives. Starting on 23 January 2022, the close-door meetings in the Norwegian capital will see Taliban representatives meeting with women’s rights activists and human rights defenders from Afghanistan and from the Afghan diaspora.
Correct Answer: C. 2030 World Expo
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will host the 2030 World Expo. The event will take place from October 1, 2030, to March 31, 2031. Riyadh beat out Busan, South Korea, and Rome, Italy to host the 2030 World Expo. Riyadh received 119 votes, while Busan received 29 and Rome received 17. The theme for the 2030 World Expo in Riyadh is “The Era of Change: Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow”.
Correct Answer: A. Abu Dhabi, UAE
A new $3 billion railway is to link Oman’s Sohar port with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, administrators called on September 28, 2022. The 303-kilometer (188 miles) railway, with traveller trains traveling up to 200 kilometers per hour, will connect with the UAE’s national network that is now under construction. The joint venture between Oman Rail and the UAE’s Etihad Rail was agreed upon during a visit by UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed to the Omani capital Muscat.
Correct Answer: A. Damascus
Correct Answer: B. United Kingdom
Correct Answer: B. Endeavor
The United States astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, who flew to the International Space Station in SpaceX’s new Crew Dragon, landed back on the Earth. The astronauts splashed down aboard Crew Dragon ‘Endeavor’ in the Gulf of Mexico after a 64-day voyage in space. This is NASA’s first crewed mission from American soil in nine years. This splashdown is the first of its kind by NASA in 45 years.
Correct Answer: B. Kuwait
Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is the Emir of Kuwait and the Commander of the Kuwait Military Forces. On 30 September 2020, he succeeded to the throne following the death of his half-brother, Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Nawaf had been nominated as Crown Prince on 7 February 2006.