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What was the name of Pakistan's military operation launched against Afghanistan based cross border terrorism in 2026?

  • A Operation Zarb-e-Azb
  • B Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad
  • C Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
  • D Operation Swift Retort
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Correct Answer: Option C — Operation Ghazab lil-Haq
Explanation: Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq in February 2026 in response to escalating cross border terrorist attacks originating from militant safe havens inside Afghanistan.
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Which country's police arrested a man for attempting a public beheading in Belfast in 2026?

  • A Northern Ireland resident
  • B Sudanese national
  • C Nigerian national
  • D Somali national
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Correct Answer: Option B — Sudanese national
Explanation: A Sudanese man was arrested by police in Belfast Northern Ireland in 2026 after attempting to behead a man on a public street prompting a security investigation.
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Which country's researchers discovered the new parasitic fungal species in Borneo in 2026?

  • A Indonesian
  • B Malaysian
  • C Singaporean
  • D Filipino
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Correct Answer: Option B — Malaysian
Explanation: Malaysian researchers made the 2026 discovery of a new fungal species in Borneo highlighting biodiversity research advances in Southeast Asia.
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Which African fungal discovery made headlines in 2026 involving a new species parasitizing other fungi?

  • A Pleurocordyceps cornusynnemata
  • B Ophiocordyceps unilateralis
  • C Cordyceps militaris
  • D Beauveria bassiana
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Correct Answer: Option A — Pleurocordyceps cornusynnemata
Explanation: Malaysian researchers identified Pleurocordyceps cornusynnemata a new fungal species in Borneo that parasitizes Ophiocordyceps fungi infecting ants discovered in 2026.
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Which country recorded a deadly freight train collision falling off a bridge in 2026?

  • A Austria
  • B Germany
  • C Switzerland
  • D Poland
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Correct Answer: Option B — Germany
Explanation: A freight train collision in Munich Bavaria Germany resulted in the trains falling off a bridge in 2026 killing one person in the accident.
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Which European country restricted public alcohol consumption during a major music festival due to heat in 2026?

  • A Spain
  • B France
  • C Italy
  • D Germany
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Correct Answer: Option B — France
Explanation: France implemented restrictions on public alcohol consumption during Fete de la Musique events in 2026 amid a severe heat wave to reduce pressure on emergency services.
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Which French regions were placed under red heat wave alert in 2026?

  • A Paris and 35 departments
  • B Only Paris
  • C Southern France only
  • D Coastal regions only
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Correct Answer: Option A — Paris and 35 departments
Explanation: Meteo-France placed 35 departments including Paris under red heat wave alert in 2026 due to persistently high nationwide temperatures prompting public safety measures.
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Which Yemen based group's television channel reported solidarity gatherings for Iran in 2026?

  • A Al Jazeera
  • B Al-Masirah
  • C Al Arabiya
  • D Press TV
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Correct Answer: Option B — Al-Masirah
Explanation: Al-Masirah a television channel run by the Houthis reported solidarity gatherings in Sanaa Yemen in support of Iran during the 2026 regional conflict.
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Which militant group rallied in support of Iran during the 2026 conflict in Beirut's southern suburbs?

  • A Hamas
  • B Hezbollah
  • C Houthis
  • D Islamic Jihad
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Correct Answer: Option B — Hezbollah
Explanation: Hundreds rallied in Hezbollah strongholds in southern Beirut in support of Iran and its allies during the 2026 conflict reflecting regional solidarity among Iran aligned groups.
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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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Which Thai royal figure passed away in 2026 after a long coma?

  • A Princess Sirivannavari
  • B Princess Bajrakitiyabha
  • C Princess Maha Chakri
  • D Princess Soamsawali
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Correct Answer: Option B — Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Explanation: Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand a possible heir to the throne died in 2026 at age 47 after a three year comatose state.
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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 Swedish driver won the closest finish in Indianapolis 500 history in 2026?

  • A Marcus Ericsson
  • B Felix Rosenqvist
  • C Linus Lundqvist
  • D Rasmus Lindh
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Correct Answer: Option B — Felix Rosenqvist
Explanation: Sweden's Felix Rosenqvist won the 2026 Indianapolis 500 in the closest finish in race history edging David Malukas by just 0.0233 seconds.
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Which film became the second highest grossing music biopic globally in 2026?

  • A Bohemian Rhapsody 2
  • B Michael
  • C Elvis 2
  • D Rocketman 2
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Correct Answer: Option B — Michael
Explanation: Michael a film chronicling pop star Michael Jackson's early career was released in 2026 and became the second highest grossing music biopic worldwide grossing over 600 million dollars.
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Which country hosted UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn in 2026?

  • A United Kingdom
  • B United States
  • C Canada
  • D France
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Correct Answer: Option B — United States
Explanation: UFC Freedom 250 was held on the South Lawn of the White House in June 2026 an invitation only event attended by President Donald Trump on his 80th birthday.
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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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