#1

Which island was the epicenter of the tsunami on December 26, 2004?

(a) Sumatra

(b) Bali

(c) Java

(d) Borneo

Explanation: The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was triggered by a 9.1-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The undersea quake displaced massive amounts of water, causing widespread devastation.

#2

Which agreement, signed on December 21, 1991, expanded the CIS to include 11 former Soviet republics?

(a) Treaty of Versailles

(b) Alma-Ata Protocols

(c) Warsaw Pact

(d) Tashkent Treaty

Explanation: The Alma-Ata Protocols confirmed the dissolution of the USSR and expanded the CIS from the original three signatories (Russia, Belarus, Ukraine) to include eight other republics.

#3

Which G7 member has the presidency in 2026?

(a) France

(b) Germany

(c) United States

(d) Japan

Explanation: The G7 presidency rotates annually, and the United States is scheduled to hold it in 2026, following Canada’s 2025 presidency.

#4

Which day is celebrated on December 26th in the UK and Commonwealth countries?

(a) St. Stephen's Day

(b) Boxing Day

(c) Remembrance Day

(d) Labor Day

Explanation: Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated the day after Christmas, originating from the tradition of giving boxes of gifts to the poor or tradespeople.

#5

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.

#6

Who took over as the Chairman of the ICC on December 1, 2024?

(a) Sourav Ganguly

(b) Jay Shah

(c) Roger Binny

(d) Greg Barclay

Explanation: Jay Shah assumed the role of ICC Chairman on December 1, 2024, becoming the youngest individual to head the global cricket governing body.

#7

Which three countries will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

(a) Spain, Portugal, Morocco

(b) USA, Canada, Mexico

(c) Brazil, Argentina, Chile

(d) Japan, South Korea, China

Explanation: The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

#8

Which Grand Slam tournament did Carlos Alcaraz aim to win in 2026 to complete his Career Grand Slam?

(a) Wimbledon

(b) US Open

(c) French Open

(d) Australian Open

Explanation: Having won the other three majors by the end of 2025, Carlos Alcaraz set his sights on winning the Australian Open in 2026 to complete his Career Grand Slam.

#9

Which city was announced as the host for the Laver Cup in 2026?

(a) Paris

(b) Madrid

(c) Stockholm

(d) Rome

Explanation: It was announced during the 2025 event that the Laver Cup would return to Europe in 2026, specifically to Paris.

#10

What is the host location for the 2026 Winter Olympics?

(a) Salt Lake City

(b) Milan-Cortina

(c) Nice-Alps

(d) Sapporo

Explanation: The 2026 Winter Games will be hosted jointly by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy.

#11

Which new winter sport will debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

(a) Ski Mountaineering

(b) Telemark Skiing

(c) Winter Triathlon

(d) Synchronized Skating

Explanation: Ski Mountaineering (Skimo) has been approved as a new sport for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

#12

What is the name of the female mascot for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics?

(a) Milo

(b) Tina

(c) Neve

(d) Gliz

Explanation: The mascots are two stoats named Tina (for Cortina, the Olympic mascot) and Milo (for Milan, the Paralympic mascot).

#13

In the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games, which sport will host its events in the Valtellina region?

(a) Ice Hockey

(b) Alpine Skiing (Men)

(c) Figure Skating

(d) Curling

Explanation: Men's Alpine Skiing will be held on the famous Stelvio slope in Bormio, which is in the Valtellina region.

#14

What is the primary fuel source for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic torch?

(a) Hydrogen

(b) Natural Gas

(c) Bio-LPG

(d) Electric Battery

Explanation: The organizers have stated the flame will be fueled by Bio-LPG to promote sustainability.

#15

Which African city will host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games?

(a) Cairo

(b) Dakar

(c) Nairobi

(d) Cape Town

Explanation: The 2026 Youth Olympic Games will be held in Dakar, Senegal, marking the first Olympic event to be held on the African continent.

#16

Which nations will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

(a) USA, Canada, Mexico

(b) Spain, Portugal, Morocco

(c) Germany, France, Italy

(d) Japan, South Korea, China

Explanation: The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time three nations share the hosting duties.

#17

How many teams will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

(a) 32

(b) 40

(c) 48

(d) 64

Explanation: The 2026 World Cup will expand the tournament format from 32 teams to 48 teams for the first time.

#18

Who will host the 2026 Asian Games?

(a) Doha, Qatar

(b) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(c) Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

(d) Seoul, South Korea

Explanation: The 20th Asian Games in 2026 are scheduled to be held in the Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya in Japan.

#19

What is the name of the mascot for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya?

(a) Honhon

(b) Not yet officially revealed

(c) Miraitowa

(d) Someity

Explanation: As of late 2023/early 2024, the specific mascots for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games have been in the design contest phase but not widely popularized or finalized like previous editions.

#20

Which country pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to rising costs?

(a) Canada (Alberta)

(b) Australia (Victoria)

(c) United Kingdom (Birmingham)

(d) New Zealand (Auckland)

Explanation: In a shock announcement in 2023, the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing a massive blowout in projected costs.

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