World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 25
Test your knowledge of major international developments reported on August 29, 2026, covering political crises, diplomacy, technology, international organizations, defence, energy and global affairs.
1. In which country's capital did mutinous soldiers attack the airport and presidential palace on August 29, 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Niger
Mutinous soldiers attacked key government and security sites in Niamey, the capital of Niger, triggering gunfire and explosions.
Mutinous soldiers attacked key government and security sites in Niamey, the capital of Niger, triggering gunfire and explosions.
2. What is the capital city of Niger where the August 29 military mutiny occurred?
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Correct Answer: C. Niamey
The unrest occurred in Niamey, Niger's capital, including around the airport and presidential palace.
The unrest occurred in Niamey, Niger's capital, including around the airport and presidential palace.
3. Who has led Niger since the military coup that removed President Mohamed Bazoum in 2023?
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Correct Answer: A. Abdourahamane Tiani
General Abdourahamane Tiani has headed Niger's military government since the 2023 coup.
General Abdourahamane Tiani has headed Niger's military government since the 2023 coup.
4. Which three countries form the Alliance of Sahel States that supported Niger's military government?
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Correct Answer: A. Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso
The Alliance of Sahel States, commonly known as AES, consists of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso.
The Alliance of Sahel States, commonly known as AES, consists of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso.
5. Which military alliance had Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso left before forming the Alliance of Sahel States?
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Correct Answer: B. ECOWAS
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States and subsequently deepened cooperation through the Alliance of Sahel States.
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States and subsequently deepened cooperation through the Alliance of Sahel States.
6. Which South Asian country confirmed a deal on August 29 to purchase Chinese J-10 fighter aircraft?
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Correct Answer: B. Bangladesh
Bangladesh confirmed a deal to acquire Chinese J-10 fighter aircraft as part of a wider defence procurement package.
Bangladesh confirmed a deal to acquire Chinese J-10 fighter aircraft as part of a wider defence procurement package.
7. Which country manufactures the J-10 fighter aircraft that Bangladesh plans to purchase?
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Correct Answer: A. China
The J-10 is a Chinese multirole fighter aircraft developed by Chengdu Aerospace Corporation.
The J-10 is a Chinese multirole fighter aircraft developed by Chengdu Aerospace Corporation.
8. Besides J-10 fighter aircraft, what other defence equipment was included in Bangladesh's reported agreement with China?
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Correct Answer: A. Attack and transport helicopters and drones
Bangladesh's reported defence package includes J-10 fighter aircraft along with attack and transport helicopters and drones.
Bangladesh's reported defence package includes J-10 fighter aircraft along with attack and transport helicopters and drones.
9. Which Indian Prime Minister began a two-day visit to Uzbekistan on August 29, 2026?
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Correct Answer: A. Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent for a two-day visit focused on strengthening India-Uzbekistan relations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent for a two-day visit focused on strengthening India-Uzbekistan relations.
10. Which Central Asian country was the first stop of Narendra Modi's August 2026 regional visit?
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Correct Answer: B. Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan was the first stop on Modi's Central Asian visit, followed by Kyrgyzstan.
Uzbekistan was the first stop on Modi's Central Asian visit, followed by Kyrgyzstan.
11. Which organization is scheduled to hold its 26th summit in Kyrgyzstan beginning August 31, 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. SCO
The 26th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is scheduled to take place in Kyrgyzstan.
The 26th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is scheduled to take place in Kyrgyzstan.
12. Which UN agency announced major staff and budget reductions for 2027 on August 29?
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Correct Answer: A. UNHCR
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, announced major reductions in its workforce and budget as it faces a severe funding shortfall.
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, announced major reductions in its workforce and budget as it faces a severe funding shortfall.
13. By approximately how much could UNHCR's workforce be reduced under its 2027 restructuring?
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Correct Answer: C. Nearly 50%
UNHCR said the cuts would amount to a near halving of its workforce compared with its staffing level before the restructuring.
UNHCR said the cuts would amount to a near halving of its workforce compared with its staffing level before the restructuring.
14. What was the main reason given for UNHCR's major 2027 staff and budget reductions?
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Correct Answer: B. A severe funding shortfall
UNHCR is restructuring because humanitarian funding has fallen sharply while global displacement and refugee needs remain extremely high.
UNHCR is restructuring because humanitarian funding has fallen sharply while global displacement and refugee needs remain extremely high.
15. Which U.S. president signed an order establishing a new Space Academy on August 29, 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Donald Trump
President Donald Trump signed an order establishing a Space Academy to help train personnel for the United States' expanding space ambitions.
President Donald Trump signed an order establishing a Space Academy to help train personnel for the United States' expanding space ambitions.
16. What is the main purpose of the new U.S. Space Academy?
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Correct Answer: A. Train service members, engineers and civilian space operators
The academy is intended to develop the technical workforce needed for U.S. military and civilian space activities.
The academy is intended to develop the technical workforce needed for U.S. military and civilian space activities.
17. Which company announced on August 29 that it would cut off access to its AI models for the SpaceX-owned coding platform Cursor?
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Correct Answer: C. OpenAI
OpenAI said it would cut off Cursor's access to its AI models, citing concerns about whether the technology would be used within OpenAI's terms of service.
OpenAI said it would cut off Cursor's access to its AI models, citing concerns about whether the technology would be used within OpenAI's terms of service.
18. Which company owns Cursor, the AI coding platform involved in the OpenAI dispute?
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Correct Answer: A. SpaceX
Cursor is owned by SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk.
Cursor is owned by SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk.
19. Which country was at the centre of a major new U.S. oil agreement announced by President Donald Trump?
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Correct Answer: B. Venezuela
Trump announced an agreement under which U.S. interests would gain significant control over development of Venezuela's vast proven oil reserves.
Trump announced an agreement under which U.S. interests would gain significant control over development of Venezuela's vast proven oil reserves.
20. Approximately how many barrels of proven oil reserves did Donald Trump say were covered by the U.S.-Venezuela agreement?
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Correct Answer: C. 65 billion barrels
Trump said the agreement covered more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves.
Trump said the agreement covered more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves.
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