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Organizations - FIFA
In which year was FIFA founded?
A. 1896
B. 1904
C. 1914
D. 1930
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because FIFA was founded in 1904. A: Wrong because 1896 is associated with the first modern Olympic Games, not FIFA. C: Wrong because 1914 was after FIFA had already been created. D: Wrong because 1930 was the year of the first FIFA World Cup, not FIFA's foundation.
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Organizations - FIFA
FIFA is the international governing body of which sport?
A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Hockey
D. Tennis
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because FIFA is the global governing body for football. A: Wrong because cricket is governed internationally by the ICC. C: Wrong because hockey is not governed by FIFA. D: Wrong because tennis has separate governing bodies such as ITF.
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Organizations - FIFA
What is the full form of FIFA?
A. Federation of International Football Alliance
B. Fédération Internationale de Football Association
C. Football International Federation Agency
D. Federal Institute of Football Affairs
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because FIFA stands for Fédération Internationale de Football Association. A: Wrong because this is not FIFA's official full form. C: Wrong because this wording is invented and not used by FIFA. D: Wrong because FIFA is not a federal institute.
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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Nurlan Yermekbayev became Secretary General of the SCO for a three-year term beginning on:
A. 1 January 2025
B. 1 March 2024
C. 14 August 2023
D. 30 June 2026
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because his three-year term as SCO Secretary General began on 1 January 2025. B: Wrong because this was not the start date stated for the term. C: Wrong because this date is unrelated to the appointment. D: Wrong because the term had already started before this date.
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BRICS
The term BRICS originally referred to the grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and:
A. South Africa
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Singapore
D. Spain
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because South Africa's inclusion made the grouping BRICS. B: Wrong because Saudi Arabia was not the original 'S' in BRICS. C: Wrong because Singapore is not the 'S' in BRICS. D: Wrong because Spain is not the 'S' in BRICS.
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Pakistan–IMF Programme 2026
The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund is located in:
A. Washington, D.C.
B. Geneva
C. Paris
D. Brussels
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because the IMF is headquartered in Washington, D.C. B: Wrong because Geneva hosts many UN-related offices but not IMF headquarters. C: Wrong because Paris is not the IMF headquarters. D: Wrong because Brussels is not the IMF headquarters.
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Climate Change
The 1.5°C target is mainly associated with:
A. Climate change limitation
B. Internet speed
C. Currency exchange
D. Space telescope size
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because 1.5°C refers to limiting global warming under climate policy discussions. B: Wrong because internet speed is measured in bits per second. C: Wrong because exchange rates are monetary values. D: Wrong because telescope size is measured in length or diameter.
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Climate Change
The first Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement concluded at:
A. COP21
B. COP26
C. COP28
D. COP30
Correct Answer: C
A: Wrong because COP21 adopted the Paris Agreement. B: Wrong because COP26 was not the conclusion of the first Global Stocktake. C: Correct because the first Global Stocktake concluded at COP28. D: Wrong because COP30 focused on implementation after the first Global Stocktake.
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World Health Organization (WHO)
Which organization is the United Nations specialized agency for global public health?
A. WHO
B. WTO
C. IMF
D. FIFA
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because the World Health Organization leads international public health within the UN system. B: Wrong because WTO deals with trade. C: Wrong because IMF deals with monetary and financial stability. D: Wrong because FIFA governs international football.
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Climate Change
The Paris Agreement on climate change was adopted in:
A. 1992
B. 2005
C. 2015
D. 2025
Correct Answer: C
A: Wrong because 1992 relates to the UNFCCC adoption era. B: Wrong because 2005 is associated with Kyoto Protocol entry into force. C: Correct because the Paris Agreement was adopted in 2015. D: Wrong because 2025 is much later than its adoption.
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Sports
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by:
A. Qatar only
B. Canada, Mexico and the United States
C. Brazil and Argentina
D. France and Germany
Correct Answer: B
A: Wrong because Qatar hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup. B: Correct because the 2026 tournament is jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. C: Wrong because Brazil and Argentina are not the 2026 host pair. D: Wrong because France and Germany are not the 2026 hosts.
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Climate Change
COP29 was hosted by which country in 2024?
A. Azerbaijan
B. Brazil
C. Pakistan
D. South Africa
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because COP29 was held in Baku, Azerbaijan. B: Wrong because Brazil hosted COP30, not COP29. C: Wrong because Pakistan was not the COP29 host. D: Wrong because South Africa was not the COP29 host.
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Climate Change
The SDGs are globally targeted to be achieved by which year?
A. 2025
B. 2030
C. 2040
D. 2050
Correct Answer: B
A: Wrong because the Sustainable Development Goals agenda runs beyond 2025. B: Correct because the 2030 Agenda sets 2030 as the target year for the SDGs. C: Wrong because 2040 is not the official SDG target year. D: Wrong because 2050 is often used for net-zero discussions, not SDGs.
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BRICS
Which country was announced as a full BRICS member in January 2025?
A. Indonesia
B. Canada
C. Spain
D. Mexico
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because Indonesia was announced as a full BRICS member in January 2025. B: Wrong because Canada is not a BRICS member. C: Wrong because Spain was not admitted as BRICS member. D: Wrong because Mexico was not the country announced.
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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Iran became a full member of the SCO in:
A. 2017
B. 2020
C. 2023
D. 2026
Correct Answer: C
A: Wrong because 2017 was India and Pakistan's accession year. B: Wrong because Iran had not become a full member in 2020. C: Correct because Iran became an SCO member in 2023. D: Wrong because Iran was already a member before 2026.
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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
India and Pakistan became full members of the SCO in:
A. 2001
B. 2010
C. 2017
D. 2024
Correct Answer: C
A: Wrong because 2001 refers to SCO establishment, not India and Pakistan's accession. B: Wrong because 2010 was not their full membership year. C: Correct because India and Pakistan joined the SCO as full members in 2017. D: Wrong because 2024 relates to Belarus's full membership.
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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation was established in:
A. 1991
B. 2001
C. 2011
D. 2021
Correct Answer: B
A: Wrong because 1991 predates the SCO's establishment. B: Correct because the SCO was established on 15 June 2001. C: Wrong because the organization already existed before 2011. D: Wrong because 2021 is far after the SCO's creation.
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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Which country became a full member of the SCO in 2024?
A. Belarus
B. Nepal
C. Japan
D. Thailand
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because Belarus's full SCO membership was approved in 2024. B: Wrong because Nepal was not admitted as a full SCO member in 2024. C: Wrong because Japan is not an SCO member. D: Wrong because Thailand was not admitted as a full SCO member.
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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
After Belarus joined in 2024, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation had how many member states?
A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 15
Correct Answer: C
A: Wrong because six were the founding members, not the current total after expansion. B: Wrong because India and Pakistan, Iran, and Belarus increased the total beyond eight. C: Correct because Belarus's membership brought the SCO total to ten member states. D: Wrong because the SCO did not have fifteen full members then.
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Pakistan–IMF Programme 2026
In May 2025, the IMF approved Pakistan's request under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility with access of about:
A. US$140 million
B. US$1.4 billion
C. US$14 billion
D. US$40 billion
Correct Answer: B
A: Wrong because it is one-tenth of the reported approximate amount. B: Correct because IMF reported access of about US$1.4 billion under the RSF. C: Wrong because it is much higher than the reported amount. D: Wrong because it is not the RSF access amount.