#81

Which OIC meeting in August 2024 addressed Iran's call against Israel?

(a) Islamic Summit

(b) Emergency Executive Committee

(c) Council of Foreign Ministers

(d) Al-Quds Committee

Explanation: Iran's August 7, 2024, emergency meeting in Jeddah failed to gain support for action against Israel.

#82

Which city hosted the 15th OIC Summit in 2024?

(a) Jeddah

(b) Banjul

(c) Istanbul

(d) Kuala Lumpur

Explanation: The 15th Islamic Summit was held in Banjul, The Gambia, on May 4–5, 2024, focusing on Palestine and Islamophobia.

#83

Which OIC resolution in 2024 condemned Israel's actions in Gaza?

(a) Banjul Declaration

(b) Jeddah Accord

(c) Mecca Resolution

(d) Rabat Charter

Explanation: The Banjul Declaration from the 2024 Summit condemned Israel's Gaza operations and supported Palestine's UN membership.

#84

What is the OIC's stance on Islamophobia, per its 2024 resolutions?

(a) Military action

(b) Global awareness and UN resolutions

(c) Economic sanctions

(d) Cultural isolation

Explanation: The OIC supports UN resolutions and appointed an Islamophobia envoy in 2022 to combat discrimination.

#85

Which country withdrew from OPEC effective January 2024?

(a) Qatar

(b) Ecuador

(c) Angola

(d) Indonesia

Explanation: Angola withdrew from OPEC on January 1, 2024, citing misalignment with its production goals, reducing OPEC to 12 members.

#86

Which OPEC+ production adjustment was extended until December 2024?

(a) 1.2 million b/d cut

(b) 2.2 million b/d cut

(c) 3.66 million b/d cut

(d) 411,000 b/d increase

Explanation: Eight OPEC+ countries extended voluntary cuts of 2.2 million b/d, announced in November 2023, until December 2024.

#87

Which OPEC+ dialogue in October 2024 involved the Gas Exporting Countries Forum?

(a) OPEC-GECF Energy Dialogue

(b) IEA-IEF-OPEC Workshop

(c) JMMC Meeting

(d) DoC Summit

Explanation: The Fifth OPEC-GECF Energy Dialogue on October 10, 2024, discussed energy market stability via videoconference.

#88

What was the World Bank's total lending commitment in fiscal year 2024?

(a) $50 billion

(b) $72.8 billion

(c) $100 billion

(d) $150 billion

Explanation: In fiscal year 2024, the World Bank committed $72.8 billion in loans, grants, and guarantees, with $37.5 billion from IBRD and $35.3 billion from IDA.

#89

Which World Bank initiative was launched in 2024 to address digital transformation?

(a) Digital for All

(b) Global Connect

(c) Tech for Growth

(d) Digital Development Partnership

Explanation: The Digital for All initiative, launched in 2024, aims to expand digital access and inclusion across developing countries.

#90

Which sector received the largest World Bank funding in 2024?

(a) Health

(b) Infrastructure

(c) Education

(d) Agriculture

Explanation: Infrastructure, including transport and energy, received the largest share of World Bank funding in 2024 due to high project costs.

#91

Which country's energy sector received a $1 billion World Bank loan in 2024?

(a) Pakistan

(b) India

(c) Nigeria

(d) Indonesia

Explanation: In 2024, Pakistan received a $1 billion World Bank loan to support its energy sector, focusing on renewable energy.

#92

Who is the NBA all-time leading scorer as of 2024?

(a) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

(b) Karl Malone

(c) Kobe Bryant

(d) LeBron James

Explanation: LeBron James is an American professional basketball player. In February 2023, he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer.

#93

Which team won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series?

(a) India

(b) Australia

(c) Series Drawn

(d) Series Abandoned

Explanation: Australia defeated India 3-1 in the five-match Test series to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time since 2014-15.

#94

Who was named the Player of the Series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25?

(a) Travis Head

(b) Pat Cummins

(c) Jasprit Bumrah

(d) Yashasvi Jaiswal

Explanation: Despite India losing the series, Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the Series for his exceptional bowling performance, taking 32 wickets.

#95

Which Indian cricketer announced his retirement from Test cricket after the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

(a) Rohit Sharma

(b) KL Rahul

(c) Ravindra Jadeja

(d) Shubman Gill

Explanation: Rohit Sharma played his last Test match during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and announced his retirement from the longest format following the series.

#96

Who was the leading run-scorer in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25?

(a) Yashasvi Jaiswal

(b) Steve Smith

(c) Travis Head

(d) Virat Kohli

Explanation: Travis Head was the leading run-scorer of the series with 448 runs, playing a pivotal role in Australia's 3-1 victory.

#97

Who was named the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year for 2024 (awarded in Jan 2025)?

(a) Pat Cummins

(b) Travis Head

(c) Jasprit Bumrah

(d) Virat Kohli

Explanation: Jasprit Bumrah was awarded the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year for his outstanding performances across formats in 2024.

#98

Who was named the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year for 2024?

(a) Suryakumar Yadav

(b) Phil Salt

(c) Arshdeep Singh

(d) Sikandar Raza

Explanation: Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh was named the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year for his consistent wicket-taking in the format.

#99

What was the result of the 1st Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Perth?

(a) Australia won by 10 wickets

(b) India won by 295 runs

(c) Match Drawn

(d) Australia won by 146 runs

Explanation: India started the series with a massive victory, winning the first Test in Perth by 295 runs, with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring 161.

#100

Who was the highest run-scorer for India in the 1st Test of BGT 2024-25?

(a) Virat Kohli