Question 1

What major conflict is dominating global focus as of mid-April 2026?

Accepted Answer

A US-Iran confrontation

Question 2

What has been caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz?

Accepted Answer

A severe global fuel crisis

Question 3

Which space mission is conducting a historic moon flyby in April 2026?

Accepted Answer

Artemis II

Question 4

What is the name of an Indian domestic initiative mentioned in the text?

Accepted Answer

School Chalen Hum campaign

Question 5

Conflict between which two countries has intensified, affecting Lebanon and causing global market shocks?

Accepted Answer

Israel and Iran

Question 6

Who has backed a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz?

Accepted Answer

Former CIA director David Petraeus

Question 7

Who is set to take office as the next Director of Mossad in July 2026?

Accepted Answer

Major General Roman Gofman

Question 8

What is Australia warning of due to escalating fuel supply issues?

Accepted Answer

Potential recession

Question 9

What new immigration policy has the Coalition in Australia launched?

Accepted Answer

Focusing on "Australian values"

Question 10

Which Indian state leads in rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar scheme as of March/April 2026?

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh

Question 11

When are Earth Day 2026 events scheduled to take place?

Accepted Answer

April 18th-22nd

Question 12

What significant event concluded on April 10, 2026, marking the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years?

Accepted Answer

NASA's Artemis II mission

Question 13

Who were the crew members of the Artemis II mission who conducted a flyby of the moon's far side?

Accepted Answer

Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen

Question 14

What was the theme of World Health Day observed on April 7, 2026?

Accepted Answer

Together for health. Stand with science

Question 15

Which two nations concluded high-level peace talks in Islamabad on April 14, 2026, without a final deal?

Accepted Answer

US and Iran

Question 16

What are the key disagreements that remain in the US-Iran peace talks?

Accepted Answer

Iran's nuclear program and the conflict in Lebanon

Question 17

Where is intensive fighting continuing between Israel and Hezbollah?

Accepted Answer

Southern Lebanon

Question 18

Which countries are set to reintroduce compulsory military service in 2026, reflecting a global trend toward rearmament?

Accepted Answer

Croatia, Cambodia, and Jordan

Question 19

What did the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its 2026 global growth forecast to on April 14?

Accepted Answer

3.1%

Question 20

Under what condition could global growth drop to 2%, placing the world economy on the brink of recession?

Accepted Answer

If the Middle East conflict prolongs and oil prices stay above $US100 per barrel

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