World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 4
Test your knowledge of the latest 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. Which country was struck by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on 15 August 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Indonesia
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on 15 August 2026, with rescue operations continuing the following day.
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on 15 August 2026, with rescue operations continuing the following day.
2. Which Indonesian island was at the centre of rescue operations following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake?
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Correct Answer: C. Flores
Rescue teams were working across Flores and nearby areas after the powerful earthquake struck eastern Indonesia.
Rescue teams were working across Flores and nearby areas after the powerful earthquake struck eastern Indonesia.
3. Approximately how many people were evacuated after the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in eastern Indonesia?
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Correct Answer: C. 5,000
About 5,000 people were evacuated after the earthquake, while more than 130 people were reported injured.
About 5,000 people were evacuated after the earthquake, while more than 130 people were reported injured.
4. Which NATO member shot down a suspected Russian drone after it entered its airspace on 16 August 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Romania
Romania reported that a suspected Russian drone breached its airspace and was shot down during an overnight attack connected to the war in Ukraine.
Romania reported that a suspected Russian drone breached its airspace and was shot down during an overnight attack connected to the war in Ukraine.
5. Which country's fighter jet shot down the suspected Russian drone over Romania on 16 August 2026?
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Correct Answer: A. Spain
A Spanish F-18 fighter jet operating under NATO's air-policing mission in Romania shot down the drone.
A Spanish F-18 fighter jet operating under NATO's air-policing mission in Romania shot down the drone.
6. Near which Romanian city did the suspected Russian drone enter Romanian airspace?
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Correct Answer: C. Galați
The drone was intercepted near the southeastern Romanian city of Galați after entering Romanian airspace from the direction of Moldova.
The drone was intercepted near the southeastern Romanian city of Galați after entering Romanian airspace from the direction of Moldova.
7. Which European country is battling its largest wildfire on record in the High Fens nature reserve?
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Correct Answer: A. Belgium
Belgium is battling its largest wildfire on record in the High Fens nature reserve in the east of the country.
Belgium is battling its largest wildfire on record in the High Fens nature reserve in the east of the country.
8. Approximately how much land had Belgium's record wildfire burned by 16 August 2026?
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Correct Answer: D. 3,000 hectares
Authorities reported that the wildfire had burned approximately 3,000 hectares by Sunday morning.
Authorities reported that the wildfire had burned approximately 3,000 hectares by Sunday morning.
9. Which two neighbouring countries joined Belgium in firefighting efforts against the High Fens wildfire?
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Correct Answer: B. Germany and Luxembourg
Firefighters from Germany and Luxembourg joined Belgian teams in efforts to contain the spreading wildfire.
Firefighters from Germany and Luxembourg joined Belgian teams in efforts to contain the spreading wildfire.
10. On which lake did a passenger boat disaster occur in Zimbabwe in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. Lake Kariba
A passenger boat capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on 11 August, with the death toll rising sharply as rescue teams recovered more bodies.
A passenger boat capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on 11 August, with the death toll rising sharply as rescue teams recovered more bodies.
11. What was the reported death toll from Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba boat disaster by 16 August 2026?
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Correct Answer: D. 80
Zimbabwean police reported that the death toll had risen to 80 after eight additional bodies were recovered.
Zimbabwean police reported that the death toll had risen to 80 after eight additional bodies were recovered.
12. Which Brazilian president formally launched his campaign for another presidential term in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched his reelection bid as Brazil prepares for its October 2026 presidential election.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched his reelection bid as Brazil prepares for its October 2026 presidential election.
13. On which date is Brazil's 2026 general election scheduled to take place?
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Correct Answer: B. 4 October 2026
Brazil's general election, including the presidential election, is scheduled for 4 October 2026.
Brazil's general election, including the presidential election, is scheduled for 4 October 2026.
14. Which country's parliament advanced a bill on 16 August 2026 aimed at criminalising communications with media outlets considered hostile to the country?
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Correct Answer: A. Iran
Iran's parliament approved the general principles of a bill that would criminalise interviews and other communications with media outlets deemed hostile to the Islamic Republic.
Iran's parliament approved the general principles of a bill that would criminalise interviews and other communications with media outlets deemed hostile to the Islamic Republic.
15. Which two countries were mentioned by Iran's parliament in relation to media outlets targeted by its new bill?
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Correct Answer: C. United States and Israel
The bill concerns communications with media deemed hostile to Iran, including U.S. or Israeli media and outlets financed by either country.
The bill concerns communications with media deemed hostile to Iran, including U.S. or Israeli media and outlets financed by either country.
16. Which country experienced record rainfall that stranded thousands of travellers at Narita Airport in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Japan
Record rainfall in Japan's Chiba prefecture disrupted transport and left thousands of travellers stranded at Tokyo's Narita Airport.
Record rainfall in Japan's Chiba prefecture disrupted transport and left thousands of travellers stranded at Tokyo's Narita Airport.
17. More than how much rainfall fell in 24 hours in parts of Japan's Chiba prefecture during the August 2026 disaster?
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Correct Answer: D. 360 mm
More than 360 mm of rain fell in 24 hours in parts of Chiba, causing severe flooding and major transport disruption.
More than 360 mm of rain fell in 24 hours in parts of Chiba, causing severe flooding and major transport disruption.
18. Which North Korean leader reaffirmed deepening ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Korean Liberation Day in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. Kim Jong Un
Kim Jong Un reaffirmed North Korea's deepening relationship with Russia in a message to Vladimir Putin marking Korean Liberation Day.
Kim Jong Un reaffirmed North Korea's deepening relationship with Russia in a message to Vladimir Putin marking Korean Liberation Day.
19. Which major international waterway was affected when Yemen's Mocha port suspended commercial and maritime operations following Houthi attacks?
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Correct Answer: A. Red Sea
Yemen's Mocha port, located on the Red Sea, suspended commercial and maritime operations after heavy Houthi attacks.
Yemen's Mocha port, located on the Red Sea, suspended commercial and maritime operations after heavy Houthi attacks.
20. Which pope called on 16 August 2026 for an end to violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank?
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Correct Answer: C. Pope Leo
Pope Leo called for an end to violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank amid rising attacks and tensions.
Pope Leo called for an end to violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank amid rising attacks and tensions.
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