1. The dramatic revolt against the Kremlin by Yevgeny Prigozhin led Wagner militia group started with their seizure of THIS city, a key hub for Russia’s invasion forces in Eastern Ukraine.
A. Bakhmut
B. Rostov on Don
C. Belgorad
D. Krasnodar
Correct Response: B. Rostov on Don
https://www.reuters.com/business/russias-rostov-seized-by-rebels-is-important-commodity-hub-2023-06-24/
2. Russian state TV showed THIS defense minister visiting troops in Ukraine – not known when – following the failed revolt by so-called warlord Prigozhin that called for his removal.
A. Gerasimov
B. Mishushtin
C. Medvedev
D. Shoigu
Correct Response: D. Shoigu
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-europe-66006142
3. The militia group mutiny that challenged Vladimir Putin was ended through negotiation with Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin orchestrated by THIS Moscow ally leader in Belarus.
A. Orbán
B. Lukashenko
C. Duda
D. Vučić
Correct Response: B. Lukashenko
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/world/europe/belarus-lukashenko-russia-wagner.html
4. President Joe Biden recently hosted the Prime Minister from THIS Indo-Pacific County for a rare official state visit that coincided with the strengthening of bilateral relations between the countries. The visit will focus on China and how this country can support the counter-offense against “Beijing’s malign influence.”
A. Australia
B. Philippines
C. India
D. Japan
Correct Answer: C. India
Source: https://www.usip.org/publications/2023/06/modis-trip-washington-marks-new-heights-us-india-ties
5. The Bank of China fixed the exchange rate between THIS currency and the U.S. dollar at a seven-month low reflecting the country’s economic woes and exchange rate declines following the rise in U.S. interest rates.
A. Lira
B. Yen
C. Yuan
D. Dram
Correct Response: C. Yuan
https://www.reuters.com/article/china-yuan-midday/chinas-yuan-hovers-at-7-month-low-on-caution-over-cenbanks-surprise-fixing-idUKL1N38I0DS
6. Around 50 heads of state and representatives from international institutions, attended THIS two-day Summit hosted by President Macron in Paris where U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres remarked: "It is clear that the international financial architecture has failed in its mission to provide a global safety net for developing countries."
A. Eco Vision Forum
B. COP 35
C. Global Finance Pact
D. G50
Correct Response: C. Global Finance Pact
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/highlights-what-world-leaders-said-paris-finance-summit-2023-06-22/
7. A massive gas explosion at a barbecue restaurant in northwestern China tragically killed 31 people on the eve of THIS three-day Chinese holiday, causing anger in the nation and leading President Xi Jinping to call for better safety measures.
A. Dragon Boat Festival
B. Ghost Festival
C. Lantern Festival
D. Laba Festival
Correct Response: A. Dragon Boat Festival
https://time.com/6289178/deadly-gas-explosion-china/
8. Lawmakers in Helsinki approved Petteri Orpo as THIS country’s new prime minister. Orpo, a self-styled fiscal conservative is leader of the National Coalition Party (NCP) and his victory ushered in a right-wing government after the ousting of Prime Minister Sanna Marin, a Social Democrat.
A. Finland
B. Denmark
C. Sweden
D. Norway
Correct Response: A. Finland
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/finlands-parliament-backs-petteri-orpo-as-pm-replacing-sanna-marin/ar-AA1cNjbI
9. Over two hundred migrants traveling from Africa to mainland Europe on inflatable boats were rescued on THIS island after their boat sank off the west coast of Africa killing 39. The route taken by these migrants – the Western Africa-Atlantic migration route – is considered one of the routes, with hundreds of migrants dying each year due to improper supplies and rough sea water.
A. Ibiza
B. Capri
C. Canary Islands
D. Corsica
Correct Answer: C. Canary Islands, Spain
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65995796
10. Following the implementation of a new online news law by the Canadian government, big platforms will be forced to compensate news publishers for content posted on their sites. THIS company will stubbornly begin to restrict or end news availability across its platforms, stating the law is "fundamentally flawed” ignoring “the realities of how our platforms work."
A. Apple
B. Twitter
C. Meta
D. Tencent
Correct Answer: C. Meta
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65969970
