Question: Recently Sadiq Khan has become the first Muslim mayor of which of the following place?
(a) New York
(b) London
(c) Washington
(d) Louisiana
Ans (b)
Related facts:
- On 7 May 2016 Sadiq Khan, Britain’s main opposition Labour Party leader has been elected as the first Muslim mayor of London.
- This is the first stance that any Muslim became the mayor of European Union’s any capital.
- He defeated his close opponent Zac Goldsmith, a Conservative candidate.
Reference:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/07/world/europe/britain-election-results.html?_r=1
http://edition.cnn.com/2016/05/06/europe/uk-london-mayoral-race-sadiq-khan/
http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/elections/2016/05/what-does-sadiq-khans-victory-mean-remain-campaign