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Exercise : International - Latest Current Affairs
  • International - Latest Current Affairs
1.
Which country is scheduled to host the BRICS Environment Working Group meetings on 17-18 August 2026?
Brazil
India
Russia
South Africa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is scheduled to host the BRICS Environment Working Group meetings on 17-18 August 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal ministry coordinating the event. Representatives and environment ministers from BRICS member countries are expected to participate and discuss areas of environmental cooperation. India has previously hosted the BRICS Summit in 2012, 2016, and 2021. Bharat Mandapam, located at Pragati Maidan, is a major international convention and exhibition venue and also hosted the 18th G20 Summit in September 2023.

2.
Which country is partnering with India to map cross-border land occupation using UAVs within a three-year target?
Bhutan
Bangladesh
Nepal
Myanmar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nepal is partnering with India to conduct a joint mapping exercise of cross-border land occupation using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The initiative aims to generate reliable technical information about areas where people cultivate or occupy land across the international boundary. The survey is expected to begin after the 2026 monsoon and be completed within three years. India and Nepal agreed on an annual plan and budget during the 13th meeting of the Survey Officers’ Committee in Lucknow. The aerial images will be jointly analysed to understand the nature and extent of cross-border occupation, particularly in areas affected by changing river courses.

3.
Which country reached an agreement with Iran on the shipping route map for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz?
Oman
Qatar
Kuwait
Bahrain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Oman reached an agreement with Iran on the shipping route map for vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement followed several weeks of technical negotiations aimed at ensuring safe maritime navigation through this strategically important waterway. Both Iran and Oman border the Strait of Hormuz, making their coordination important for the safe movement of ships and international trade. The agreement focuses specifically on navigation and does not alter either country’s sovereignty over the waterway. However, Iran indicated that the complete restoration of normal commercial shipping remains conditional on broader developments involving the United States.

4.
Which country strengthened its bilateral relations with India through high-level parliamentary engagement?
Tanzania
Uganda
Ghana
Kenya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kenya strengthened its bilateral relations with India through high-level parliamentary engagement between Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Kenyan Speaker Rt. Hon. Dr Moses M. Wetang'ula on August 13, 2026. The discussions focused on parliamentary cooperation, inclusive development, democracy, and human-centric progress. Both countries emphasised regular exchanges of parliamentary delegations and the formation of Parliamentary Friendship Groups. Kenya also recognised Persons of Indian Origin as an indigenous community and supported India’s candidature for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council. The countries further discussed sharing India’s experience in using Artificial Intelligence for greater transparency and efficiency in parliamentary functioning.

5.
Which country became the first Arab country to formally abolish the death penalty?
Jordan
Egypt
Lebanon
Morocco
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lebanon became the first Arab country and the first nation in the Middle East to formally abolish the death penalty on August 11, 2026. The Lebanese Parliament replaced all existing death sentences with life imprisonment. The country had maintained a de facto moratorium on executions since 2004, although dozens of people remained technically on death row. The abolition applies to crimes that were previously punishable by death, including murder and treason. The move provides lasting legal protection for the right to life and aligns Lebanon with international human rights trends. Lebanon’s capital is Beirut, and its official currency is the Lebanese Pound.