Identify the chemical compound that caused a huge explosion in Beirut, Lebanon on Aug 4, 2020 killing hundreds and injuring thousands.
Correct answer: B. Ammonium Nitrate
- A. Ammonium Sulphate
- B. Ammonium Nitrate
- C. Magnesium Sulphate
- D. Magnesium Nitrate
Explanation
The Beirut explosion was caused by ammonium nitrate stored at the port for years. Ammonium sulphate and the magnesium compounds listed are different chemicals and were not identified as the main explosive.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
About Global Politics
Global politics covers relations among states, major power competition, foreign policy, alliances and international organisations such as the United Nations, NATO and the European Union. It includes leadership changes, diplomatic alignments, sanctions, elections with international consequences, and the roles of permanent members and voting blocs in global decision-making.
Practise Global Politics
2,901 free Global Politics MCQs from International Current Affairs, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask International Current Affairs questions like this
International Current Affairs is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.
More Global Politics questions
Name the Russian opposition leader who has allegedly been poisoned by Kremlin during a domestic flight in Russia and is under treatment in Charite Hospital in Berlin?
In August, 2020 the President of which Asian country announced the drafting of a new constitution?
Which player is Ranked first in the ICC player Ranking For ODI Batsmen 2020?
Which Country's Capital was rocked by a massive explosion in August 2020?
Identify the parachutist who performed the world's jump from a solar powered aircraft in August 2020.
When was Mother Teresa's 110th birth anniversary observed?