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Which organization reported that nuclear armed states increased nuclear weapons spending by nearly 20 percent in 2025?

  • A SIPRI
  • B ICAN
  • C IAEA
  • D UNODA
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Correct Answer: Option B — ICAN
Explanation: The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons ICAN reported that the world's nine nuclear armed states increased spending by nearly 20 percent to 119 billion dollars in 2025.
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Which Iranian official served as chief negotiator during the 2026 ceasefire talks with the US?

  • A Ali Khamenei
  • B Abbas Araghchi
  • C Ebrahim Raisi
  • D Hossein Amirabdollahian
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Correct Answer: Option B — Abbas Araghchi
Explanation: Abbas Araghchi as Iran's foreign minister served as chief negotiator in 2026 ceasefire discussions with the United States regarding the conflict and the Strait of Hormuz.
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Which historic site in Kyiv was heavily damaged during Russian strikes in 2026?

  • A St Sophia Cathedral
  • B Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
  • C Mariinsky Palace
  • D Golden Gate of Kyiv
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Correct Answer: Option B — Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
Explanation: The Dormition Cathedral within the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra was heavily damaged and set ablaze during Russian strikes in 2026 killing several people including civilians.
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The European Parliament passed a law in 2026 primarily aimed at what policy area?

  • A Climate financing
  • B Accelerating deportation of illegal immigrants
  • C Digital currency regulation
  • D Agricultural subsidies
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Correct Answer: Option B — Accelerating deportation of illegal immigrants
Explanation: The European Parliament passed legislation in 2026 aimed at accelerating the deportation of illegal immigrants including provisions allowing construction of return centers.
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Which country's Crown Princess underwent a lung transplant in 2026?

  • A Sweden
  • B Norway
  • C Denmark
  • D Netherlands
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Correct Answer: Option B — Norway
Explanation: Norway's royal palace confirmed that Crown Princess Mette-Marit underwent a lung transplant at Oslo University Hospital signaling a significant health development in 2026.
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Which country tested a hypersonic missile successfully in April 2026?

  • A Russia
  • B China
  • C USA
  • D India
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Correct Answer: Option D — India
Explanation: India successfully tested a hypersonic missile in April 2026 marking a significant advancement in its strategic defense and missile technology capabilities.
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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made headlines at which 2026 summit with a notable public statement?

  • A G7 Summit
  • B EU Summit in Brussels
  • C NATO Summit
  • D UN General Assembly
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Correct Answer: Option B — EU Summit in Brussels
Explanation: Giorgia Meloni made a notable public rebuke at the EU summit in Brussels in 2026 stating Italy does not beg amid discussions on European policy matters.
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Which country's prime minister Jonas Gahr Store restricted generative AI use in primary schools in 2026?

  • A Sweden
  • B Norway
  • C Denmark
  • D Finland
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Correct Answer: Option B — Norway
Explanation: Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store announced new school guidelines in 2026 generally prohibiting generative AI use by primary school pupils starting the next academic year.
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Which country exported a warship to Romania for the first time in 2026?

  • A Germany
  • B Turkey
  • C France
  • D Italy
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Correct Answer: Option B — Turkey
Explanation: Turkey exported a warship to Romania a NATO and EU member country for the first time in its history strengthening defense ties between the two nations in 2026.
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Which Colombian president faced a proposed suspension of powers in 2026?

  • A Ivan Duque
  • B Gustavo Petro
  • C Juan Manuel Santos
  • D Alvaro Uribe
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Correct Answer: Option B — Gustavo Petro
Explanation: An investigatory commission in Colombia's Chamber of Representatives proposed suspending President Gustavo Petro's powers ahead of the 2026 election cycle amid political tensions.
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Which country became the first in Latin America to move toward banning female genital mutilation in 2026?

  • A Brazil
  • B Mexico
  • C Colombia
  • D Peru
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Correct Answer: Option C — Colombia
Explanation: The Senate of Colombia approved legislation prohibiting female genital mutilation in 2026 potentially making it the first Latin American country to enact such a ban.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed reforming NATO into what he called what concept?

  • A NATO Reform Act
  • B NATO 3.0
  • C Atlantic Shield Plan
  • D New NATO Charter
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Correct Answer: Option B — NATO 3.0
Explanation: Pete Hegseth criticized NATO allies in 2026 and called for restructuring the alliance into what he termed NATO 3.0 alongside a review of US troop presence in Europe.
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Elon Musk became the world's first dollar trillionaire through which company's IPO?

  • A Tesla
  • B Neuralink
  • C SpaceX
  • D The Boring Company
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Correct Answer: Option C — SpaceX
Explanation: Elon Musk achieved trillionaire status after SpaceX completed the largest initial public offering in history dramatically increasing his net worth beyond any previous individual.
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Which UK politician won the 2026 Makerfield by-election for Labour?

  • A Keir Starmer
  • B Andy Burnham
  • C Ed Miliband
  • D Shabana Mahmood
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Correct Answer: Option B — Andy Burnham
Explanation: Andy Burnham Mayor of Greater Manchester won the 2026 Makerfield by-election for Labour intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his leadership.
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Which term describes growing global reliance on critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt for clean energy technologies?

  • A Critical minerals race
  • B Rare earth boycott
  • C Green metal embargo
  • D Mining moratorium
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Correct Answer: Option A — Critical minerals race
Explanation: The critical minerals race refers to intensifying global competition to secure supplies of lithium, cobalt, and other minerals essential for batteries and clean energy technologies, reshaping geopolitical and trade dynamics.
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Which country recently expanded BRICS membership by inviting new countries to join the bloc starting in 2024?

  • A G7 group
  • B BRICS group
  • C ASEAN bloc
  • D European Union
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Correct Answer: Option B — BRICS group
Explanation: The BRICS bloc expanded its membership starting in 2024, inviting several new countries to join the group, reflecting growing efforts among emerging economies to enhance collective global economic influence.
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Which international forum focuses specifically on cooperation and dialogue among Indian Ocean rim countries?

  • A ASEAN
  • B Indian Ocean Rim Association
  • C SAARC
  • D ECO
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Correct Answer: Option B — Indian Ocean Rim Association
Explanation: The Indian Ocean Rim Association promotes regional cooperation among countries bordering the Indian Ocean, focusing on maritime security, trade facilitation, and sustainable development within the region.
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Which global trend refers to companies and governments increasingly investing in renewable hydrogen as a clean energy alternative?

  • A Green hydrogen economy
  • B Blue carbon initiative
  • C Circular economy
  • D Carbon capture storage
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Correct Answer: Option A — Green hydrogen economy
Explanation: The green hydrogen economy refers to growing global investment in producing hydrogen fuel through renewable energy sources, seen as a promising avenue for decarbonizing heavy industry and transportation sectors.
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Which Pakistani regulatory body oversees the oil and gas sector, including pricing and licensing?

  • A NEPRA
  • B OGRA
  • C PTA
  • D SECP
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Correct Answer: Option B — OGRA
Explanation: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) regulates Pakistan's oil and gas sector, overseeing pricing mechanisms, licensing, and infrastructure development within the energy industry.
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Which Pakistani regulatory authority oversees electricity tariff determination and power sector regulation?

  • A OGRA
  • B NEPRA
  • C SECP
  • D PTA
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Correct Answer: Option B — NEPRA
Explanation: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) regulates Pakistan's power sector, including tariff determination, licensing of power generation and distribution companies, and ensuring service quality standards.
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