MCQ Test: April 29, 2026 - Current affairs for all the Exams: UAE Announces Historic Exit from OPEC as US-Iran Crisis Deepens

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Which country recently announced its official decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC+ alliance?

A) Saudi Arabia B) Qatar C) United Arab Emirates (UAE) D) Kuwait

Correct Answer: C) United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Full Answer: Ans: c) United Arab Emirates (UAE)

On what date will the United Arab Emirates' withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ take effect?

A) January 1, 2025 B) May 1, 2026 C) December 31, 2025 D) May 1, 2025

Correct Answer: B) May 1, 2026
Full Answer: Ans: b) May 1, 2026

According to the UAE officials, what is a primary strategic reason for leaving the oil cartel?

A) To reduce national oil production B) To protest against U.S. sanctions C) To accelerate investment in domestic energy production and meet global needs independently D) To form a new energy alliance with China and Russia

Correct Answer: C) To accelerate investment in domestic energy production and meet global needs independently
Full Answer: Ans: c) To accelerate investment in domestic energy production and meet global needs independently

Which country recently blocked a United Nations resolution demanding the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz?

A) Russia B) United States C) China D) Iran

Correct Answer: C) China
Full Answer: Ans: c) China

What was the core of the diplomatic proposal from Tehran that U.S. President Donald Trump recently rejected?

A) Reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for ending the maritime blockade of Iranian ports B) A permanent ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict C) Withdrawal of U.S. troops from the Persian Gulf D) A reduction in Iranian nuclear enrichment in exchange for lifting all trade sanctions

Correct Answer: A) Reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for ending the maritime blockade of Iranian ports
Full Answer: Ans: a) Reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for ending the maritime blockade of Iranian ports

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has challenged the station licenses of which Disney-owned broadcaster?

A) NBC B) CBS C) ABC D) Fox News

Correct Answer: C) ABC
Full Answer: Ans: c) ABC

Analysts suggest the FCC's action against ABC's licenses was a retaliation for remarks made by which late-night host?

A) Stephen Colbert B) Jimmy Fallon C) Jimmy Kimmel D) Seth Meyers

Correct Answer: C) Jimmy Kimmel
Full Answer: Ans: c) Jimmy Kimmel

Ukraine’s defense ministry reported shooting down how many Russian drones in the past month using new interceptor technology?

A) 3,300 B) 13,000 C) 33,000 D) 50,000

Correct Answer: C) 33,000
Full Answer: Ans: c) 33,000

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer survived a House of Commons vote regarding allegations that he did what?

A) Mismanaged the national energy crisis B) Misled Parliament regarding diplomatic appointments C) Accepted illegal campaign donations from foreign entities D) Failed to address the drone crisis in Ukraine

Correct Answer: B) Misled Parliament regarding diplomatic appointments
Full Answer: Ans: b) Misled Parliament regarding diplomatic appointments

In South Korea, former First Lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to four years in prison for which of the following charges?

A) Election interference and fraud B) Stock manipulation and bribery C) Embezzlement of public funds D) Violation of national security laws

Correct Answer: B) Stock manipulation and bribery
Full Answer: Ans: b) Stock manipulation and bribery

Which news agency first reported the UAE's decision to withdraw from OPEC?

A) Reuters B) Emirates News Agency (WAM) C) Al Jazeera D) Associated Press

Correct Answer: B) Emirates News Agency (WAM)
Full Answer: Ans: b) Emirates News Agency (WAM)

What was the specific result of the House of Commons vote concerning the inquiry into Prime Minister Keir Starmer?

A) 335 to 223 in favor of Starmer B) 223 to 335 against Starmer C) 400 to 100 in favor of Starmer D) 300 to 300 (a tie)

Correct Answer: A) 335 to 223 in favor of Starmer
Full Answer: Ans: a) 335 to 223 in favor of Starmer

April 29, 2026 - Current affairs for all the Exams: UAE Announces Historic Exit from OPEC as US-Iran Crisis Deepens