#121

Which airline is considered the largest in the world by passenger numbers in 2025?

(a) American Airlines

(b) Delta Air Lines

(c) Ryanair

(d) China Southern Airlines

Explanation: American Airlines, based in Fort Worth, Texas, is the worldâs largest airline by passenger numbers in 2025, carrying over 200 million passengers annually. Its extensive network and Oneworld alliance membership contribute to its dominance.

#122

Which airport is the busiest in the world by passenger numbers in 2025?

(a) Dubai International Airport

(b) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

(c) London Heathrow Airport

(d) Tokyo Haneda Airport

Explanation: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the worldâs busiest airport in 2025, handling 5.5 million seats monthly. Its central location in the U.S., major hub status for Delta Air Lines, and extensive domestic and international connections contribute to its top ranking.

#123

Which country is projected to be the largest economy in Africa in 2025?

(a) Nigeria

(b) Egypt

(c) South Africa

(d) Kenya

Explanation: South Africa is projected to regain the top spot as Africa's largest economy in 2025, surpassing Nigeria and Egypt due to currency valuations and economic adjustments.

#124

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.

#125

How many member states does the OIC have as of 2025?

(a) 54

(b) 57

(c) 60

(d) 63

Explanation: The OIC has 57 member states, including Syria's reinstated membership on March 7, 2025, after its 2012 suspension.

#126

Who is the current OIC Secretary-General as of 2025?

(a) Yousef Al-Othaimeen

(b) Hissein Brahim Taha

(c) Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu

(d) Iyad Ameen Madani

Explanation: Hissein Brahim Taha, from Chad, has been Secretary-General since November 2020, re-elected in 2024.

#127

Which country has observer status in the OIC as of 2025?

(a) India

(b) Russia

(c) China

(d) Brazil

Explanation: Russia, along with Bosnia, Thailand, Central African Republic, and Northern Cyprus, holds observer status.

#128

Which OIC initiative outlines priorities for 2016–2025?

(a) OIC Vision 2025

(b) Islamic Solidarity Plan

(c) Mecca Framework

(d) Jeddah Strategy

Explanation: OIC Vision 2025, adopted in 2016, focuses on peace, governance, education, and development.

#129

Which country's OIC membership was suspended in 2012 but restored in 2025?

(a) Libya

(b) Syria

(c) Yemen

(d) Iraq

Explanation: Syria's membership was suspended in 2012 due to Assad's violence but restored on March 7, 2025, post-regime change.

#130

Who is the current Secretary-General of the OIC as of 2025?

(a) Yousef Al-Othaimeen

(b) Hissein Brahim Taha

(c) Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu

(d) Iyad Ameen Madani

Explanation: Hissein Brahim Taha, from Chad, has been the OIC Secretary-General since November 2020, re-elected in 2024.

#131

Which OIC initiative, adopted in 2016, outlines priorities until 2025?

(a) OIC Vision 2025

(b) Islamic Solidarity Plan

(c) Mecca Framework

(d) Jeddah Strategy

Explanation: OIC Vision 2025, adopted in 2016, focuses on peace, governance, education, and economic development.

#132

How many member countries does OPEC have as of 2025?

(a) 10

(b) 12

(c) 13

(d) 15

Explanation: OPEC has 12 members after Angola's withdrawal in January 2024, down from 13, including Algeria, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Venezuela.

#133

Who is the current OPEC Secretary General as of 2025?

(a) Mohammed Barkindo

(b) Haitham Al Ghais

(c) Abdalla Salem el-Badri

(d) Yousef Al-Othaimeen

Explanation: Haitham Al Ghais, from Kuwait, has been OPEC's Secretary General since August 2022, overseeing the Secretariat's operations.

#134

Which city hosted the 11th IEA-IEF-OPEC Workshop in 2025?

(a) Riyadh

(b) Vienna

(c) Dubai

(d) Baghdad

Explanation: The 11th Joint IEA-IEF-OPEC Workshop on energy markets was held at OPEC's Vienna Secretariat in 2025.

#135

Which country is OPEC's largest oil producer as of 2025?

(a) Iran

(b) Iraq

(c) Saudi Arabia

(d) UAE

Explanation: Saudi Arabia, the world's second-largest oil producer after the US, leads OPEC with significant spare capacity.

#136

Which OPEC+ meeting in May 2025 approved a production increase?

(a) 411,000 b/d for June

(b) 1.2 million b/d for July

(c) 2.2 million b/d for May

(d) 3.66 million b/d for April

Explanation: On May 3, 2025, eight OPEC+ countries agreed to increase production by 411,000 b/d in June, equivalent to three monthly increments.

#137

What was a key criticism of OPEC's 2025 production increase?

(a) Ignoring climate goals

(b) Causing oil price drops

(c) Overfunding members

(d) Military focus

Explanation: OPEC+'s 411,000 b/d increase in June 2025 led to oil prices falling below $60 per barrel, criticized for flooding markets.

#138

Which countries are exempt from OPEC+ production cuts as of 2025?

(a) Saudi Arabia and UAE

(b) Iran and Libya

(c) Nigeria and Congo

(d) Algeria and Iraq

Explanation: Iran and Libya are exempt from OPEC+ cuts due to sanctions and instability affecting their output.

#139

How many member states does SAARC have as of 2025?

(a) 6

(b) 7

(c) 8

(d) 9

Explanation: SAARC has eight members: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, with Afghanistan joining in 2007.

#140

Who is the current SAARC Secretary-General as of 2025?

(a) Esala Ruwan Weerakoon

(b) Md. Golam Sarwar

(c) Amjad Hussain B Sial

(d) Fathimath Dhiyana Saeed

Explanation: Md. Golam Sarwar of Bangladesh assumed the role of Secretary-General on October 25, 2023.

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