Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Polity and Indian Constitution

Question:

Claudia Sheinbaum became the first woman and the first person from Jewish background to be elected as the president of which country?

Options:

Cuba

Mexico

Vietnam

Singapore

Correct Answer:

Mexico

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Mexico

Claudia Sheinbaum was elected in June 2024 and inaugurated as President of Mexico on October 1, 2024, becoming the country's first female president and the first of Jewish heritage (though she identifies as culturally Jewish and secular).

  • Cuba: Current president is Miguel Díaz-Canel (male, no Jewish background).
  • Vietnam: Current president is a male party leader (no matching profile).
  • Singapore: Current president is male (Tharman Shanmugaratnam).