World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 17
Test your knowledge of the latest international developments with these fresh World Current Affairs MCQs covering global security, diplomacy, elections, disasters, international cooperation, migration and world affairs.
1. What was the preliminary magnitude of the earthquake that struck eastern Japan on August 23, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 5.9
A preliminary magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan early on August 23, with tremors felt in the Tokyo region.
A preliminary magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan early on August 23, with tremors felt in the Tokyo region.
2. More than how many people were reported injured in the August 23 earthquake in Japan?
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Correct Answer: B. 20
More than 20 people were reported injured, most of them suffering minor injuries after being startled by the earthquake.
More than 20 people were reported injured, most of them suffering minor injuries after being startled by the earthquake.
3. Which Serbian nature reserve has been affected by a major wildfire that prompted international assistance?
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Correct Answer: B. Deliblatska Pescara
The wildfire has affected the Deliblatska Pescara nature reserve in northeastern Serbia, an area known for its sand dunes and forests.
The wildfire has affected the Deliblatska Pescara nature reserve in northeastern Serbia, an area known for its sand dunes and forests.
4. Which EU mechanism did Serbia activate to request emergency assistance in fighting its wildfires?
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Correct Answer: B. European Civil Protection Mechanism
Serbia requested assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, despite not being a member of the European Union.
Serbia requested assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, despite not being a member of the European Union.
5. How many Black Hawk firefighting helicopters did the European Union send to help Serbia?
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Correct Answer: C. Four
Four Black Hawk helicopters from Romania, Slovakia and the Czech Republic were sent to support firefighting operations in Serbia.
Four Black Hawk helicopters from Romania, Slovakia and the Czech Republic were sent to support firefighting operations in Serbia.
6. Which Russian aircraft was also used to help Serbia fight the wildfires?
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Correct Answer: A. Il-76P
A Russian Emergencies Ministry Il-76P firefighting aircraft was deployed to assist Serbia in tackling the prolonged wildfires.
A Russian Emergencies Ministry Il-76P firefighting aircraft was deployed to assist Serbia in tackling the prolonged wildfires.
7. What was the name of the Panama-flagged cargo ship that sank off India's eastern coast?
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Correct Answer: A. Ocean Winner
The Panama-flagged cargo vessel Ocean Winner sank off India's eastern coast while carrying iron ore.
The Panama-flagged cargo vessel Ocean Winner sank off India's eastern coast while carrying iron ore.
8. How many crew members were aboard the cargo ship Ocean Winner when it sank?
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Correct Answer: C. 24
The vessel had 24 crew members aboard, including Chinese, Myanmar and Bangladeshi nationals.
The vessel had 24 crew members aboard, including Chinese, Myanmar and Bangladeshi nationals.
9. How many Chinese nationals were among the crew of the sunken Ocean Winner?
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Correct Answer: C. 20
Twenty of the 24 crew members were Chinese nationals. The remaining crew included three Myanmar nationals and one Bangladeshi national.
Twenty of the 24 crew members were Chinese nationals. The remaining crew included three Myanmar nationals and one Bangladeshi national.
10. What cargo was the Ocean Winner carrying when it sank off eastern India?
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Correct Answer: B. Iron ore
The cargo ship was carrying iron ore when it sank. The cause of the incident had not immediately been established.
The cargo ship was carrying iron ore when it sank. The cause of the incident had not immediately been established.
11. Which country condemned an Israeli drone strike near Beit Jinn in southern Syria on August 22, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. Syria
Syria's Foreign Ministry condemned the strike as a violation of Syrian sovereignty after a civilian vehicle near Beit Jinn was hit.
Syria's Foreign Ministry condemned the strike as a violation of Syrian sovereignty after a civilian vehicle near Beit Jinn was hit.
12. Where is Beit Jinn, the location associated with the latest Israeli strike in Syria, situated?
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Correct Answer: B. West of Damascus
Beit Jinn is located in the countryside west of the Syrian capital, Damascus.
Beit Jinn is located in the countryside west of the Syrian capital, Damascus.
13. Which country did the migrant boat involved in the August 22 incident leave from before heading toward Italy?
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Correct Answer: B. Tunisia
The boat sank off Tunisia while carrying migrants who were attempting to travel toward Italy.
The boat sank off Tunisia while carrying migrants who were attempting to travel toward Italy.
14. How many people were reported rescued after the migrant boat sank off Tunisia?
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Correct Answer: A. Two
A migrant rights group reported that two people had been rescued after the boat sank, while at least 13 others were missing.
A migrant rights group reported that two people had been rescued after the boat sank, while at least 13 others were missing.
15. Which former Russian paramilitary group had two fighters released after being captured in Mali in 2024?
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Correct Answer: A. Wagner
Two fighters belonging to the former Russian Wagner paramilitary group were reported released after being held in Mali since 2024.
Two fighters belonging to the former Russian Wagner paramilitary group were reported released after being held in Mali since 2024.
16. In which Malian town were the two Wagner fighters captured in 2024?
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Correct Answer: C. Tinzaouatene
The two men were captured in July 2024 during fighting near the northern Malian town of Tinzaouatene.
The two men were captured in July 2024 during fighting near the northern Malian town of Tinzaouatene.
17. Which country agreed to accelerate deliveries of military equipment and missiles to Ukraine following talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy?
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Correct Answer: A. France
French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to accelerate French military equipment and missile deliveries to Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to accelerate French military equipment and missile deliveries to Ukraine.
18. Which European air-defence system is Ukraine also awaiting from France and Italy?
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Correct Answer: B. SAMP/T-NG
Ukraine is awaiting the SAMP/T-NG missile-defence system, jointly developed by France and Italy.
Ukraine is awaiting the SAMP/T-NG missile-defence system, jointly developed by France and Italy.
19. Who is reportedly being considered as a prospective candidate to become president of the World Economic Forum in 2027?
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Correct Answer: A. Christine Lagarde
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has reportedly emerged as a prospective candidate to lead the World Economic Forum in 2027.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has reportedly emerged as a prospective candidate to lead the World Economic Forum in 2027.
20. When was Argentina's last Formula 1 Grand Prix held before its current effort to bring the race back?
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Correct Answer: C. 1998
Argentina last hosted a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1998. President Javier Milei has said he wants to help bring the event back to the country.
Argentina last hosted a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1998. President Javier Milei has said he wants to help bring the event back to the country.
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