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The UN chief proposed a mechanism to facilitate shipment of what through the Strait of Hormuz?
A. Luxury goods
B. Essential commodities
C. Military equipment
D. Only crude oil
Correct Answer: B
The proposal aims to facilitate movement of essential commodities through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Under New Zealand's proposed under-16 social media law, non-compliant firms could face fines of up to what share of global revenue?
A. 2%
B. 5%
C. 10%
D. 20%
Correct Answer: C
The proposal provides for fines of up to 10% of global revenue for companies that fail to comply.
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New Zealand introduced legislation to ban social media use for people below what age?
A. 13
B. 14
C. 16
D. 18
Correct Answer: C
New Zealand introduced legislation that would ban people under 16 from using social media.
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Approximately how much had Bitcoin gained so far in August 2026, according to the report?
A. 8%
B. 18%
C. 28%
D. 38%
Correct Answer: C
Bitcoin was reported to be up about 28% so far in August 2026.
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Bitcoin rose above which level on August 25, 2026, reaching a more than three-month high?
A. $60,000
B. $70,000
C. $80,000
D. $100,000
Correct Answer: C
Bitcoin rose above $80,000 and reached its highest level in more than three months.
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Google expanded which AI platform with new tools specifically for lawyers and law firms?
A. Vertex Search
B. Gemini Enterprise
C. DeepMind Studio
D. Google Bard Pro
Correct Answer: B
Google expanded its Gemini Enterprise platform with a new legal-sector offering called Gemini Enterprise for Legal.
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Where are India and China expected to hold the next round of high-level border talks in 2027?
A. China
B. India
C. Nepal
D. Bhutan
Correct Answer: B
The two countries agreed that the next round of border talks would be held in India in 2027.
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The August 2026 India-China talks in Beijing were which meeting of the Special Representatives on the Boundary Question?
A. 20th
B. 23rd
C. 25th
D. 30th
Correct Answer: C
Ajit Doval and Wang Yi co-chaired the 25th Meeting of the Special Representatives on the India-China Boundary Question.
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Approximately how long is the disputed China-India border in the Himalayas?
A. 1,800 km
B. 2,800 km
C. 3,800 km
D. 5,800 km
Correct Answer: C
China and India share a roughly 3,800-km largely undemarcated and disputed Himalayan border.
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A U.S.-discussed proposal in Ukraine's one-page peace ideas involves creating a free economic zone in which region?
A. Crimea
B. Donbas
C. Odesa
D. Kherson city
Correct Answer: B
One of the ideas discussed is a free economic zone in eastern Donbas, potentially administered by a third party.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said there was a window for U.S. mediation to end the war until approximately:
A. End of 2026
B. Summer 2027
C. End of 2027
D. Summer 2028
Correct Answer: B
Zelenskiy said Ukraine saw a window for U.S. mediation until the end of summer 2027.
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Oil transits through the Strait of Hormuz were reported at about how many barrels per day on August 24, 2026?
A. 2 million
B. 5 million
C. 10 million
D. 15 million
Correct Answer: B
Provisional ship-tracking data cited by Reuters showed oil transits at about 5 million barrels per day, down from more than 20 million before the conflict.
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Which strategic waterway did U.S. President Donald Trump say had been cleared of mines in international waters?
A. Bab el-Mandeb
B. Suez Canal
C. Strait of Hormuz
D. Bosporus
Correct Answer: C
Trump said all mines had been removed or detonated from international waters of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Which set correctly lists the duty rates in Canada's latest retaliatory tariff package?
A. 5%, 10%, 15%
B. 10%, 20%, 30%
C. 15%, 25%, 50%
D. 25%, 50%, 75%
Correct Answer: C
Canada's counter-tariffs include duties of 15%, 25% and 50% across hundreds of products.
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What was the size of Canada's support package for businesses and workers affected by the escalating U.S.-Canada tariff dispute?
A. C$2.5 billion
B. C$5 billion
C. C$7.5 billion
D. C$10 billion
Correct Answer: C
Canada unveiled a C$7.5 billion package to support affected businesses and workers.
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Canada's newly announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods are scheduled to take effect on:
A. September 1, 2026
B. September 5, 2026
C. September 8, 2026
D. October 1, 2026
Correct Answer: C
Canada said the counter-tariffs would take effect on September 8, 2026.
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Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on approximately how much worth of annual imports from the United States?
A. $10 billion
B. $15 billion
C. $20 billion
D. $30 billion
Correct Answer: C
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs covering about $20 billion worth of U.S. annual imports.
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Brazilian tennis player Joao Fonseca withdrew from the 2026 US Open because of which injury?
A. Back injury
B. Ankle injury
C. Abdominal injury
D. Wrist injury
Correct Answer: C
Joao Fonseca withdrew from the US Open due to an abdominal injury.
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By what margin did England win the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley?
A. 10 wickets
B. 7 wickets
C. An innings and 103 runs
D. 125 runs
Correct Answer: C
England won the first Test by an innings and 103 runs.
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What was England's lead in the three-Test series against Pakistan before the second Test at Lord's?
A. 1-0
B. 2-0
C. 1-1
D. 0-0
Correct Answer: A
England led the three-match Test series 1-0 before the second Test.