World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 3
Test your knowledge of recent international developments with these 20 World Current Affairs MCQs. Each question contains four options. Click Show Correct Answer to check the answer and a short explanation.
1. What was the main theme highlighted by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte following the 2026 Ankara Summit?
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Correct Answer: C. NATO 3.0
Mark Rutte described the Alliance's current transformation and stronger defence posture as part of what he called "NATO 3.0."
Mark Rutte described the Alliance's current transformation and stronger defence posture as part of what he called "NATO 3.0."
2. At the 2026 NATO Summit, which two groups were highlighted as taking greater responsibility for European security?
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Correct Answer: A. European Allies and Canada
NATO highlighted the growing defence contributions of European Allies and Canada.
NATO highlighted the growing defence contributions of European Allies and Canada.
3. What percentage of GDP has NATO set as the long-term defence investment target for its members by 2035?
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Correct Answer: D. 5%
NATO Allies have committed to reaching defence investment equivalent to 5% of GDP by 2035.
NATO Allies have committed to reaching defence investment equivalent to 5% of GDP by 2035.
4. According to NATO, European Allies and Canada had increased core defence investments by more than what amount since the 2025 Hague Summit commitment?
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Correct Answer: C. USD 139 billion
NATO reported that European Allies and Canada had increased core defence investments by more than USD 139 billion.
NATO reported that European Allies and Canada had increased core defence investments by more than USD 139 billion.
5. According to NATO, approximately how much new defence procurement was secured at the 2026 NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum?
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Correct Answer: C. More than USD 50 billion
NATO said more than USD 50 billion worth of new procurements were secured at the Summit Defence Industry Forum.
NATO said more than USD 50 billion worth of new procurements were secured at the Summit Defence Industry Forum.
6. Which NATO initiative was launched to strengthen cooperation between the Alliance and defence industry?
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Correct Answer: B. NATO Front Door for Industry
NATO launched the NATO Front Door for Industry to strengthen industrial cooperation and engagement.
NATO launched the NATO Front Door for Industry to strengthen industrial cooperation and engagement.
7. According to the IMF's July 2026 World Economic Outlook, what major technology trend is helping offset some of the effects of the war shock?
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Correct Answer: B. AI-driven investment and technology demand
The IMF said an AI-driven technology cycle was supporting demand and helping offset part of the economic drag from the war shock.
The IMF said an AI-driven technology cycle was supporting demand and helping offset part of the economic drag from the war shock.
8. What did the IMF say had happened to the global disinflation trend in its July 2026 outlook?
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Correct Answer: C. It stalled
The IMF reported that the global disinflation trend that had been underway since early 2024 had stalled.
The IMF reported that the global disinflation trend that had been underway since early 2024 had stalled.
9. Which type of economies does the IMF say are particularly vulnerable when they have limited participation in the AI-driven technology cycle?
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Correct Answer: B. Energy importers with limited technology integration
The IMF noted that economies exposed to energy shocks and less connected to the technology-led upturn face greater pressure.
The IMF noted that economies exposed to energy shocks and less connected to the technology-led upturn face greater pressure.
10. According to the IMF, what is the projected global headline inflation rate for 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 4.7%
The IMF revised its global headline inflation forecast for 2026 to 4.7%.
The IMF revised its global headline inflation forecast for 2026 to 4.7%.
11. Which international organisation publishes the World Economic Outlook?
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Correct Answer: B. International Monetary Fund
The World Economic Outlook is a flagship economic publication of the International Monetary Fund.
The World Economic Outlook is a flagship economic publication of the International Monetary Fund.
12. According to the IMF's July 2026 projections, which country is expected to record 5.0% growth in 2026?
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Correct Answer: A. China
The IMF's July 2026 projections put China's economic growth at 5.0% for 2026.
The IMF's July 2026 projections put China's economic growth at 5.0% for 2026.
13. According to the IMF's July 2026 projections, which country has a 6.4% growth forecast for 2026?
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Correct Answer: A. India
The IMF's July 2026 table projects India's growth at 6.4% for 2026.
The IMF's July 2026 table projects India's growth at 6.4% for 2026.
14. Which organisation reported that attacks on healthcare in conflict zones were averaging more than four per day in 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. World Health Organization
The WHO reported more than 900 attacks on healthcare between January and August 2026, averaging more than four attacks per day.
The WHO reported more than 900 attacks on healthcare between January and August 2026, averaging more than four attacks per day.
15. Which conflict-affected territory was reported by the WHO to have had damage to all of its hospitals?
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Correct Answer: A. Gaza
WHO reporting in August 2026 stated that all hospitals in Gaza had been damaged, with only around half still partially functioning.
WHO reporting in August 2026 stated that all hospitals in Gaza had been damaged, with only around half still partially functioning.
16. Which country was warned by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about possible food-supply risks linked to disruption of Ukrainian grain exports?
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Correct Answer: A. Egypt
Zelenskyy warned Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi about potential food-supply pressures caused by disruption to Ukrainian grain shipments in the Black Sea.
Zelenskyy warned Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi about potential food-supply pressures caused by disruption to Ukrainian grain shipments in the Black Sea.
17. Which strategic waterway became a major focus of international diplomacy amid the 2026 Iran conflict?
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Correct Answer: B. Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz became a major international concern because of its importance to global energy and maritime trade.
The Strait of Hormuz became a major international concern because of its importance to global energy and maritime trade.
18. Which country held presidential and parliamentary elections on 13 August 2026?
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Correct Answer: A. Zambia
Zambia held presidential, parliamentary and local elections on 13 August 2026.
Zambia held presidential, parliamentary and local elections on 13 August 2026.
19. Which country formally recognised the Taliban government in 2025 and remained the only country to have done so by August 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Russia
Russia formally recognised the Taliban government in Afghanistan in 2025 and remained the only country to have formally recognised it by August 2026.
Russia formally recognised the Taliban government in Afghanistan in 2025 and remained the only country to have formally recognised it by August 2026.
20. Which organisation opened the first Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance in Geneva in July 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. United Nations
The United Nations opened its first Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance in Geneva on 6 July 2026.
The United Nations opened its first Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance in Geneva on 6 July 2026.
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