1.
Which organization declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency in May 2026? A) UNESCO
B) WHO
C) IMF
D) WTO
Answer: B) WHO
2.
The Ebola outbreak in May 2026 was primarily centered in which country? A) Kenya
B) Uganda
C) Democratic Republic of Congo
D) Tanzania
Answer: C) Democratic Republic of Congo
3.
Which country assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council in May 2026? A) Russia
B) China
C) France
D) India
Answer: B) China
4.
Who chaired the UN Security Council ministerial debate in May 2026? A) António Guterres
B) Wang Yi
C) Keir Starmer
D) Sergey Lavrov
Answer: B) Wang Yi
5.
The UN Security Council debate in May 2026 focused on: A) Climate Financing
B) Nuclear Disarmament
C) UN Charter and International System
D) Space Security
Answer: C) UN Charter and International System
6.
Which country’s Prime Minister visited China earlier in 2026 and promoted a reset in relations? A) Canada
B) Germany
C) United Kingdom
D) Australia
Answer: C) United Kingdom
7.
The UK Foreign Minister visited China and India in early June 2026 to discuss: A) Sports Cooperation
B) Global Challenges
C) Tourism Promotion
D) Agricultural Trade Only
Answer: B) Global Challenges
8.
Which major conflict remained a key topic in global diplomacy during May 2026? A) Falklands Conflict
B) Russia–Ukraine War
C) Korean War
D) Gulf War
Answer: B) Russia–Ukraine War
9.
Which strategic waterway remained central to U.S.–Iran negotiations in May 2026? A) Suez Canal
B) Panama Canal
C) Strait of Hormuz
D) Bosporus Strait
Answer: C) Strait of Hormuz
10.
The Strait of Hormuz is important because it is a major route for: A) Coffee Exports
B) Global Oil Shipments
C) Cotton Trade
D) Gold Mining
Answer: B) Global Oil Shipments
11.
Which Middle Eastern country was involved in ceasefire discussions with the United States? A) Jordan
B) Iran
C) Egypt
D) Oman
Answer: B) Iran
12.
Israeli forces captured which historic castle in southern Lebanon in May 2026? A) Krak des Chevaliers
B) Beaufort Castle
C) Citadel of Aleppo
D) Masada Fortress
Answer: B) Beaufort Castle
13.
The capture of Beaufort Castle was announced by: A) Emmanuel Macron
B) Benjamin Netanyahu
C) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
D) Olaf Scholz
Answer: B) Benjamin Netanyahu
14.
Which river did Israeli forces reportedly cross during operations in Lebanon? A) Jordan River
B) Litani River
C) Nile River
D) Euphrates River
Answer: B) Litani River
15.
Which organization called an emergency meeting regarding the Lebanon situation? A) NATO
B) G7
C) UN Security Council
D) ASEAN
Answer: C) UN Security Council
16.
The Ebola outbreak spread from the DRC to: A) Madagascar
B) Uganda
C) Morocco
D) Algeria
Answer: B) Uganda
17.
The capital city of Uganda affected by Ebola concerns was: A) Entebbe
B) Jinja
C) Kampala
D) Gulu
Answer: C) Kampala
18.
Which international issue significantly influenced global oil prices in May 2026? A) Arctic Exploration
B) U.S.–Iran Tensions
C) Amazon Fires
D) Antarctic Treaty Review
Answer: B) U.S.–Iran Tensions
19.
China’s May 2026 UN Security Council signature event emphasized: A) Artificial Intelligence
B) International Tourism
C) UN-Centered International System
D) Cryptocurrency Regulation
Answer: C) UN-Centered International System
20.
The UN Secretary-General expected to brief the Security Council was: A) Ban Ki-moon
B) António Guterres
C) Kofi Annan
D) Javier Pérez de Cuéllar
Answer: B) António Guterres
21.
Which conflict zone continued to receive extensive Western support in May 2026? A) Syria
B) Ukraine
C) Sudan
D) Libya
Answer: B) Ukraine
22.
Which city experienced one of the largest drone and missile attacks in May 2026? A) Moscow
B) Kyiv
C) Warsaw
D) Minsk
Answer: B) Kyiv
23.
Global concerns over humanitarian conditions remained high in: A) Gaza
B) Iceland
C) Nepal
D) Chile
Answer: A) Gaza
24.
Strategic competition between which two countries remained a major international issue? A) Brazil and Argentina
B) India and Nepal
C) United States and China
D) France and Italy
Answer: C) United States and China
25.
The Indo-Pacific security environment was primarily shaped by: A) U.S.–China Rivalry
B) Arctic Exploration
C) Antarctic Claims
D) Tourism Expansion
Answer: A) U.S.–China Rivalry
26.
Which sector continued to drive global stock market optimism in May 2026? A) Coal Mining
B) Artificial Intelligence
C) Textile Industry
D) Agriculture
Answer: B) Artificial Intelligence
27.
Governments worldwide increased focus on regulation of: A) Handicrafts
B) Artificial Intelligence
C) Fisheries
D) Postal Services
Answer: B) Artificial Intelligence
28.
A major concern associated with rapid AI development was: A) Decreased Literacy
B) Labor Disruption
C) Reduced Tourism
D) Lower Food Production
Answer: B) Labor Disruption
29.
Which technology was highlighted alongside AI as a major future energy source? A) Diesel Power
B) Fusion Energy
C) Coal Energy
D) Peat Energy
Answer: B) Fusion Energy
30.
Brain–computer interface developments gained attention mainly in: A) Medical and Technology Fields
B) Agriculture
C) Sports
D) Aviation
Answer: A) Medical and Technology Fields
31.
Which continent was most affected by the Ebola outbreak discussed in May 2026? A) Europe
B) Asia
C) Africa
D) South America
Answer: C) Africa
32.
Aid reductions by some Western countries complicated the response to: A) Inflation
B) Ebola Outbreak
C) Tourism Decline
D) Olympic Preparations
Answer: B) Ebola Outbreak
33.
The World Health Organization is headquartered in: A) Paris
B) Geneva
C) Brussels
D) Vienna
Answer: B) Geneva
34.
Which international organization focuses primarily on global public health? A) WHO
B) WTO
C) OPEC
D) OECD
Answer: A) WHO
35.
The UN Security Council consists of: A) 10 Members
B) 12 Members
C) 15 Members
D) 20 Members
Answer: C) 15 Members
36.
Which country is a permanent member of the UN Security Council? A) Germany
B) India
C) Japan
D) China
Answer: D) China
37.
The headquarters of the United Nations is located in: A) Geneva
B) Vienna
C) New York
D) Paris
Answer: C) New York
38.
The term “ceasefire” refers to: A) Trade Agreement
B) Suspension of Hostilities
C) Election Campaign
D) Border Construction
Answer: B) Suspension of Hostilities
39.
Which region remained central to discussions on global shipping security? A) Caribbean Sea
B) Strait of Hormuz
C) Baltic Sea
D) Caspian Sea
Answer: B) Strait of Hormuz
40.
The capital of Lebanon is: A) Amman
B) Damascus
C) Beirut
D) Muscat
Answer: C) Beirut
41.
Ukraine is located in: A) South America
B) Eastern Europe
C) East Africa
D) Southeast Asia
Answer: B) Eastern Europe
42.
Which country’s leader was Benjamin Netanyahu in May 2026? A) Jordan
B) Israel
C) Egypt
D) Lebanon
Answer: B) Israel
43.
The Litani River is located in: A) Syria
B) Iraq
C) Lebanon
D) Jordan
Answer: C) Lebanon
44.
Which issue was repeatedly highlighted as a long-term global challenge? A) Climate Change
B) Space Tourism
C) Desert Racing
D) Fashion Industry
Answer: A) Climate Change
45.
International book fairs and arts festivals were cited as examples of: A) Military Expansion
B) Cultural Diplomacy
C) Currency Reform
D) Border Management
Answer: B) Cultural Diplomacy
46.
Global debates on AI regulation largely focused on: A) Privacy and Safety
B) Fashion Design
C) Wildlife Conservation Only
D) Maritime Tourism
Answer: A) Privacy and Safety
47.
The Ebola virus primarily affects: A) Computer Networks
B) Human Health
C) Agriculture Only
D) Fisheries Only
Answer: B) Human Health
48.
Which body coordinates many international peace and security efforts? A) FIFA
B) UN Security Council
C) ICC Cricket Council
D) OPEC
Answer: B) UN Security Council
49.
The month of May 2026 saw continued diplomatic attention to: A) Russia–Ukraine Conflict
B) Roman Empire
C) Industrial Revolution
D) World Cup 1930
Answer: A) Russia–Ukraine Conflict
50.
One of the most discussed emerging technologies in May 2026 was: A) Typewriters
B) Artificial Intelligence
C) Telegraph Systems
D) Fax Machines
Answer: B) Artificial Intelligence