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08 May 2026: Current Affairs Quiz (English) — Questions with Answers
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Q1.
On May 7, 2026, a US federal trade court ruled against President Trump's 10% global tariffs. Which specific court issued this ruling?
The US Supreme Court
The U.S. Court of International Trade
The US Federal District Court
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
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Answer: B. The U.S. Court of International Trade
The content states, 'The 2-1 ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade initially blocks tariffs against two companies and the state of Washington.'
Q2.
According to the news on May 08, 2026, the US federal trade court deemed President Trump's 10% global tariffs invalid and unauthorized by law. What was the primary reason cited for this decision?
Violation of international trade agreements
Insufficient justification under a 1974 trade law
Negative impact on US domestic industries
Lack of presidential authority to impose tariffs
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Answer: B. Insufficient justification under a 1974 trade law
The content states, 'The court deemed these tariffs invalid and unauthorized by law, citing insufficient justification under a 1974 trade law.'
Q3.
As per reports on May 08, 2026, President Donald Trump claimed three US destroyers were fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz on May 7, 2026. What was Iran's military accusation against the U.S. regarding the conflict?
Attacking Iranian fishing vessels
Violating a ceasefire by attacking an oil tanker and another ship
Launching cyberattacks on Iranian infrastructure
Deploying additional troops to the region
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Answer: B. Violating a ceasefire by attacking an oil tanker and another ship
The content states, 'Iran’s military accused the U.S. of violating a ceasefire by attacking an oil tanker and another ship on Thursday.'
Q4.
On May 7, 2026, the US military reportedly carried out strikes in Iran. Which two specific locations were mentioned as targets of these strikes?
Tehran and Isfahan
Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas
Other location 1 and Other location 2
Yet another location 1 and Yet another location 2
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Answer: A. Tehran and Isfahan
The specific locations mentioned in the source for the strikes were Tehran and Isfahan.
