World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 10
Test your knowledge of the latest international developments with these 20 fresh World Current Affairs MCQs. Each question contains four options. Click Show Correct Answer to check the answer and a short explanation.
1. How many doses of Ervebo vaccine has the Democratic Republic of Congo been allocated to help contain its Ebola outbreak?
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Correct Answer: C. 70,000
The WHO said the global vaccine-provision group had allocated 70,000 doses of Merck's Ervebo vaccine to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The WHO said the global vaccine-provision group had allocated 70,000 doses of Merck's Ervebo vaccine to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
2. How many of the 70,000 Ervebo doses allocated to Congo will be used in a late-stage clinical trial?
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Correct Answer: B. 20,000
Twenty thousand doses will be used in a late-stage trial to assess whether Ervebo can protect humans against the Bundibugyo virus.
Twenty thousand doses will be used in a late-stage trial to assess whether Ervebo can protect humans against the Bundibugyo virus.
3. Which Ebola virus species is responsible for the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
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Correct Answer: C. Bundibugyo ebolavirus
The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, for which there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.
The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, for which there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.
4. Which two international organizations will help provide services to deportees arriving in Liberia from the United States?
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Correct Answer: B. IOM and UNHCR
Liberia said the International Organization for Migration and the UN refugee agency would help provide services to the deportees.
Liberia said the International Organization for Migration and the UN refugee agency would help provide services to the deportees.
5. Up to how many third-country deportees has Liberia agreed to accept from the United States over the next 12 months?
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Correct Answer: D. 1,200
Liberia agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States during the following 12 months.
Liberia agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States during the following 12 months.
6. Which two Latin American countries were specifically mentioned as possible countries of origin for many deportees arriving in Liberia?
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Correct Answer: B. Venezuela and Cuba
Liberia's information minister said most of the deportees would come from Latin American countries, including Venezuela and Cuba.
Liberia's information minister said most of the deportees would come from Latin American countries, including Venezuela and Cuba.
7. In which Kenyan county did a tourist helicopter crash that killed seven people on 19 August 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Samburu County
A tourist helicopter crashed in Kenya's Samburu County, killing seven people.
A tourist helicopter crashed in Kenya's Samburu County, killing seven people.
8. How many Americans were among those killed in the Kenyan tourist helicopter crash?
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Correct Answer: C. Five
Five of the seven people killed in the crash were Americans, according to a U.S. State Department spokesperson.
Five of the seven people killed in the crash were Americans, according to a U.S. State Department spokesperson.
9. Which Zambian president was declared the winner of the country's August 13, 2026 presidential election?
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Correct Answer: B. Hakainde Hichilema
The Electoral Commission declared incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema the winner of the August 13 presidential election.
The Electoral Commission declared incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema the winner of the August 13 presidential election.
10. Approximately what percentage of valid votes did Hakainde Hichilema receive in Zambia's 2026 presidential election?
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Correct Answer: C. 60%
The Electoral Commission declared Hichilema the winner with approximately 60% of valid votes.
The Electoral Commission declared Hichilema the winner with approximately 60% of valid votes.
11. Who announced plans to challenge Zambia's 2026 presidential election result in court?
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Correct Answer: B. Brian Mundubile
Opposition leader Brian Mundubile announced that he would challenge the election result, alleging serious irregularities in the voting and counting process.
Opposition leader Brian Mundubile announced that he would challenge the election result, alleging serious irregularities in the voting and counting process.
12. In which country did an artisanal gold mine collapse, killing more than 100 people in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Central African Republic
More than 100 people were killed when an artisanal gold mine collapsed in the Central African Republic.
More than 100 people were killed when an artisanal gold mine collapsed in the Central African Republic.
13. In which village did the deadly artisanal gold mine collapse in the Central African Republic?
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Correct Answer: A. Zamboye
The mine collapsed in the village of Zamboye in Nana-Mambere prefecture, near the border with Cameroon.
The mine collapsed in the village of Zamboye in Nana-Mambere prefecture, near the border with Cameroon.
14. Which South Korean port will a container ship depart from to test the Arctic route to Europe?
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Correct Answer: B. Busan
The PanStar Acro is scheduled to sail north from Busan as South Korea tests commercial shipping to Europe through the Northern Sea Route.
The PanStar Acro is scheduled to sail north from Busan as South Korea tests commercial shipping to Europe through the Northern Sea Route.
15. By up to what percentage could the Arctic shipping route shorten voyages between Asia and Europe compared with the Suez Canal route?
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Correct Answer: C. 35%
South Korea's Oceans Ministry said the Arctic route could shorten voyages by up to 35% compared with the traditional Suez Canal route.
South Korea's Oceans Ministry said the Arctic route could shorten voyages by up to 35% compared with the traditional Suez Canal route.
16. What is the name of the South Korean container ship scheduled to test the Arctic route to Europe?
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Correct Answer: A. PanStar Acro
PanStar Acro, a 2,700-TEU container ship, was selected for South Korea's government-backed Arctic route pilot voyage.
PanStar Acro, a 2,700-TEU container ship, was selected for South Korea's government-backed Arctic route pilot voyage.
17. In which country was a Ukrainian suspect arrested over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions?
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Correct Answer: C. Croatia
German prosecutors said a Ukrainian national identified as Vladimir Z. was arrested in Croatia under a European arrest warrant.
German prosecutors said a Ukrainian national identified as Vladimir Z. was arrested in Croatia under a European arrest warrant.
18. Near which Danish island did the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions occur?
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Correct Answer: A. Bornholm
The explosions that damaged the Nord Stream pipelines occurred in the Baltic Sea near the Danish island of Bornholm.
The explosions that damaged the Nord Stream pipelines occurred in the Baltic Sea near the Danish island of Bornholm.
19. Which Peruvian tourist route to Machu Picchu was ordered closed because of heavy El Niño-related rains?
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Correct Answer: B. Inca Trail
Peruvian authorities ordered the Inca Trail closed because overflowing waterways and debris from heavy rains disrupted access to Machu Picchu.
Peruvian authorities ordered the Inca Trail closed because overflowing waterways and debris from heavy rains disrupted access to Machu Picchu.
20. Which United Nations Secretary-General expressed serious concern over U.S. sanctions imposed on International Criminal Court officials?
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Correct Answer: B. António Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed serious concern after the United States imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed serious concern after the United States imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.
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