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  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?

    Answer: South Africa

    South Africa took over the G20 presidency from Brazil on December 1, 2024, and is set to host the 20th G20 Leaders' Summit in November 2025. This will be the first time the summit is held in Africa.

  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?

    Answer: Pakistan

    Pakistan was awarded the hosting rights for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, marking the return of a major ICC tournament to the country after nearly three decades.

  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?

    Answer: Belém

    The city of Belém, the capital of the state of Pará in Brazil, was chosen to host COP30 in November 2025. Its location in the Amazon is intended to highlight the rainforest's importance in climate regulation.

  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?

    Answer: Belarus

    After Iran became the ninth member, Belarus signed a memorandum of obligations and completed the process to become the tenth full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in July 2024, further expanding the group's reach.

  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?

    Answer: Brazil

    The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Brazil, while a major footballing nation, is not a host for this specific tournament.

  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?

    Answer: Shehbaz Sharif

    Shehbaz Sharif of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) was elected as the 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan on March 3, 2024, after forming a coalition government following the February 2024 general elections.

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