World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 22
Test your knowledge of major international developments reported on August 26, 2026, covering disasters, diplomacy, maritime security, global health, trade, technology and international affairs.
1. Which two countries were hit by severe flash floods along their Himalayan border on August 26, 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Nepal and China
Severe flash floods struck areas along the Nepal-China border, causing extensive loss of life and damage to villages, roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
Severe flash floods struck areas along the Nepal-China border, causing extensive loss of life and damage to villages, roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
2. Which river overflowed after an avalanche triggered the devastating floods along the Nepal-China border?
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Correct Answer: B. Bhotekoshi River
A preliminary assessment by Nepal's disaster authorities said an avalanche caused the Bhotekoshi River to overflow, producing devastating flash floods.
A preliminary assessment by Nepal's disaster authorities said an avalanche caused the Bhotekoshi River to overflow, producing devastating flash floods.
3. Which Chinese region was also severely affected by the August 26 floods?
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Correct Answer: C. Tibet Autonomous Region
The floods caused significant casualties and destruction in China's Tibet Autonomous Region, particularly around Gyirong County near the Nepal border.
The floods caused significant casualties and destruction in China's Tibet Autonomous Region, particularly around Gyirong County near the Nepal border.
4. Approximately how many households in Nepal were identified as needing immediate relief after the floods?
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Correct Answer: C. 10,000
The United Nations reported that approximately 10,000 households in Nepal needed immediate relief following the disaster.
The United Nations reported that approximately 10,000 households in Nepal needed immediate relief following the disaster.
5. Which UN agency was providing emergency rations and logistics support after the Nepal floods?
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Correct Answer: B. World Food Programme
The World Food Programme was providing emergency food rations and logistics assistance to support the relief response.
The World Food Programme was providing emergency food rations and logistics assistance to support the relief response.
6. Which UN agency deployed medical kits sufficient for about 10,000 people for three months after the Nepal floods?
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Correct Answer: A. WHO
The World Health Organization deployed staff and medical supplies, including kits sufficient for about 10,000 people for three months.
The World Health Organization deployed staff and medical supplies, including kits sufficient for about 10,000 people for three months.
7. Which four countries took part in the August 26 maritime security dialogue in Nairobi concerning the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden?
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Correct Answer: A. Ethiopia, Yemen, Djibouti and Somalia
Security officials from Ethiopia, Yemen, Djibouti and Somalia gathered in Nairobi to strengthen cooperation against maritime threats.
Security officials from Ethiopia, Yemen, Djibouti and Somalia gathered in Nairobi to strengthen cooperation against maritime threats.
8. Which UN agency facilitated the Maritime Law Enforcement Dialogue in Nairobi?
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Correct Answer: B. UNODC
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime facilitated the dialogue with support from several international and regional organizations.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime facilitated the dialogue with support from several international and regional organizations.
9. Which international organization participated in the Nairobi maritime security dialogue alongside UNODC?
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Correct Answer: A. International Maritime Organization
The International Maritime Organization was among the organizations supporting the regional maritime security dialogue.
The International Maritime Organization was among the organizations supporting the regional maritime security dialogue.
10. Which of the following was identified as one of the major maritime threats facing the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden region?
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Correct Answer: A. Illegal fishing
Officials identified illegal fishing, maritime terrorism, trafficking, robbery, irregular migration and smuggling among the region's interconnected maritime threats.
Officials identified illegal fishing, maritime terrorism, trafficking, robbery, irregular migration and smuggling among the region's interconnected maritime threats.
11. What long-term target did African health ministers endorse on August 26, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. Train and retain 3 million additional health workers
African health ministers endorsed the Africa Health Workforce Agenda 2026–2035, which aims to train, employ and retain three million additional health workers by 2035.
African health ministers endorsed the Africa Health Workforce Agenda 2026–2035, which aims to train, employ and retain three million additional health workers by 2035.
12. During which meeting was the Africa Health Workforce Agenda 2026–2035 endorsed?
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Correct Answer: B. WHO Regional Committee for Africa
The agenda was endorsed during the 76th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The agenda was endorsed during the 76th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
13. According to the latest WHO assessment, approximately what percentage of the health workforce needed by Africa was available?
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Correct Answer: B. 46%
Africa has only about 46% of the health workers it needs, according to the latest regional assessment.
Africa has only about 46% of the health workers it needs, according to the latest regional assessment.
14. What health-worker shortage could Africa face by 2035 without faster action?
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Correct Answer: C. More than 6 million
The WHO warned that Africa's health-worker shortage could exceed six million professionals by 2035 without stronger investment and workforce planning.
The WHO warned that Africa's health-worker shortage could exceed six million professionals by 2035 without stronger investment and workforce planning.
15. Which Canadian leader was scheduled to address the European Parliament during a visit aimed at strengthening Canada-EU relations?
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Correct Answer: B. Mark Carney
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was scheduled to visit the European Union and address the European Parliament as Canada sought closer ties with Europe.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was scheduled to visit the European Union and address the European Parliament as Canada sought closer ties with Europe.
16. Which major issue was helping push Canada closer toward stronger economic relations with the European Union?
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Correct Answer: A. Canada's dispute with the United States over trade
Strained Canada-US trade relations were encouraging Ottawa to deepen economic and strategic cooperation with European partners.
Strained Canada-US trade relations were encouraging Ottawa to deepen economic and strategic cooperation with European partners.
17. What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Colombia on August 26, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 5.1
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Colombia on August 26, with its epicentre in the Los Santos area of Santander.
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Colombia on August 26, with its epicentre in the Los Santos area of Santander.
18. In which Colombian department was the epicentre of the August 26 earthquake located?
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Correct Answer: B. Santander
The Colombian Geological Service placed the epicentre near Los Santos in the department of Santander.
The Colombian Geological Service placed the epicentre near Los Santos in the department of Santander.
19. Which international organization said on August 26, 2026 that the world needs stronger maritime cooperation against piracy, smuggling and other threats in the Red Sea region?
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Correct Answer: A. UN Office on Drugs and Crime
UNODC emphasized stronger regional information-sharing and operational cooperation to address maritime crime and security threats in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
UNODC emphasized stronger regional information-sharing and operational cooperation to address maritime crime and security threats in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
20. Which three countries were identified as examples where UN peace operations helped support democratic transitions after conflict?
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Correct Answer: A. Mozambique, Cambodia and Sierra Leone
The UN highlighted its peace operations' contributions to democratic transitions and post-conflict stabilization in countries including Mozambique, Cambodia and Sierra Leone.
The UN highlighted its peace operations' contributions to democratic transitions and post-conflict stabilization in countries including Mozambique, Cambodia and Sierra Leone.
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