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Question 1

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Who serves as the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?

Answer

Rafael Mariano Grossi is the current Director General of the IAEA. The IAEA is an autonomous organization within the United Nations system, tasked with promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy and inhibiting its use for any military purpose, including through monitoring nuclear facilities like the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.

Question 2

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In which Australian city did the significant Lindt Cafe hostage crisis occur in December 2014?

Answer

The Lindt Cafe Siege, a high-profile terrorist incident in Australia's recent history, occurred in December 2014 in Martin Place, Sydney, resulting in the deaths of two hostages and the gunman.

Question 3

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What US legal settlement established the approximately 20-day limit for detaining immigrant children in federal custody?

Answer

The Flores Settlement Agreement (FSA), signed in 1997, is a court-supervised stipulated settlement agreement that sets national standards for the detention and treatment of minors in US federal immigration custody. Its most recognized provision generally prohibits the detention of children for more than 20 days.

Question 4

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Which country’s internal conflict has led to one of the largest humanitarian and displacement crises globally?

Answer

The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which began in April 2023, has led to Sudan becoming the world's largest displacement crisis. As of late 2024, an estimated 24.8 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance due to the internal war.

Question 5

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What is the primary objective of a central bank when it significantly increases its benchmark interest rate?

Answer

Increasing the benchmark interest rate is a contractionary monetary policy tool. Central banks use it to cool down an overheating economy and control inflation by making borrowing more expensive, which reduces consumer and business spending, thus lowering overall demand.

Question 6

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The Rafah Border Crossing, a critical entry point for the Gaza Strip, directly connects the territory with which sovereign nation?

Answer

The Rafah Border Crossing is located on the southern border of the Gaza Strip and connects it directly with Egypt. It is Gaza's only border point with a country other than Israel, making it a crucial entry point for humanitarian aid and civilian travel.

Question 7

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In the context of U.S. legislation requiring the Justice Department to release sensitive investigative files, Congress often includes specific exemptions to balance public transparency with administrative necessity. Which of the following is identified as a legal basis for the Justice Department to withhold or redact certain materials?

Answer

Transparency legislation in the US, like the proposed bill, typically maintains critical exemptions. The text specifies that the Justice Department could withhold materials classified for national defense or foreign policy purposes, as well as information that would jeopardize active investigations or compromise victims' identities. The legislation explicitly prohibits withholding information based on embarrassment or political sensitivity.

Question 8

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Restricting trade or finance to exert political influence on another country exemplifies which foreign policy tool?

Answer

Economic sanctions are punitive measures imposed by one or more countries against another, typically restricting trade, financial transactions, or travel, with the aim of compelling a change in policy or behavior.

Question 9

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A psychological state characterized by emotional exhaustion, reduced efficacy, and a persistent inability to recover is known as?

Answer

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines burnout as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress. It is characterized by feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion, increased mental distance from one’s job, and reduced professional efficacy.

Question 10

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Who currently serves as the President of Colombia?

Answer

Gustavo Petro is the current President of Colombia, having assumed office in August 2022. He is the first left-wing president in the country's history.

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