Significance: The African Union has been made a permanent member of the G20 , a powerful acknowledgement of Africa as its more than 50 countries seek a more important role on the global stage.
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How many of the above-mentioned statement are true?
Anonymous Quiz
15%
a) Only one
45%
b) Only two
27%
c) Only three
13%
d) All of the above
Significance: Ethiopia recently announced that it has filled its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile River.
Select the correct answer based on the codes given below:
Anonymous Quiz
21%
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
29%
(b) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
10%
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
40%
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
The Correct Answer is: (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation: The state of Palestine is officially recognized by the United Nations as a sovereign nation in Western Asia claiming the West Bank (bordering Israel and Jordan) and Gaza Strip (bordering Israel and Egypt).
Explanation: The state of Palestine is officially recognized by the United Nations as a sovereign nation in Western Asia claiming the West Bank (bordering Israel and Jordan) and Gaza Strip (bordering Israel and Egypt).
Which of the above statements is/ are NOT correct?
Anonymous Quiz
16%
(a) 1 only
20%
(b) 2 only
40%
(c) Both 1 and 2
24%
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
The Correct Answer is: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation: 1. The Gaza Strip borders the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Egypt to the south, and Israel to the north and east. The West Bank is bordered by Jordan to the east, and Israel to the north, south, and west. Thus, the two enclaves of Palestine do not share any geographical borders. Golan Heights in the northeastern region of Israel is a disputed area between Israel and Syria and is not an enclave claimed by Palestine.
2. Palestine borders the Mediterranean Sea. Thus, it is NOT a landlocked country.
Explanation: 1. The Gaza Strip borders the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Egypt to the south, and Israel to the north and east. The West Bank is bordered by Jordan to the east, and Israel to the north, south, and west. Thus, the two enclaves of Palestine do not share any geographical borders. Golan Heights in the northeastern region of Israel is a disputed area between Israel and Syria and is not an enclave claimed by Palestine.
2. Palestine borders the Mediterranean Sea. Thus, it is NOT a landlocked country.