World Current Affairs MCQs – August 22, 2026 – Edition 01
Test your knowledge of the latest international developments reported on August 22, 2026, covering Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, Gaza, Syria, international diplomacy, climate, Africa and global affairs.
1. Which country has strongly condemned the United States' planned new sanctions announced on August 22, 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Iran
Iran condemned the planned U.S. sanctions, saying they could further damage its economy and affect important trading partners, particularly China.
Iran condemned the planned U.S. sanctions, saying they could further damage its economy and affect important trading partners, particularly China.
2. Which country is the United States urging to cooperate with its new sanctions policy against Iran?
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Correct Answer: C. China
Washington is urging China to cooperate with its pressure campaign against Iran, particularly because China is a major buyer of Iranian oil.
Washington is urging China to cooperate with its pressure campaign against Iran, particularly because China is a major buyer of Iranian oil.
3. Approximately how much oil is currently moving through the Strait of Hormuz on a seven-day average, according to U.S. officials?
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Correct Answer: B. 8 million barrels per day
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the seven-day average had fallen to about 8 million barrels per day, down sharply from more than 20 million before the war.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the seven-day average had fallen to about 8 million barrels per day, down sharply from more than 20 million before the war.
4. Which Iraqi vessels recently received permission from Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz?
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Correct Answer: C. Oil tankers
Iran granted special permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz following requests from Baghdad.
Iran granted special permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz following requests from Baghdad.
5. Who is scheduled to announce the United States' new sanctions package against Iran?
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Correct Answer: B. Scott Bessent
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to announce the new sanctions package.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to announce the new sanctions package.
6. Which Iranian leader has recently called for a diplomatic solution to the conflict with the United States?
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Correct Answer: B. Masoud Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for a diplomatic end to the conflict.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for a diplomatic end to the conflict.
7. Which Iranian official has promoted the idea of new regional security arrangements independent of U.S. influence?
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Correct Answer: A. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Tehran had received messages from neighbouring countries about new regional security and economic arrangements.
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Tehran had received messages from neighbouring countries about new regional security and economic arrangements.
8. Which country plans to seek an Interpol Red Notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?
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Correct Answer: B. Türkiye
Türkiye announced that it would seek an Interpol Red Notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in connection with a domestic criminal case linked to the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.
Türkiye announced that it would seek an Interpol Red Notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in connection with a domestic criminal case linked to the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.
9. The Turkish request for an Interpol Red Notice concerning Benjamin Netanyahu is connected to which aid mission?
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Correct Answer: B. Global Sumud Flotilla
The Turkish case concerns Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which had been attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The Turkish case concerns Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which had been attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
10. Which international organization will review Türkiye's request before deciding whether to issue the requested Red Notice?
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Correct Answer: C. Interpol
Interpol will review the request before making any decision concerning a Red Notice.
Interpol will review the request before making any decision concerning a Red Notice.
Editorial Note:
An Interpol Red Notice is a request to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending legal proceedings. It is not itself an international arrest warrant.
11. According to the UN Human Rights Office, which area continues to see deadly attacks against Palestinian civilians?
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Correct Answer: B. Gaza Strip
The UN Human Rights Office reported continuing deadly attacks against civilians across the Gaza Strip.
The UN Human Rights Office reported continuing deadly attacks against civilians across the Gaza Strip.
12. How many Palestinians were reportedly killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza between 13 and 19 August 2026, according to the UN Human Rights Office?
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Correct Answer: C. At least 22
The UN Human Rights Office reported that at least 22 Palestinians were killed in Israeli military attacks across Gaza between 13 and 19 August.
The UN Human Rights Office reported that at least 22 Palestinians were killed in Israeli military attacks across Gaza between 13 and 19 August.
13. Which Syrian military facility was targeted by Israeli airstrikes on August 18, 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Abu al-Duhur Airbase
Israeli forces carried out eight airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur airbase near Aleppo.
Israeli forces carried out eight airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur airbase near Aleppo.
14. Which country strongly condemned Israel's August 18 strikes on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria?
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Correct Answer: A. Türkiye
Türkiye condemned the strikes, saying they violated Syria's territorial unity and integrity.
Türkiye condemned the strikes, saying they violated Syria's territorial unity and integrity.
15. Which weather phenomenon is forecast to potentially become the strongest in recorded history during 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. El Niño
Global forecasters are warning that the developing 2026 El Niño could become an exceptionally strong event, potentially the strongest on record.
Global forecasters are warning that the developing 2026 El Niño could become an exceptionally strong event, potentially the strongest on record.
16. Which country's meteorological agency said equatorial Pacific sea-surface temperatures could rise by more than 3°C during the developing El Niño?
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Correct Answer: B. United Kingdom
The UK's Met Office forecast that equatorial Pacific sea-surface temperatures could rise by more than 3°C during the developing event.
The UK's Met Office forecast that equatorial Pacific sea-surface temperatures could rise by more than 3°C during the developing event.
17. Which year could become the warmest year on record according to the latest UK Met Office forecast linked to the strong El Niño?
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Correct Answer: B. 2027
The Met Office has forecast that 2027 is very likely to replace 2024 as the warmest year on record if the strong El Niño develops as projected.
The Met Office has forecast that 2027 is very likely to replace 2024 as the warmest year on record if the strong El Niño develops as projected.
18. Which international forum is bringing leading central bankers together in Wyoming in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium
The annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, is bringing major central-bank leaders together in Wyoming.
The annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, is bringing major central-bank leaders together in Wyoming.
19. Which South African former world boxing champion was shot dead outside his home in the Eastern Cape on August 21, 2026?
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Correct Answer: A. Zolani Tete
Former world champion Zolani “Last Born” Tete was shot outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape. He was 38.
Former world champion Zolani “Last Born” Tete was shot outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape. He was 38.
20. Zolani Tete was internationally remembered for recording which remarkable boxing feat in 2017?
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Correct Answer: B. An 11-second knockout
Tete defeated fellow South African Siboniso Gonya by an 11-second knockout in Belfast in November 2017, one of boxing's fastest world-title fight stoppages.
Tete defeated fellow South African Siboniso Gonya by an 11-second knockout in Belfast in November 2017, one of boxing's fastest world-title fight stoppages.
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