Question 1

North Korea conducted multiple short-range ballistic missile tests in early April 2026. Which body of water were these missiles primarily fired towards?

Accepted Answer

East Sea (Sea of Japan)

Question 2

In late April 2026, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported tracking multiple Chinese naval ships and military aircraft around the island. Which Chinese aircraft carrier was specifically mentioned as transiting the Taiwan Strait?

Accepted Answer

Liaoning

Question 3

South Korea's economy experienced a significant rebound in the first quarter of 2026, driven by a particular industry. Which industry was the primary driver of this growth?

Accepted Answer

Semiconductors

Question 4

Japan recently revised its post-war pacifist policy by lifting a ban on lethal weapons exports. This change is attributed to growing security challenges in the region. Which two countries were specifically mentioned as drivers of these security concerns?

Accepted Answer

China and North Korea

Question 5

In mid-April 2026, the Balikatan 2026 exercise, involving the Philippines and the United States, saw increased participation from other nations. Which East Asian country, besides the Philippines and US, deployed combat troops to the Philippines for this exercise for the first time since World War II?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 6

China and Cambodia recently held their first "2+2" strategic dialogue meeting between their foreign and defense ministers. In which city did this meeting take place?

Accepted Answer

Phnom Penh

Question 7

In late April 2026, a Chinese military formation under the Eastern Theater Command returned from Western Pacific training. Which waterway did they pass through between Japanese-administered islands?

Accepted Answer

Yonaguni-Iriomote Waterway

Question 8

South Korea's GDP saw its fastest quarterly growth in over five years in Q1 2026. What was the quarterly growth rate?

Accepted Answer

1.7%

Question 9

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration made a significant shift by allowing lethal weapons exports. This was seen as a response to the perceived security environment. Which of the following is NOT a reason cited for this shift?

Accepted Answer

Increased tensions in Southeast Asia

Question 10

North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, was reported to have supervised recent tests of multiple short-range ballistic missiles in late April 2026. These missiles were launched towards a target area about 136 km away and reportedly struck an area with "very high density." What type of warhead was specifically mentioned as being evaluated in these tests?

Accepted Answer

Cluster bomb warhead

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