World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 12
Test your knowledge of the latest international developments from August 21 and 20, 2026, covering Europe, Africa, Asia, international diplomacy, economics, climate and global security.
1. Which Ukrainian city was hit by a Russian drone strike on 21 August 2026 that killed at least six people?
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Correct Answer: C. Kryvyi Rih
Russian drones struck a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih on 21 August, killing at least six people and injuring around 90 others.
Russian drones struck a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih on 21 August, killing at least six people and injuring around 90 others.
2. Which group of European countries is scheduled to co-chair a meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing” on Ukraine?
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Correct Answer: A. France, Britain and Germany
French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are scheduled to co-chair the meeting.
French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are scheduled to co-chair the meeting.
3. Which Ukrainian president is expected to participate in the upcoming “Coalition of the Willing” meeting from Kyiv?
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Correct Answer: B. Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to join the meeting from Kyiv.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to join the meeting from Kyiv.
4. Which country conducted live missile drills near the disputed Southern Kuril Islands in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. Russia
Russia conducted missile exercises near the disputed Southern Kuril Islands, prompting strong criticism from Japan.
Russia conducted missile exercises near the disputed Southern Kuril Islands, prompting strong criticism from Japan.
5. What does Japan call the disputed islands that Russia refers to as the Southern Kurils?
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Correct Answer: B. Northern Territories
Japan refers to the disputed islands as the Northern Territories, while Russia calls them the Southern Kurils.
Japan refers to the disputed islands as the Northern Territories, while Russia calls them the Southern Kurils.
Editorial Note:
The question concerns the same disputed island group. The names differ because Russia and Japan have competing territorial claims.
6. Approximately how many military personnel were involved in Russia's broader exercises around the Kuril region?
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Correct Answer: C. More than 13,000
The broader military exercises involved more than 13,000 service members, along with ships, submarines and aircraft.
The broader military exercises involved more than 13,000 service members, along with ships, submarines and aircraft.
7. Which country held a presidential election on 13 August 2026 in which Hakainde Hichilema was declared the winner?
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Correct Answer: A. Zambia
Zambia's 13 August presidential election resulted in the re-election of President Hakainde Hichilema.
Zambia's 13 August presidential election resulted in the re-election of President Hakainde Hichilema.
8. What percentage of the vote did Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema receive according to the electoral commission?
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Correct Answer: C. 60%
Zambia's electoral commission said Hichilema won approximately 60% of the vote.
Zambia's electoral commission said Hichilema won approximately 60% of the vote.
9. Which Zambian opposition leader was summoned by police following the disputed August 2026 election?
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Correct Answer: B. Brian Mundubile
Opposition leader Brian Mundubile was summoned for questioning over alleged national security threats following the election.
Opposition leader Brian Mundubile was summoned for questioning over alleged national security threats following the election.
10. Which West African country has remained under military rule since late November 2025 and is facing renewed political tensions in 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau has been under military rule since late November 2025, with political opposition facing significant pressure.
Guinea-Bissau has been under military rule since late November 2025, with political opposition facing significant pressure.
11. What was the profession of Vigario Luis Balanta, the Guinea-Bissau activist whose killing has affected the country's opposition movement?
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Correct Answer: B. Rapper and political activist
Balanta was a rapper and political activist who founded the Po'di Terra movement in 2023.
Balanta was a rapper and political activist who founded the Po'di Terra movement in 2023.
12. What was the euro zone's flash Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reading for August 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 52.1
The euro zone's flash Composite PMI rose to 52.1 in August from 52.0 in July, indicating continued expansion in private-sector activity.
The euro zone's flash Composite PMI rose to 52.1 in August from 52.0 in July, indicating continued expansion in private-sector activity.
13. According to the August 2026 flash PMI data, what happened to euro zone manufacturing activity?
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Correct Answer: B. It reached a 54-month high
Euro zone manufacturing PMI climbed to 52.8, its highest level in 54 months.
Euro zone manufacturing PMI climbed to 52.8, its highest level in 54 months.
14. Which institution's monetary policy is expected by markets to become more hawkish because of persistent inflation pressures in the euro zone?
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Correct Answer: B. European Central Bank
Markets were increasingly expecting a more hawkish European Central Bank as energy prices and geopolitical pressures complicate the inflation outlook.
Markets were increasingly expecting a more hawkish European Central Bank as energy prices and geopolitical pressures complicate the inflation outlook.
15. What was the euro zone inflation rate cited in the latest August 2026 economic reporting?
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Correct Answer: C. 2.9%
Euro zone inflation was reported at 2.9%, remaining above the European Central Bank's 2% target.
Euro zone inflation was reported at 2.9%, remaining above the European Central Bank's 2% target.
16. Which international financial event is scheduled to bring leading central bankers together in Wyoming in late August 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium
Global central-bank leaders are scheduled to gather at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's annual Jackson Hole symposium in Wyoming.
Global central-bank leaders are scheduled to gather at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's annual Jackson Hole symposium in Wyoming.
17. Which country is facing an Ebola outbreak in which the death toll surpassed 2,500 by 21 August 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Democratic Republic of the Congo
The UN reported that more than 2,500 people had died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak by 21 August.
The UN reported that more than 2,500 people had died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak by 21 August.
18. Which climate phenomenon is expected by the WMO to strengthen during August–October 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. El Niño
The World Meteorological Organization expects a strong El Niño to develop and influence global climate patterns during August–October 2026.
The World Meteorological Organization expects a strong El Niño to develop and influence global climate patterns during August–October 2026.
19. Which country was struck by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in August 2026 that caused major humanitarian needs?
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Correct Answer: A. Colombia
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread destruction and a major humanitarian response.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread destruction and a major humanitarian response.
20. Which organization warned in August 2026 that extreme heat, drought, wildfires and floods continued to pose major global risks?
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Correct Answer: B. World Meteorological Organization
The WMO highlighted continuing extreme heat, drought, wildfires and flooding and emphasized the importance of reliable forecasts and early-warning systems.
The WMO highlighted continuing extreme heat, drought, wildfires and flooding and emphasized the importance of reliable forecasts and early-warning systems.
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