Selected MCQ

Current Question
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 1
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 2
Which country’s prime minister visited Saudi Arabia to discuss the Strait of Hormuz crisis in April 2026?
  • A. United States (President)
  • B. Italy
  • C. Germany
  • D. France
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni visited Saudi Arabia amid the Iran-related crisis.
Related Question 3
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
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Jagland was charged over corruption ties to U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Related Question 4
Before becoming NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte was the prime minister of which country?
  • A. Belgium
  • B. Sweden
  • C. Netherlands
  • D. Denmark
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
NATO’s biography identifies Mark Rutte as the former prime minister of the Netherlands.
Related Question 5
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.