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The term 'Artificial Intelligence Act' refers to a major regulatory framework adopted by which entity?

  • A United Nations
  • B European Union
  • C World Trade Organization
  • D G7
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Correct Answer: Option B — European Union
Explanation: The European Union adopted the AI Act, a comprehensive regulatory framework governing the development and use of artificial intelligence systems, setting a global benchmark for AI governance.
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Which two East Asian economies are frequently cited for their leadership in semiconductor chip manufacturing?

  • A Japan and Vietnam
  • B Taiwan and South Korea
  • C Thailand and Malaysia
  • D Singapore and Indonesia
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Correct Answer: Option B — Taiwan and South Korea
Explanation: Taiwan and South Korea are global leaders in semiconductor manufacturing, hosting major firms such as TSMC and Samsung, making them central to global supply chains for advanced technology.
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Which African country recently witnessed significant political instability through a series of military coups in the Sahel region?

  • A Kenya
  • B Niger
  • C South Africa
  • D Egypt
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Correct Answer: Option B — Niger
Explanation: Niger experienced a military coup in 2023, part of a broader wave of instability across the Sahel region, where several countries have seen unconstitutional changes of government in recent years.
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Which sea route has become strategically significant due to repeated attacks on shipping vessels in recent regional conflicts?

  • A Strait of Malacca
  • B Red Sea
  • C English Channel
  • D Strait of Gibraltar
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Correct Answer: Option B — Red Sea
Explanation: The Red Sea shipping lanes have witnessed repeated attacks on commercial vessels amid regional tensions, disrupting global trade routes and raising shipping insurance costs significantly in recent years.
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Which country was removed from the FATF grey list in 2022 after completing its action plan?

  • A India
  • B Pakistan
  • C Bangladesh
  • D Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: Option B — Pakistan
Explanation: Pakistan was removed from the FATF grey list in October 2022 after successfully completing its action plan addressing deficiencies in anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing frameworks.
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Pakistan became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in which year?

  • A 2015
  • B 2017
  • C 2019
  • D 2021
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Correct Answer: Option B — 2017
Explanation: Pakistan, along with India, was granted full membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in 2017, expanding the bloc's regional influence across South and Central Asia.
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) primarily includes major countries from which region?

  • A Western Europe
  • B Eurasia
  • C South America
  • D Sub-Saharan Africa
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Correct Answer: Option B — Eurasia
Explanation: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance, including major countries such as China, Russia, India, and Pakistan among its members.
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