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Why did SpaceX deactivate Starlink satellite terminals in Russian-occupied Ukraine in February 2026?

  • A. Technical maintenance issues
  • B. Under U.N. sanctions
  • C. Pressure from Ukraine to deny service to Russian forces
  • D. Battery recall on terminals
Explanation:
Ukraine pressured SpaceX to shut down terminals to prevent their use by Russian forces.

The Southern Transitional Council in Yemen announced plans to hold an independence referendum for the State of South Arabia within how many years?

  • A. 1 year
  • B. 2 years
  • C. 5 years
  • D. 10 years
Explanation:
The STC planned to hold a referendum within two years.

In early 2026, which country ended a VAT exemption on birth control drugs and devices?

  • A. China
  • B. India
  • C. Japan
  • D. South Korea
Explanation:
China removed the VAT exemption on birth control as part of efforts to address declining birth rates.

Who was sworn in as President of Switzerland in January 2026?

  • A. Ueli Maurer
  • B. Guy Parmelin
  • C. Simonetta Sommaruga
  • D. Alain Berset
Explanation:
Guy Parmelin succeeded Karin Keller-Sutter as Swiss President.

What climate record did the United Kingdom achieve in 2025?

  • A. Hottest and sunniest year on record
  • B. Most rainfall ever recorded
  • C. Coldest winter in 50 years
  • D. Lowest carbon emissions in a decade
Explanation:
The UK recorded its hottest and sunniest year in 2025.

A boat carrying migrants capsized in January 2026 off the coast of which country, resulting in dozens of casualties?

  • A. Libya
  • B. Italy
  • C. The Gambia
  • D. Senegal
Explanation:
A migrant boat capsized in The Gambia, with many missing.

In January 2026, flash floods from heavy rains and snowfall caused at least 17 deaths in which country?

  • A. Pakistan
  • B. Afghanistan
  • C. India
  • D. Kyrgyzstan
Explanation:
The flash floods occurred across Afghanistan.

An explosion at a bar in January 2026 killed 40 people and injured 116. In which country did this tragedy occur?

  • A. France
  • B. Germany
  • C. Switzerland
  • D. Italy
Explanation:
A pyrotechnics explosion at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland killed 40.

In January 2026, which country legalized cryptocurrency mining and exchange but barred its use as legal tender?

  • A. Turkmenistan
  • B. Kazakhstan
  • C. Russia
  • D. Iran
Explanation:
Turkmenistan legalized crypto mining/exchange while still banning digital currency as money.

In early 2026, which company surpassed Tesla as the world’s largest electric vehicle automaker by sales?

  • A. BYD
  • B. Volkswagen
  • C. Toyota
  • D. Hyundai
Explanation:
BYD sold 2.26 million EVs in 2025, overtaking Tesla’s 1.64 million.