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Which team was confirmed by the ICC to replace Bangladesh in the 2026 T20 World Cup?

A Ireland

B Netherlands

C Scotland

D UAE

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Correct Answer: Scotland
Explanation:

The decision was finalized in a high-level meeting in Dubai led by ICC Chairman Jay Shah.

Which international day is observed globally on January 27?

A Data Privacy Day

B International Education Day

C International Holocaust Remembrance Day

D World Religion Day

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Explanation:

The day commemorates the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945, as designated by UN resolution 60/7.

Which country officially ended its traditional letter delivery service after 401 years on Jan 27, 2026?

A Denmark

B Finland

C Norway

D Sweden

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: Denmark
Explanation:

Denmark

is the first country to fully phase out traditional mail due to a 90% drop in volume since 2000; the state-owned PostNord will now focus on e-commerce.

On Jan 27, 2026, which foreign leader met PM Shehbaz Sharif to discuss expanding trade and ASEAN engagement?

A Foreign Minister of Iran

B Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of Myanmar

C President of the European Council

D Prime Minister of Vietnam

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of Myanmar
Explanation:

U Than Swe of Myanmar visited Islamabad, where the PM thanked Myanmar for its support in combating trafficking and supporting Pakistan's engagement with ASEAN.

According to the UNU-INWEH "Global Water Bankruptcy" report published in January 2026, what percentage of the global population now lives in water-insecure or critically water-insecure countries?

A 50%

B 60%

C 75%

D 85%

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Correct Answer: 75%
Explanation:

According to the UNU‑INWEH “Global Water Bankruptcy” report published in January 2026, nearly 75% of the world’s population now lives in countries that are water‑insecure or critically water‑insecure, meaning they do not have reliable access to safe, sustainable water supplies. This reflects severe long‑term depletion of rivers, aquifers and other freshwater sources.

Who was the Syrian figure known as the “Butcher of Hama” who died at age 88 in January 2026?

A Bashar al-Assad

B Hafez al-Assad

C Rifaat al-Assad

D Mudar al-Assad

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: Rifaat al-Assad
Explanation:

Rifaat al‑Assad, younger brother of former Syrian President Hafez al‑Assad and uncle of Bashar al‑Assad, died in the UAE on January 21, 2026, at age 88.

He was widely known as the “Butcher of Hama” for commanding the elite “Defence Brigades” that brutally suppressed the 1982 Hama uprising, killing thousands to tens of thousands of civilians.

In January 2026, residents of which region in Russia were shocked to see what looked like two suns in the sky?

A Moscow

B Sakhalin Island

C Siberia

D Saint Petersburg

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Correct Answer: Sakhalin Island
Explanation:

In January 2026, residents of Sakhalin Island in Russia were stunned to see what appeared like two suns in the sky

A rare optical atmospheric phenomenon known as a sun dog, caused by sunlight refracting off ice crystals in extremely cold air, making bright “mock suns” appear beside the real one.

Who recently became the highest-paid female footballer in the world?

A Sam Kerr

B Aitana Bonmati

C Alex Morgan

D Trinity Rodman

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: Trinity Rodman
Explanation:

Trinity Rodman has become the highest-paid female footballer in the world, according to her agent, after signing a new three-year deal with Washington Spirit that is reportedly worth over €1.7million per year.

Trinity Rodman recently became the highest-paid female footballer after signing a historic contract with which club?

A FC Barcelona

B Manchester United

C Washington Spirit

D Paris Saint-Germain

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Correct Answer: Washington Spirit
Explanation:

Trinity Rodman has become the highest-paid female footballer in the world, according to her agent, after signing a new three-year deal with Washington Spirit that is reportedly worth over €1.7million per year.

Before Trinity Rodman, which player was reportedly one of the highest-paid women’s footballers?

A Sam Kerr

B Alexia Putellas

C Aitana Bonmati

D Ada Hegerberg

Review Detailed Answer

Correct Answer: Aitana Bonmati

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Which team was confirmed by the ICC to replace Bangladesh in the 2026 T20 World Cup?

Which international day is observed globally on January 27?

Which country officially ended its traditional letter delivery service after 401 years on Jan 27, 2026?

On Jan 27, 2026, which foreign leader met PM Shehbaz Sharif to discuss expanding trade and ASEAN engagement?

According to the UNU-INWEH "Global Water Bankruptcy" report published in January 2026, what percentage of the global population now lives in water-insecure or critically water-insecure countries?

Who was the Syrian figure known as the “Butcher of Hama” who died at age 88 in January 2026?

In January 2026, residents of which region in Russia were shocked to see what looked like two suns in the sky?

Who recently became the highest-paid female footballer in the world?

Trinity Rodman recently became the highest-paid female footballer after signing a historic contract with which club?

Before Trinity Rodman, which player was reportedly one of the highest-paid women’s footballers?