Which continent was declared wild polio free by World Health organization in August 2020?
- A. Africa
- B. Europe
- C. Asia
- D. Australia
Correct Answer: A. Africa
The African Continent was declared free of wild polio by the independent body, the Africa Regional Certification Commission(ARCC), which is responsible for certifying the eradication of wild poliovirus in the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region.The Poliovirus is now found only in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Correct Answer: B. Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy becomes first House Speaker to be ousted in U.S. History. Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his position as House Speaker shortly after a compromise with U.S. House of Representatives Democrats, made in order to prevent a government shutdown. McCarthy is now the first House speaker to be removed in American history.
Correct Answer: C. ISIS–K
On 4 January the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement posted on Telegram. It later released images on its news outlet Amaq showing two masked individuals whom it claimed were brothers who carried out the attack as suicide bombers. Based on U.S. intelligence assessments, the attack was executed by the Afghanistan branch of the Islamic State, known as ISIS–-K.
Correct Answer: B. South China Sea
Southeast Asian Nation Hold First Joint Navy Drills Near Disputed South China Sea. Units from the countries of ASEAN began their first ever joint military drills in Indonesia’s South Natuna Sea amid rising geopolitical tensions between major powers and protests against China’s activities in the South China Sea.
Correct Answer: B. August 3, 2022
The first shipment of grain from Ukraine since the Kremlin`s invasion five months ago sailed through Istanbul on August 3, 2022, under a landmark deal designed to help alleviate a global food crisis sparked by the wa
Correct Answer: A. Israel
Israel on January 26, 2020, officially gave its citizens the right to travel to Saudi Arabia for religious and business visits, in the latest sign of warming ties between the two states.
Correct Answer: B. Pakistan
Pakistan has been named as the host for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, the country’s cricket board announced on Twitter. This will also be the first major global cricket tournament played in Pakistan since 1996. On 16 November 2021, it was announced that the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan.