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On 7 March 2026, Chile was recognized for eliminating which disease?

A Polio
B Leprosy
C Malaria
D COVID-19
Correct Answer: Leprosy
Explanation:

  • Chile has received verification of the elimination of leprosy disease, becoming the first country in the Americas and the second globally to achieve this recognition.
  • Jordan becomes first country to receive WHO verification for eliminating leprosy

Which major resolution did the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly reject on 06 March 2026?

A A resolution to increase aid to Ukraine
B A war powers resolution on Iran
C A bill to ban TikTok nationwide
D A climate change emergency declaration
Correct Answer: A war powers resolution on Iran
Explanation:

On March 6, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly rejected a war powers resolution intended to curb President Donald Trump's authority to wage war against Iran.
  • The resolution (H.Con.Res 38) failed with a vote of 212 to 219.

Which city hosted a regional conference on "Education for Peace and Security" on 5 March 2026?

A Islamabad
B Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
C Tashkent, Uzbekistan
D Baku, Azerbaijan
Correct Answer: Islamabad
Explanation:

The conference was held to mark the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness.

Which country recently opened its first-ever semiconductor chip assembly facility?

A Pakistan
B India
C Bangladesh
D Iran
Correct Answer: India
Explanation:

India officially opened its first-ever semiconductor chip assembly, testing, and packaging facility in March 2026.
  • Location: The facility is located in Sanand, Gujarat.
  • Company: The plant is operated by Micron Technology Inc.

A U.S. submarine reportedly sank an Iranian naval ship on 4 March 2026 in which location?

A Persian Gulf
B Red Sea
C Indian Ocean off the coast of Sri Lanka
D Strait of Hormuz
Correct Answer: Indian Ocean off the coast of Sri Lanka
Explanation:

This was confirmed by the U.S. Defense Secretary as the first such torpedoing since WWII.

"Zero Discrimination Day" is annually observed on which date?

A February 28
B March 01
C March 08
D March 23
Correct Answer: March 01
Explanation:

  • Zero Discrimination Day is celebrated every March 1 to promote equality before the law and in practice.
  • Zero Discrimination Day will take place on 1 March 2026 with the theme: People first

Which international organization warned on March 1, 2026, that nearly 66,000 people have been displaced due to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border conflict?

A UNHCR
B International Organization for Migration (IOM)
C World Health Organization (WHO)
D International Red Cross
Correct Answer: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Explanation:

The IOM highlighted a growing humanitarian crisis, citing 66,000 displacements as fighting entered its fourth consecutive day.

"World NGO Day" is annually observed on which date?

A February 21
B February 23
C February 27
D February 28
Correct Answer: February 27
Explanation:

World NGO Day is officially observed on February 27 to recognize the contribution of non-governmental organizations.

On February 28, 2026, a major regional escalation occurred when which two countries launched joint strikes against Iran?

A Saudi Arabia and UAE
B USA and Israel
C UK and France
D India and Israel
Correct Answer: USA and Israel
Explanation:

The United States and Israel launched targeted strikes on Iran, hitting missile sites and nuclear infrastructure, which prompted a formal condemnation from Pakistan.

Which country recently addressed the Indian Parliament (Knesset) and was a major focus of international relations on February 27, 2026?

A Iran
B Israel
C Greece
D Türkiye
Correct Answer: Israel
Explanation:

 The Knesset is the parliament of Israel, which was highlighted in international policy updates on this date.