Selected MCQ

Current Question
In early 2026, Japan signed a defense pact with which country to mutually supply ammunition, fuel, and food?
  • A. South Korea
  • B. India
  • C. Philippines
  • D. Australia
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Japan and the Philippines agreed to a defense pact for reciprocal provisioning of military logistics.
Related Question 1
Which country signed a visa-free entry agreement with Uzbekistan for its citizens in early 2026?
  • A. Turkey
  • B. France
  • C. Russia
  • D. Uzbekistan (with Argentina as per news)
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
On Jan 7, 2026, Argentina became visa-free for Uzbekistan citizens.
Related Question 2
In early 2026, which country’s prime minister announced plans to suspend a defense cooperation agreement with Israel?
  • A. Greece
  • B. Italy
  • C. Spain
  • D. Portugal
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni announced suspending a defense pact with Israel.
Related Question 3
Which country enacted a law requiring human oversight of high-impact artificial intelligence systems by early 2026?
  • A. Japan
  • B. South Korea
  • C. China
  • D. United States
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
South Korea passed legislation mandating human oversight for high-impact AI systems.
Related Question 4
Which country’s central bank began exchanging old banknotes for new ones as part of an effort to curb inflation, as reported in early 2026?
  • A. Syria
  • B. Lebanon
  • C. Egypt
  • D. Iran
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The Syrian central bank started exchanging old banknotes to fight inflation.
Related Question 5
Which East African country announced the end of a 15-year border closure with a Somali region in early 2026?
  • A. Ethiopia
  • B. Kenya
  • C. Tanzania
  • D. Uganda
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Kenya reopened the Mandera border post with Somalia after 15 years.