Category: Current Affairs July 2022

According to U.S. government sources, Al-Zawahiri was killed by ____ missiles fired from a drone.

A. FIM-92 Stinger
B. RIM-66 Standard
C. R9X Hellfire
D. MIM-104 Patriot

Answer

Correct Answer: C. R9X Hellfire


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According to U.S. government sources, Al-Zawahiri was killed by Hellfire missiles fired from a drone. Press sources have speculated that the missiles may have been R9X Hellfire missiles, which are designed to kill by impact and with blades instead of the explosion to avoid unintended casualties.

Current Hijri Year is:

A. 1442 AH
B. 1443 AH
C. 1444 AH
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: C. 1444 AH


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Current Hijri Year is 1444 or the Current Islamic year is 1444 AH. The Islamic New Year also called the Hijri New Year or Arabic New Year is the day that marks the beginning of a new Hijri year and is the day on which the year count is incremented. The first day of the Islamic year is observed by Muslims on the first day of the month of Muharram. The current Hijri Year is 1444. it is started on Saturday, July 30, 2022.

The SCO Council of Foreign Ministers (SCO-CFM) meeting 2022 was held in Tashkent on:

A. 26-27 July 2022
B. 27-28 July 2022
C. 28-29 July 2022
D. 29-30 July 2022

Answer

Correct Answer: C. 28-29 July 2022


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Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will be leading the Pakistan delegation to the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers (SCO-CFM) meeting in Tashkent on 28-29 July 2022. The invitation to attend the SCO-CFM was extended by the Acting Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, H.E. Vladimir Norov. Besides Pakistan, SCO member states include China, India, Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

‘The Lulo Rose’, a rare 170-carat pink rough diamond was discovered at which country?

A. USA
B. Angola
C. Japan
D. New Zealand

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Angola 


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A rare 170-carat pink rough diamond weighing 34 grams has been discovered at Lucapa’s Lulo Mine in Angola. Named the ‘Lulo Rose’, it is considered to be the largest pink diamond discovered in the last 300 years. In 2016, a mining operation yielded a 404-carat white stone named the ‘4th February Stone’. It was the largest ever diamond recovered in Angola. 

What is the theme of the ‘World Day Against Trafficking in Persons’ in 2022?

A. Use and abuse of technology
B. Leaving No one Trafficked
C. Rehabilitation of the Trafficked
D. Fellow Human Beings

Answer

Correct Answer: A. Use and abuse of technology


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‘World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is observed every year on 30 July. This year the theme of the event is “Use and abuse of technology”.
The Blue Heart Campaign was also launched where the blue heart represents the sadness of those who are trafficked, as well as the cold-heartedness of those who buy and sell fellow human beings.

The 2022 Commonwealth Games that is currently taking place in:

A. Birmingham, England
B. Paris, France
C. Tokyo, Japan
D. London, England

Answer

Correct Answer: A. Birmingham, England


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The 2022 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Birmingham 2022, is an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth of Nations that is currently taking place in Birmingham, England, from 28 July to 8 August 2022.

Which country did Egypt sign a $8 billion agreement for Suez Canal Economic Zone in July 2022?

A. India
B. Israel
C. KSA
D. Ethiopia

Answer

Correct Answer: A. India


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Egypt signs an $8 billion agreement with India for Suez Canal Economic Zone. Egypt and an Indian company have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to construct a green hydrogen factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.

Which institution launched the ‘Good for You, Good for the Planet’ campaign?

A. UNEP
B. WWF
C. IMF
D. IEA

Answer

Correct Answer: B. WWF


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The WWF has launched the ‘Good for You, Good for the Planet’ campaign to guide people towards eating a planet-friendly diet. The campaign’s long-term aim is to encourage people to become conscious of their food choices every day. This year’s Earth Overshoot Day was observed on July 28. As per a WWF study, food waste amounts to 10 percent of GHG.

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