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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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203
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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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Which organization released the Global Economic Outlook report widely cited in 2026 current affairs?

  • A World Bank
  • B WTO
  • C IMF
  • D UNDP
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Correct Answer: Option C — IMF
Explanation: The International Monetary Fund IMF released its Global Economic Outlook report in 2026 providing projections on global growth inflation and economic risks for member countries.
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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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207
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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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208
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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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209
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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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Which country is Pakistan's deputy prime minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar also serving as?

  • A Defence Minister
  • B Foreign Minister
  • C Interior Minister
  • D Finance Minister
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Correct Answer: Option B — Foreign Minister
Explanation: Mohammad Ishaq Dar serves as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and was approached by Iran in 2026 to help facilitate de-escalation amid regional conflict.
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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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Who currently leads the Catholic Church as Pope?

  • A Pope Benedict XVII
  • B Pope Leo XIV
  • C Pope John Paul III
  • D Pope Pius XIII
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Correct Answer: Option B — Pope Leo XIV
Explanation: Pope Leo XIV leads the Catholic Church and released his first encyclical Magnifica humanitas in 2026 addressing risks posed by artificial intelligence to humanity and workers.
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Which strait did Iran threaten to close during the 2026 regional conflict?

  • A Strait of Gibraltar
  • B Strait of Malacca
  • C Strait of Hormuz
  • D Bosphorus Strait
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Correct Answer: Option C — Strait of Hormuz
Explanation: Iran repeatedly threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon during the 2026 escalation.
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Which country withdrew from OPEC in May 2026?

  • A Qatar
  • B UAE
  • C Kuwait
  • D Indonesia
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Correct Answer: Option B — UAE
Explanation: The UAE announced its withdrawal from OPEC on May 1 2026 marking a major shift in Gulf petroleum policy and raising questions about OPEC+ production coordination among remaining members.
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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 Pakistani city has historically been a focus of urban flooding challenges due to inadequate drainage systems during monsoon seasons?

  • A Quetta
  • B Karachi
  • C Gilgit
  • D Murree
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Correct Answer: Option B — Karachi
Explanation: Karachi has repeatedly faced significant urban flooding during monsoon seasons due to inadequate drainage infrastructure, encroachments on natural waterways, and rapid unplanned urbanization.
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