MCQ Test: Global Snapshot: Key Developments in Politics, Economy, Science, and Sports (December 15, 2025)

1. In a significant political shift, who won Chile's presidential runoff, defeating leftist Jeannette Jara?

A) Jeannette Jara B) Jose Antonio Kast C) Gabriel Boric D) Michelle Bachelet

2. The United States government initiated enhanced screening for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, effective December 15, 2025. Which new measure is included in this policy, particularly impacting applicants in India?

A) Mandatory biometric re-registration B) Social media profile checks C) Increased visa fees D) Shorter visa validity periods

3. Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong co-chaired the 21st Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation in Chongqing on December 15, 2025. This meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation between Singapore and which other country?

A) Japan B) India C) China D) South Korea

4. The Trump administration's National Security Strategy has drawn criticism for emphasizing which approach, suggesting a retreat from US global leadership?

A) Global Partnership Initiative B) America First C) Open Borders Policy D) Multilateral Engagement

5. Which country's President Xi Jinping unveiled the 'Global Governance Initiative,' prompting discussions on its potential implications for the international order?

A) Russia B) India C) China D) United States

6. What significant outcome for Australian citizens was announced during the 2025 Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) on December 15, 2025?

A) Free trade agreement B) Military base expansion C) Availability of Global Entry D) Joint space mission

7. The United Nations officially recognized which date as the International Day Against Colonialism, reaffirming commitments to decolonization?

A) December 14, 2025 B) November 10, 2025 C) January 1, 2026 D) August 15, 2025

8. Following the US Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut, which of the following central banks were scheduled to make policy decisions?

A) European Central Bank, Bank of England, and Bank of Japan B) Reserve Bank of India, People's Bank of China, and Swiss National Bank C) Bank of Canada, Reserve Bank of Australia, and Norges Bank D) All of the above

9. Global financial markets are closely monitoring the release of delayed US non-farm payrolls data, which is expected to influence the future interest rate decisions of which central bank?

A) European Central Bank B) Bank of Japan C) US Federal Reserve D) Bank of England

10. Which country's authorities have intensified financial support to stimulate domestic consumption, recognizing its crucial role in economic growth?

A) India B) United States C) Japan D) China

11. Which international organizations have revised upwards their growth forecasts for China in 2025, highlighting optimism for its economic resilience?

A) World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) B) International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB) C) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), World Trade Organization (WTO) D) G7, G20

12. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rescheduled the launch of its heavy BlueBird-6 satellite, an Indo-US mission, with the primary aim to enhance what?

A) Planetary exploration capabilities B) Global broadband connectivity C) Military surveillance D) Weather forecasting accuracy

13. The LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment, the world's most sensitive dark matter detector, achieved what new detection for the first time?

A) Gravitational waves B) Elusive neutrinos originating from the Sun C) Evidence of black holes D) New subatomic particles

14. Rocket Lab successfully deployed a technology demonstration mission (RAISE-4 satellite) for in-orbit testing by Japanese entities. Which space agency is associated with this mission?

A) NASA B) ESA C) JAXA D) Roscosmos

15. IBM announced the acquisition of which data-streaming company for $11 billion, a move aimed at strengthening its AI and cloud technology ecosystem?

A) Snowflake B) Databricks C) Confluent D) Palantir

16. Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a key technological breakthrough or advancement noted in 2025 within the provided content?

A) Quantum error correction B) Structural battery composites C) Commercial fusion power D) Edge AI expansion

17. A mass shooting incident occurred at Bondi Beach, leading authorities to investigate it as potentially terror-linked and increase security measures around Hanukkah events worldwide. In which city did this incident take place?

A) Melbourne B) Sydney C) Brisbane D) Perth

18. Who was honored with the Inclusion Award at the 2025 Reimagine Australia Awards for her exceptional leadership in promoting inclusive early childhood education?

A) Jeannette Jara B) Farah Junaid C) Jacinda Ardern D) Malala Yousafzai

19. Ten individuals were recognized in the 2025 New Zealand Bravery Awards for their courageous and selfless acts. These awards acknowledge individuals from which groups?

A) Only New Zealand citizens B) Only foreign visitors C) Both New Zealand citizens and visitors D) New Zealand military personnel only

20. Ryan Coogler's horror film 'Sinners' led the nominations for which film awards scheduled to be announced on December 15, 2025?

A) Golden Globe Awards B) Academy Awards C) Seattle Film Critics Society Awards D) BAFTA Awards

21. Which country emerged victorious in the Squash World Cup held in Chennai, defeating Hong Kong in the final?

A) Hong Kong B) Malaysia C) India D) Egypt

22. India's shooting contingent secured a total of six medals, including two gold, at the ISSF World Cup Final 2025 held in which city?

A) New Delhi B) Beijing C) Doha D) Tokyo

23. The 2025/26 World Darts Championship commenced in which city, featuring a record prize fund?

A) New York B) Berlin C) London D) Paris

24. Which country is set to host the inaugural Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship in March 2026?

A) Australia B) United Kingdom C) India D) South Africa

25. Which city has been designated as the host for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships?

A) London B) Paris C) New Delhi D) Tokyo

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Global Snapshot: Key Developments in Politics, Economy, Science, and Sports (December 15, 2025)

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1. In a significant political shift, who won Chile's presidential runoff, defeating leftist Jeannette Jara?

2. The United States government initiated enhanced screening for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, effective December 15, 2025. Which new measure is included in this policy, particularly impacting applicants in India?

3. Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong co-chaired the 21st Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation in Chongqing on December 15, 2025. This meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation between Singapore and which other country?

4. The Trump administration's National Security Strategy has drawn criticism for emphasizing which approach, suggesting a retreat from US global leadership?

5. Which country's President Xi Jinping unveiled the 'Global Governance Initiative,' prompting discussions on its potential implications for the international order?

6. What significant outcome for Australian citizens was announced during the 2025 Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) on December 15, 2025?

7. The United Nations officially recognized which date as the International Day Against Colonialism, reaffirming commitments to decolonization?

8. Following the US Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut, which of the following central banks were scheduled to make policy decisions?

9. Global financial markets are closely monitoring the release of delayed US non-farm payrolls data, which is expected to influence the future interest rate decisions of which central bank?

10. Which country's authorities have intensified financial support to stimulate domestic consumption, recognizing its crucial role in economic growth?

11. Which international organizations have revised upwards their growth forecasts for China in 2025, highlighting optimism for its economic resilience?

12. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rescheduled the launch of its heavy BlueBird-6 satellite, an Indo-US mission, with the primary aim to enhance what?

13. The LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment, the world's most sensitive dark matter detector, achieved what new detection for the first time?

14. Rocket Lab successfully deployed a technology demonstration mission (RAISE-4 satellite) for in-orbit testing by Japanese entities. Which space agency is associated with this mission?

15. IBM announced the acquisition of which data-streaming company for $11 billion, a move aimed at strengthening its AI and cloud technology ecosystem?

16. Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a key technological breakthrough or advancement noted in 2025 within the provided content?

17. A mass shooting incident occurred at Bondi Beach, leading authorities to investigate it as potentially terror-linked and increase security measures around Hanukkah events worldwide. In which city did this incident take place?

18. Who was honored with the Inclusion Award at the 2025 Reimagine Australia Awards for her exceptional leadership in promoting inclusive early childhood education?

19. Ten individuals were recognized in the 2025 New Zealand Bravery Awards for their courageous and selfless acts. These awards acknowledge individuals from which groups?

20. Ryan Coogler's horror film 'Sinners' led the nominations for which film awards scheduled to be announced on December 15, 2025?

21. Which country emerged victorious in the Squash World Cup held in Chennai, defeating Hong Kong in the final?

22. India's shooting contingent secured a total of six medals, including two gold, at the ISSF World Cup Final 2025 held in which city?

23. The 2025/26 World Darts Championship commenced in which city, featuring a record prize fund?

24. Which country is set to host the inaugural Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship in March 2026?

25. Which city has been designated as the host for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships?

Global Snapshot: Key Developments in Politics, Economy, Science, and Sports (December 15, 2025)

Your Score: 0 / 0

1. In a significant political shift, who won Chile's presidential runoff, defeating leftist Jeannette Jara?

2. The United States government initiated enhanced screening for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, effective December 15, 2025. Which new measure is included in this policy, particularly impacting applicants in India?

3. Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong co-chaired the 21st Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation in Chongqing on December 15, 2025. This meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation between Singapore and which other country?

4. The Trump administration's National Security Strategy has drawn criticism for emphasizing which approach, suggesting a retreat from US global leadership?

5. Which country's President Xi Jinping unveiled the 'Global Governance Initiative,' prompting discussions on its potential implications for the international order?

6. What significant outcome for Australian citizens was announced during the 2025 Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) on December 15, 2025?

7. The United Nations officially recognized which date as the International Day Against Colonialism, reaffirming commitments to decolonization?

8. Following the US Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut, which of the following central banks were scheduled to make policy decisions?

9. Global financial markets are closely monitoring the release of delayed US non-farm payrolls data, which is expected to influence the future interest rate decisions of which central bank?

10. Which country's authorities have intensified financial support to stimulate domestic consumption, recognizing its crucial role in economic growth?

11. Which international organizations have revised upwards their growth forecasts for China in 2025, highlighting optimism for its economic resilience?

12. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rescheduled the launch of its heavy BlueBird-6 satellite, an Indo-US mission, with the primary aim to enhance what?

13. The LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment, the world's most sensitive dark matter detector, achieved what new detection for the first time?

14. Rocket Lab successfully deployed a technology demonstration mission (RAISE-4 satellite) for in-orbit testing by Japanese entities. Which space agency is associated with this mission?

15. IBM announced the acquisition of which data-streaming company for $11 billion, a move aimed at strengthening its AI and cloud technology ecosystem?

16. Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a key technological breakthrough or advancement noted in 2025 within the provided content?

17. A mass shooting incident occurred at Bondi Beach, leading authorities to investigate it as potentially terror-linked and increase security measures around Hanukkah events worldwide. In which city did this incident take place?

18. Who was honored with the Inclusion Award at the 2025 Reimagine Australia Awards for her exceptional leadership in promoting inclusive early childhood education?

19. Ten individuals were recognized in the 2025 New Zealand Bravery Awards for their courageous and selfless acts. These awards acknowledge individuals from which groups?

20. Ryan Coogler's horror film 'Sinners' led the nominations for which film awards scheduled to be announced on December 15, 2025?

21. Which country emerged victorious in the Squash World Cup held in Chennai, defeating Hong Kong in the final?

22. India's shooting contingent secured a total of six medals, including two gold, at the ISSF World Cup Final 2025 held in which city?

23. The 2025/26 World Darts Championship commenced in which city, featuring a record prize fund?

24. Which country is set to host the inaugural Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship in March 2026?

25. Which city has been designated as the host for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships?

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