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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 swimmer set a world record in the women's 50m freestyle in 2026?

  • A Katie Ledecky
  • B Kate Douglass
  • C Sarah Sjostrom
  • D Emma McKeon
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Correct Answer: Option B — Kate Douglass
Explanation: American swimmer Kate Douglass set a world record in the women's 50 meter freestyle at the Pro Swim Series in Indianapolis finishing in 23.59 seconds.
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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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Which country's health ministry suspended its dengue vaccine in 2026 after adverse events?

  • A India
  • B Brazil
  • C Indonesia
  • D Mexico
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Correct Answer: Option B — Brazil
Explanation: Brazil's health ministry suspended its single dose dengue vaccine in 2026 after two deaths and a severe adverse event were reported among recipients pending a safety review.
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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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Which international organization monitors and reports on global press freedom rankings annually?

  • A Amnesty International
  • B Reporters Without Borders
  • C Human Rights Watch
  • D Freedom House
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Correct Answer: Option B — Reporters Without Borders
Explanation: Reporters Without Borders publishes the annual World Press Freedom Index, assessing the level of press freedom and journalist safety across countries worldwide.
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Which global trend describes increasing efforts by countries to attract semiconductor manufacturing investment through subsidies, notably in the US and EU?

  • A Chips Act initiatives
  • B Green energy subsidies
  • C Agricultural reform packages
  • D Digital tax reforms
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Correct Answer: Option A — Chips Act initiatives
Explanation: Chips Act initiatives in the United States and European Union provide significant subsidies to attract semiconductor manufacturing investment domestically, aiming to reduce reliance on concentrated overseas chip production.
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Which global health threat re-emerged as a concern through periodic outbreaks of Mpox (formerly monkeypox) in recent years?

  • A Avian influenza
  • B Mpox
  • C Cholera
  • D Ebola
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Correct Answer: Option B — Mpox
Explanation: Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, re-emerged as a global health concern through periodic outbreaks, prompting World Health Organization declarations of public health emergencies of international concern.
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Which Pakistani initiative aims to digitize land records and improve transparency in property registration?

  • A Land Information Management System
  • B Digital Pakistan Initiative
  • C Ehsaas Programme
  • D Kamyab Jawan Programme
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Correct Answer: Option A — Land Information Management System
Explanation: Various provincial Land Information Management Systems have been introduced in Pakistan to digitize land records, aiming to reduce corruption and improve transparency in property registration processes.
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Which global currency arrangement allows countries to settle bilateral trade without relying primarily on the US Dollar?

  • A Gold standard
  • B Local currency swap agreements
  • C Fixed exchange rate system
  • D Currency board arrangement
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Correct Answer: Option B — Local currency swap agreements
Explanation: Local currency swap agreements allow countries to settle bilateral trade directly in their respective national currencies, reducing reliance on the US Dollar and easing foreign exchange pressures.
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