Sectional Test on Current Affairs for CLAT UG [Part 1]

Adtiya Aryan

9 January 20263 min read

Q1. Where is the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, held every January?
a. Geneva
b. New York
c. Davos
d. Paris

Q2. Which city hosted the PDC World Darts Championship, a major sports event that ran from December 11, 2025 to January 3, 2026?
a. Manchester
b. London
c. Dubai
d. Madrid

Q3. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events scheduled this year. Which continent will jointly host the tournament?
a. Africa
b. Europe
c. South America
d. North America

Q4. Which country’s leader was the subject of a U.S. military operation that led to significant global reaction in early 2026?
a. Cuba
b. Venezuela
c. Mexico
d. Brazil

Q5. What was the US military operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, called?
a. Operation Resolve
b. Operation Attack
c. Operation Control
d. Operation Blue

Q6. Who was the prominent activist whose death in December 2025 sparked widespread protests and violent unrest, significantly escalating the political tensions in Bangladesh during that time?
a. Dipu Chandra Das
b. Sharif Osman Hadi
c. Tarique Rahman
d. Anisur Rahman

Q7. In early January 2026, Bangladesh made a significant diplomatic move by temporarily halting visa services at its missions in India, citing security concerns and rising tensions between the two countries. This development primarily reflects issues in:
a. Cultural exchange
b. Diplomatic relations
c. Trade agreements
d. Climate cooperation

Q8. Ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Bangladesh has adopted a firm position, indicating a potential refusal to participate in its scheduled matches in India unless which of the following conditions is guaranteed?
a. Higher prize money
b. National dignity and security for players
c. Fewer matches scheduled
d. Matches moved to Europe

Q9. A major point of contention during the significant protests by Indian gig workers in late 2025 and early 2026, which focused on better compensation, safer working environments, and social security, was the demand for:
a. A reduction in AI usage in the economy
b. Complete ban on gig platforms
c. Privatization of delivery services
d. A minimum guaranteed salary instead of commission-based pay

Q10. In the context of Artificial Intelligence governance discussions, what does the term “algorithmic bias” signify?
a. Errors caused by hardware failure
b. Preference shown by judges while using AI tools
c. Systematic discrimination resulting from biased training data
d. Lack of internet access for AI systems

Q11. The escalating deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools by governmental bodies for purposes like surveillance, welfare disbursement, and anticipatory crime prevention (predictive policing) principally brings into question which fundamental constitutional principle?
a. Federalism
b. Separation of powers
c. Right to privacy
d. Parliamentary privilege

Q12. What was the primary focus of the Seventh Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), which took place in December 2025?
a. Global trade agreements
b. Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet
c. Space exploration technologies
d. Military cooperation between nations

Q13. The deadliest mass shooting in Australia’s history took place at a Hanukkah event on December 14, 2025, prompting the announcement of a Royal Commission to investigate the attack. In which Australian city did this event occur?
a. Melbourne
b. Bondi Beach, Sydney
c. Canberra
d. Adelaide

Q14. Which global initiative, focused on promoting ethical diamond trade, did India take over as chairperson of, beginning in January 2026?
a. Kimberley Process
b. WTO
c. FATF
d. G20

Q15. As the New Year began, in what category was the air quality of Delhi reported on 1st January 2026?
a. Good
b. Moderate
c. Poor
d. Very Poor

Answers

C
B
D – The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by three nations in North America: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This marks the first time three nations have co-hosted the tournament, which will feature an expanded 48-team format across 16 cities, with the majority of matches (60) held in the USA.
B – During a “surgical” operation in Caracas in early January 2026, U.S. military forces captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
A – The operation, variously referred to as “Operation Resolve” or “Operation Absolute Resolve” culminated in the capture of Maduro and his wife by U.S. special forces, followed by their extradition to the United States.

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D – The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by three nations in North America: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This marks the first time three nations have co-hosted the tournament, which will feature an expanded 48-team format across 16 cities, with the majority of matches (60) held in the USA.

B – During a “surgical” operation in Caracas in early January 2026, U.S. military forces captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

A – The operation, variously referred to as “Operation Resolve” or “Operation Absolute Resolve” culminated in the capture of Maduro and his wife by U.S. special forces, followed by their extradition to the United States.