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The theme for International Mother Language Day on February 21, 2026, is______?

A Youth voices on multilingual education
B Preserving indigenous languages
C Language without borders
D None of These
Correct Answer: Youth voices on multilingual education
Explanation:

The theme for International Mother Language Day on February 21, 2026, is "Youth voices on multilingual education"

Which celestial event is NASA highlighting as a "Planetary Parade" occurring around late February 2026?

A Solar Eclipse
B Six-planet alignment
C Halley's Comet return
D Super Blue Moon
Correct Answer: Six-planet alignment
Explanation:

A rare planetary parade involving six planets visible in the evening sky is set to peak around February 28, 2026.

Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Jupiter will appear in the sky shortly after sunset on February 28. This artist illustration features those six planets set against a black background. On February 28, we will see not one, not two, but six planets in the evening sky.

Which country's parliament suspended work on a trade deal with the US on February 24 due to renewed tariff threats from President Donald Trump?

A United Kingdom
B Canada
C European Union
D Mexico
Correct Answer: European Union
Explanation:

The European Parliament suspended its work on the EU-US trade deal following new global tariff threats from the US administration.

On February 24, 2026, which international organization raised the estimated cost for Ukraine's reconstruction to $588 billion?

A International Monetary Fund (IMF)
B World Bank
C European Union
D United Nations
Correct Answer: World Bank
Explanation:

The World Bank updated its assessment, increasing the 10-year reconstruction cost for Ukraine to $588 billion

Which country officially celebrated its National Day on February 23, 2026?

A Kuwait
B Brunei
C Guyana
D Both B and C
Correct Answer: Guyana
Explanation:

February 23 is the National Day for both Brunei and Guyana (Republic Day).

  • Brunei: Commemorates its National Day (Hari Kebangsaan) on February 23, marking the day it achieved full independence from the UK in 1984.
  • Guyana: Celebrates Republic Day (or Mashramani) on February 23 to mark its transition to a republic in 1970.

US President Donald Trump announced the immediate imposition of what economic measure on February 21, 2026?

A A 25% tax on Chinese imports
B A 10% global levy/tariff
C Total ban on Iranian oil
D New sanctions on the EU
Correct Answer: A 25% tax on Chinese imports
Explanation:

Trump administration implemented a 10% additional global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974

Which international organization projected Pakistan's GDP growth to remain at 3% for the fiscal year 2025–26?

A IMF
B World Bank
C Asian Development Bank
D WTO
Correct Answer: World Bank
Explanation:

The World Bank projected a 3% growth rate for the current fiscal year.

What is the theme for "World Thinking Day" celebrated on February 22, 2026?

A Our World, Our Future
B Our Planet, Our Peaceful Future
C Our Friendship
D Diversity and Inclusion
Correct Answer: Our Friendship
Explanation:

The theme for World Thinking Day on February 22, 2026, is "Our Friendship". Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the event (1926–2026)

According to the State Bank of Pakistan's February 2026 Monetary Policy Report, what was the maintained policy rate?

A 9.5%
B 10.5%
C 11%
D 12.5%
Correct Answer: 10.5%
Explanation:

The Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10.5 percent in its meeting held on January 26, 2026.

World radio day is celebrated on

A 10 Feb
B 11 Feb
C 12 Feb
D 13 Feb
Correct Answer: 13 Feb
Explanation:

  • World Radio Day is celebrated annually on February 13.
  • Proclaimed by UNESCO in 2011 and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, this day recognizes radio as a powerful medium for communication, education, and fostering social connection.
  • The official theme for 2026 is "Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice".