Former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan emerged as a frontrunner for which international position?NATO Secretary-GeneralUN Secretary-GeneralIMF Managing DirectorC) UN Secretary-GeneralInformal UN Security Council polling placed Rebeca Grynspan among the leading candidates to become the next UN Secretary-General.
Which country's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui visited China at the invitation of Wang Yi?MongoliaNorth KoreaVietnamC) North KoreaNorth Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui visited Beijing for talks with Chinese officials.
Which company received a $20 billion Pentagon contract to build a next-generation strike fighter aircraft?BoeingNorthrop GrummanRaytheonB) BoeingThe Pentagon selected Boeing for a major contract to develop a sixth-generation strike fighter aircraft.
Severe flooding in which Asian capital forced thousands of people into evacuation shelters on 28 September 2026?Jakarta) BangkokHanoiC) BangkokHeavy rainfall caused widespread flooding in Bangkok, forcing thousands of residents into evacuation centers and causing significant economic damage.
What was the estimated economic damage caused by the latest floods in Bangkok?$220 million$320 million$500 millionC) $320 millionThai authorities estimated flood-related damages at approximately $320 million following intense rainfall and inundation across parts of the capital.
Which country's top currency diplomat urged markets to heed a "very clear" warning regarding excessive weakness in its currency?ChinaJapanSingaporeC) JapanJapan's top foreign-exchange diplomat, Atsushi Mimura, warned markets against pushing the yen excessively lower and signaled readiness to respond.
Which political party achieved a second significant election victory in Germany during September 2026?SPDGreensAfDD) AfDGermany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) recorded another notable electoral success during September 2026.
Which country's parliament approved emergency measures that came into effect on 26 September 2026?SlovakiaMoldovaCroatiaC) MoldovaThe emergency measures approved earlier in the week officially took effect on 26 September to address potential utility supply risks.
Ahead of the September 24 summit, officials from the United States and China held preparatory discussions focusing on trade, geopolitics, and what technology field?Quantum ComputingArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsC) Artificial IntelligencePreparatory talks before the U.S.–China summit included discussions on trade relations, geopolitical issues, and AI-related concerns.
Russia began commercial exports from which major Arctic oil development project in September 2026?Yamal Energy ProjectVostok OilArctic LNG 2C) Vostok OilRussia started commercial exports from Rosneft's large Arctic energy project, Vostok Oil.
Which country's Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, visited Shanghai and Hangzhou during September 2026?MalaysiaSingaporeBruneiB) MalaysiaMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited China, including Shanghai and Hangzhou, for meetings focused on cooperation and investment.
According to Reuters reports on 25 September, which country warned Iran that it would not tolerate hostile activities on its soil?FranceUnited KingdomCanadaC) United KingdomBritish Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband warned Iran that the UK would not tolerate threats or hostile activities linked to Iranian groups within Britain.
In which Indian city did students protest demanding stronger safety measures for women after a reported assault case?BengaluruDelhiHyderabadC) DelhiHundreds of students protested in Delhi, calling for improved safety measures for women following a high-profile criminal case.
Which country's intelligence service warned that Russia could escalate hybrid warfare activities in the coming months?FinlandDenmarkEstoniaC) DenmarkDenmark's intelligence service warned of a possible increase in Russian hybrid warfare operations targeting European countries.
Which South American country stated at the United Nations that it plans to hold elections during a transition toward "full democracy"?EcuadorVenezuelaParaguayC) VenezuelaVenezuela's leadership told the UN General Assembly that elections would be held as part of a democratic transition process.
What is the square root of 625?202530C) 2525 × 25 = 625, therefore the square root of 625 is 25.
Which of the following is an example of renewable energy?Natural GasSolar EnergyPetroleumC) Solar EnergySolar energy is renewable because it is continuously supplied by the Sun and does not run out.
Choose the synonym of "Brief".ShortDifficultStrongB) Short"Brief" means lasting for a short time or using few words.
South Korea's exports in early September 2026 were boosted mainly by growth in which sector?AgricultureSemiconductorsTourismC) Semiconductors: Semiconductor shipments surged sharply, helping drive strong export growth.
Which country's government was reported to be facing growing investor concerns over its budget deficit ahead of the 2027 election?ItalyFranceBelgiumC) FranceFinancial markets showed concern about France's fiscal position, with pressure on government bonds.
What mechanism was proposed during U.S.–China discussions to reduce risks from advanced AI systems?AI Safety Notification SystemAI Travel PassportDigital Currency NetworkB) AI Safety Notification SystemU.S. officials proposed an AI safety notification mechanism to improve transparency regarding major AI-related incidents.
What is the name of Meta's new AI assistant that boosted technology stocks?ClaudeMuseCopilotC) MuseStrong demand for Meta's AI assistant "Muse" helped drive gains in technology shares and lifted investor sentiment globally.
Which country's currency reached a multi-year high ahead of a major summit with the United States?ChinaIndiaSouth KoreaB) ChinaThe Chinese yuan strengthened significantly ahead of planned high-level discussions between U.S. and Chinese leaders.
Which country's Vice Foreign Minister was reported to be attending the UN General Assembly?CubaNorth KoreaVietnamC) North Korea: Reports indicated that North Korea's Vice Foreign Minister Kim Son-Gyong would participate in UN General Assembly meetings in New York.
Which sector helped Asian stock markets move higher on 21 September 2026?TourismTechnology and ChipmakersMiningC) Technology and ChipmakersStrong demand related to technology and semiconductor companies lifted Asian equity markets.
Which company received approval from the Shanghai Stock Exchange for a REIT listing worth about $570 million?Country GardenNew World DevelopmentSunac ChinaC) New World DevelopmentThe Hong Kong developer received approval for a major REIT listing on the Shanghai bourse
According to a UK media regulator report, approximately what percentage of UK adults used AI tools to get news in the past month?14%21%35%C) 21%Ofcom reported that about one in five UK adults used AI services such as ChatGPT to keep up with current affairs.
Which technology issue is expected to be a major topic at upcoming global diplomatic meetings?Artificial Intelligence governance3D printing regulationVirtual reality tourism: B) Artificial Intelligence governanceGlobal leaders and institutions are increasingly focusing on AI governance, safety, and international coordination.
According to reports on 19 September, how many people were reported killed in an attack on a police compound in northwest Pakistan?182431D) 31Reuters reported that 31 people were killed in a suicide attack on a police compound in northwest Pakistan.
Which country's leader is expected to visit Washington next week for high-level talks with U.S. President Donald Trump?ChinaIndiaGermanyB) ChinaChinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Washington for discussions covering trade, AI, security, and geopolitical issues.
Which precious metal reached a one-week high on 18 September 2026?PlatinumPalladiumGoldD) GoldGold rose to a one-week high as investors reacted to economic uncertainty and shifting expectations regarding interest rates.
Which group of countries is expected to hold a special meeting to discuss the global energy crisis?BRICSG7SCOC) G7French President Emmanuel Macron announced that G7 nations would meet in the coming weeks to address energy security and supply concerns.
Which global issue was identified as a major discussion topic at both the UN General Assembly and international policy forums?Artificial Intelligence governanceAntarctic tourismCryptocurrency taxationB) Artificial Intelligence governanceAI regulation and international coordination on AI development are expected to be key topics at upcoming global meetings.
Which international organizations were reported to be gaining public trust worldwide?WHO, UN, IMF, and World BankOPEC and NATOASEAN and SCOB) WHO, UN, IMF, and World BankThe survey reported rising trust in major international institutions including the WHO, United Nations, IMF, and World Bank.
Which Chinese official urged Iran and the United States to revive diplomatic talks and show restraint?Li QiangWang YiQin GangC) Wang YiChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Iran and the United States to resume negotiations and reduce tensions in the region.
Indonesia's worst wildfires in more than a decade caused severe haze across parts of which region?Southeast AsiaSouth AmericaEastern EuropeB) Southeast AsiaThick haze from Indonesia's major wildfires spread across parts of Southeast Asia, creating health and environmental concerns.
Which strategic island near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait became a focus of international attention in September 2026?Perim IslandCyprusCreteB) Perim IslandControl of Perim Island gained attention because of its strategic position near one of the world's busiest shipping routes.
Which country was scheduled to chair the next BRICS Summit after the 2026 meeting?BrazilRussiaChinaD) ChinaChinese President Xi Jinping announced that China would host the next BRICS Summit.
Which famous tennis player won her first US Open women's singles title in September 2026?Coco GauffAryna SabalenkaElena RybakinaD) Elena RybakinaElena Rybakina captured her first US Open title by defeating defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.
In which city was the Global Flyways Summit associated with the new migratory-birds conservation report held?GenevaViennaSingaporeA) NairobiThe report was launched at the Global Flyways Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, where governments, scientists and conservation organizations discussed protection of migratory bird routes.
How many years in prison were Hong Kong activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung sentenced to?Six years eachSeven years and seven years three months respectivelyTen years eachC) Seven years and seven years three months respectivelyFormer Hong Kong Alliance leaders Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung were sentenced to seven years and seven years three months respectively after being convicted of incitement to subversion.
Which country experienced a major humanitarian displacement as nearly 50,000 civilians fled their homes amid renewed fighting?YemenSyriaLibyaB) YemenNearly 50,000 Yemeni civilians were reported to have fled their homes amid the rapid escalation of fighting along Yemen's Red Sea coast, adding to the country's already severe humanitarian crisis.
