World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 21
Test your knowledge of major international developments reported on August 25, 2026, covering diplomacy, security, technology, health, international organizations, energy and global affairs.
1. Which two countries agreed on August 25, 2026, to continue dialogue over their disputed Himalayan border?
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Correct Answer: B. India and China
India and China agreed to continue dialogue and seek a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable settlement of their long-running border dispute.
India and China agreed to continue dialogue and seek a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable settlement of their long-running border dispute.
2. Which two senior officials led the India-China border discussions in Beijing on August 25, 2026?
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Correct Answer: A. Wang Yi and Ajit Doval
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held the discussions in Beijing.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held the discussions in Beijing.
3. Approximately how long is the disputed India-China border?
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Correct Answer: C. 3,800 km
India and China share a roughly 3,800-kilometre disputed and largely undemarcated border across the Himalayas.
India and China share a roughly 3,800-kilometre disputed and largely undemarcated border across the Himalayas.
4. How many people were indicted in Taiwan over the alleged illegal export of advanced AI servers to China?
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Correct Answer: C. Nine
Taiwanese prosecutors indicted nine people, including employees linked to Nvidia and Super Micro, over alleged illegal exports of advanced AI servers to China.
Taiwanese prosecutors indicted nine people, including employees linked to Nvidia and Super Micro, over alleged illegal exports of advanced AI servers to China.
5. Which high-end Nvidia chip was reportedly included in the AI servers involved in the Taiwan export case?
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Correct Answer: C. B300
The case involved Super Micro AI servers equipped with high-end Nvidia B300 chips that were allegedly routed to Chinese customers.
The case involved Super Micro AI servers equipped with high-end Nvidia B300 chips that were allegedly routed to Chinese customers.
6. According to Taiwanese prosecutors, how many of the 130 AI servers allegedly reached Chinese customers?
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Correct Answer: C. 74
Prosecutors said 74 of the 130 servers allegedly reached Chinese customers, while the remaining 56 were intercepted.
Prosecutors said 74 of the 130 servers allegedly reached Chinese customers, while the remaining 56 were intercepted.
7. Which two organizations called on countries to urgently establish legally binding rules for autonomous weapons?
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Correct Answer: B. United Nations and International Committee of the Red Cross
The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross called for urgent negotiations on legally binding rules governing autonomous weapons.
The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross called for urgent negotiations on legally binding rules governing autonomous weapons.
8. What major concern did the UN and ICRC raise about autonomous weapons?
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Correct Answer: B. Their ability to target humans without human involvement
The organizations warned that autonomous systems capable of selecting and attacking human targets without meaningful human control pose serious humanitarian and legal risks.
The organizations warned that autonomous systems capable of selecting and attacking human targets without meaningful human control pose serious humanitarian and legal risks.
9. Which UN peacekeeping mission was involved when two peacekeepers were killed in an ambush in South Sudan?
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Correct Answer: B. UNMISS
The victims were serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, commonly known as UNMISS.
The victims were serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, commonly known as UNMISS.
10. From which country were the two UN peacekeepers killed in the South Sudan ambush?
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Correct Answer: C. Ethiopia
The two peacekeepers killed, along with three injured peacekeepers, were from Ethiopia.
The two peacekeepers killed, along with three injured peacekeepers, were from Ethiopia.
11. How many people were reported killed in an overnight gang raid in Kenscoff, Haiti?
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Correct Answer: C. 47
The United Nations said at least 47 people were killed and 22 injured in the gang raid on Kenscoff.
The United Nations said at least 47 people were killed and 22 injured in the gang raid on Kenscoff.
12. Kenscoff is located near which capital city?
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Correct Answer: B. Port-au-Prince
Kenscoff is a hillside community overlooking Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince.
Kenscoff is a hillside community overlooking Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince.
13. What fee did the U.S. administration propose making permanent for new H-1B visas?
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Correct Answer: D. $103,265
The proposed U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulation would make a $103,265 fee permanent for new H-1B visas.
The proposed U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulation would make a $103,265 fee permanent for new H-1B visas.
14. Which U.S. visa programme is primarily used by employers to hire highly skilled foreign workers?
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Correct Answer: B. H-1B
The H-1B programme allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, including technology, education and research.
The H-1B programme allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, including technology, education and research.
15. Who became the first senior Vatican official to hold in-person talks with Russia's foreign minister in five years?
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Correct Answer: B. Archbishop Paul Gallagher
Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican's foreign minister, met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow.
Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican's foreign minister, met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow.
16. Which fuel did Russia plan to continue restricting for export through September 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Diesel
Russia was preparing to extend its diesel export ban through September as disruptions to domestic refinery operations continued.
Russia was preparing to extend its diesel export ban through September as disruptions to domestic refinery operations continued.
17. According to August 25 reporting, electric vehicle sales were rising strongly in which region while the U.S. market was slowing?
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Correct Answer: B. Europe
Electric vehicle sales were rising strongly across Europe, while the U.S. market was experiencing a much weaker trend.
Electric vehicle sales were rising strongly across Europe, while the U.S. market was experiencing a much weaker trend.
18. Which vaccine-preventable disease caused Pennsylvania's first related deaths in 35 years?
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Correct Answer: C. Measles
Pennsylvania reported two measles-associated deaths, the state's first such deaths in 35 years.
Pennsylvania reported two measles-associated deaths, the state's first such deaths in 35 years.
Editorial Note: Health officials described the deaths as measles-associated. The wording is important because a measles infection may be present without being determined to be the immediate cause of death.
19. What did rival political factions in Libya agree to draft on August 25, 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. An initial election pact
Libyan negotiators agreed on an initial election framework covering electoral laws and restructuring of the national elections commission.
Libyan negotiators agreed on an initial election framework covering electoral laws and restructuring of the national elections commission.
20. Which country said on August 25, 2026, that its cooperation with Iran should not be disrupted despite new U.S. sanctions?
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Correct Answer: C. China
China said its cooperation with Iran was conducted within international law and should not be interfered with or disrupted after the United States announced new sanctions.
China said its cooperation with Iran was conducted within international law and should not be interfered with or disrupted after the United States announced new sanctions.
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