Showing questions for January 09, 2026
- Total: 18 questions
Question 11 Jan 09, 2026
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Which country extradited alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi to China in early January 2026?
CambodiaCambodia’s government confirmed on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, that it had arrested and extradited Chen Zhi—chairman of the Prince Holding Group—to China at Beijing’s request. Chen, previously holding dual nationality, had his Cambodian citizenship revoked in December 2025. He is accused of running a massive cyberfraud operation that generated an estimated USD 30 million daily through bogus investment schemes. The U.S. and U.K. had already imposed sanctions on him, and U.S. authorities seized around $14 billion in cryptocurrency linked to his network. His extradition reflects growing international pressure on Southeast Asian nations to crack down on transnational scam operations.
Question 12 Jan 09, 2026
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How much diesel has Bangladesh agreed to import from India’s Numaligarh Refinery Limited in 2026?
1,80,000 tonnesIn January 2026, Bangladesh finalized a deal to import 180,000 tonnes of diesel from India’s state-owned Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) over the course of the year. The total contract value is $119.13 million (approximately Tk 14.62 billion), with a premium of $5.50 per barrel over a base price of $83.22. This agreement falls under a pre-existing 15-year arrangement signed by the previous Bangladeshi administration. Diesel will be transported via the newly operational Bangladesh–India Friendship Pipeline, which was completed in December 2022 to reduce logistics costs. The decision was approved by Bangladesh’s Advisory Committee on Government Purchase chaired by Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed.
Question 13 Jan 09, 2026
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Who has been appointed as the new U.S. Ambassador to India-designate arriving in New Delhi in January 2026?
Sergio GorSergio Gor, serving as President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs, was announced as the U.S. Ambassador to India-designate in August 2025 and arrived in New Delhi on Monday, January 12, 2026, to formally assume his post. His appointment comes during a period of strain in India–U.S. bilateral relations over several unresolved strategic and trade issues. Gor is expected to play a pivotal role in stabilizing and navigating the complex diplomatic landscape between the two nations. He will present his credentials shortly after arrival, completing the formal assumption process. His tenure is closely watched given the geopolitical significance of Indo-U.S. ties in 2026.
Question 14 Jan 09, 2026
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What type of inquiry did Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announce following the Bondi Beach shooting?
Royal CommissionFollowing the deadly antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration that killed 15 people, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a Royal Commission—the highest form of public inquiry in Australia. Led by former High Court judge Virginia Bell, the commission will investigate the nature, prevalence, and drivers of antisemitism in the country, along with the specific circumstances of the December 14, 2025, shooting. It will also propose measures to strengthen law enforcement, social cohesion, and counter extremism. A final report is due exactly one year after the attack, on December 14, 2026. The surviving suspect, Naveed Akram, faces multiple terrorism and murder charges.
Question 15 Jan 09, 2026
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Which Indian men's doubles pair advanced to the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Open Super 1000 by defeating Malaysia’s Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap?
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag ShettySatwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, former world number 1s and Asian Games champions, won their pre-quarterfinal match in straight games (21-18, 21-12) in 39 minutes. They extended their perfect head-to-head record against the Malaysian pair to 4–0. The Indians displayed excellent control throughout the match, particularly reeling off four straight points to close the first game. They had previously reached finals of the Hong Kong Open and China Masters in 2025. Their next opponents will be the winners of the match between Chen Zhi Ray/Lin Yu Chieh and Fajar Alfian/Fikri Muhammad.