Showing questions for January 29, 2026
- Total: 18 questions
Question 11 Jan 29, 2026
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the Trump administration is prepared to use military force against Venezuela if the interim leadership fails to comply with American demands, which include all EXCEPT:
Granting U.S. permanent military occupation rightsRubio's testimony emphasized that the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela and has no troops on the ground despite recent military operations. The administration's key demands include opening Venezuela's energy sector to U.S. companies, providing preferential access to oil production, using oil revenue to purchase American goods, and ending subsidized oil exports to Cuba. Rubio explicitly rejected allegations of constitutional violations, stating 'There is no war against Venezuela, and we did not occupy a country.' The U.S. has already conducted dozens of strikes on boats suspected of drug smuggling, killing at least 126 people since September 2025, while simultaneously working to normalize diplomatic relations with acting President Delcy Rodriguez.
Question 12 Jan 29, 2026
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Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki responded with defiance after President Trump threatened to withdraw U.S. support, primarily because Washington views al-Maliki as:
Too close to IranAl-Maliki was nominated by Iraq's dominant political bloc, the Coordination Framework, to return as prime minister following November 2025 parliamentary elections. The Trump administration has been actively pushing Iraq to distance itself from Iranian influence, viewing al-Maliki as maintaining excessively close ties with Tehran. His previous term ending in 2014 coincided with the rise of the Islamic State group that seized large portions of Iraqi territory. Trump warned on social media that under al-Maliki's 'insane policies and ideologies,' Iraq would have 'ZERO chance of Success, Prosperity, or Freedom' without American support. Al-Maliki rejected this as 'blatant American interference in Iraq's internal affairs' and a violation of Iraqi sovereignty.
Question 13 Jan 29, 2026
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How many political prisoners were reportedly released by Venezuela's interim government since January 8, 2026, according to human rights groups?
266According to the head of a Venezuelan human rights group, 266 political prisoners had been freed since January 8, 2026, following the ousting of former President Nicolas Maduro. These releases occurred after Maduro was captured in a U.S. raid and brought to America to face drug trafficking charges. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, Maduro's former vice president, has appeared to acquiesce to Trump administration demands as part of efforts to normalize diplomatic relations. President Trump publicly praised these releases on social media as a 'powerful humanitarian gesture.' The prisoner releases represent a significant shift from policies under both Maduro and his predecessor Hugo Chavez, who had jailed numerous political opponents.
Question 14 Jan 29, 2026
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According to former Indian captain Rohit Sharma, which two players will hold the key to India's prospects in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026?
Arshdeep Singh and Hardik PandyaRohit Sharma emphasized that Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya would be crucial for India's T20 World Cup campaign. He highlighted Arshdeep's effectiveness with the new ball and at the death overs, noting his ability to swing the ball and take early wickets. Regarding Hardik, Rohit mentioned his dual role as a finisher and multi-phase bowler who provides crucial balance to the team. Hardik's ability to bat in pressure situations and bowl in key phases allows India to play six bowlers while maintaining batting depth. Rohit specifically recalled Arshdeep's match-winning performance in the 2024 T20 World Cup final against South Africa where he dismissed Quinton de Kock and conceded only 2-3 runs in the 19th over.
Question 15 Jan 29, 2026
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After a prolific run in the home series against New Zealand, which Indian batter climbed five places to seventh position in the ICC men's T20I rankings?
Suryakumar YadavSuryakumar Yadav climbed five places to reach seventh position in the ICC men's T20I rankings following impressive performances in the ongoing five-match home series against New Zealand. The former number one batter scored 32, 82 not out, and 57 not out in the series that India was leading 3-0 at the time of reporting. India dominated the upper reaches of the rankings with Abhishek Sharma at the summit and Tilak Varma in third position, just 10 days before the T20 World Cup. Other Indian batters who gained positions included Ishan Kishan (re-entered at 64th), Shivam Dubey (up nine places to 58th), and Rinku Singh (up 13 places to 68th). Suryakumar's consistent performances reaffirmed his status as one of the world's premier T20 batters.