Showing questions for January 19, 2026
- Total: 20 questions
Question 11 Jan 19, 2026
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Which former Prime Minister of Nepal filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court against the Election Commission's recognition of Gagan Thapa-led Nepali Congress?
Sher Bahadur DeubaSher Bahadur Deuba, former Prime Minister and ex-president of the Nepali Congress, challenged the Election Commission’s decision to officially recognize the faction led by Gagan Thapa. The writ was filed on January 18, 2026, with Deuba’s faction arguing that the EC’s move violated the party’s internal statutes and democratic norms. The defendants included the EC, Gagan Thapa, and Vice President Bishwo Prakash Sharma. This legal action reflects deepening internal rifts within Nepal’s oldest political party. The case is significant as it could impact the legitimacy and future direction of the Nepali Congress.
Question 12 Jan 19, 2026
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In which Chinese region did a massive steel plant explosion occur on January 18, 2026, leaving five people missing and causing noticeable tremors?
Inner Mongolia Autonomous RegionA devastating explosion occurred at a steel plant in Baotou city, located in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The blast was so powerful that it triggered noticeable tremors in surrounding areas. According to state-run Xinhua news agency, five individuals remain unaccounted for, though no fatalities have been confirmed yet. Social media videos showed massive flames engulfing the facility. Rescue and firefighting operations were launched immediately, with the cause still under investigation.
Question 13 Jan 19, 2026
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What was the primary slogan chanted by thousands of Greenlanders during their protest march in Nuuk on January 18, 2026?
Greenland is not for saleOn January 18, 2026, nearly a quarter of Nuuk’s population marched through snow and ice to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that the U.S. should own Greenland. Protesters carried signs and chanted “Greenland is not for sale” outside the U.S. Consulate. The demonstration coincided with Trump’s announcement of a 10% import tax on eight European countries opposing his stance on Greenland. The rally emphasized Greenlandic self-governance, cultural identity, and resistance to foreign coercion. Similar solidarity marches occurred in Copenhagen and Nunavut.
Question 14 Jan 19, 2026
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A Hindu businessman was beaten to death in Bangladesh over a dispute involving what item?
BananasLiton Chandra Ghosh, a 55-year-old Hindu hotel owner in Gazipur, Bangladesh, was fatally assaulted on January 18, 2026, following a dispute over a missing bunch of bananas from a local plantation owned by Masum Mia. When Masum found the bananas in Ghosh’s hotel, an argument escalated into violence involving Masum and his parents, resulting in Ghosh’s death. Police have detained all three family members. While the incident appears personal, it has raised concerns due to recent anti-Hindu violence in the country. Authorities are investigating whether communal motives were involved.
Question 15 Jan 19, 2026
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Which country’s government forces seized the strategic town of Tabqa in Raqqa province on January 18, 2026?
SyriaOn January 18, 2026, Syrian government forces captured the strategic town of Tabqa in Raqqa province, advancing against Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Tabqa is critical due to its dam controlling water flow southward and its military airbase. The offensive follows renewed tensions after deadly clashes in Aleppo earlier in January. The SDF, once a key U.S. ally against ISIS, has faced pressure since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. The Syrian government claims the move aligns with efforts to reintegrate northeastern regions under state control.