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Flooding in Assam was linked to very heavy rainfall in which neighbouring Indian state?
A. Meghalaya
B. Nagaland
C. Manipur
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: B
A state report linked unusually high river flows to heavy rainfall in Nagaland from 18 to 20 July.
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More than how many people were affected across 11 districts of Assam?
A. 150,000
B. 350,000
C. 650,000
D. 950,000
Correct Answer: C
Assam's disaster authority reported that more than 650,000 people were affected.
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Which three countries were covered in the regional flooding report?
A. Pakistan, India and Afghanistan
B. Pakistan, Iran and India
C. India, Nepal and Bhutan
D. Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Pakistan
Correct Answer: A
The report covered severe rain and flooding in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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Heavy rain and flooding across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan killed at least:
A. 42 people
B. 62 people
C. 82 people
D. 102 people
Correct Answer: C
Authorities reported at least 82 deaths across the three countries.
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Goods already in transit were exempt from the new duties until:
A. 25 July 2026
B. 26 July 2026
C. 28 July 2026
D. 1 August 2026
Correct Answer: C
Goods in transit were exempted until 12:01 a.m. EDT on 28 July 2026.
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Which of the following products was listed among exemptions from the new tariffs?
A. Oil and gas
B. All textiles
C. All electronics
D. All consumer vehicles
Correct Answer: A
Exemptions included oil and gas, fertilizer, certain food products and several other categories.
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The tariffs were imposed under which U.S. law?
A. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
B. Glass-Steagall Act of 1933
C. Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890
D. Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930
Correct Answer: A
The administration used Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 as the legal basis.
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The new U.S. duties cover approximately what percentage of all U.S. imports?
A. 60.0%
B. 75.5%
C. 90.0%
D. 99.4%
Correct Answer: D
Reuters reported that the duties cover 99.4 percent of U.S. imports, although numerous products are exempt.
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What tariff rate was applied to goods from Pakistan under the new U.S. measure?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 12.5%
D. 20%
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan was among the countries assigned a 10 percent duty.
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The new U.S. tariffs were justified mainly on concerns relating to:
A. Currency manipulation
B. Forced-labour goods in supply chains
C. Agricultural subsidies
D. Technology transfers only
Correct Answer: B
The U.S. alleged that trading partners had not effectively curbed imports made with forced labour.
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What were the two principal tariff rates imposed by the United States?
A. 5% and 7.5%
B. 8% and 10%
C. 10% and 12.5%
D. 12.5% and 15%
Correct Answer: C
The new tariff rates were 10 percent and 12.5 percent.
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On 24 July 2026, the United States imposed new tariffs on how many trading partners?
A. 20
B. 40
C. 60
D. 80
Correct Answer: C
The United States imposed new tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners.
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The June U.S.-Iran memorandum was intended to provide a negotiation window of:
A. 30 days
B. 45 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Correct Answer: C
The memorandum was designed to provide a 60-day window for negotiations on a permanent agreement.
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Pakistan and which country mediated the June memorandum between the U.S. and Iran?
A. Qatar
B. Oman
C. Egypt
D. Türkiye
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan and Qatar mediated the memorandum of understanding signed by the U.S. and Iran in June.
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What condition was described as a prerequisite for U.S.-Iran talks to resume?
A. Opening a new embassy in Islamabad
B. A halt in attacks on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states
C. Ending all trade with China
D. Removing Pakistan from the negotiations
Correct Answer: B
A Pakistani official said attacks on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries would need to stop before talks could resume.
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Which Pakistani foreign minister discussed the new Middle East effort with Chinese officials?
A. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
B. Khawaja Asif
C. Ishaq Dar
D. Hina Rabbani Khar
Correct Answer: C
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed the diplomatic effort during a visit to China.
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How many visits had Iran's interior minister made to Islamabad within ten days?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Correct Answer: B
Reuters reported that Eskandar Momeni's visit was his second Islamabad visit within ten days.
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Which Iranian official visited Islamabad during the exploratory diplomatic discussions?
A. Abbas Araghchi
B. Eskandar Momeni
C. Masoud Pezeshkian
D. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
Correct Answer: B
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni visited Islamabad and met Pakistani leaders.
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Pakistan and Iran were exploring a path to resume talks between Iran and:
A. India
B. Israel
C. The United States
D. The European Union
Correct Answer: C
The discussions concerned the possible resumption of stalled U.S.-Iran talks.
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Which country initiated the diplomatic push for renewed U.S.-Iran talks involving Pakistan?
A. Russia
B. China
C. Turkey
D. Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: B
Reuters reported that Pakistan was exploring a path to renewed talks following a push initiated by China.