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1. Which European country faced a major government crisis due to mass protests in March 2026?
A) France
B) Poland
C) Germany
D) Hungary
Correct Answer: A) France
2. The protests in France during March 2026 were primarily against:
A) Fuel price hikes
B) Immigration policies
C) Pension reforms
D) Election interference
Correct Answer: C) Pension reforms
3. In July 2026, which country officially joined the BRICS alliance?
A) Turkey
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Iran
D) Egypt
Correct Answer: C) Iran
4. Who won the Presidential election in the USA in 2026?
A) Joe Biden
B) Donald Trump
C) Ron DeSantis
D) Kamala Harris
Correct Answer: C) Ron DeSantis
5. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by which country/countries?
A) USA
B) USA, Canada, and Mexico
C) Argentina
D) Qatar
Correct Answer: B) USA, Canada, and Mexico
6. What natural disaster struck northern Japan in April 2026?
A) Earthquake
B) Flood
C) Wildfire
D) Tornado
Correct Answer: A) Earthquake
7. Which Asian country signed a historic free trade agreement with the EU in May 2026?
A) Pakistan
B) Vietnam
C) Indonesia
D) India
Correct Answer: D) India
8. The 2026 G7 Summit was held in:
A) Italy
B) Canada
C) Japan
D) UK
Correct Answer: A) Italy
9. In June 2026, which country launched its first AI-regulated digital currency?
A) China
B) USA
C) Switzerland
D) UAE
Correct Answer: D) UAE
10. The new Secretary-General of the United Nations (elected in July 2026) is from:
A) Brazil
B) South Korea
C) Nigeria
D) Canada
Correct Answer: C) Nigeria
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11. Which country faced major heatwaves killing over 2,000 people in June 2026?
A) Australia
B) India
C) Spain
D) Pakistan
Correct Answer: B) India
12. In 2026, Pakistan secured a $5 billion loan package from:
A) World Bank
B) IMF
C) ADB
D) China
Correct Answer: B) IMF
13. Who was elected as Prime Minister of the UK in May 2026?
A) Rishi Sunak
B) Keir Starmer
C) Boris Johnson
D) Liz Truss
Correct Answer: B) Keir Starmer
14. In March 2026, the United Nations warned of severe famine in:
A) Ethiopia
B) Yemen
C) Sudan
D) Somalia
Correct Answer: D) Somalia
15. What global tech company launched the first commercial AI lawyer in 2026?
A) Microsoft
B) Apple
C) OpenAI
D) Google
Correct Answer: A) Microsoft
16. In April 2026, which country legalized same-sex marriage for the first time?
A) Thailand
B) Japan
C) India
D) Brazil
Correct Answer: A) Thailand
17. Which South American country faced nationwide protests against IMF policies in 2026?
A) Chile
B) Argentina
C) Peru
D) Venezuela
Correct Answer: B) Argentina
18. The Nobel Peace Prize 2026 was awarded to:
A) Greta Thunberg
B) Malala Yousafzai
C) A Gaza humanitarian group
D) UN Climate Panel
Correct Answer: C) A Gaza humanitarian group
19. In June 2026, NASA confirmed the discovery of:
A) Water on the moon
B) A habitable exoplanet
C) Alien microorganisms
D) A black hole near Earth
Correct Answer: B) A habitable exoplanet
20. Which country banned TikTok completely in July 2026 due to national security concerns?
A) USA
B) Germany
C) Australia
D) Canada
Correct Answer: A) USA