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Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz opens westward into which body of water?
A. Persian Gulf
B. Mediterranean Sea
C. Arabian Sea
D. Black Sea
Correct Answer: A
The strait is the maritime entrance to and exit from the Persian Gulf.
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Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz opens eastward into which body of water?
A. Red Sea
B. Caspian Sea
C. Gulf of Aden
D. Gulf of Oman
Correct Answer: D
East of the strait lies the Gulf of Oman, which leads to the Arabian Sea.
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Strait of Hormuz
Why is the Strait of Hormuz strategically important to world energy markets?
A. It is the only route into the Indian Ocean for all countries
B. It controls the Suez Canal
C. A large share of seaborne petroleum exports passes through it
D. It contains the world's only oil refinery
Correct Answer: C
The strait is a major chokepoint for oil and LNG shipments from Persian Gulf producers.
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Strait of Hormuz
Which country controls the Musandam Peninsula on the southern side of the Strait of Hormuz?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. Bahrain
C. Oman
D. United Arab Emirates
Correct Answer: C
Oman's Musandam Governorate projects into the strait from the south.
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Strait of Hormuz
Which country lies along the northern side of the Strait of Hormuz?
A. Oman
B. Iran
C. Qatar
D. Yemen
Correct Answer: B
Iran forms the northern shore of the strait.
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Strait of Hormuz
Which two bodies of water are directly connected by the Strait of Hormuz?
A. Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
B. Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
C. Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
D. Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
Correct Answer: D
The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow maritime outlet linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
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Daily Current Affairs
Which technologies are attracting foreign investors and entrepreneurs to China's technology sector?
A. Only conventional automobiles
B. Humanoid robots, AI models and electric vehicles
C. Only nuclear reactors
D. Textile machinery and shipbuilding only
Correct Answer: B
China's advances in humanoid robotics, artificial intelligence and electric vehicles are attracting international investors, entrepreneurs and executives.
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Which planet is expected to reach peak brilliance during September 2026 according to NASA's monthly skywatching guide?
A. Mars
B. Jupiter
C. Saturn
D. Venus
Correct Answer: D
NASA's September 2026 skywatching guide says Venus reaches peak brilliance for its evening appearance on 18 September.
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Japan's budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year reached approximately what amount?
A. ¥103.1 trillion
B. ¥123.1 trillion
C. ¥143.1 trillion
D. ¥163.1 trillion
Correct Answer: C
Japan's budget requests reached about ¥143.1 trillion, with strategic investment in AI, semiconductors and economic security among the priorities.
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Nepal's recent catastrophic floods caused estimated losses of approximately how much?
A. $1.26 billion
B. $2.56 billion
C. $3.76 billion
D. $5.26 billion
Correct Answer: B
Nepalese authorities estimated economic losses from the recent floods at at least $2.56 billion.
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Brent crude was trading at approximately what level on 4 September 2026 amid intensified US-Iran tensions?
A. $75 per barrel
B. $85 per barrel
C. $96 per barrel
D. $106 per barrel
Correct Answer: C
Brent crude was trading around $96 per barrel as intensified US-Iran tensions raised concerns about Middle Eastern energy supplies.
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What issue did G20 finance leaders, except China, support action against at their recent meeting?
A. Cryptocurrency mining
B. Non-market policies and trade distortions
C. Global tourism taxes
D. Nuclear-energy subsidies
Correct Answer: B
G20 finance leaders except China backed action against non-market policies and distortions contributing to trade imbalances.
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Approximately how many illegal SIMs had PTA blocked in joint operations with the NCCIA, according to information presented to a National Assembly panel?
A. 9,000
B. 17,000
C. 29,000
D. 45,000
Correct Answer: C
PTA told the parliamentary panel that joint operations with NCCIA had resulted in about 29,000 illegal SIMs being blocked.
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Pakistan has requested UNESCO consideration for which two archaeological sites for inclusion in the World Heritage List?
A. Harappa and Mohenjo-daro
B. Rani Ghat and Banbhore
C. Taxila and Takht-i-Bahi
D. Rohtas Fort and Makli
Correct Answer: B
Pakistan requested UNESCO support for inclusion of Rani Ghat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Port of Banbhore in Sindh in the World Heritage List.
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Pakistan's security forces killed how many militants attempting to cross the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, according to an ISPR statement reported on 4 September 2026?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 18
Correct Answer: C
ISPR said security forces detected the movement and killed 15 militants after an engagement lasting about 36 hours.
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According to the World Bank's latest commodity update, by how much did its energy price index rise in August 2026?
A. 4.0%
B. 5.7%
C. 8.8%
D. 10.1%
Correct Answer: C
The World Bank reported an 8.8% rise in its energy price index, with natural gas and crude oil among the major contributors.
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The IMF recently reached a staff-level agreement with Senegal for a lending programme worth approximately how much?
A. $1.2 billion
B. $1.8 billion
C. $2.2 billion
D. $3.5 billion
Correct Answer: C
The IMF and Senegal reached a staff-level agreement on an approximately $2.2 billion three-year lending programme.
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According to recent cybersecurity assessments, AI-enhanced cyberattacks are increasingly threatening which critical sector?
A. Textile industry
B. Energy infrastructure
C. Tourism industry
D. Agriculture only
Correct Answer: B
Increasing digital connectivity has made energy infrastructure an important target for AI-assisted cyberattacks, including attacks on operational technology.
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Which IMF official warned in September 2026 that rising bond yields in advanced economies could undermine debt progress in developing countries?
A. Ajay Banga
B. Kristalina Georgieva
C. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
D. Christine Lagarde
Correct Answer: B
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that higher borrowing costs could reverse fiscal progress in developing and low-income economies.
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Australia and the United States recently announced approximately how much combined funding to support Pacific Island nations?
A. $280 million
B. $400 million
C. $580 million
D. $1 billion
Correct Answer: C
Australia and the United States announced about $580 million in combined support for Pacific Island nations.