World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 23
Test your knowledge of major international developments reported on August 27, 2026, covering diplomacy, international organizations, security, energy, technology, cyber affairs and global developments.
1. Who was elected Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on August 27, 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed
Mauritanian diplomat Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed was unanimously elected Secretary-General of the OIC at an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah.
Mauritanian diplomat Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed was unanimously elected Secretary-General of the OIC at an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah.
2. Which country nominated Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed for the OIC Secretary-General position?
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Correct Answer: C. Mauritania
Mauritania nominated Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, who was then unanimously elected by OIC member states.
Mauritania nominated Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, who was then unanimously elected by OIC member states.
3. Where was Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed elected OIC Secretary-General?
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Correct Answer: C. Jeddah
The election took place at the OIC headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The election took place at the OIC headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
4. How many member states does the Organization of Islamic Cooperation have?
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Correct Answer: C. 57
The OIC is a 57-member intergovernmental organization and is the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations.
The OIC is a 57-member intergovernmental organization and is the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations.
5. Who did Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed succeed as Secretary-General of the OIC?
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Correct Answer: A. Hissein Brahim Taha
Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed succeeded Hissein Brahim Taha of Chad as OIC Secretary-General.
Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed succeeded Hissein Brahim Taha of Chad as OIC Secretary-General.
6. Before becoming OIC Secretary-General, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed served as the foreign minister of which country?
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Correct Answer: A. Mauritania
He served as Mauritania's foreign minister from 2018 to 2022.
He served as Mauritania's foreign minister from 2018 to 2022.
7. Which country announced plans to establish its own military drone battalion from 2028?
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Correct Answer: B. Switzerland
Switzerland announced plans for a military drone battalion from 2028 for reconnaissance, operations and defence.
Switzerland announced plans for a military drone battalion from 2028 for reconnaissance, operations and defence.
8. What three areas did Switzerland identify as strategic defence priorities?
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Correct Answer: B. Drones, counter-drone defence and robotics
Switzerland's Defence Ministry identified drones, counter-drone defence and robotics as strategic priorities.
Switzerland's Defence Ministry identified drones, counter-drone defence and robotics as strategic priorities.
9. What type of activities will Switzerland's planned military drone battalion primarily support?
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Correct Answer: A. Reconnaissance, operations and defence
The Swiss army said its planned drone battalion would support reconnaissance, military operations and defence.
The Swiss army said its planned drone battalion would support reconnaissance, military operations and defence.
10. Which lake did U.S. President Donald Trump order renamed "Lake America" for U.S. federal use?
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Correct Answer: C. Lake Ontario
Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. federal government to use the name "Lake America" for Lake Ontario.
Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. federal government to use the name "Lake America" for Lake Ontario.
11. Which Canadian leader rejected the proposed renaming of Lake Ontario?
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Correct Answer: B. Mark Carney
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canadians would continue to call the body of water Lake Ontario.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canadians would continue to call the body of water Lake Ontario.
Editorial Note: The U.S. executive order applies to U.S. federal usage. It does not legally require Canada, international organizations or other countries to adopt the new name.
12. Lake Ontario is one of how many Great Lakes of North America?
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Correct Answer: C. Five
Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes of North America.
Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes of North America.
13. Which Canadian province shares the largest part of Lake Ontario's shoreline?
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Correct Answer: C. Ontario
Lake Ontario borders the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.
Lake Ontario borders the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.
14. Which three UK airports were affected by the August 27, 2026 cyberattack involving customer data?
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Correct Answer: B. Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands
Manchester Airports Group operates Manchester Airport, London Stansted Airport and East Midlands Airport, all affected by the cyber incident.
Manchester Airports Group operates Manchester Airport, London Stansted Airport and East Midlands Airport, all affected by the cyber incident.
15. Approximately how many customers' data was accessed in the cyberattack affecting the three UK airports?
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Correct Answer: C. 8.7 million
Manchester Airports Group said data belonging to approximately 8.7 million customers was accessed.
Manchester Airports Group said data belonging to approximately 8.7 million customers was accessed.
16. Which type of customer information was among the data accessed in the UK airport cyberattack?
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Correct Answer: B. Email addresses, phone numbers and vehicle registration numbers
The accessed information included email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registration numbers and postcodes.
The accessed information included email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registration numbers and postcodes.
Editorial Note: Manchester Airports Group said bank and payment details were not held in the affected system, and passenger safety and aviation security were not compromised.
17. Which country was reported to be seeking long-term access to Venezuela's oil reserves through a possible deal?
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Correct Answer: B. United States
The U.S. administration was reported to be nearing a deal with Venezuela that could give American companies long-term access to selected Venezuelan oilfields.
The U.S. administration was reported to be nearing a deal with Venezuela that could give American companies long-term access to selected Venezuelan oilfields.
18. Which major oil-producing organization was Venezuela reportedly considering leaving?
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Correct Answer: B. OPEC
Venezuela was reportedly considering leaving the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC.
Venezuela was reportedly considering leaving the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC.
19. Which country's diesel exports fell sharply in August 2026, prompting Turkey to increase imports from the United States and India?
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Correct Answer: A. Russia
Russian diesel exports were restricted amid refinery disruptions and a Russian export ban, prompting Turkey to diversify its supplies.
Russian diesel exports were restricted amid refinery disruptions and a Russian export ban, prompting Turkey to diversify its supplies.
20. Which two countries became major alternative suppliers of diesel to Turkey in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. United States and India
Turkey significantly increased diesel imports from the United States and India after Russian supplies declined.
Turkey significantly increased diesel imports from the United States and India after Russian supplies declined.
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