#101

Which country was elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member for the 2025-2026 term representing the Asia-Pacific group?

(a) India

(b) Pakistan

(c) Japan

(d) Indonesia

Explanation: Pakistan was elected to the UN Security Council in June 2024 as a non-permanent member for a two-year term starting January 1, 2025.

#102

In 2024, the UN designated May 25 as World Football Day to mark the centennial of which tournament?

(a) The first FIFA World Cup

(b) The 1924 Paris Olympic Football Tournament

(c) The formation of UEFA

(d) The first Copa América

Explanation: The UN adopted a resolution proclaiming May 25 as World Football Day, marking the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Paris Olympic football tournament, which was the first global football competition.

#103

Lai Ching-te was inaugurated as the President of which territory in May 2024?

(a) Hong Kong

(b) Macau

(c) Taiwan

(d) Tibet

Explanation: Lai Ching-te (William Lai) of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was inaugurated as the President of Taiwan in May 2024, succeeding Tsai Ing-wen.

#104

Bassirou Diomaye Faye was elected as the President of which West African country in March 2024?

(a) Mali

(b) Senegal

(c) Ghana

(d) Ivory Coast

Explanation: Bassirou Diomaye Faye, an opposition leader, won the 2024 Senegalese presidential election in the first round, becoming the country's youngest president.

#105

Lawrence Wong became the Prime Minister of which country in May 2024?

(a) Malaysia

(b) Singapore

(c) Vietnam

(d) Philippines

Explanation: Lawrence Wong was sworn in as Singapore's fourth Prime Minister on May 15, 2024, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.

#106

Jose Raul Mulino won the presidential election in which Central American country in May 2024?

(a) Costa Rica

(b) Panama

(c) Honduras

(d) Guatemala

Explanation: Jose Raul Mulino, who replaced former president Ricardo Martinelli on the ballot, won the general election in Panama in May 2024.

#107

Who was sworn in as the President of Chad in May 2024 after a transition period?

(a) Idriss Déby

(b) Mahamat Idriss Déby

(c) Succès Masra

(d) Hissène Habré

Explanation: Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno was sworn in as the President of Chad in May 2024 after winning the presidential election that ended three years of military rule.

#108

Luis Abinader was re-elected as President of which Caribbean nation in May 2024?

(a) Cuba

(b) Dominican Republic

(c) Haiti

(d) Jamaica

Explanation: Luis Abinader won a second term as President of the Dominican Republic in the 2024 general election.

#109

John Swinney became the First Minister of which UK nation in May 2024?

(a) Wales

(b) Scotland

(c) Northern Ireland

(d) Cornwall

Explanation: John Swinney became the leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland in May 2024, succeeding Humza Yousaf.

#110

The 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz for the discovery of what?

(a) A Black Hole

(b) An Exoplanet orbiting a solar-type star

(c) Gravitational Lensing

(d) Cosmic Microwave Background

Explanation: Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz shared half of the 2019 prize for the discovery of 51 Pegasi b, the first exoplanet discovered orbiting a solar-type star.

#111

The 2026 Asian Games will be hosted by which city?

(a) Doha, Qatar

(b) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(c) Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

(d) Incheon, South Korea

Explanation: The 20th Asian Games in 2026 are scheduled to be held in Aichi Prefecture and its capital, Nagoya, in Japan.

#112

Which major sport has been excluded from the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games to reduce costs?

(a) Athletics

(b) Swimming

(c) Field Hockey

(d) Boxing

Explanation: To reduce costs, the 2026 Glasgow Games will feature a scaled-down list of 10 sports, excluding major team sports like Field Hockey, Cricket, and Rugby Sevens.

#113

The 14th South Asian Games, hosted by Pakistan, have been rescheduled to take place in which month of 2026?

(a) January

(b) March

(c) August

(d) December

Explanation: Originally planned for earlier dates, the 14th South Asian Games in Pakistan have been rescheduled to be held from January 23 to 31, 2026.

#114

How many sports will feature in the scaled-down 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow?

(a) 10

(b) 15

(c) 22

(d) 19

Explanation: The 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games will feature a reduced program of only 10 sports to ensure financial sustainability.

#115

The 2026 Asian Games in Japan will be the __ edition of the games.

(a) 18th

(b) 19th

(c) 20th

(d) 21st

Explanation: The Aichi-Nagoya Games in 2026 will be the 20th edition of the Asian Games.

#116

Which sport, crucial for Pakistan's medal hopes, has been dropped from the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

(a) Squash

(b) Weightlifting

(c) Judo

(d) Athletics

Explanation: Squash, a sport where Pakistan historically performs well, is among the sports excluded from the reduced 10-sport program for Glasgow 2026.

#117

Which new sport will NOT be part of the 2026 Asian Games in Japan?

(a) Esports

(b) Breakdancing

(c) Surfing

(d) Cricket

Explanation: Surfing is generally not on the Asian Games program, while Esports and Breakdancing are included. Cricket is also included in the Asian Games program.

#118

Which of the following sports IS included in the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games?

(a) Badminton

(b) Cricket

(c) 3x3 Basketball

(d) Diving

Explanation: 3x3 Basketball is one of the 10 core sports included in the scaled-down Glasgow 2026 program, while the others listed were dropped.

#119

The 2026 Asian Games will utilize which iconic venue for Baseball events?

(a) Tokyo Dome

(b) Nagoya Dome

(c) Koshien Stadium

(d) Sapporo Dome

Explanation: The Nagoya Dome has been confirmed as the venue for baseball competitions during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

#120

What is the motto of the 2026 Asian Games?

(a) Energy of Asia

(b) Imagine One Asia

(c) Heart to Heart, @Future

(d) Ever Onward

Explanation: The official motto for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games is "Imagine One Asia".

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