World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 7
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 climate phenomenon is forecast to become a "very strong" event later in 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. El Niño
Global forecasters warned on 18 August that El Niño was strengthening and could develop into a very strong event later in 2026.
Global forecasters warned on 18 August that El Niño was strengthening and could develop into a very strong event later in 2026.
2. Which tropical commodity is particularly vulnerable to lower production during a strong El Niño?
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Correct Answer: A. Cocoa
Historical data show that strong El Niño events can significantly reduce cocoa production, particularly in major West African producing countries.
Historical data show that strong El Niño events can significantly reduce cocoa production, particularly in major West African producing countries.
3. Which two countries are among the world's major cocoa producers that could face production risks from a strong El Niño?
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Correct Answer: B. Ivory Coast and Ghana
Ivory Coast and Ghana are major global cocoa producers and are particularly exposed to weather-related production disruptions.
Ivory Coast and Ghana are major global cocoa producers and are particularly exposed to weather-related production disruptions.
4. Which type of coffee could face lower yields in Vietnam and Indonesia because of El Niño-related dryness?
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Correct Answer: C. Robusta
Dry conditions linked to El Niño could significantly reduce robusta coffee yields in Vietnam and Indonesia.
Dry conditions linked to El Niño could significantly reduce robusta coffee yields in Vietnam and Indonesia.
5. Which Chinese company was highlighted by Reuters on 18 August for its rapid growth in quadruped robotics?
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Correct Answer: B. Unitree Robotics
Unitree Robotics has become one of China's leading producers of quadruped and humanoid robots.
Unitree Robotics has become one of China's leading producers of quadruped and humanoid robots.
6. Which U.S. institution helped fund research underlying technology later used in China's successful robot dogs?
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Correct Answer: C. Pentagon
Reuters reported that research funded by the U.S. military, including Pentagon-supported robotics research, contributed to technology later used in successful Chinese robot designs.
Reuters reported that research funded by the U.S. military, including Pentagon-supported robotics research, contributed to technology later used in successful Chinese robot designs.
7. Which U.S. military-funded robotics programme supported the development of technology related to the Mini Cheetah robot?
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Correct Answer: A. Robotics Collaborative Technology Alliance
The U.S. Army's Robotics Collaborative Technology Alliance supported research that helped advance robotic mobility technology.
The U.S. Army's Robotics Collaborative Technology Alliance supported research that helped advance robotic mobility technology.
8. Which country is scheduled to hold its parliamentary election on 13 September 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Sweden
Sweden is scheduled to hold its parliamentary election on 13 September 2026.
Sweden is scheduled to hold its parliamentary election on 13 September 2026.
9. According to an August 18 poll, which political bloc held a 10-percentage-point lead in Sweden?
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Correct Answer: A. Centre-left opposition
An opinion poll reported on 18 August showed Sweden's centre-left opposition with a 10-percentage-point advantage over the ruling right-wing coalition.
An opinion poll reported on 18 August showed Sweden's centre-left opposition with a 10-percentage-point advantage over the ruling right-wing coalition.
10. Who is the current Prime Minister of Sweden whose coalition was trailing in the August 18 poll?
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Correct Answer: B. Ulf Kristersson
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson leads the four-party right-wing governing coalition ahead of the September election.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson leads the four-party right-wing governing coalition ahead of the September election.
11. What was the total value of foreign holdings of U.S. Treasury securities at the end of June 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. $9.299 trillion
U.S. Treasury data showed foreign holdings of Treasury securities fell to $9.299 trillion in June 2026.
U.S. Treasury data showed foreign holdings of Treasury securities fell to $9.299 trillion in June 2026.
12. Which country remained the largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasury securities in June 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. Japan
Japan remained the largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasury securities, with holdings of about $1.116 trillion in June.
Japan remained the largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasury securities, with holdings of about $1.116 trillion in June.
13. China's U.S. Treasury holdings in June 2026 fell to their lowest level since which year?
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Correct Answer: B. 2008
China's Treasury holdings fell to $633.4 billion, their lowest level since September 2008.
China's Treasury holdings fell to $633.4 billion, their lowest level since September 2008.
14. Which East African country is scheduled to receive an IMF staff team next month for negotiations on a new support programme?
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Correct Answer: C. Uganda
The IMF plans to send a staff team to Uganda in September 2026 for further negotiations on a new support programme.
The IMF plans to send a staff team to Uganda in September 2026 for further negotiations on a new support programme.
15. When did Uganda's previous IMF support programme expire?
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Correct Answer: C. 2024
Uganda's previous IMF support programme expired in 2024, after which the country requested a new programme.
Uganda's previous IMF support programme expired in 2024, after which the country requested a new programme.
16. What is the estimated cost of the proposed Washington Dulles International Airport overhaul?
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Correct Answer: C. $19.9 billion
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is considering a $19.9 billion overhaul of Washington Dulles International Airport.
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is considering a $19.9 billion overhaul of Washington Dulles International Airport.
17. How much of the proposed Dulles Airport project is allocated to underground tunnels replacing the existing passenger vehicles?
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Correct Answer: C. $3.75 billion
The plan includes $3.75 billion for underground tunnels intended to replace the airport's existing passenger-transport vehicles.
The plan includes $3.75 billion for underground tunnels intended to replace the airport's existing passenger-transport vehicles.
18. Which Brazilian Supreme Court justice was at the centre of discussions about possible new U.S. sanctions in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. Alexandre de Moraes
The U.S. government was reported to be considering new sanctions against Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
The U.S. government was reported to be considering new sanctions against Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
19. At what level did the U.S. diesel crack spread reach an all-time high on 17 August 2026?
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Correct Answer: D. $102.20 per barrel
The U.S. diesel crack spread reached a record $102.20 per barrel as global supply disruptions tightened fuel markets.
The U.S. diesel crack spread reached a record $102.20 per barrel as global supply disruptions tightened fuel markets.
20. Which U.S. Treasury yield reached a near 20-year high of 5.3264% on 18 August 2026?
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Correct Answer: D. 30-year yield
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed to 5.3264%, its highest level since June 2007, amid inflation and geopolitical concerns.
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed to 5.3264%, its highest level since June 2007, amid inflation and geopolitical concerns.
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