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How did some Iranians react to the reported death of Supreme Leader Khamenei in March 2026?

  • A. Universal mourning and candlelight vigils
  • B. Indifference and apathy
  • C. Mixed reactions, with some celebrating and statues toppled
  • D. Protests demanding the old leader’s return
Explanation:
Some mourned while others celebrated; statues of Khomeini were even toppled.

Who was reported killed in an attack in Tehran in March 2026?

  • A. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
  • B. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
  • C. Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
  • D. Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i
Explanation:
Iran confirmed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an attack on Tehran.

In India in February 2026, which two unrelated accidents occurred?

  • A. A train derailment and a dam collapse
  • B. A multi-vehicle collision and a wild elephant trampling
  • C. A gas pipeline leak and a factory fire
  • D. A chemical spill and a fireworks explosion
Explanation:
A crash in Karnataka killed seven, and six people were trampled by wild elephants in Jharkhand.

Who resigned as CEO of UAE-based DP World in February 2026?

  • A. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem
  • B. Michael O’Leary
  • C. Kumar Mangalam Birla
  • D. Akio Toyoda
Explanation:
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem stepped down amid controversy over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

What happened in Belgorod, Russia, in February 2026 during the Russo-Ukrainian war?

  • A. Artillery shelling by Russia
  • B. Ukrainian missile strike killed two electricians
  • C. NATO troops entered the city
  • D. Chemical plant explosion
Explanation:
A Ukrainian missile strike on Belgorod’s energy infrastructure killed two people.

In the Caribbean Sea in February 2026, a U.S. military operation targeted what?

  • A. Pirate crew
  • B. Illegal narcotics shipment
  • C. Human trafficking ring
  • D. Terrorist cell
Explanation:
The U.S. conducted an airstrike on a boat suspected of carrying illegal narcotics.

Which Ukrainian athlete was disqualified from the 2026 Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet with images of killed athletes?

  • A. Oleksandr Usyk
  • B. Vladyslav Heraskevych
  • C. Oksana Baiul
  • D. Yana Klochkova
Explanation:
Skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified for his helmet’s imagery of killed sportspeople.

What social media regulation did Portugal’s parliament approve in February 2026?

  • A. A ban on social media for children under 16
  • B. Mandatory ID verification for 13–16-year-olds with parental consent
  • C. Tax on social media companies
  • D. Ban on foreign social networks
Explanation:
Portugal required parental consent for 13–16-year-olds to use social media, with ID verification and fines.

Which country held a general election in February 2026 where the incumbent won a third term with all 30 seats?

  • A. Barbados
  • B. Jamaica
  • C. Trinidad and Tobago
  • D. The Bahamas
Explanation:
Barbados’s PM Mia Mottley won a third term, and her party won all 30 House seats.

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland was charged in early 2026 over corruption related to which notorious figure?

  • A. Bernie Madoff
  • B. Jeffrey Epstein
  • C. Saddam Hussein
  • D. Carlos Ghosn
Explanation:
Jagland was charged over corruption ties to U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.