Selected MCQ

Current Question
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
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
BYD sold 2.26 million EVs in 2025, overtaking Tesla’s 1.64 million.
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
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 3
What was the largest-ever price achieved for gold in January 2026?
  • A. $1,900 per ounce
  • B. $2,100 per ounce
  • C. $3,100 per ounce
  • D. $4,644.56 per ounce
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Gold reached an all-time high of US$4,644.56 per ounce in Jan 2026.
Related Question 4
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.
Related Question 5
Which party’s Free Trade Agreement involves reduced tariffs on electric vehicles and was agreed upon in January 2026?
  • A. EU-Mercosur
  • B. U.S.-China
  • C. EU-U.K.
  • D. ASEAN-Japan
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The EU and Mercosur countries formally signed a Free Trade agreement in January 2026.