Who took over as the new Defence Secretary of the United States of America (USA) on 23 July 2019?
A. Mark Esper
B. Ryan McCarthy
C. Patrick M. Shanahan
D. Heather Wilson
Answer:A
Who took over as the new Defence Secretary of the United States of America (USA) on 23 July 2019?
A. Mark Esper B. Ryan McCarthy C. Patrick M. Shanahan D. Heather Wilson
Explanation: US Army veteran Mark Esper was sworn in as US' Defence Secretary (Defence Minister) on 23 July 2019 following confirmation by the Senate. Esper succeeded James Mattis, who resigned in December last year following differences with US President Donald Trump over the withdrawal of American troops from Syria.