#81

What is the highest-grossing music tour of all time (as of 2024)?

(a) Divide Tour (Ed Sheeran)

(b) The Eras Tour (Taylor Swift)

(c) U2 360° Tour

(d) Farewell Yellow Brick Road (Elton John)

Explanation: Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' became the highest-grossing music tour in history, being the first tour to surpass $1 billion in revenue.

#82

Who has the most followers on Instagram (as of 2024)?

(a) Kylie Jenner

(b) Selena Gomez

(c) Lionel Messi

(d) Cristiano Ronaldo

Explanation: Cristiano Ronaldo is the most-followed individual on Instagram, being the first person to reach 600 million followers on the platform.

#83

Which country joined BRICS in 2024 as a new member from the Middle East?

(a) Israel

(b) United Arab Emirates (UAE)

(c) Jordan

(d) Qatar

Explanation: The UAE (along with Egypt, Ethiopia, and Iran) officially joined the BRICS alliance in January 2024.

#84

The Managing Director of the IMF is currently (as of 2024/2025) from which region?

(a) North America

(b) Asia

(c) Europe

(d) South America

Explanation: Traditionally, the Managing Director of the IMF is a European national. Kristalina Georgieva, a Bulgarian economist, has held the position since 2019.

#85

The 'BRICS' expansion in 2024 added countries like Iran and UAE to challenge:

(a) The United Nations

(b) Western-dominated economic order (G7)

(c) The African Union

(d) OPEC

Explanation: The expansion of BRICS (originally Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) is widely seen as an effort to create a counterweight to Western-dominated global institutions like the G7 and the World Bank.

#86

Which city hosted the 15th OIC Islamic Summit in 2024?

(a) Jeddah

(b) Banjul

(c) Istanbul

(d) Kuala Lumpur

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

#87

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

(a) Banjul Declaration

(b) Jeddah Accord

(c) Mecca Resolution

(d) Rabat Charter

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

#88

What is the OIC's stance on Islamophobia, per 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.

#89

What was a key focus of the OIC's 2024 Banjul Summit?

(a) Climate change

(b) Palestinian statehood

(c) Trade agreements

(d) Military cooperation

Explanation: The summit prioritized Palestine's UN membership and Gaza reconstruction, condemning Israel's actions.

#90

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.

#91

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.

#92

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.

#93

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.

#94

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.

#95

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.

#96

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.

#97

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.

#98

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.

#99

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.

#100

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

(a) Pakistan

(b) India

(c) Nigeria