World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 1 | Latest International Affairs

World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 1

Test your knowledge of recent international developments with these 20 World Current Affairs MCQs. Each question contains four options. Click Show Correct Answer to check the answer and a short explanation.

1. Which country holds the BRICS presidency in 2026?

• A. Brazil
• B. India
• C. China
• D. South Africa

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Correct Answer: B. India
India holds the rotating presidency of BRICS in 2026.

2. Who is the Secretary-General of the United Nations in 2026?

• A. António Guterres
• B. Ban Ki-moon
• C. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
• D. António Costa

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Correct Answer: A. António Guterres
António Guterres remains UN Secretary-General during 2026, with his term ending at the close of the year.

3. The next United Nations Secretary-General is expected to take office on which date?

• A. 1 July 2026
• B. 1 January 2027
• C. 1 July 2027
• D. 1 January 2028

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Correct Answer: B. 1 January 2027
António Guterres completes his second term at the end of 2026, after which his successor is expected to assume office.

4. Which country joined BRICS in 2024 and was reported in August 2026 to be seeking membership of the New Development Bank?

• A. Iran
• B. Turkey
• C. Pakistan
• D. Malaysia

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Correct Answer: A. Iran
Iran joined BRICS in 2024 and has sought deeper financial cooperation with BRICS institutions.

5. The New Development Bank was originally established by which group?

• A. G7
• B. ASEAN
• C. BRICS
• D. European Union

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Correct Answer: C. BRICS
The New Development Bank was established by the original BRICS countries to finance infrastructure and sustainable-development projects.

6. BRICS countries discussed linking which systems during their 2026 meetings?

• A. Military satellite networks
• B. Fast-payment systems and central bank digital currencies
• C. Common passport systems
• D. Nuclear command systems

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Correct Answer: B. Fast-payment systems and central bank digital currencies
BRICS members have discussed greater integration of payment infrastructure and possible links between CBDCs for cross-border transactions.

7. Who is the President of the European Commission in 2026?

• A. Christine Lagarde
• B. Kaja Kallas
• C. Ursula von der Leyen
• D. Roberta Metsola

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Correct Answer: C. Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen is serving her second mandate as President of the European Commission.

8. Ursula von der Leyen's second mandate as European Commission President runs until which year?

• A. 2027
• B. 2028
• C. 2029
• D. 2030

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Correct Answer: C. 2029
She was elected for a second mandate in 2024 and leads the Commission through the 2024–2029 institutional cycle.

9. Who is serving as Director-General of the World Health Organization in 2026?

• A. António Guterres
• B. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
• C. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
• D. Ajay Banga

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Correct Answer: B. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is serving his second term as WHO Director-General.

10. When is the current WHO Director-General's second term scheduled to conclude?

• A. August 2026
• B. January 2027
• C. August 2027
• D. December 2028

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Correct Answer: C. August 2027
Dr Tedros began his second term on 16 August 2022, and it concludes on 15 August 2027.

11. The process to select the next WHO Director-General formally began in which year?

• A. 2024
• B. 2025
• C. 2026
• D. 2027

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Correct Answer: C. 2026
WHO began the election process in April 2026 by inviting Member States to submit candidates.

12. The next WHO Director-General is scheduled to be appointed at the World Health Assembly in which year?

• A. 2026
• B. 2027
• C. 2028
• D. 2029

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Correct Answer: B. 2027
The appointment is scheduled for the Eightieth World Health Assembly in May 2027.

13. In July 2026, the world's seas recorded what major climate milestone?

• A. Lowest July sea temperature on record
• B. Highest July sea-surface temperature on record
• C. Lowest global sea level on record
• D. Largest Antarctic sea-ice extent on record

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Correct Answer: B. Highest July sea-surface temperature on record
Scientists reported exceptionally high global sea-surface temperatures during July 2026.

14. Which European climate service reported data concerning the record global sea temperatures in July 2026?

• A. Copernicus Climate Change Service
• B. European Central Bank
• C. Europol
• D. European Defence Agency

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Correct Answer: A. Copernicus Climate Change Service
The EU's Copernicus climate service monitors global temperatures and other indicators of climate change.

15. Which region experienced particularly severe heatwaves and wildfires during the summer of 2026?

• A. Northern Europe only
• B. Europe
• C. Antarctica
• D. Central Asia only

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Correct Answer: B. Europe
Several European countries experienced exceptional heat, drought and wildfire conditions during the summer of 2026.

16. Which country hosted the 2026 NATO Summit?

• A. Türkiye
• B. France
• C. Canada
• D. Germany

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Correct Answer: A. Türkiye
The 2026 NATO Summit was held in Ankara, Türkiye.

17. Which city hosted the 2026 NATO Summit?

• A. Istanbul
• B. Brussels
• C. Ankara
• D. Warsaw

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Correct Answer: C. Ankara
NATO leaders met in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, for the alliance's 2026 summit.

18. The UN Secretary-General called for stronger global governance of which rapidly developing technology in July 2026?

• A. Artificial Intelligence
• B. Steam engines
• C. Analog television
• D. Fax technology

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Correct Answer: A. Artificial Intelligence
António Guterres called for stronger worldwide governance of AI, including concerns about its military applications.

19. Which UN body recommends a candidate for Secretary-General before appointment by the General Assembly?

• A. International Court of Justice
• B. Security Council
• C. UNESCO
• D. Human Rights Council

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Correct Answer: B. Security Council
The UN Security Council recommends a candidate, who is then appointed by the General Assembly.

20. Rebeca Grynspan, a contender in the 2026 UN Secretary-General selection process, is from which country?

• A. Chile
• B. Argentina
• C. Costa Rica
• D. Brazil

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Correct Answer: C. Costa Rica
Rebeca Grynspan is a Costa Rican economist and diplomat who has served as Secretary-General of UNCTAD.

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