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The predicted impact time was approximately:
A. 06:35 UTC
B. 12:00 UTC
C. 18:45 UTC
D. 23:59 UTC
Correct Answer: A
Researchers estimated the impact at about 06:35 UTC on 5 August.
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The predicted Falcon 9 lunar impact site was near:
A. Einstein Crater
B. Tycho Crater
C. Sea of Tranquility
D. Shackleton Crater
Correct Answer: A
The impact was forecast near Einstein Crater on the lunar surface.
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A discarded Falcon 9 upper stage was expected to strike which celestial body on 5 August 2026?
A. Mars
B. The Moon
C. Venus
D. An asteroid
Correct Answer: B
The spent rocket stage was predicted to make an artificial impact on the Moon.
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Which additional climate pattern was forecast alongside El Niño?
A. Negative North Atlantic Oscillation only
B. Positive Indian Ocean Dipole
C. Permanent La Niña
D. Arctic monsoon
Correct Answer: B
A positive Indian Ocean Dipole was also forecast, potentially amplifying regional impacts.
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El Niño primarily involves warming of sea-surface temperatures in the:
A. Central and eastern Pacific Ocean
B. North Atlantic Ocean
C. Arabian Sea only
D. Mediterranean Sea
Correct Answer: A
El Niño is defined by abnormal warming in the central and eastern tropical Pacific.
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El Niño is expected to strengthen into a strong event during:
A. August–October 2026
B. January–March 2027 only
C. April–May 2026
D. November–December 2025
Correct Answer: A
The WMO forecast strengthening during August to October 2026.
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Which UN agency warned that a strong El Niño would intensify from August 2026?
A. UNESCO
B. World Meteorological Organization
C. World Bank
D. UNHCR
Correct Answer: B
The World Meteorological Organization issued the warning.
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Which country held the rotating UN Security Council presidency for August 2026?
A. Denmark
B. Costa Rica
C. Portugal
D. Argentina
Correct Answer: A
Denmark held the monthly Security Council presidency.
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Antonio Guterres is scheduled to step down as UN Secretary-General at the end of:
A. 2026
B. 2027
C. 2028
D. 2030
Correct Answer: A
He is due to leave at the end of 2026 after serving two five-year terms.
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Who emerged as the narrow early frontrunner after the first UN Secretary-General straw poll?
A. Michelle Bachelet
B. Rebeca Grynspan
C. Rafael Grossi
D. Macky Sall
Correct Answer: B
Former Costa Rican vice president Rebeca Grynspan led narrowly after the first poll.
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The second informal UN Security Council poll for the next Secretary-General was targeted for:
A. 10 August 2026
B. 21 August 2026
C. 5 September 2026
D. 31 December 2026
Correct Answer: B
Denmark, the Security Council president for August, aimed to schedule the second poll for 21 August.
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Oil prices had fallen about how much to a three-week low on 3 August 2026?
A. 2%
B. 4%
C. 7%
D. 15%
Correct Answer: C
Reuters reported an approximately 7 percent fall after a planned US attack on Iran was cancelled.
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Brent crude fell by more than how much after reports of mediation progress on 4 August?
A. 1%
B. 3%
C. 5%
D. 10%
Correct Answer: C
Benchmark Brent crude fell more than 5 percent after the comments from Qatar.
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The Strait of Hormuz normally carries roughly what share of global oil and LNG shipments?
A. About one-twentieth
B. About one-tenth
C. About one-fifth
D. About one-half
Correct Answer: C
Reuters reported that the strait normally carries around one-fifth of global oil and LNG shipments.
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Which three countries were reported to be coordinating closely as mediators between Washington and Tehran?
A. Qatar, Pakistan and Oman
B. China, Russia and India
C. Türkiye, Egypt and Iraq
D. France, Germany and Italy
Correct Answer: A
Qatar, Pakistan and Oman were reported to be coordinating on negotiations and draft proposals.
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Which country said mediators were making progress toward ending the US–Iran war?
A. Qatar
B. France
C. China
D. Brazil
Correct Answer: A
Qatar stated that mediation efforts had reached progressive stages.
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Which Pakistan bowler took two wickets in the third T20I win over Sri Lanka?
A. Momina Riasat
B. Diana Baig
C. Nashra Sandhu
D. Sadia Iqbal
Correct Answer: A
Momina Riasat took two wickets in the match.
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Who scored 39 runs in Pakistan Women's third T20I victory over Sri Lanka?
A. Fatima Sana
B. Ayesha Zafar
C. Muneeba Ali
D. Sidra Amin
Correct Answer: B
Ayesha Zafar scored 39 and played a leading role in the chase.
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Pakistan Women defeated Sri Lanka Women in the third T20I by:
A. Two runs
B. Four wickets
C. Eight wickets
D. Ten wickets
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan Women completed a four-wicket consolation victory in the third T20I.
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Michael Smith previously worked with which Pakistan Super League franchises?
A. Islamabad United, Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans
B. Peshawar Zalmi only
C. Quetta Gladiators only
D. Lahore Qalandars only
Correct Answer: A
He had coaching roles with Islamabad United, Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans.