Xanana Gusmao is the Prime Minister of which country?
- A. Sudan Timor
- B. Ghana
- C. East Timor
- D. Zimbabwe
Correct Answer: C. East Timor
José Alexandre “Xanana” Gusmão is an East Timorese politician who has served as the prime minister of East Timor since 1 July 2023, previously serving in that position from 2007 to 2015.
Correct Answer: A. July 1, 2022
On July 1, 2022, the White House announced that Khizr Khan would be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Khizr Moazzam Khan, a Gold Star father who rose to fame in 2016 for challenging Trump`s knowledge of the US Constitution, will receive America`s highest civil award the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden on July 7. The term Gold Star parents is used for individuals whose children die fighting for America. Mr Khan and Ghazala Khan are the parents of US Army Captain Humayun Khan who was killed during the Iraq war in 2004.
Correct Answer: C. United Arab Emirates
Correct Answer: D. Vega-C flight VV22
Vega-C flight VV22 was the 22nd launch of the Vega rocket. The rocket failed after launch and the mission was lost. The flight was launched from the ELV launch pad in Kourou, Centre Spatial Guyanais. If it had been successful, it would have been the first commercial launch of the Vega-C since its inaugural flight on July 13.
Correct Answer: C. Hyderabad
Correct Answer: C. Patriot
NATO announced the signing of a $5.5 billion contract by member countries in Europe to purchase up to 1,000 Patriot air defense missiles to bolster security given the threat from Russia. The deal comes as Moscow has unleashed barrages of missile and drone strikes against Ukraine. Patriot systems supplied by nations like the US and Germany have been used by Kyiv to shoot down Russia’s attacks in the 11-month war.
Correct Answer: B. Liz Truss
As of October 2022, Liz Truss is expect to be the shortest-serving prime minister after announcing her plans to resign 45 days into her tenure amidst the October 2022 United Kingdom government crisis. The previous shortest time served was George Canning, who served for less than four months before his death.