NTS - National Testing Service General Knowledge: Current Affairs Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which country assumed the presidency of the G20 in December 2024 and is scheduled to host the Leaders' Summit for the first time on the African continent in 2025?

Accepted Answer

South Africa

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Nigeria

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Egypt

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Ethiopia

Question 2

A major international cricket tournament, the ICC Champions Trophy, is scheduled to make its return in 2025. Which country has been selected as the primary host for this event?

Accepted Answer

Pakistan

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India

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Australia

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England

Question 3

The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in 2025 is a critical summit for global climate action. In which Brazilian city, located within the Amazon region, is this conference scheduled to be held?

Accepted Answer

Belém

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São Paulo

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Rio de Janeiro

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Brasília

Question 4

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has been expanding its membership. Following Iran's full accession in 2023, which Eastern European nation completed the process to become the 10th full member of the SCO in July 2024?

Accepted Answer

Belarus

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Turkey

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Mongolia

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Armenia

Question 5

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams and will be jointly hosted by three nations. Which of the following countries is NOT one of the co-hosts for this tournament?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

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United States

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Canada

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Mexico

Question 6

Following the general elections held in Pakistan in February 2024, a coalition government was formed. Who was subsequently elected to serve as the Prime Minister of Pakistan for a second term?

Accepted Answer

Shehbaz Sharif

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Asif Ali Zardari

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Nawaz Sharif

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Imran Khan