#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

Which Hollywood actress, known for her unique style and role in 'Annie Hall', died in October 2025?

(a) Meryl Streep

(b) Diane Keaton

(c) Jane Fonda

(d) Goldie Hawn

Explanation: Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress and fashion icon known for 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather', passed away on October 11, 2025, at the age of 79.

#93

Which 'Fawlty Towers' actress, known for playing Sybil Fawlty, died in October 2025?

(a) John Cleese

(b) Prunella Scales

(c) Connie Booth

(d) Maggie Smith

Explanation: Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil Fawlty in the classic sitcom 'Fawlty Towers', died on October 27, 2025, at the age of 93.

#94

Which founding member of the rock band KISS died in October 2025?

(a) Gene Simmons

(b) Ace Frehley

(c) Paul Stanley

(d) Peter Criss

Explanation: Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and 'Spaceman' of the rock band KISS, died on October 16, 2025, at the age of 74.

#95

Which Moody Blues bassist and singer died in October 2025?

(a) Justin Hayward

(b) John Lodge

(c) Graeme Edge

(d) Ray Thomas

Explanation: John Lodge, the bassist and vocalist for the rock band The Moody Blues, passed away on October 10, 2025, at the age of 82.

#96

Which Ecuadorian singer known as 'The Great of Ecuador' passed away in October 2025?

(a) Julio Jaramillo

(b) Paulina Tamayo

(c) Mirella Cesa

(d) Juan Fernando Velasco

Explanation: Paulina Tamayo, a celebrated Ecuadorian singer known as 'The Great of Ecuador', died on October 21, 2025, leaving a significant musical legacy.

#97

Who was reappointed as the Attorney General of India in October 2025?

(a) KK Venugopal

(b) R. Venkataramani

(c) Mukul Rohatgi

(d) Harish Salve

Explanation: R. Venkataramani was reappointed as the Attorney General of India for a further term of two years in October 2025.

#98

Who was appointed as the President-Elect of FICCI for 2025-26 in October 2025?

(a) Sanjiv Mehta

(b) Anant Goenka

(c) Uday Kotak

(d) Subhrakant Panda

Explanation: Anant Goenka was appointed as the President-Elect of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for the 2025-26 term.

#99

Who became the brand ambassador for 'Viksit Bharat Buildathon' in October 2025?

(a) Rakesh Sharma

(b) Shubhanshu Shukla

(c) Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair

(d) Ajit Doval

Explanation: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first astronaut for the ISS mission, was named the brand ambassador of the Viksit Bharat Buildathon in October 2025.

#100

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.

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