Israel’s political culture has always been volatile. Its first government, formed in March [1], lasted just 20 months. Over the next seven decades, Israelis would cycle through 33 governing coalitions for an average of one every two years. But no single year has been more unpredictable, more bewilderingly unhinged, than 2019. A national election in April ended in deadlock, with no combination of parties able to muster a majority. A second ballot in September produced largely the same results. Last month, a long criminal investigation culminated in indictments against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for bribery,[2] and breach of trust. The National legislature of Israel [3] is unicameral in nature which passes all laws , elects the president and prime minister approves the cabinet and supervises the work of government has 120 seats in total .Israel had been in the political crisis for more than a year now and had three inconclusive elections and now since whole world is going through the pandemic of novel COVID-19 the interim Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the leader of his major opposition Benny Gantz had reached an agreement to form a National Emergency Government which will deal with the economic and health issues occurs due to the coronavirus disease as one unity government The coalition agreement between PM Netanyahu’s [4] party and Gantz political alliance called Blue and White party are the political rivals who came along on 20th april 2020 with 36 ministries [expected ]which will make the new Israeli government largest in the country’s history .also it is highly expected that once this pandemic is over netanyahu’s corruption trial would begin and he will no longer be able to argue that he is indispensably steering the country through an unprecedented health crisis and gantz could topple the government whenever he feels the time is right with a constructive vote of no-confidence since blue and white party alliance headed by [5] (who is also the current speaker of the the Israeli parliament) and the joint list have majority of 61.the 14 page coalition document not only sets out the mechanism for the next three years government but also gives both men guarantees to stop the other grabbing to stop reins of power effectively clauses of mutually assured destruction .

Q.2 choose the another criminal charge netanyahu charged for ?

Israel’s political culture has always been volatile. Its first government, formed in March [1], lasted just 20 months. Over the next seven decades, Israelis would cycle through 33 governing coalitions for an average of one every two years. But no single year has been more unpredictable, more bewilderingly unhinged, than 2019. A national election in April ended in deadlock, with no combination of parties able to muster a majority. A second ballot in September produced largely the same results. Last month, a long criminal investigation culminated in indictments against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for bribery,[2] and breach of trust. The National legislature of Israel [3] is unicameral in nature which passes all laws , elects the president and prime minister approves the cabinet and supervises the work of government has 120 seats in total .Israel had been in the political crisis for more than a year now and had three inconclusive elections and now since whole world is going through the pandemic of novel COVID-19 the interim Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the leader of his major opposition Benny Gantz had reached an agreement to form a National Emergency Government which will deal with the economic and health issues occurs due to the coronavirus disease as one unity government The coalition agreement between PM Netanyahu’s [4] party and Gantz political alliance called Blue and White party are the political rivals who came along on 20th april 2020 with 36 ministries [expected ]which will make the new Israeli government largest in the country’s history .also it is highly expected that once this pandemic is over netanyahu’s corruption trial would begin and he will no longer be able to argue that he is indispensably steering the country through an unprecedented health crisis and gantz could topple the government whenever he feels the time is right with a constructive vote of no-confidence since blue and white party alliance headed by [5] (who is also the current speaker of the the Israeli parliament) and the joint list have majority of 61.the 14 page coalition document not only sets out the mechanism for the next three years government but also gives both men guarantees to stop the other grabbing to stop reins of power effectively clauses of mutually assured destruction .

Q.3 What is the name of Israel's unicameral legislature ?

Israel’s political culture has always been volatile. Its first government, formed in March [1], lasted just 20 months. Over the next seven decades, Israelis would cycle through 33 governing coalitions for an average of one every two years. But no single year has been more unpredictable, more bewilderingly unhinged, than 2019. A national election in April ended in deadlock, with no combination of parties able to muster a majority. A second ballot in September produced largely the same results. Last month, a long criminal investigation culminated in indictments against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for bribery,[2] and breach of trust. The National legislature of Israel [3] is unicameral in nature which passes all laws , elects the president and prime minister approves the cabinet and supervises the work of government has 120 seats in total .Israel had been in the political crisis for more than a year now and had three inconclusive elections and now since whole world is going through the pandemic of novel COVID-19 the interim Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the leader of his major opposition Benny Gantz had reached an agreement to form a National Emergency Government which will deal with the economic and health issues occurs due to the coronavirus disease as one unity government The coalition agreement between PM Netanyahu’s [4] party and Gantz political alliance called Blue and White party are the political rivals who came along on 20th april 2020 with 36 ministries [expected ]which will make the new Israeli government largest in the country’s history .also it is highly expected that once this pandemic is over netanyahu’s corruption trial would begin and he will no longer be able to argue that he is indispensably steering the country through an unprecedented health crisis and gantz could topple the government whenever he feels the time is right with a constructive vote of no-confidence since blue and white party alliance headed by [5] (who is also the current speaker of the the Israeli parliament) and the joint list have majority of 61.the 14 page coalition document not only sets out the mechanism for the next three years government but also gives both men guarantees to stop the other grabbing to stop reins of power effectively clauses of mutually assured destruction .

Q.4 which among the following is Benjamin Netanyahu's political party ?

Israel’s political culture has always been volatile. Its first government, formed in March [1], lasted just 20 months. Over the next seven decades, Israelis would cycle through 33 governing coalitions for an average of one every two years. But no single year has been more unpredictable, more bewilderingly unhinged, than 2019. A national election in April ended in deadlock, with no combination of parties able to muster a majority. A second ballot in September produced largely the same results. Last month, a long criminal investigation culminated in indictments against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for bribery,[2] and breach of trust. The National legislature of Israel [3] is unicameral in nature which passes all laws , elects the president and prime minister approves the cabinet and supervises the work of government has 120 seats in total .Israel had been in the political crisis for more than a year now and had three inconclusive elections and now since whole world is going through the pandemic of novel COVID-19 the interim Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the leader of his major opposition Benny Gantz had reached an agreement to form a National Emergency Government which will deal with the economic and health issues occurs due to the coronavirus disease as one unity government The coalition agreement between PM Netanyahu’s [4] party and Gantz political alliance called Blue and White party are the political rivals who came along on 20th april 2020 with 36 ministries [expected ]which will make the new Israeli government largest in the country’s history .also it is highly expected that once this pandemic is over netanyahu’s corruption trial would begin and he will no longer be able to argue that he is indispensably steering the country through an unprecedented health crisis and gantz could topple the government whenever he feels the time is right with a constructive vote of no-confidence since blue and white party alliance headed by [5] (who is also the current speaker of the the Israeli parliament) and the joint list have majority of 61.the 14 page coalition document not only sets out the mechanism for the next three years government but also gives both men guarantees to stop the other grabbing to stop reins of power effectively clauses of mutually assured destruction .

Q.5 Who is currently the speaker of Knesset and leader of blue and white party ?

Lebanon is set to default on its sovereign debt for the first time after the government suspended a repayment, saying foreign currency reserves are critically low and the country cannot afford to pay.

It marks a new phase in a financial and economic crisis that is seen as the biggest threat to the country's stability since the 1975-90 civil war.

The long-brewing crisis came to a head last October as capital inflows slowed down and protests erupted over corruption and bad governance.

The local currency has lost around 40% of its value against the dollar, banks are enforcing tight curbs on access to cash and ordinary Lebanese are grappling with lost jobs and inflation.

Here are Lebanon's main previous post-war upheavals.

2005:

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri is killed on Feb. 14 when a massive bomb exploded as his motorcade travelled through Beirut; 21 others also died.

A combination of subsequent mass demonstrations and international pressure force Syria to withdraw troops from Lebanon. Lebanese Shi'ite allies of Damascus stage their own big rallies in support of Syria.

Lebanon enters a new era free of Syrian domination. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group and close ally of Damascus, enters government for the first time.

2006:

In July, Hezbollah crosses the border into Israel, kidnaps two Israeli soldiers and kills others, sparking a five-week war. At least 1,200 people in Lebanon and 158 Israelis are killed.

After the war, tensions in Lebanon simmer over Hezbollah's powerful arsenal. In November, Hezbollah and its allies quit the cabinet led by Western-backed Prime Minister Fouad Siniora and organise street protests against it.

2007:

Hezbollah and its allies maintain a sit-in protest against the Siniora government for the entire year. Their stated demand is veto power in the government.

In May, fighting erupts at a Palestinian camp in northern Lebanon between the Lebanese army and Sunni Islamist militants of the Fatah al-Islam group. Thousands of Palestinian refugees are forced to flee the Nahr al-Bared camp. In September Lebanese troops seize complete control of the camp after more than three months of fighting which kills more than 300 people.

2008

May 6, 2008 - Siniora's cabinet accuses Hezbollah of running a private telecoms network and installing spy cameras at Beirut airport. The cabinet vows legal action against the network.

May 7 - Hezbollah said the move against its telecoms network was a declaration of war by the government. After a brief civil conflict Hezbollah takes control of mainly Muslim west Beirut.

May 21 - After mediation, rival leaders sign a deal in Qatar to end 18 months of political conflict. Parliament elects Michel Suleiman, the army chief, as president

2011:

In January, Saad al-Hariri's first government is toppled when Hezbollah and its allies quit because of tensions over the U.N.-backed Special Tribunal for Lebanon.The tribunal later indicts four senior members of Hezbollah for the murder of Rafik al-Hariri. Hezbollah denies any role in the assassination. Its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said the authorities would not be able to find the indicted men.

A fifth Hezbollah member is indicted in 2013.

2012

Hezbollah fighters deploy into Syria, secretly at first, to aid Syrian government forces facing a mostly Sunni rebellion against President Bashar al-Assad. The group plays a major role beating back the rebellion.

2015

A crisis about waste erupts when authorities close the main landfill site near Beirut, having arranged no alternative. Large protests broke out as rotting waste filled streets and demonstrators chanted "You stink!" at the government. It became a glaring symbol of a sectarian power system unable to meet basic needs like electricity and water.

2017

Saad al-Hariri's ties with Saudi Arabia, which is furious at Hezbollah's expanding role in Lebanon, hit a nadir in November 2017 when it was widely acknowledged Riyadh had forced him to resign and held him in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia and Hariri publicly deny this version of events, though France's Emmanuel Macron confirmed that Hariri was being held in Saudi Arabia.

2019

Amid stagnant economic growth and slowing capital inflows, the government is under pressure to curb a massive budget deficit.

Proposals to cut the state wage and pension bill meet stiff opposition. The government vows to enact long-delayed reforms but fails to make progress that might unlock foreign support.

A government move to tax internet calls ignites big protests against the ruling elite. Lebanese of all sects take part, accusing leaders of corruption and economic mismanagement.Hariri quits on against the wishes of Hezbollah. Lebanon is left rudderless as the crisis deepens. A hard currency liquidity crunch leads banks to impose tight curbs on cash withdrawals and transfers abroad.

2020

After two months of talks to form a new, Hariri-led coalition government hit a dead end, Hezbollah and its allies back Hassan Diab, a little-known academic and former education minister, for the post of prime minister.

March 7 - Diab announces Lebanon cannot repay a maturing bond and calls for negotiations to restructure its debt.

Q.1 Who is the first prime minister of Lebanon ?

Lebanon is set to default on its sovereign debt for the first time after the government suspended a repayment, saying foreign currency reserves are critically low and the country cannot afford to pay.

It marks a new phase in a financial and economic crisis that is seen as the biggest threat to the country's stability since the 1975-90 civil war.

The long-brewing crisis came to a head last October as capital inflows slowed down and protests erupted over corruption and bad governance.

The local currency has lost around 40% of its value against the dollar, banks are enforcing tight curbs on access to cash and ordinary Lebanese are grappling with lost jobs and inflation.

Here are Lebanon's main previous post-war upheavals.

2005:

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri is killed on Feb. 14 when a massive bomb exploded as his motorcade travelled through Beirut; 21 others also died.

A combination of subsequent mass demonstrations and international pressure force Syria to withdraw troops from Lebanon. Lebanese Shi'ite allies of Damascus stage their own big rallies in support of Syria.

Lebanon enters a new era free of Syrian domination. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group and close ally of Damascus, enters government for the first time.

2006:

In July, Hezbollah crosses the border into Israel, kidnaps two Israeli soldiers and kills others, sparking a five-week war. At least 1,200 people in Lebanon and 158 Israelis are killed.

After the war, tensions in Lebanon simmer over Hezbollah's powerful arsenal. In November, Hezbollah and its allies quit the cabinet led by Western-backed Prime Minister Fouad Siniora and organise street protests against it.

2007:

Hezbollah and its allies maintain a sit-in protest against the Siniora government for the entire year. Their stated demand is veto power in the government.

In May, fighting erupts at a Palestinian camp in northern Lebanon between the Lebanese army and Sunni Islamist militants of the Fatah al-Islam group. Thousands of Palestinian refugees are forced to flee the Nahr al-Bared camp. In September Lebanese troops seize complete control of the camp after more than three months of fighting which kills more than 300 people.

2008

May 6, 2008 - Siniora's cabinet accuses Hezbollah of running a private telecoms network and installing spy cameras at Beirut airport. The cabinet vows legal action against the network.

May 7 - Hezbollah said the move against its telecoms network was a declaration of war by the government. After a brief civil conflict Hezbollah takes control of mainly Muslim west Beirut.

May 21 - After mediation, rival leaders sign a deal in Qatar to end 18 months of political conflict. Parliament elects Michel Suleiman, the army chief, as president

2011:

In January, Saad al-Hariri's first government is toppled when Hezbollah and its allies quit because of tensions over the U.N.-backed Special Tribunal for Lebanon.The tribunal later indicts four senior members of Hezbollah for the murder of Rafik al-Hariri. Hezbollah denies any role in the assassination. Its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said the authorities would not be able to find the indicted men.

A fifth Hezbollah member is indicted in 2013.

2012

Hezbollah fighters deploy into Syria, secretly at first, to aid Syrian government forces facing a mostly Sunni rebellion against President Bashar al-Assad. The group plays a major role beating back the rebellion.

2015

A crisis about waste erupts when authorities close the main landfill site near Beirut, having arranged no alternative. Large protests broke out as rotting waste filled streets and demonstrators chanted "You stink!" at the government. It became a glaring symbol of a sectarian power system unable to meet basic needs like electricity and water.

2017

Saad al-Hariri's ties with Saudi Arabia, which is furious at Hezbollah's expanding role in Lebanon, hit a nadir in November 2017 when it was widely acknowledged Riyadh had forced him to resign and held him in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia and Hariri publicly deny this version of events, though France's Emmanuel Macron confirmed that Hariri was being held in Saudi Arabia.

2019

Amid stagnant economic growth and slowing capital inflows, the government is under pressure to curb a massive budget deficit.

Proposals to cut the state wage and pension bill meet stiff opposition. The government vows to enact long-delayed reforms but fails to make progress that might unlock foreign support.

A government move to tax internet calls ignites big protests against the ruling elite. Lebanese of all sects take part, accusing leaders of corruption and economic mismanagement.Hariri quits on against the wishes of Hezbollah. Lebanon is left rudderless as the crisis deepens. A hard currency liquidity crunch leads banks to impose tight curbs on cash withdrawals and transfers abroad.

2020

After two months of talks to form a new, Hariri-led coalition government hit a dead end, Hezbollah and its allies back Hassan Diab, a little-known academic and former education minister, for the post of prime minister.

March 7 - Diab announces Lebanon cannot repay a maturing bond and calls for negotiations to restructure its debt.

Q.2 The protest first erupted on which date ?

Lebanon is set to default on its sovereign debt for the first time after the government suspended a repayment, saying foreign currency reserves are critically low and the country cannot afford to pay.

It marks a new phase in a financial and economic crisis that is seen as the biggest threat to the country's stability since the 1975-90 civil war.

The long-brewing crisis came to a head last October as capital inflows slowed down and protests erupted over corruption and bad governance.

The local currency has lost around 40% of its value against the dollar, banks are enforcing tight curbs on access to cash and ordinary Lebanese are grappling with lost jobs and inflation.

Here are Lebanon's main previous post-war upheavals.

2005:

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri is killed on Feb. 14 when a massive bomb exploded as his motorcade travelled through Beirut; 21 others also died.

A combination of subsequent mass demonstrations and international pressure force Syria to withdraw troops from Lebanon. Lebanese Shi'ite allies of Damascus stage their own big rallies in support of Syria.

Lebanon enters a new era free of Syrian domination. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group and close ally of Damascus, enters government for the first time.

2006:

In July, Hezbollah crosses the border into Israel, kidnaps two Israeli soldiers and kills others, sparking a five-week war. At least 1,200 people in Lebanon and 158 Israelis are killed.

After the war, tensions in Lebanon simmer over Hezbollah's powerful arsenal. In November, Hezbollah and its allies quit the cabinet led by Western-backed Prime Minister Fouad Siniora and organise street protests against it.

2007:

Hezbollah and its allies maintain a sit-in protest against the Siniora government for the entire year. Their stated demand is veto power in the government.

In May, fighting erupts at a Palestinian camp in northern Lebanon between the Lebanese army and Sunni Islamist militants of the Fatah al-Islam group. Thousands of Palestinian refugees are forced to flee the Nahr al-Bared camp. In September Lebanese troops seize complete control of the camp after more than three months of fighting which kills more than 300 people.

2008

May 6, 2008 - Siniora's cabinet accuses Hezbollah of running a private telecoms network and installing spy cameras at Beirut airport. The cabinet vows legal action against the network.

May 7 - Hezbollah said the move against its telecoms network was a declaration of war by the government. After a brief civil conflict Hezbollah takes control of mainly Muslim west Beirut.

May 21 - After mediation, rival leaders sign a deal in Qatar to end 18 months of political conflict. Parliament elects Michel Suleiman, the army chief, as president

2011:

In January, Saad al-Hariri's first government is toppled when Hezbollah and its allies quit because of tensions over the U.N.-backed Special Tribunal for Lebanon.The tribunal later indicts four senior members of Hezbollah for the murder of Rafik al-Hariri. Hezbollah denies any role in the assassination. Its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said the authorities would not be able to find the indicted men.

A fifth Hezbollah member is indicted in 2013.

2012

Hezbollah fighters deploy into Syria, secretly at first, to aid Syrian government forces facing a mostly Sunni rebellion against President Bashar al-Assad. The group plays a major role beating back the rebellion.

2015

A crisis about waste erupts when authorities close the main landfill site near Beirut, having arranged no alternative. Large protests broke out as rotting waste filled streets and demonstrators chanted "You stink!" at the government. It became a glaring symbol of a sectarian power system unable to meet basic needs like electricity and water.

2017

Saad al-Hariri's ties with Saudi Arabia, which is furious at Hezbollah's expanding role in Lebanon, hit a nadir in November 2017 when it was widely acknowledged Riyadh had forced him to resign and held him in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia and Hariri publicly deny this version of events, though France's Emmanuel Macron confirmed that Hariri was being held in Saudi Arabia.

2019

Amid stagnant economic growth and slowing capital inflows, the government is under pressure to curb a massive budget deficit.

Proposals to cut the state wage and pension bill meet stiff opposition. The government vows to enact long-delayed reforms but fails to make progress that might unlock foreign support.

A government move to tax internet calls ignites big protests against the ruling elite. Lebanese of all sects take part, accusing leaders of corruption and economic mismanagement.Hariri quits on against the wishes of Hezbollah. Lebanon is left rudderless as the crisis deepens. A hard currency liquidity crunch leads banks to impose tight curbs on cash withdrawals and transfers abroad.

2020

After two months of talks to form a new, Hariri-led coalition government hit a dead end, Hezbollah and its allies back Hassan Diab, a little-known academic and former education minister, for the post of prime minister.

March 7 - Diab announces Lebanon cannot repay a maturing bond and calls for negotiations to restructure its debt.

Q.3 Civil protest of lebanon in 2019 was triggered due to ?

Lebanon is set to default on its sovereign debt for the first time after the government suspended a repayment, saying foreign currency reserves are critically low and the country cannot afford to pay.

It marks a new phase in a financial and economic crisis that is seen as the biggest threat to the country's stability since the 1975-90 civil war.

The long-brewing crisis came to a head last October as capital inflows slowed down and protests erupted over corruption and bad governance.

The local currency has lost around 40% of its value against the dollar, banks are enforcing tight curbs on access to cash and ordinary Lebanese are grappling with lost jobs and inflation.

Here are Lebanon's main previous post-war upheavals.

2005:

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri is killed on Feb. 14 when a massive bomb exploded as his motorcade travelled through Beirut; 21 others also died.

A combination of subsequent mass demonstrations and international pressure force Syria to withdraw troops from Lebanon. Lebanese Shi'ite allies of Damascus stage their own big rallies in support of Syria.

Lebanon enters a new era free of Syrian domination. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group and close ally of Damascus, enters government for the first time.

2006:

In July, Hezbollah crosses the border into Israel, kidnaps two Israeli soldiers and kills others, sparking a five-week war. At least 1,200 people in Lebanon and 158 Israelis are killed.

After the war, tensions in Lebanon simmer over Hezbollah's powerful arsenal. In November, Hezbollah and its allies quit the cabinet led by Western-backed Prime Minister Fouad Siniora and organise street protests against it.

2007:

Hezbollah and its allies maintain a sit-in protest against the Siniora government for the entire year. Their stated demand is veto power in the government.

In May, fighting erupts at a Palestinian camp in northern Lebanon between the Lebanese army and Sunni Islamist militants of the Fatah al-Islam group. Thousands of Palestinian refugees are forced to flee the Nahr al-Bared camp. In September Lebanese troops seize complete control of the camp after more than three months of fighting which kills more than 300 people.

2008

May 6, 2008 - Siniora's cabinet accuses Hezbollah of running a private telecoms network and installing spy cameras at Beirut airport. The cabinet vows legal action against the network.

May 7 - Hezbollah said the move against its telecoms network was a declaration of war by the government. After a brief civil conflict Hezbollah takes control of mainly Muslim west Beirut.

May 21 - After mediation, rival leaders sign a deal in Qatar to end 18 months of political conflict. Parliament elects Michel Suleiman, the army chief, as president

2011:

In January, Saad al-Hariri's first government is toppled when Hezbollah and its allies quit because of tensions over the U.N.-backed Special Tribunal for Lebanon.The tribunal later indicts four senior members of Hezbollah for the murder of Rafik al-Hariri. Hezbollah denies any role in the assassination. Its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said the authorities would not be able to find the indicted men.

A fifth Hezbollah member is indicted in 2013.

2012

Hezbollah fighters deploy into Syria, secretly at first, to aid Syrian government forces facing a mostly Sunni rebellion against President Bashar al-Assad. The group plays a major role beating back the rebellion.

2015

A crisis about waste erupts when authorities close the main landfill site near Beirut, having arranged no alternative. Large protests broke out as rotting waste filled streets and demonstrators chanted "You stink!" at the government. It became a glaring symbol of a sectarian power system unable to meet basic needs like electricity and water.

2017

Saad al-Hariri's ties with Saudi Arabia, which is furious at Hezbollah's expanding role in Lebanon, hit a nadir in November 2017 when it was widely acknowledged Riyadh had forced him to resign and held him in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia and Hariri publicly deny this version of events, though France's Emmanuel Macron confirmed that Hariri was being held in Saudi Arabia.

2019

Amid stagnant economic growth and slowing capital inflows, the government is under pressure to curb a massive budget deficit.

Proposals to cut the state wage and pension bill meet stiff opposition. The government vows to enact long-delayed reforms but fails to make progress that might unlock foreign support.

A government move to tax internet calls ignites big protests against the ruling elite. Lebanese of all sects take part, accusing leaders of corruption and economic mismanagement.Hariri quits on against the wishes of Hezbollah. Lebanon is left rudderless as the crisis deepens. A hard currency liquidity crunch leads banks to impose tight curbs on cash withdrawals and transfers abroad.

2020

After two months of talks to form a new, Hariri-led coalition government hit a dead end, Hezbollah and its allies back Hassan Diab, a little-known academic and former education minister, for the post of prime minister.

March 7 - Diab announces Lebanon cannot repay a maturing bond and calls for negotiations to restructure its debt.

Q.4 India will export which of the following items to lebanon under the government to government arrangement ?

Lebanon is set to default on its sovereign debt for the first time after the government suspended a repayment, saying foreign currency reserves are critically low and the country cannot afford to pay.

It marks a new phase in a financial and economic crisis that is seen as the biggest threat to the country's stability since the 1975-90 civil war.

The long-brewing crisis came to a head last October as capital inflows slowed down and protests erupted over corruption and bad governance.

The local currency has lost around 40% of its value against the dollar, banks are enforcing tight curbs on access to cash and ordinary Lebanese are grappling with lost jobs and inflation.

Here are Lebanon's main previous post-war upheavals.

2005:

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri is killed on Feb. 14 when a massive bomb exploded as his motorcade travelled through Beirut; 21 others also died.

A combination of subsequent mass demonstrations and international pressure force Syria to withdraw troops from Lebanon. Lebanese Shi'ite allies of Damascus stage their own big rallies in support of Syria.

Lebanon enters a new era free of Syrian domination. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group and close ally of Damascus, enters government for the first time.

2006:

In July, Hezbollah crosses the border into Israel, kidnaps two Israeli soldiers and kills others, sparking a five-week war. At least 1,200 people in Lebanon and 158 Israelis are killed.

After the war, tensions in Lebanon simmer over Hezbollah's powerful arsenal. In November, Hezbollah and its allies quit the cabinet led by Western-backed Prime Minister Fouad Siniora and organise street protests against it.

2007:

Hezbollah and its allies maintain a sit-in protest against the Siniora government for the entire year. Their stated demand is veto power in the government.

In May, fighting erupts at a Palestinian camp in northern Lebanon between the Lebanese army and Sunni Islamist militants of the Fatah al-Islam group. Thousands of Palestinian refugees are forced to flee the Nahr al-Bared camp. In September Lebanese troops seize complete control of the camp after more than three months of fighting which kills more than 300 people.

2008

May 6, 2008 - Siniora's cabinet accuses Hezbollah of running a private telecoms network and installing spy cameras at Beirut airport. The cabinet vows legal action against the network.

May 7 - Hezbollah said the move against its telecoms network was a declaration of war by the government. After a brief civil conflict Hezbollah takes control of mainly Muslim west Beirut.

May 21 - After mediation, rival leaders sign a deal in Qatar to end 18 months of political conflict. Parliament elects Michel Suleiman, the army chief, as president

2011:

In January, Saad al-Hariri's first government is toppled when Hezbollah and its allies quit because of tensions over the U.N.-backed Special Tribunal for Lebanon.The tribunal later indicts four senior members of Hezbollah for the murder of Rafik al-Hariri. Hezbollah denies any role in the assassination. Its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said the authorities would not be able to find the indicted men.

A fifth Hezbollah member is indicted in 2013.

2012

Hezbollah fighters deploy into Syria, secretly at first, to aid Syrian government forces facing a mostly Sunni rebellion against President Bashar al-Assad. The group plays a major role beating back the rebellion.

2015

A crisis about waste erupts when authorities close the main landfill site near Beirut, having arranged no alternative. Large protests broke out as rotting waste filled streets and demonstrators chanted "You stink!" at the government. It became a glaring symbol of a sectarian power system unable to meet basic needs like electricity and water.

2017

Saad al-Hariri's ties with Saudi Arabia, which is furious at Hezbollah's expanding role in Lebanon, hit a nadir in November 2017 when it was widely acknowledged Riyadh had forced him to resign and held him in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia and Hariri publicly deny this version of events, though France's Emmanuel Macron confirmed that Hariri was being held in Saudi Arabia.

2019

Amid stagnant economic growth and slowing capital inflows, the government is under pressure to curb a massive budget deficit.

Proposals to cut the state wage and pension bill meet stiff opposition. The government vows to enact long-delayed reforms but fails to make progress that might unlock foreign support.

A government move to tax internet calls ignites big protests against the ruling elite. Lebanese of all sects take part, accusing leaders of corruption and economic mismanagement.Hariri quits on against the wishes of Hezbollah. Lebanon is left rudderless as the crisis deepens. A hard currency liquidity crunch leads banks to impose tight curbs on cash withdrawals and transfers abroad.

2020

After two months of talks to form a new, Hariri-led coalition government hit a dead end, Hezbollah and its allies back Hassan Diab, a little-known academic and former education minister, for the post of prime minister.

March 7 - Diab announces Lebanon cannot repay a maturing bond and calls for negotiations to restructure its debt.

Q.5The civil war of 1975-1990 underwent due to fights between which of the religion ?

It is a French Gothic cathedral whose construction began at the end of the 12th century— generally ascribed the date 1163—and lasted more than two centuries to 1345. The iconic cathedral has been deeply enmeshed in Paris’s history since construction.It sits on the Ile de la Cite, an island in the river (1) and marks the very centre of Paris.It is a UNESCO World Heritage site that attracts millions of tourists every year.It was in Notre-Dame that Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself emperor of France.Its massive tenor bell announced the liberation of the city from (2) on August 24, 1944, ending the dark years under German rule in World War II.-six years later it hosted the funeral of (3), a rare honour for the leader who steered France’s resistance during the war.For French Catholics it has particular resonance, as the resting place of the crown of thorns believed to have been placed on Jesus’ head before his crucifixion.(4)It contained some of the most sacred relics of the Christian faith, , believed to have been worn by Jesus at his crucifixion. It also contained other relics from the crucifixion of Jesus-a piece of the cross on which he was nailed and one of the nails.The Great Organ: Of the cathedral’s three organs, the most impressive is the Great Organ with five key-boards, 109 stops and closes to 8000 pipes. It was built in 15th century and progressively added over the centuries to become one of the largest in France.37 figures of Virgin Mary: A mid-14^th century statue of the Virgin with child, placed in the sanctuary is the most famous of the 37 images of the Virgin Mary contained in the Cathedral.In 1831, Hugo brought the cathedral alive with ‘Notre-Dame de Paris’, giving it a personality on par with the novel’s heroes, the hunchback Quasimodo and the gypsy beauty Esmeralda.A spire originally installed toward the year 1250 was taken down five centuries later. At the end of the 19th century the architect (5), a tireless defender of France’s medieval monuments, rebuilt the spire.

Answer the fill in the blank 1 ?

It is a French Gothic cathedral whose construction began at the end of the 12th century— generally ascribed the date 1163—and lasted more than two centuries to 1345. The iconic cathedral has been deeply enmeshed in Paris’s history since construction.It sits on the Ile de la Cite, an island river in the (1) and marks the very centre of Paris.It is a UNESCO World Heritage site that attracts millions of tourists every year.It was in Notre-Dame that Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself emperor of France.Its massive tenor bell announced the liberation of the city from (2) on August 24, 1944, ending the dark years under German rule in World War II.-six years later it hosted the funeral of (3), a rare honour for the leader who steered France’s resistance during the war.For French Catholics it has particular resonance, as the resting place of the crown of thorns believed to have been placed on Jesus’ head before his crucifixion.(4)It contained some of the most sacred relics of the Christian faith, , believed to have been worn by Jesus at his crucifixion. It also contained other relics from the crucifixion of Jesus-a piece of the cross on which he was nailed and one of the nails.The Great Organ: Of the cathedral’s three organs, the most impressive is the Great Organ with five key-boards, 109 stops and closes to 8000 pipes. It was built in 15th century and progressively added over the centuries to become one of the largest in France.37 figures of Virgin Mary: A mid-14^th century statue of the Virgin with child, placed in the sanctuary is the most famous of the 37 images of the Virgin Mary contained in the Cathedral.In 1831, Hugo brought the cathedral alive with ‘Notre-Dame de Paris’, giving it a personality on par with the novel’s heroes, the hunchback Quasimodo and the gypsy beauty Esmeralda.A spire originally installed toward the year 1250 was taken down five centuries later. At the end of the 19th century the architect (5), a tireless defender of France’s medieval monuments, rebuilt the spire.

Answer the fill in the blank 2 ?

It is a French Gothic cathedral whose construction began at the end of the 12th century— generally ascribed the date 1163—and lasted more than two centuries to 1345. The iconic cathedral has been deeply enmeshed in Paris’s history since construction.It sits on the Ile de la Cite, an island river in the (1) and marks the very centre of Paris.It is a UNESCO World Heritage site that attracts millions of tourists every year.It was in Notre-Dame that Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself emperor of France.Its massive tenor bell announced the liberation of the city from (2) on August 24, 1944, ending the dark years under German rule in World War II.-six years later it hosted the funeral of (3), a rare honour for the leader who steered France’s resistance during the war.For French Catholics it has particular resonance, as the resting place of the crown of thorns believed to have been placed on Jesus’ head before his crucifixion.(4)It contained some of the most sacred relics of the Christian faith, , believed to have been worn by Jesus at his crucifixion. It also contained other relics from the crucifixion of Jesus-a piece of the cross on which he was nailed and one of the nails.The Great Organ: Of the cathedral’s three organs, the most impressive is the Great Organ with five key-boards, 109 stops and closes to 8000 pipes. It was built in 15th century and progressively added over the centuries to become one of the largest in France.37 figures of Virgin Mary: A mid-14^th century statue of the Virgin with child, placed in the sanctuary is the most famous of the 37 images of the Virgin Mary contained in the Cathedral.In 1831, Hugo brought the cathedral alive with ‘Notre-Dame de Paris’, giving it a personality on par with the novel’s heroes, the hunchback Quasimodo and the gypsy beauty Esmeralda.A spire originally installed toward the year 1250 was taken down five centuries later. At the end of the 19th century the architect (5), a tireless defender of France’s medieval monuments, rebuilt the spire.

Answer the fill in the blank 3 ?

It is a French Gothic cathedral whose construction began at the end of the 12th century— generally ascribed the date 1163—and lasted more than two centuries to 1345. The iconic cathedral has been deeply enmeshed in Paris’s history since construction.It sits on the Ile de la Cite, an island river in the (1) and marks the very centre of Paris.It is a UNESCO World Heritage site that attracts millions of tourists every year.It was in Notre-Dame that Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself emperor of France.Its massive tenor bell announced the liberation of the city from (2) on August 24, 1944, ending the dark years under German rule in World War II.-six years later it hosted the funeral of (3), a rare honour for the leader who steered France’s resistance during the war.For French Catholics it has particular resonance, as the resting place of the crown of thorns believed to have been placed on Jesus’ head before his crucifixion.(4)It contained some of the most sacred relics of the Christian faith, , believed to have been worn by Jesus at his crucifixion. It also contained other relics from the crucifixion of Jesus-a piece of the cross on which he was nailed and one of the nails.The Great Organ: Of the cathedral’s three organs, the most impressive is the Great Organ with five key-boards, 109 stops and closes to 8000 pipes. It was built in 15th century and progressively added over the centuries to become one of the largest in France.37 figures of Virgin Mary: A mid-14^th century statue of the Virgin with child, placed in the sanctuary is the most famous of the 37 images of the Virgin Mary contained in the Cathedral.In 1831, Hugo brought the cathedral alive with ‘Notre-Dame de Paris’, giving it a personality on par with the novel’s heroes, the hunchback Quasimodo and the gypsy beauty Esmeralda.A spire originally installed toward the year 1250 was taken down five centuries later. At the end of the 19th century the architect (5), a tireless defender of France’s medieval monuments, rebuilt the spire.

Answer the fill in the blank 4 ?

It is a French Gothic cathedral whose construction began at the end of the 12th century— generally ascribed the date 1163—and lasted more than two centuries to 1345. The iconic cathedral has been deeply enmeshed in Paris’s history since construction.It sits on the Ile de la Cite, an island river in the (1) and marks the very centre of Paris.It is a UNESCO World Heritage site that attracts millions of tourists every year.It was in Notre-Dame that Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself emperor of France.Its massive tenor bell announced the liberation of the city from (2) on August 24, 1944, ending the dark years under German rule in World War II.-six years later it hosted the funeral of (3), a rare honour for the leader who steered France’s resistance during the war.For French Catholics it has particular resonance, as the resting place of the crown of thorns believed to have been placed on Jesus’ head before his crucifixion.(4)It contained some of the most sacred relics of the Christian faith, , believed to have been worn by Jesus at his crucifixion. It also contained other relics from the crucifixion of Jesus-a piece of the cross on which he was nailed and one of the nails.The Great Organ: Of the cathedral’s three organs, the most impressive is the Great Organ with five key-boards, 109 stops and closes to 8000 pipes. It was built in 15th century and progressively added over the centuries to become one of the largest in France.37 figures of Virgin Mary: A mid-14^th century statue of the Virgin with child, placed in the sanctuary is the most famous of the 37 images of the Virgin Mary contained in the Cathedral.In 1831, Hugo brought the cathedral alive with ‘Notre-Dame de Paris’, giving it a personality on par with the novel’s heroes, the hunchback Quasimodo and the gypsy beauty Esmeralda.A spire originally installed toward the year 1250 was taken down five centuries later. At the end of the 19th century the architect (5), a tireless defender of France’s medieval monuments, rebuilt the spire.

Answer the fill in the blank 5 ?

Negotiations on the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom begin on Monday.

When the UK formally left the EU on [1], the transition period begun, during which the UK remains bound to EU rules. That is scheduled to end on December 31, 2020, and the UK government says it will end talks at that stage if no deal has been struck. The terms of the Withdrawal Agreement agreed last November do have a provision for the transition period to be extended up to the end of 2022 if both sides agree.

The buzz word on the UK side since [2] took over is Canada, referring to CETA, the trade agreement agreed between the EU and Canada in 2016. The UK says it wants a “comprehensive free trade agreement” with the EU but specifies that means a Canada-style agreement “supplemented” by other agreements on fisheries, crime, transport and energy.

CETA has removed around 98% of tariffs on goods traded between the EU and Canada. but it is not a customs union or single market, so border controls still apply. In other words, the UK wants a removal of tariffs and customs on all trade with the EU both in terms of goods and services but it does not want to be bound by EU regulations or laws.

At first glance, it might appear that the UK and EU want the same thing. The EU’s negotiating mandate says the “bloc” intends to establish a free trade agreement with the UK which ensures zero tariffs and quotas apply to trade in goods.” However, the case is otherwise. In the political declaration agreed between the EU and UK last October (a non-legally-binding text which accompanied the legally binding Withdrawal Agreement), the EU and UK agreed that a robust regulatory regime to ensure fair and open competition would be needed to underpin a free trade agreement. In practice, that means the EU wants the UK to apply the same regulations and laws on matters such as state aid to companies, labor laws and environmental laws, including laws which may evolve and change over time, such as those related to the fight against climate change. In a departure from the language of the political declaration, the UK now says it wants looser arrangements on those matters, and wants an agreement similar to that which Canada and Japan have reached with the EU.

Other than this, there is also likely to be a big question mark over financial services. Future access to the EU market is vital for the City of London. But while the EU is likely to recognize UK regulations and “equivalence” in this area, it is unlikely to give the UK special treatment to avoid it being subject to having its equivalence approval status stripped at 30 days’ notice, as currently applies for countries outside the EU.

Another issue which may not quite have gone away yet is Northern Ireland and the border with the rest of Ireland. Although the Withdrawal Agreement seemed to have resolved the issue, there have been reports that the UK will renege on its pledges with regard to carrying out checks on goods that cross between Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK denies this, but if it were to happen, or if the UK requested a change to the Northern Ireland protocol, a major flashpoint would re-emerge.

So, the ultimate conclusion is that both sides want a free trade agreement but the EU will insist that for the UK to have privileged access to the EU single market, it must abide by EU standards and regulations, especially with regard to the aforementioned level playing field issues. The UK insists this is the antithesis of Brexit’s meaning. Finding a compromise between those two competing viewpoints is the central question.

Q. Replace with [1] with the correct option.

Negotiations on the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom begin on Monday.

When the UK formally left the EU on [1], the transition period begun, during which the UK remains bound to EU rules. That is scheduled to end on December 31, 2020, and the UK government says it will end talks at that stage if no deal has been struck. The terms of the Withdrawal Agreement agreed last November do have a provision for the transition period to be extended up to the end of 2022 if both sides agree.

The buzz word on the UK side since [2] took over is Canada, referring to CETA, the trade agreement agreed between the EU and Canada in 2016. The UK says it wants a “comprehensive free trade agreement” with the EU but specifies that means a Canada-style agreement “supplemented” by other agreements on fisheries, crime, transport and energy.

CETA has removed around 98% of tariffs on goods traded between the EU and Canada. but it is not a customs union or single market, so border controls still apply. In other words, the UK wants a removal of tariffs and customs on all trade with the EU both in terms of goods and services but it does not want to be bound by EU regulations or laws.

At first glance, it might appear that the UK and EU want the same thing. The EU’s negotiating mandate says the “bloc” intends to establish a free trade agreement with the UK which ensures zero tariffs and quotas apply to trade in goods.” However, the case is otherwise. In the political declaration agreed between the EU and UK last October (a non-legally-binding text which accompanied the legally binding Withdrawal Agreement), the EU and UK agreed that a robust regulatory regime to ensure fair and open competition would be needed to underpin a free trade agreement. In practice, that means the EU wants the UK to apply the same regulations and laws on matters such as state aid to companies, labor laws and environmental laws, including laws which may evolve and change over time, such as those related to the fight against climate change. In a departure from the language of the political declaration, the UK now says it wants looser arrangements on those matters, and wants an agreement similar to that which Canada and Japan have reached with the EU.

Other than this, there is also likely to be a big question mark over financial services. Future access to the EU market is vital for the City of London. But while the EU is likely to recognize UK regulations and “equivalence” in this area, it is unlikely to give the UK special treatment to avoid it being subject to having its equivalence approval status stripped at 30 days’ notice, as currently applies for countries outside the EU.

Another issue which may not quite have gone away yet is Northern Ireland and the border with the rest of Ireland. Although the Withdrawal Agreement seemed to have resolved the issue, there have been reports that the UK will renege on its pledges with regard to carrying out checks on goods that cross between Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK denies this, but if it were to happen, or if the UK requested a change to the Northern Ireland protocol, a major flashpoint would re-emerge.

So, the ultimate conclusion is that both sides want a free trade agreement but the EU will insist that for the UK to have privileged access to the EU single market, it must abide by EU standards and regulations, especially with regard to the aforementioned level playing field issues. The UK insists this is the antithesis of Brexit’s meaning. Finding a compromise between those two competing viewpoints is the central question.

Q. Who is the current Prime Minister of UK (replace blank [2])?

Negotiations on the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom begin on Monday.

When the UK formally left the EU on [1], the transition period begun, during which the UK remains bound to EU rules. That is scheduled to end on December 31, 2020, and the UK government says it will end talks at that stage if no deal has been struck. The terms of the Withdrawal Agreement agreed last November do have a provision for the transition period to be extended up to the end of 2022 if both sides agree.

The buzz word on the UK side since [2] took over is Canada, referring to CETA, the trade agreement agreed between the EU and Canada in 2016. The UK says it wants a “comprehensive free trade agreement” with the EU but specifies that means a Canada-style agreement “supplemented” by other agreements on fisheries, crime, transport and energy.

CETA has removed around 98% of tariffs on goods traded between the EU and Canada. but it is not a customs union or single market, so border controls still apply. In other words, the UK wants a removal of tariffs and customs on all trade with the EU both in terms of goods and services but it does not want to be bound by EU regulations or laws.

At first glance, it might appear that the UK and EU want the same thing. The EU’s negotiating mandate says the “bloc” intends to establish a free trade agreement with the UK which ensures zero tariffs and quotas apply to trade in goods.” However, the case is otherwise. In the political declaration agreed between the EU and UK last October (a non-legally-binding text which accompanied the legally binding Withdrawal Agreement), the EU and UK agreed that a robust regulatory regime to ensure fair and open competition would be needed to underpin a free trade agreement. In practice, that means the EU wants the UK to apply the same regulations and laws on matters such as state aid to companies, labor laws and environmental laws, including laws which may evolve and change over time, such as those related to the fight against climate change. In a departure from the language of the political declaration, the UK now says it wants looser arrangements on those matters, and wants an agreement similar to that which Canada and Japan have reached with the EU.

Other than this, there is also likely to be a big question mark over financial services. Future access to the EU market is vital for the City of London. But while the EU is likely to recognize UK regulations and “equivalence” in this area, it is unlikely to give the UK special treatment to avoid it being subject to having its equivalence approval status stripped at 30 days’ notice, as currently applies for countries outside the EU.

Another issue which may not quite have gone away yet is Northern Ireland and the border with the rest of Ireland. Although the Withdrawal Agreement seemed to have resolved the issue, there have been reports that the UK will renege on its pledges with regard to carrying out checks on goods that cross between Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK denies this, but if it were to happen, or if the UK requested a change to the Northern Ireland protocol, a major flashpoint would re-emerge.

So, the ultimate conclusion is that both sides want a free trade agreement but the EU will insist that for the UK to have privileged access to the EU single market, it must abide by EU standards and regulations, especially with regard to the aforementioned level playing field issues. The UK insists this is the antithesis of Brexit’s meaning. Finding a compromise between those two competing viewpoints is the central question.

Q. In which year did the UK join the European Economic Community (EEC)?

Negotiations on the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom begin on Monday.

When the UK formally left the EU on [1], the transition period begun, during which the UK remains bound to EU rules. That is scheduled to end on December 31, 2020, and the UK government says it will end talks at that stage if no deal has been struck. The terms of the Withdrawal Agreement agreed last November do have a provision for the transition period to be extended up to the end of 2022 if both sides agree.

The buzz word on the UK side since [2] took over is Canada, referring to CETA, the trade agreement agreed between the EU and Canada in 2016. The UK says it wants a “comprehensive free trade agreement” with the EU but specifies that means a Canada-style agreement “supplemented” by other agreements on fisheries, crime, transport and energy.

CETA has removed around 98% of tariffs on goods traded between the EU and Canada. but it is not a customs union or single market, so border controls still apply. In other words, the UK wants a removal of tariffs and customs on all trade with the EU both in terms of goods and services but it does not want to be bound by EU regulations or laws.

At first glance, it might appear that the UK and EU want the same thing. The EU’s negotiating mandate says the “bloc” intends to establish a free trade agreement with the UK which ensures zero tariffs and quotas apply to trade in goods.” However, the case is otherwise. In the political declaration agreed between the EU and UK last October (a non-legally-binding text which accompanied the legally binding Withdrawal Agreement), the EU and UK agreed that a robust regulatory regime to ensure fair and open competition would be needed to underpin a free trade agreement. In practice, that means the EU wants the UK to apply the same regulations and laws on matters such as state aid to companies, labor laws and environmental laws, including laws which may evolve and change over time, such as those related to the fight against climate change. In a departure from the language of the political declaration, the UK now says it wants looser arrangements on those matters, and wants an agreement similar to that which Canada and Japan have reached with the EU.

Other than this, there is also likely to be a big question mark over financial services. Future access to the EU market is vital for the City of London. But while the EU is likely to recognize UK regulations and “equivalence” in this area, it is unlikely to give the UK special treatment to avoid it being subject to having its equivalence approval status stripped at 30 days’ notice, as currently applies for countries outside the EU.

Another issue which may not quite have gone away yet is Northern Ireland and the border with the rest of Ireland. Although the Withdrawal Agreement seemed to have resolved the issue, there have been reports that the UK will renege on its pledges with regard to carrying out checks on goods that cross between Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK denies this, but if it were to happen, or if the UK requested a change to the Northern Ireland protocol, a major flashpoint would re-emerge.

So, the ultimate conclusion is that both sides want a free trade agreement but the EU will insist that for the UK to have privileged access to the EU single market, it must abide by EU standards and regulations, especially with regard to the aforementioned level playing field issues. The UK insists this is the antithesis of Brexit’s meaning. Finding a compromise between those two competing viewpoints is the central question.

Q. Which article of the Treaty of European Union was invoked in 2017 which began the official process of withdrawal of UK from the European Union?

Negotiations on the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom begin on Monday.

When the UK formally left the EU on [1], the transition period begun, during which the UK remains bound to EU rules. That is scheduled to end on December 31, 2020, and the UK government says it will end talks at that stage if no deal has been struck. The terms of the Withdrawal Agreement agreed last November do have a provision for the transition period to be extended up to the end of 2022 if both sides agree.

The buzz word on the UK side since [2] took over is Canada, referring to CETA, the trade agreement agreed between the EU and Canada in 2016. The UK says it wants a “comprehensive free trade agreement” with the EU but specifies that means a Canada-style agreement “supplemented” by other agreements on fisheries, crime, transport and energy.

CETA has removed around 98% of tariffs on goods traded between the EU and Canada. but it is not a customs union or single market, so border controls still apply. In other words, the UK wants a removal of tariffs and customs on all trade with the EU both in terms of goods and services but it does not want to be bound by EU regulations or laws.

At first glance, it might appear that the UK and EU want the same thing. The EU’s negotiating mandate says the “bloc” intends to establish a free trade agreement with the UK which ensures zero tariffs and quotas apply to trade in goods.” However, the case is otherwise. In the political declaration agreed between the EU and UK last October (a non-legally-binding text which accompanied the legally binding Withdrawal Agreement), the EU and UK agreed that a robust regulatory regime to ensure fair and open competition would be needed to underpin a free trade agreement. In practice, that means the EU wants the UK to apply the same regulations and laws on matters such as state aid to companies, labor laws and environmental laws, including laws which may evolve and change over time, such as those related to the fight against climate change. In a departure from the language of the political declaration, the UK now says it wants looser arrangements on those matters, and wants an agreement similar to that which Canada and Japan have reached with the EU.

Other than this, there is also likely to be a big question mark over financial services. Future access to the EU market is vital for the City of London. But while the EU is likely to recognize UK regulations and “equivalence” in this area, it is unlikely to give the UK special treatment to avoid it being subject to having its equivalence approval status stripped at 30 days’ notice, as currently applies for countries outside the EU.

Another issue which may not quite have gone away yet is Northern Ireland and the border with the rest of Ireland. Although the Withdrawal Agreement seemed to have resolved the issue, there have been reports that the UK will renege on its pledges with regard to carrying out checks on goods that cross between Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK denies this, but if it were to happen, or if the UK requested a change to the Northern Ireland protocol, a major flashpoint would re-emerge.

So, the ultimate conclusion is that both sides want a free trade agreement but the EU will insist that for the UK to have privileged access to the EU single market, it must abide by EU standards and regulations, especially with regard to the aforementioned level playing field issues. The UK insists this is the antithesis of Brexit’s meaning. Finding a compromise between those two competing viewpoints is the central question.

Q. In 1973, the Treaty of Accession was signed by X which led to the accession of Denmark, Ireland and the UK to the European Communities. X was the Prime Minister of the UK from 1970 to 1974. Identify X.

Negotiations on the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom begin on Monday.

When the UK formally left the EU on [1], the transition period begun, during which the UK remains bound to EU rules. That is scheduled to end on December 31, 2020, and the UK government says it will end talks at that stage if no deal has been struck. The terms of the Withdrawal Agreement agreed last November do have a provision for the transition period to be extended up to the end of 2022 if both sides agree.

The buzz word on the UK side since [2] took over is Canada, referring to CETA, the trade agreement agreed between the EU and Canada in 2016. The UK says it wants a “comprehensive free trade agreement” with the EU but specifies that means a Canada-style agreement “supplemented” by other agreements on fisheries, crime, transport and energy.

CETA has removed around 98% of tariffs on goods traded between the EU and Canada. but it is not a customs union or single market, so border controls still apply. In other words, the UK wants a removal of tariffs and customs on all trade with the EU both in terms of goods and services but it does not want to be bound by EU regulations or laws.

At first glance, it might appear that the UK and EU want the same thing. The EU’s negotiating mandate says the “bloc” intends to establish a free trade agreement with the UK which ensures zero tariffs and quotas apply to trade in goods.” However, the case is otherwise. In the political declaration agreed between the EU and UK last October (a non-legally-binding text which accompanied the legally binding Withdrawal Agreement), the EU and UK agreed that a robust regulatory regime to ensure fair and open competition would be needed to underpin a free trade agreement. In practice, that means the EU wants the UK to apply the same regulations and laws on matters such as state aid to companies, labor laws and environmental laws, including laws which may evolve and change over time, such as those related to the fight against climate change. In a departure from the language of the political declaration, the UK now says it wants looser arrangements on those matters, and wants an agreement similar to that which Canada and Japan have reached with the EU.

Other than this, there is also likely to be a big question mark over financial services. Future access to the EU market is vital for the City of London. But while the EU is likely to recognize UK regulations and “equivalence” in this area, it is unlikely to give the UK special treatment to avoid it being subject to having its equivalence approval status stripped at 30 days’ notice, as currently applies for countries outside the EU.

Another issue which may not quite have gone away yet is Northern Ireland and the border with the rest of Ireland. Although the Withdrawal Agreement seemed to have resolved the issue, there have been reports that the UK will renege on its pledges with regard to carrying out checks on goods that cross between Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK denies this, but if it were to happen, or if the UK requested a change to the Northern Ireland protocol, a major flashpoint would re-emerge.

So, the ultimate conclusion is that both sides want a free trade agreement but the EU will insist that for the UK to have privileged access to the EU single market, it must abide by EU standards and regulations, especially with regard to the aforementioned level playing field issues. The UK insists this is the antithesis of Brexit’s meaning. Finding a compromise between those two competing viewpoints is the central question.

Q. In the famous 2016 UK European Union Membership Referendum, what percentage of the voters wanted the UK to be a part of the EU? (Exact figures)

Negotiations on the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom begin on Monday.

When the UK formally left the EU on [1], the transition period begun, during which the UK remains bound to EU rules. That is scheduled to end on December 31, 2020, and the UK government says it will end talks at that stage if no deal has been struck. The terms of the Withdrawal Agreement agreed last November do have a provision for the transition period to be extended up to the end of 2022 if both sides agree.

The buzz word on the UK side since [2] took over is Canada, referring to CETA, the trade agreement agreed between the EU and Canada in 2016. The UK says it wants a “comprehensive free trade agreement” with the EU but specifies that means a Canada-style agreement “supplemented” by other agreements on fisheries, crime, transport and energy.

CETA has removed around 98% of tariffs on goods traded between the EU and Canada. but it is not a customs union or single market, so border controls still apply. In other words, the UK wants a removal of tariffs and customs on all trade with the EU both in terms of goods and services but it does not want to be bound by EU regulations or laws.

At first glance, it might appear that the UK and EU want the same thing. The EU’s negotiating mandate says the “bloc” intends to establish a free trade agreement with the UK which ensures zero tariffs and quotas apply to trade in goods.” However, the case is otherwise. In the political declaration agreed between the EU and UK last October (a non-legally-binding text which accompanied the legally binding Withdrawal Agreement), the EU and UK agreed that a robust regulatory regime to ensure fair and open competition would be needed to underpin a free trade agreement. In practice, that means the EU wants the UK to apply the same regulations and laws on matters such as state aid to companies, labor laws and environmental laws, including laws which may evolve and change over time, such as those related to the fight against climate change. In a departure from the language of the political declaration, the UK now says it wants looser arrangements on those matters, and wants an agreement similar to that which Canada and Japan have reached with the EU.

Other than this, there is also likely to be a big question mark over financial services. Future access to the EU market is vital for the City of London. But while the EU is likely to recognize UK regulations and “equivalence” in this area, it is unlikely to give the UK special treatment to avoid it being subject to having its equivalence approval status stripped at 30 days’ notice, as currently applies for countries outside the EU.

Another issue which may not quite have gone away yet is Northern Ireland and the border with the rest of Ireland. Although the Withdrawal Agreement seemed to have resolved the issue, there have been reports that the UK will renege on its pledges with regard to carrying out checks on goods that cross between Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK denies this, but if it were to happen, or if the UK requested a change to the Northern Ireland protocol, a major flashpoint would re-emerge.

So, the ultimate conclusion is that both sides want a free trade agreement but the EU will insist that for the UK to have privileged access to the EU single market, it must abide by EU standards and regulations, especially with regard to the aforementioned level playing field issues. The UK insists this is the antithesis of Brexit’s meaning. Finding a compromise between those two competing viewpoints is the central question.

Q. In order to begin the withdrawal process, the UK Parliament passed a law on 16^th March 2017. What was the name of the law?

Negotiations on the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom begin on Monday.

When the UK formally left the EU on [1], the transition period begun, during which the UK remains bound to EU rules. That is scheduled to end on December 31, 2020, and the UK government says it will end talks at that stage if no deal has been struck. The terms of the Withdrawal Agreement agreed last November do have a provision for the transition period to be extended up to the end of 2022 if both sides agree.

The buzz word on the UK side since [2] took over is Canada, referring to CETA, the trade agreement agreed between the EU and Canada in 2016. The UK says it wants a “comprehensive free trade agreement” with the EU but specifies that means a Canada-style agreement “supplemented” by other agreements on fisheries, crime, transport and energy.

CETA has removed around 98% of tariffs on goods traded between the EU and Canada. but it is not a customs union or single market, so border controls still apply. In other words, the UK wants a removal of tariffs and customs on all trade with the EU both in terms of goods and services but it does not want to be bound by EU regulations or laws.

At first glance, it might appear that the UK and EU want the same thing. The EU’s negotiating mandate says the “bloc” intends to establish a free trade agreement with the UK which ensures zero tariffs and quotas apply to trade in goods.” However, the case is otherwise. In the political declaration agreed between the EU and UK last October (a non-legally-binding text which accompanied the legally binding Withdrawal Agreement), the EU and UK agreed that a robust regulatory regime to ensure fair and open competition would be needed to underpin a free trade agreement. In practice, that means the EU wants the UK to apply the same regulations and laws on matters such as state aid to companies, labor laws and environmental laws, including laws which may evolve and change over time, such as those related to the fight against climate change. In a departure from the language of the political declaration, the UK now says it wants looser arrangements on those matters, and wants an agreement similar to that which Canada and Japan have reached with the EU.

Other than this, there is also likely to be a big question mark over financial services. Future access to the EU market is vital for the City of London. But while the EU is likely to recognize UK regulations and “equivalence” in this area, it is unlikely to give the UK special treatment to avoid it being subject to having its equivalence approval status stripped at 30 days’ notice, as currently applies for countries outside the EU.

Another issue which may not quite have gone away yet is Northern Ireland and the border with the rest of Ireland. Although the Withdrawal Agreement seemed to have resolved the issue, there have been reports that the UK will renege on its pledges with regard to carrying out checks on goods that cross between Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK denies this, but if it were to happen, or if the UK requested a change to the Northern Ireland protocol, a major flashpoint would re-emerge.

So, the ultimate conclusion is that both sides want a free trade agreement but the EU will insist that for the UK to have privileged access to the EU single market, it must abide by EU standards and regulations, especially with regard to the aforementioned level playing field issues. The UK insists this is the antithesis of Brexit’s meaning. Finding a compromise between those two competing viewpoints is the central question.

Q. After the exit of Britain, how many members does the EU have now?

Negotiations on the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom begin on Monday.

When the UK formally left the EU on [1], the transition period begun, during which the UK remains bound to EU rules. That is scheduled to end on December 31, 2020, and the UK government says it will end talks at that stage if no deal has been struck. The terms of the Withdrawal Agreement agreed last November do have a provision for the transition period to be extended up to the end of 2022 if both sides agree.

The buzz word on the UK side since [2] took over is Canada, referring to CETA, the trade agreement agreed between the EU and Canada in 2016. The UK says it wants a “comprehensive free trade agreement” with the EU but specifies that means a Canada-style agreement “supplemented” by other agreements on fisheries, crime, transport and energy.

CETA has removed around 98% of tariffs on goods traded between the EU and Canada. but it is not a customs union or single market, so border controls still apply. In other words, the UK wants a removal of tariffs and customs on all trade with the EU both in terms of goods and services but it does not want to be bound by EU regulations or laws.

At first glance, it might appear that the UK and EU want the same thing. The EU’s negotiating mandate says the “bloc” intends to establish a free trade agreement with the UK which ensures zero tariffs and quotas apply to trade in goods.” However, the case is otherwise. In the political declaration agreed between the EU and UK last October (a non-legally-binding text which accompanied the legally binding Withdrawal Agreement), the EU and UK agreed that a robust regulatory regime to ensure fair and open competition would be needed to underpin a free trade agreement. In practice, that means the EU wants the UK to apply the same regulations and laws on matters such as state aid to companies, labor laws and environmental laws, including laws which may evolve and change over time, such as those related to the fight against climate change. In a departure from the language of the political declaration, the UK now says it wants looser arrangements on those matters, and wants an agreement similar to that which Canada and Japan have reached with the EU.

Other than this, there is also likely to be a big question mark over financial services. Future access to the EU market is vital for the City of London. But while the EU is likely to recognize UK regulations and “equivalence” in this area, it is unlikely to give the UK special treatment to avoid it being subject to having its equivalence approval status stripped at 30 days’ notice, as currently applies for countries outside the EU.

Another issue which may not quite have gone away yet is Northern Ireland and the border with the rest of Ireland. Although the Withdrawal Agreement seemed to have resolved the issue, there have been reports that the UK will renege on its pledges with regard to carrying out checks on goods that cross between Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK denies this, but if it were to happen, or if the UK requested a change to the Northern Ireland protocol, a major flashpoint would re-emerge.

So, the ultimate conclusion is that both sides want a free trade agreement but the EU will insist that for the UK to have privileged access to the EU single market, it must abide by EU standards and regulations, especially with regard to the aforementioned level playing field issues. The UK insists this is the antithesis of Brexit’s meaning. Finding a compromise between those two competing viewpoints is the central question.

Q. Who is the current President of the European Council?

Negotiations on the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom begin on Monday.

When the UK formally left the EU on [1], the transition period begun, during which the UK remains bound to EU rules. That is scheduled to end on December 31, 2020, and the UK government says it will end talks at that stage if no deal has been struck. The terms of the Withdrawal Agreement agreed last November do have a provision for the transition period to be extended up to the end of 2022 if both sides agree.

The buzz word on the UK side since [2] took over is Canada, referring to CETA, the trade agreement agreed between the EU and Canada in 2016. The UK says it wants a “comprehensive free trade agreement” with the EU but specifies that means a Canada-style agreement “supplemented” by other agreements on fisheries, crime, transport and energy.

CETA has removed around 98% of tariffs on goods traded between the EU and Canada. but it is not a customs union or single market, so border controls still apply. In other words, the UK wants a removal of tariffs and customs on all trade with the EU both in terms of goods and services but it does not want to be bound by EU regulations or laws.

At first glance, it might appear that the UK and EU want the same thing. The EU’s negotiating mandate says the “bloc” intends to establish a free trade agreement with the UK which ensures zero tariffs and quotas apply to trade in goods.” However, the case is otherwise. In the political declaration agreed between the EU and UK last October (a non-legally-binding text which accompanied the legally binding Withdrawal Agreement), the EU and UK agreed that a robust regulatory regime to ensure fair and open competition would be needed to underpin a free trade agreement. In practice, that means the EU wants the UK to apply the same regulations and laws on matters such as state aid to companies, labor laws and environmental laws, including laws which may evolve and change over time, such as those related to the fight against climate change. In a departure from the language of the political declaration, the UK now says it wants looser arrangements on those matters, and wants an agreement similar to that which Canada and Japan have reached with the EU.

Other than this, there is also likely to be a big question mark over financial services. Future access to the EU market is vital for the City of London. But while the EU is likely to recognize UK regulations and “equivalence” in this area, it is unlikely to give the UK special treatment to avoid it being subject to having its equivalence approval status stripped at 30 days’ notice, as currently applies for countries outside the EU.

Another issue which may not quite have gone away yet is Northern Ireland and the border with the rest of Ireland. Although the Withdrawal Agreement seemed to have resolved the issue, there have been reports that the UK will renege on its pledges with regard to carrying out checks on goods that cross between Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK denies this, but if it were to happen, or if the UK requested a change to the Northern Ireland protocol, a major flashpoint would re-emerge.

So, the ultimate conclusion is that both sides want a free trade agreement but the EU will insist that for the UK to have privileged access to the EU single market, it must abide by EU standards and regulations, especially with regard to the aforementioned level playing field issues. The UK insists this is the antithesis of Brexit’s meaning. Finding a compromise between those two competing viewpoints is the central question.

Q. Who is the current BREXIT Secretary?