Who was named the captain of the ICC’s Team of the Tournament in 2023?
- A. Rohit Sharma
- B. Pat Cummins
- C. Kane Williamson
- D. Temba Bavuma
Correct Answer: A. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma was named the captain of the ICC’s Team of the Tournament after the conclusion of the World Cup. 6 Indian players, including Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami, were part of the team. Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa were the two player from the World Cup-winning Australian team. No Pakistani player is in the team.
Correct Answer: C. Oman
Correct Answer: C. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia announced that it will now allow flights “from all countries” to cross its skies to reach the United Arab Emirates, a historic first that comes just days after the kingdom let the first direct Israeli commercial passenger flight use its airspace to reach the UAE.
Correct Answer: C. USA
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taiwan amidst rising threats from China over the visit. China warned the US over his action and the Chinese military also vowed to launch targeted military actions. As per the US, the visit is one of several Congressional delegations to Taiwan and it does not contradict United States policy, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 and U.S.-China Joint Communiques.
Correct Answer: B. Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo
Indonesia’s shuttler Chico Aura clinched the Malaysia Masters badminton title after defeating Hong Kong star Angus Ng Ka-long. The 24-year-old Indonesian, who is ranked 45th in the world, triumphed over 28-year-old Ng in straight sets.
Correct Answer: A. Israel
The US Government has granted approval for Israel to sell its “David’s Sling” anti-missile defense systems to Finland. Following the approval, Israel’s Ministry of Defense, the Finnish Ministry of Defense, and Rafael Advance Systems, the Israeli defense contractor responsible for developing the system, will partake in a signing ceremony for a procurement agreement valued at around 316 million Euros.
Correct Answer: C. Humza Yousaf
The office is held by Humza Yousaf of the Scottish National Party since 29 March 2023, following the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon. Yousaf was elected as the nominee by the Scottish Parliament on 28 March 2023