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Who was appointed commander-in-chief of Ukraine's military on 21 July 2026?
A. Oleksandr Syrskyi
B. Mykhailo Drapatyi
C. Valerii Zaluzhnyi
D. Rustem Umerov
Correct Answer: B
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as commander-in-chief.
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Who visited Pakistan as Iran's interior minister on 21 July 2026?
A. Abbas Araghchi
B. Eskandar Momeni
C. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
D. Ali Larijani
Correct Answer: B
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni visited Islamabad and met Pakistani leaders.
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A major intended benefit of the proposed US financial facility for Pakistan is to:
A. Increase military recruitment
B. Bolster foreign-exchange reserves
C. Replace the national currency
D. Privatize all state enterprises
Correct Answer: B
The facility is intended to strengthen reserves, ease pressure on the rupee and reduce reliance on multilateral financing.
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Which Pakistani minister discussed the country's economic vulnerabilities with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent?
A. Ishaq Dar
B. Muhammad Aurangzeb
C. Ahsan Iqbal
D. Mohsin Naqvi
Correct Answer: B
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discussed Pakistan's economic position with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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What is the proposed maximum maturity period of Pakistan's requested US financial facility?
A. Two years
B. Three years
C. Five years
D. Ten years
Correct Answer: C
The proposed facility would have a maturity of up to five years.
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The financial facility requested by Pakistan from the United States was described as a:
A. Bilateral Exchange Stabilization Support Facility
B. Climate Resilience Support Facility
C. Regional Infrastructure Development Facility
D. Defence Modernization Facility
Correct Answer: A
The reported request was for a Bilateral Exchange Stabilization Support Facility.
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Pakistan reportedly requested what amount under a proposed US exchange-stabilization facility?
A. $5 billion
B. $7 billion
C. $10 billion
D. $15 billion
Correct Answer: C
Pakistan reportedly requested a $10 billion bilateral exchange-stabilization support facility from the United States.
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When were the announced 50% US tariffs on most Canadian goods expected to take effect?
A. Immediately
B. After seven days
C. After 30 days
D. After one year
Correct Answer: C
The White House said the tariffs would take effect in 30 days, leaving time for negotiations.
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Under which legal provision were the new US tariffs on Canada announced?
A. Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act
B. Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act
C. Article 5 of NATO
D. Section 232 of the Constitution
Correct Answer: B
The tariffs were announced under Section 338 of the 1930 Trade Act.
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Which category was excluded from the new 50% US tariffs on Canadian goods?
A. Automobiles
B. Alcohol
C. Energy products
D. Dairy products
Correct Answer: C
Energy products, potash, fish and critical minerals were excluded from the announced tariffs.
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What tariff rate did the United States announce on most Canadian goods on 20 July 2026?
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 35%
D. 50%
Correct Answer: D
The United States announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods.
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Approximately what share of world trade usually passes through Bab el-Mandeb?
A. Around 2%
B. Around 5%
C. Around 12%
D. Around 30%
Correct Answer: C
AP reported that around 12% of world trade usually passes through Bab el-Mandeb.
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Which maritime chokepoint did Yemen’s Houthis threaten to close to Saudi shipping?
A. Bab el-Mandeb
B. Strait of Gibraltar
C. Dardanelles
D. Sunda Strait
Correct Answer: A
The Houthis announced a maritime embargo targeting Saudi shipping through Bab el-Mandeb, the gateway to the Red Sea.
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Which strategic waterway was central to the intensified US–Iran confrontation?
A. Strait of Malacca
B. Bosporus Strait
C. Strait of Hormuz
D. Bering Strait
Correct Answer: C
The confrontation centered on control and shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The United States conducted airstrikes against Iran for how many consecutive nights by 21 July 2026?
A. Five
B. Seven
C. Ten
D. Fourteen
Correct Answer: C
AP reported a tenth consecutive night of U.S. airstrikes against Iran amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
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What was the final score of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina?
A. Spain 2–1 Argentina
B. Spain 1–0 Argentina
C. Argentina 1–0 Spain
D. Spain 3–0 Argentina
Correct Answer: B
Spain won 1–0 after extra time.
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Who scored Spain’s winning goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final?
A. Lamine Yamal
B. Ferran Torres
C. Rodri
D. Nico Williams
Correct Answer: B
Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute of extra time to secure Spain’s victory.
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Which country won the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
A. Argentina
B. France
C. Spain
D. England
Correct Answer: C
Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 after extra time to win its second FIFA World Cup title.
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Andy Burnham succeeded which UK Prime Minister?
A. Rishi Sunak
B. Boris Johnson
C. Keir Starmer
D. Liz Truss
Correct Answer: C
Andy Burnham replaced Keir Starmer as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
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Who became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on 20 July 2026?
A. Keir Starmer
B. Andy Burnham
C. David Lammy
D. Ed Miliband
Correct Answer: B
Andy Burnham became the UK prime minister after Keir Starmer stepped down.