World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 19
Test your knowledge of the latest international developments with these fresh World Current Affairs MCQs covering global diplomacy, security, climate, disasters, technology, Europe, Asia and international affairs.
1. Which country's public broadcaster announced on August 24, 2026 that it would not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest?
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Correct Answer: B. Netherlands
Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS announced that it would not participate in Eurovision 2027, citing concerns about the contest's neutrality.
Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS announced that it would not participate in Eurovision 2027, citing concerns about the contest's neutrality.
2. In which Bulgarian city will the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest be held?
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Correct Answer: C. Burgas
Burgas, Bulgaria, is scheduled to host Eurovision 2027 after Bulgarian singer Dara won the 2026 contest in Vienna.
Burgas, Bulgaria, is scheduled to host Eurovision 2027 after Bulgarian singer Dara won the 2026 contest in Vienna.
3. Which organization organizes the Eurovision Song Contest?
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Correct Answer: A. European Broadcasting Union
The European Broadcasting Union, or EBU, organizes the Eurovision Song Contest.
The European Broadcasting Union, or EBU, organizes the Eurovision Song Contest.
4. Which U.S. city is currently threatened by the rapidly spreading Hawk Fire?
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Correct Answer: B. Reno
The Hawk Fire has spread rapidly near Reno, Nevada, forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate.
The Hawk Fire has spread rapidly near Reno, Nevada, forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate.
5. Approximately how many residents were under evacuation orders or active evacuation conditions because of the Hawk Fire?
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Correct Answer: B. 42,000
About 42,000 residents were displaced or under active evacuation orders, while another 45,000 were told to be prepared to evacuate.
About 42,000 residents were displaced or under active evacuation orders, while another 45,000 were told to be prepared to evacuate.
6. In which U.S. state is the Hawk Fire burning?
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Correct Answer: C. Nevada
The Hawk Fire is burning near Reno in northern Nevada, close to the California state line.
The Hawk Fire is burning near Reno in northern Nevada, close to the California state line.
7. Which country cancelled a major joint amphibious exercise with the United States scheduled for September 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. South Korea
The United States cancelled the planned joint amphibious exercise with South Korea because of constraints on the availability of U.S. forces.
The United States cancelled the planned joint amphibious exercise with South Korea because of constraints on the availability of U.S. forces.
8. What is the name of the joint U.S.–South Korean amphibious exercise that was cancelled?
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Correct Answer: B. Ssangyong
The cancelled exercise is known as Ssangyong, a biennial amphibious exercise involving U.S. and South Korean marine forces.
The cancelled exercise is known as Ssangyong, a biennial amphibious exercise involving U.S. and South Korean marine forces.
9. Which Greek island received a relocated Patriot air-defence battery amid heightened regional security concerns?
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Correct Answer: B. Crete
Greece moved a Patriot air-defence battery to Crete to strengthen protection around the strategically important Souda Bay area.
Greece moved a Patriot air-defence battery to Crete to strengthen protection around the strategically important Souda Bay area.
10. From which Greek island was the Patriot battery moved to Crete?
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Correct Answer: A. Karpathos
The Patriot battery was moved from Karpathos to Crete as Greece strengthened air-defence arrangements.
The Patriot battery was moved from Karpathos to Crete as Greece strengthened air-defence arrangements.
11. Which important military facility is located at Souda Bay in Crete?
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Correct Answer: A. A major Greek and U.S./NATO military facility
Souda Bay hosts strategically important Greek facilities as well as major U.S. and NATO military infrastructure.
Souda Bay hosts strategically important Greek facilities as well as major U.S. and NATO military infrastructure.
12. Which country announced the discovery of more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in Fars Province?
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Correct Answer: B. Iran
Iran announced the discovery of more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in a field in southern Fars Province.
Iran announced the discovery of more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in a field in southern Fars Province.
13. Approximately how much recoverable gas did Iran estimate from the newly discovered Fars Province field?
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Correct Answer: C. 5,700 billion cubic feet
Iran's oil minister said the field contained more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas, with about 5.7 trillion cubic feet potentially recoverable.
Iran's oil minister said the field contained more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas, with about 5.7 trillion cubic feet potentially recoverable.
14. What type of natural gas did Iran say had been discovered in the new Fars Province field?
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Correct Answer: B. Sweet gas
Iranian officials described the gas as sweet natural gas, meaning it contains very little hydrogen sulphide and can have lower processing costs.
Iranian officials described the gas as sweet natural gas, meaning it contains very little hydrogen sulphide and can have lower processing costs.
15. Which German billionaire and logistics entrepreneur died at the age of 89 on August 24, 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Klaus-Michael Kühne
German investor and logistics entrepreneur Klaus-Michael Kühne died aged 89 after a prolonged illness.
German investor and logistics entrepreneur Klaus-Michael Kühne died aged 89 after a prolonged illness.
16. Which Swiss logistics company was controlled by Klaus-Michael Kühne?
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Correct Answer: B. Kuehne + Nagel
Klaus-Michael Kühne was the controlling shareholder of Swiss logistics giant Kuehne + Nagel.
Klaus-Michael Kühne was the controlling shareholder of Swiss logistics giant Kuehne + Nagel.
17. Which country's foreign ministry confirmed that its ambassador to the United Kingdom was no longer in post?
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Correct Answer: A. Russia
Russia confirmed that its ambassador to the United Kingdom, Andrey Kelin, was no longer in post and no successor had yet been named.
Russia confirmed that its ambassador to the United Kingdom, Andrey Kelin, was no longer in post and no successor had yet been named.
18. Who is currently serving as chargé d'affaires at the Russian Embassy in London after the departure of Ambassador Andrey Kelin?
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Correct Answer: A. Vasily Tsyganov
Vasily Tsyganov is serving as chargé d'affaires at the Russian Embassy in London while the ambassadorial post remains vacant.
Vasily Tsyganov is serving as chargé d'affaires at the Russian Embassy in London while the ambassadorial post remains vacant.
19. What record did the world's oceans reach in August 2026 according to the latest climate data?
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Correct Answer: B. Their highest recorded surface temperature
Global ocean surface temperatures reached a record high of about 21.1°C in August 2026, according to the latest climate observations.
Global ocean surface temperatures reached a record high of about 21.1°C in August 2026, according to the latest climate observations.
20. Approximately what share of the excess heat produced by human greenhouse-gas emissions is absorbed by the world's oceans?
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Correct Answer: D. More than 90%
The world's oceans absorb more than 90% of the excess heat associated with human-caused greenhouse-gas emissions, making ocean temperatures an important indicator of climate change.
The world's oceans absorb more than 90% of the excess heat associated with human-caused greenhouse-gas emissions, making ocean temperatures an important indicator of climate change.
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