World Current Affairs MCQs – August 22, 2026 – Edition 03
Test your knowledge of the latest international developments, with fresh questions covering maritime security, Asia, Europe, Africa, technology, human rights and international affairs.
1. How many Indian citizens were reported to be aboard two vessels hijacked off Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden?
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Correct Answer: C. 22
India's Ministry of External Affairs said 22 Indian citizens were aboard the two foreign-flagged vessels. All were reportedly safe.
India's Ministry of External Affairs said 22 Indian citizens were aboard the two foreign-flagged vessels. All were reportedly safe.
2. What is the name of the Eritrea-flagged tanker involved in the recent Gulf of Aden hijacking?
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Correct Answer: A. MT Sibu 1
MT Sibu 1, an Eritrea-flagged oil-products tanker, was reportedly seized in the Gulf of Aden.
MT Sibu 1, an Eritrea-flagged oil-products tanker, was reportedly seized in the Gulf of Aden.
3. Which European naval force launched an investigation into the hijacking of the Eritrea-flagged tanker?
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Correct Answer: A. EU Naval Force Operation Atalanta
Operation Atalanta confirmed that it was investigating the incident and monitoring the vessel.
Operation Atalanta confirmed that it was investigating the incident and monitoring the vessel.
4. In which strategically important maritime region was the tanker MT Sibu 1 hijacked?
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Correct Answer: A. Gulf of Aden
The tanker was seized in the Gulf of Aden, roughly 30 nautical miles from the Yemeni coast.
The tanker was seized in the Gulf of Aden, roughly 30 nautical miles from the Yemeni coast.
5. Which social-media company agreed to pay $400 million to settle U.S. allegations concerning children's online privacy?
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Correct Answer: B. TikTok
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance agreed to a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Justice Department over alleged children's privacy violations. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance agreed to a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Justice Department over alleged children's privacy violations. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
6. How much of TikTok's $400 million privacy settlement is to be paid immediately?
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Correct Answer: C. $300 million
TikTok agreed to pay $300 million immediately, with another $100 million contingent on a court order concerning an earlier consent decree. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
TikTok agreed to pay $300 million immediately, with another $100 million contingent on a court order concerning an earlier consent decree. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
7. Which U.S. federal department brought the children's privacy case against TikTok and ByteDance?
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Correct Answer: B. Department of Justice
The U.S. Department of Justice brought the case alleging violations of children's online privacy laws. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
The U.S. Department of Justice brought the case alleging violations of children's online privacy laws. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
8. Which Hong Kong court convicted two former leaders of a group known for organizing annual Tiananmen Square commemorations?
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Correct Answer: C. High Court
Hong Kong's High Court convicted Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung of inciting subversion under the National Security Law. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Hong Kong's High Court convicted Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung of inciting subversion under the National Security Law. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
9. Which Hong Kong organization did Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung previously lead?
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Correct Answer: B. Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China
The now-disbanded Hong Kong Alliance was known for organizing annual vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
The now-disbanded Hong Kong Alliance was known for organizing annual vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
10. Under which law were the two Hong Kong activists convicted?
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Correct Answer: B. National Security Law
The activists were convicted of inciting subversion under China's National Security Law imposed on Hong Kong. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
The activists were convicted of inciting subversion under China's National Security Law imposed on Hong Kong. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
11. In which Swedish town did a recent sword attack at a high school occur?
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Correct Answer: B. Fagersta
The attack occurred at Brinell High School in Fagersta, central Sweden. An 18-year-old former student was detained. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
The attack occurred at Brinell High School in Fagersta, central Sweden. An 18-year-old former student was detained. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
12. What weapon was used in the August 21 attack at the Swedish high school in Fagersta?
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Correct Answer: C. Sword
An 18-year-old man attacked students with a sword, killing a 17-year-old girl and seriously injuring two teenage boys. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
An 18-year-old man attacked students with a sword, killing a 17-year-old girl and seriously injuring two teenage boys. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
13. Which South African boxer was shot dead outside his home 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 township in South Africa's Eastern Cape. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Former world champion Zolani "Last Born" Tete was shot outside his home in Mdantsane township in South Africa's Eastern Cape. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
14. Which world title did Zolani Tete win in 2014?
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Correct Answer: A. IBF junior-bantamweight title
Tete won the IBF junior-bantamweight world title in 2014 after defeating Japan's Teiru Kinoshita. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Tete won the IBF junior-bantamweight world title in 2014 after defeating Japan's Teiru Kinoshita. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
15. Which two countries agreed to strengthen military cooperation and work more closely on minerals, energy and technology?
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Correct Answer: A. China and Indonesia
China and Indonesia agreed to expand cooperation in defence, minerals, energy, technology and other areas. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
China and Indonesia agreed to expand cooperation in defence, minerals, energy, technology and other areas. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
16. What type of facility are China and Indonesia discussing establishing jointly in Indonesia?
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Correct Answer: B. Munitions factory
The two countries discussed a joint munitions factory in Indonesia, potentially involving Chinese technology transfers and expected to operate from 2027. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
The two countries discussed a joint munitions factory in Indonesia, potentially involving Chinese technology transfers and expected to operate from 2027. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
17. Which country elected BNP veteran Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as its new president in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Bangladesh
Bangladesh's parliament elected BNP veteran Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as president. He defeated Oli Ahmed by 255 votes to 88. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Bangladesh's parliament elected BNP veteran Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as president. He defeated Oli Ahmed by 255 votes to 88. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
18. What is the constitutional role of the president of Bangladesh primarily described as?
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Correct Answer: B. Largely ceremonial head of state
Bangladesh's presidency is largely ceremonial, while executive authority rests with the prime minister and cabinet. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Bangladesh's presidency is largely ceremonial, while executive authority rests with the prime minister and cabinet. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
19. According to a recent European Southern Observatory study, approximately how many satellites could potentially populate Earth's orbit in the future?
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Correct Answer: C. 1.7 million
The study warned that satellite numbers could eventually exceed 1.7 million, creating serious challenges for astronomical observations. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
The study warned that satellite numbers could eventually exceed 1.7 million, creating serious challenges for astronomical observations. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
20. Which astronomical facility was used in simulations examining the impact of satellite proliferation on observations?
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Correct Answer: B. Paranal Observatory
The European Southern Observatory study used simulations based on observations at Chile's Paranal Observatory and its Very Large Telescope. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
The European Southern Observatory study used simulations based on observations at Chile's Paranal Observatory and its Very Large Telescope. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
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