#21

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.

#22

Which university did Gordon Sargent attend before turning pro in June 2025?

(a) Stanford

(b) Vanderbilt

(c) Texas

(d) Oklahoma State

Explanation: Gordon Sargent was a star player at Vanderbilt University before making his highly anticipated pro debut in June 2025.

#23

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.

#24

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.

#25

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.

#26

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.

#27

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.

#28

How many nations signed the Charter of United Nations in a conference held in San Francisco on 26th June, 1945?

(a) Fifty

(b) Fifty-four

(c) Sixty

(d) Sixty-five

Explanation: At the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization in San Francisco, 50 nations signed the Charter on June 26, 1945. Poland, which was not present at the conference, signed later and became the 51st original member.

#29

What is the significance of 5th June in the UN Calendar of the year?

(a) World Environment Day

(b) World Post Day

(c) World Food Day

(d) Human Rights Day

Explanation: World Environment Day is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. It has been celebrated annually on June 5th since 1974, engaging governments, businesses, and citizens to address pressing environmental issues.

#30

In June 1950, North Korea attacked South Korea which was later defended by UN forces. The war lasted till:

(a) July 1953

(b) December 1953

(c) April 1954

(d) June 1954

Explanation: The Korean War, which began in 1950, concluded with the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement on July 27, 1953. This ended the hostilities and established the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) near the 38th parallel, though no formal peace treaty was signed.

#31

Which country, in June 1967, asked UN Secretary-General to withdraw UN Emergency Force from Egypt-Israeli border?

(a) Egypt

(b) Israel

(c) Jordan

(d) Syria

Explanation: In the weeks leading up to the Six-Day War, Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser requested the withdrawal of the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF I) from the Sinai Peninsula and the Gaza Strip, removing the buffer between Egyptian and Israeli forces.

#32

Which country hosted the 50th G7 Summit in June 2024?

(a) Canada

(b) Japan

(c) Italy

(d) Germany

Explanation: The 50th G7 Summit was hosted by Italy from June 13–15, 2024. It took place in Borgo Egnazia, in the Apulia region, focusing on issues like migration, AI, and the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

#33

Which country is set to host the G7 Summit in 2026?

(a) United Kingdom

(b) France

(c) United States

(d) Japan

Explanation: France is scheduled to assume the G7 Presidency in 2026. President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the summit will be held in Évian-les-Bains.

#34

Which country is expected to host the G20 Summit in 2026?

(a) China

(b) United States

(c) Saudi Arabia

(d) Australia

Explanation: The United States is scheduled to hold the rotating G20 presidency in 2026, following South Africa.

#35

Which country won the bid to host the COP31 Climate Conference in 2026?

(a) Australia

(b) Turkey

(c) Italy

(d) South Korea

Explanation: Turkey (Türkiye) was selected to host COP31 in 2026, with the summit expected to take place in Antalya. Australia had also bid but withdrew in favor of a co-operative arrangement.

#36

Which city is selected to host the NATO Summit in June 2025?

(a) Paris

(b) The Hague

(c) Madrid

(d) Warsaw

Explanation: The 2025 NATO Summit will be held in The Hague, Netherlands. It will be a key meeting to discuss European security and alliance modernization.

#37

Where will the 2026 NATO Summit take place?

(a) Turkey

(b) Poland

(c) Norway

(d) Estonia

Explanation: It was announced that Turkey (Türkiye) will host the NATO Summit in 2026, specifically in the capital city of Ankara.

#38

Which city has been confirmed as the host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

(a) Victoria, Australia

(b) Glasgow, Scotland

(c) Birmingham, England

(d) Auckland, New Zealand

Explanation: After the Australian state of Victoria withdrew, Glasgow, Scotland, was confirmed as the host city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

#39

Which three countries are the co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?