World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 24
Test your knowledge of major international developments reported on August 28, 2026, covering world leaders, diplomacy, security, climate, technology, trade and international affairs.
1. Which country's King Harald V died on August 28, 2026, at the age of 89?
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Correct Answer: C. Norway
King Harald V of Norway died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on August 28, 2026, at the age of 89.
King Harald V of Norway died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on August 28, 2026, at the age of 89.
2. Who automatically succeeded King Harald V as Norway's head of state?
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Correct Answer: B. Crown Prince Haakon
Crown Prince Haakon automatically succeeded his father as Norway's head of state following King Harald's death.
Crown Prince Haakon automatically succeeded his father as Norway's head of state following King Harald's death.
3. In which year did King Harald V become King of Norway?
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Correct Answer: C. 1991
Harald V became King of Norway in 1991 after the death of his father, King Olav V.
Harald V became King of Norway in 1991 after the death of his father, King Olav V.
4. What was King Harald V's age when he died?
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Correct Answer: C. 89
King Harald V died at the age of 89 after more than three decades on the Norwegian throne.
King Harald V died at the age of 89 after more than three decades on the Norwegian throne.
5. Which international shipping route was at the centre of renewed diplomatic efforts between Iran and Oman on August 28?
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Correct Answer: B. Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman were working on a proposed temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic efforts focused on restoring navigation.
Iran and Oman were working on a proposed temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic efforts focused on restoring navigation.
6. Which country sent its prime minister to Tehran to help revive diplomatic channels between the United States and Iran?
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Correct Answer: A. Qatar
Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani travelled to Tehran as part of efforts to revive diplomacy.
Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani travelled to Tehran as part of efforts to revive diplomacy.
7. Approximately what share of global energy flows previously passed through the Strait of Hormuz?
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Correct Answer: B. About 20%
Before the disruption, roughly one-fifth of global energy flows passed through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Before the disruption, roughly one-fifth of global energy flows passed through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
8. Which typhoon made landfall in China's Zhejiang Province on August 28, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. Typhoon Saudel
Typhoon Saudel made landfall in Zhejiang Province, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Typhoon Saudel made landfall in Zhejiang Province, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall.
9. At which city did Typhoon Saudel first make landfall in Zhejiang?
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Correct Answer: B. Taizhou
Typhoon Saudel made its first landfall near Yuhuan, under Taizhou City, at about 8:05 a.m. local time.
Typhoon Saudel made its first landfall near Yuhuan, under Taizhou City, at about 8:05 a.m. local time.
10. What emergency warning level did Zhejiang Province raise to its highest level before Typhoon Saudel's landfall?
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Correct Answer: A. Level I
Zhejiang raised its typhoon emergency response to Level I, its highest emergency response level.
Zhejiang raised its typhoon emergency response to Level I, its highest emergency response level.
11. Which regional group of countries announced plans for a joint drone-defence task force?
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Correct Answer: A. Countries bordering the Baltic Sea
Baltic Sea countries planned a joint drone-defence task force to improve rapid information sharing and responses to hybrid threats.
Baltic Sea countries planned a joint drone-defence task force to improve rapid information sharing and responses to hybrid threats.
12. Which country announced the Baltic Sea drone-defence task force plan on August 28?
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Correct Answer: B. Germany
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced the plan ahead of a meeting with Baltic Sea counterparts in Flensburg.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced the plan ahead of a meeting with Baltic Sea counterparts in Flensburg.
13. What type of threat is the planned Baltic Sea drone task force primarily designed to counter?
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Correct Answer: A. Hybrid attacks
The task force is intended to help Baltic Sea countries respond quickly to growing drone and other hybrid threats.
The task force is intended to help Baltic Sea countries respond quickly to growing drone and other hybrid threats.
14. Which U.S. military command used a high-energy laser to shoot down three Mexican cartel drones near the U.S.-Mexico border?
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Correct Answer: B. U.S. Northern Command
U.S. Northern Command, together with NORAD, reported the operation involving the Army's Multipurpose High Energy Laser.
U.S. Northern Command, together with NORAD, reported the operation involving the Army's Multipurpose High Energy Laser.
15. What technology did the U.S. military use to destroy three Mexican cartel drones near the border?
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Correct Answer: C. A high-energy laser
The U.S. Army's Multipurpose High Energy Laser was used to shoot down three drones that officials said posed a physical threat.
The U.S. Army's Multipurpose High Energy Laser was used to shoot down three drones that officials said posed a physical threat.
16. Which artificial intelligence company won a legal ruling against the U.S. Pentagon on August 28, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. Anthropic
A U.S. federal judge blocked the Pentagon's designation of Anthropic as a national-security supply-chain risk.
A U.S. federal judge blocked the Pentagon's designation of Anthropic as a national-security supply-chain risk.
17. What AI model made by Anthropic was at the centre of the dispute with the U.S. military?
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Correct Answer: B. Claude
Anthropic's Claude AI models were at the centre of the dispute over proposed military uses including surveillance and autonomous weapons.
Anthropic's Claude AI models were at the centre of the dispute over proposed military uses including surveillance and autonomous weapons.
Editorial Note: The ruling did not ban the U.S. military from using AI generally. It specifically addressed the Pentagon's action against Anthropic after the company imposed restrictions on certain military uses of Claude.
18. How many crew members were on the oil-products tanker that caught fire off South Korea?
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Correct Answer: C. 18
The 7,333-ton oil-products tanker was carrying 18 crew members, including seven foreign nationals.
The 7,333-ton oil-products tanker was carrying 18 crew members, including seven foreign nationals.
19. What percentage of respondents opposed reopening European Union accession negotiations in Iceland in a new August 24–27 poll?
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Correct Answer: C. 51.6%
A Gallup poll found 51.6% opposed reopening EU accession talks, while 48.4% supported doing so.
A Gallup poll found 51.6% opposed reopening EU accession talks, while 48.4% supported doing so.
20. In which U.S. state will the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meet on August 31 and September 1, 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. North Carolina
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to host the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Asheville, North Carolina.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to host the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Asheville, North Carolina.
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