The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an intergovernmental organization founded in Shanghai on 15 June 2001. The SCO currently comprises eight Member States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan), four Observer States interested in acceding to full membership (Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, and Mongolia) and six “Dialogue Partners” (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Turkey).
Since its inception in 2001, the SCO has mainly focused on regional security issues, its fight against regional terrorism, ethnic separatism and religious extremism. To date, the SCO’s priorities also include regional development.
__________becomes first company to hit $3 trillion market value on January 3 2022?
AMeta
BMicrosoft
CApple
DSaudi Aramco
Correct answer
C. Apple
Explanation
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) on Monday January 3, 2022 became the first company to hit a $3 trillion stock market value, before ending the day a hair below that milestone, as investors bet the iPhone maker will keep launching best-selling products as it explores new markets such as automated cars and virtual reality.
Which venue was originally scheduled for the 46th G-7 summit 2020, that has been postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic?
AItaly
BUnited States
CFrance
DGermany
Correct answer
B. United States
Explanation
G7 is an association of seven of the world’s largest economies namely the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan. Previously it included Russia and was called the G-8.
The 46th G7 summit was originally scheduled to be held in the month of June 2020, at Camp David, United States. The US President Donald Trump recently announced that he is postponing the 46th summit to September or November. He also suggested to expand the G7 bloc to include India, Australia, South Korea and Russia.
According to internet advocacy watchdog Access Now, which of the following countries is the worst offender of internet access for imposing most of internet shutdowns in 2022? (As reported on 3 March 2023)
AIndia
BAfghanistan
CChina
DRussia
Correct answer
A. India
Explanation
India is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.