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Within how many business days can applicants secure an interview under the US NIV Expedited Appointment Pilot Program?
- 5 business days
- 10 business days
- 15 business days
- 30 business days
Answer: B — 10 business days
The source says the program helps applicants secure an interview within 10 business days, subject to appointment availability.
Who called Jammu and Kashmir an important part of India during a visit?
- US Ambassador Sergio Gor
- US Secretary of State
- UN Special Envoy
- British High Commissioner
Answer: A — US Ambassador Sergio Gor
The source states that US Ambassador Sergio Gor called Jammu and Kashmir 'important part of India' during his first visit.
Who issued the warning to Gulf countries against assisting the U.S. military?
- U.S. military chief
- Iran's armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi
- Gulf Cooperation Council head
- UN Secretary-General
Answer: B — Iran's armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi
The excerpt states that Iran's armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi said the warning.
The behaviour guidelines booklet published for asylum seekers in the UK is how many pages long?
- Five
- Seven
- Nine
- Twelve
Answer: C — Nine
The source explicitly describes it as a nine-page booklet.
According to Syrian officials, why did the Turkish delegation visit the air base in Idlib?
- To conduct military exercises
- To review rehabilitation work at the facility
- To negotiate a ceasefire
- To inspect chemical weapons
Answer: B — To review rehabilitation work at the facility
The source states the Turkish delegation visited the air base to review rehabilitation work underway at the facility.
What did Israel confirm regarding the death of Hind Rajab?
- Its soldiers fired at the car in which she was killed
- It had no role in her death
- She died in an airstrike
- Her body was never recovered
Answer: A — Its soldiers fired at the car in which she was killed
The excerpt states Israel confirmed soldiers fired at the car in which Hind Rajab was killed.
Under the expanded US 'public charge' rule, which of the following can lead to denial of a green card?
- Medicaid
- Food stamps
- Subsistence aid
- All of the above
Answer: D — All of the above
The source states that those availing benefits like Medicaid, food stamps, or any subsistence aid from the government can be denied a green card. Hence, all listed benefits are covered.
What has Texas Governor Greg Abbott proposed regarding H-1B workers?
- A total ban in public schools
- Increasing visa fees
- More work permits
- No changes
Answer: A — A total ban in public schools
Abbott said he would ask the Texas Legislature to pass a law imposing a total ban on H-1B workers in public schools.
According to the visual evidence mentioned, what was strewn across the paved area outside the mission?
- Queue-management barriers and signboards
- Broken metal railings, gates, and roofing sheets
- Diplomatic vehicles and flags
- Security cameras and cones
Answer: B — Broken metal railings, gates, and roofing sheets
The Mint excerpt describes visuals showing broken metal railings and gates, twisted metal frames, roofing sheets, bricks, and concrete chunks strewn across the paved area.
What did Sergio Gor signal regarding the US travel advisory?
- Immediate withdrawal of the advisory
- A possible review of the advisory
- No change in the advisory
- Extension of the advisory to other regions
Answer: B — A possible review of the advisory
The source says Sergio Gor signaled a possible review of the US travel advisory for the region.