MCQ Test: Global Developments: Earthquakes, Political Shifts, and Ongoing Conflicts Dominate News Cycle

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What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Afghanistan, causing widespread devastation and over 800 deaths?

A) Magnitude-5.5 B) Magnitude-6.0 C) Magnitude-6.5 D) Magnitude-7.0

Correct Answer: B) Magnitude-6.0
Full Answer: Ans: b) Magnitude-6.0

In which province of Afghanistan did the recent powerful earthquake result in significant casualties, including over 800 deaths?

A) Kabul B) Herat C) Kandahar D) Nangarhar

Correct Answer: D) Nangarhar
Full Answer: Ans: d) Nangarhar

Who was the Prime Minister of Thailand recently removed from office by the Constitutional Court?

A) Prayut Chan-o-cha B) Srettha Thavisin C) Paetongtarn Shinawatra D) Abhisit Vejjajiva

Correct Answer: C) Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Full Answer: Ans: c) Paetongtarn Shinawatra

What was the primary reason cited by the Constitutional Court for the removal of Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra?

A) Corruption charges B) Misconduct allegations C) Failure to address economic crisis D) Loss of parliamentary majority

Correct Answer: B) Misconduct allegations
Full Answer: Ans: b) Misconduct allegations

What was the main cause of the widespread protests that erupted in Indonesia, leading to presidential intervention?

A) Increase in fuel prices B) Allegations of electoral fraud C) Increased benefits and salaries for parliament members D) New taxation policies

Correct Answer: C) Increased benefits and salaries for parliament members
Full Answer: Ans: c) Increased benefits and salaries for parliament members

In response to widespread protests in Indonesia, what specific measure did President Prabowo agree to implement regarding parliament members?

A) Imposing a salary cut for all government officials B) Revoking the allowance and imposing moratoriums on foreign trips C) Dissolving the parliament and calling for new elections D) Launching an investigation into the finance minister

Correct Answer: B) Revoking the allowance and imposing moratoriums on foreign trips
Full Answer: Ans: b) Revoking the allowance and imposing moratoriums on foreign trips

Which high-ranking Houthi-led government official, identified as Prime Minister, was among those killed in recent targeted strikes by the Israeli Air Force in Yemen?

A) Foreign Minister B) Interior Minister C) Ahmed al-Rahawi D) Defense Minister

Correct Answer: C) Ahmed al-Rahawi
Full Answer: Ans: c) Ahmed al-Rahawi

Which international body declared that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza?

A) United Nations Human Rights Council B) International Criminal Court C) International Association of Genocide Scholars D) Amnesty International

Correct Answer: C) International Association of Genocide Scholars
Full Answer: Ans: c) International Association of Genocide Scholars

In which Ukrainian region did Russian forces shell Bilozerka, resulting in the death of a 73-year-old man?

A) Kyiv B) Donetsk C) Kherson D) Zaporizhzhia

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

Which Ukrainian region experienced 'intensive attacks' by Russian forces, damaging dozens of homes and disrupting water and energy supplies?

A) Kharkiv B) Lviv C) Sumy D) Odesa

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

Where did Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold bilateral talks focusing on border peace and expanding cooperation?

A) G20 Summit in New Delhi B) BRICS Summit in Johannesburg C) SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin D) ASEAN Summit in Jakarta

Correct Answer: C) SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin
Full Answer: Ans: c) SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin

What type of agreement did India and Japan sign during the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit in Tokyo?

A) Free Trade Agreement B) Defense Cooperation Pact C) Memorandum of Cooperation on Joint Crediting Mechanism D) Cultural Exchange Program

Correct Answer: C) Memorandum of Cooperation on Joint Crediting Mechanism
Full Answer: Ans: c) Memorandum of Cooperation on Joint Crediting Mechanism

What is the target investment amount from Japan to India over the next decade, discussed at the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit?

A) 5 trillion yen B) 8 trillion yen C) 10 trillion yen D) 12 trillion yen

Correct Answer: C) 10 trillion yen
Full Answer: Ans: c) 10 trillion yen

Which Indian organization made history by becoming the first Indian organization to win the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2025?

A) Pratham B) Teach for India C) Educate Girls D) Goonj

Correct Answer: C) Educate Girls
Full Answer: Ans: c) Educate Girls

Global Developments: Earthquakes, Political Shifts, and Ongoing Conflicts Dominate News Cycle