Selected MCQ

Current Question
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
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The flash floods occurred across Afghanistan.
Related Question 1
Who became the President of Switzerland on January 1, 2026?
  • A. Viola Amherd
  • B. Guy Parmelin
  • C. Ignazio Cassis
  • D. Ueli Maurer
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Guy Parmelin was sworn in as President of Switzerland at the start of 2026.
Related Question 2
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 3
In the Hungarian referendum process of January 2026, which Hungarian official announced the implementation of “Orbanomics”?
  • A. Viktor Orbán
  • B. Katalin Novák
  • C. Ferenc Gyurcsány
  • D. Tamás Sulyok
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced “Orbanomics” as part of fiscal policies.
Related Question 4
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.
Related Question 5
What did the U.S. do regarding the World Health Organization (WHO) in January 2026?
  • A. Became a new WHO member
  • B. Took over the WHO leadership role
  • C. Withdrew from the WHO
  • D. Doubled its funding to WHO
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The United States formally left the WHO, becoming the first member state to do so.