World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 9
Test your knowledge of the latest international developments with these 20 fresh World Current Affairs MCQs. Each question contains four options. Click Show Correct Answer to check the answer and a short explanation.
1. According to South Korea's defence minister, approximately how many nuclear warheads is North Korea estimated to possess?
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Correct Answer: C. 80 to 120
South Korea's Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told lawmakers on 20 August that North Korea is generally believed to possess between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads.
South Korea's Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told lawmakers on 20 August that North Korea is generally believed to possess between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads.
2. Which figure did U.S. President Donald Trump recently cite for North Korea's nuclear arsenal?
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Correct Answer: C. 57 weapons
South Korea's estimate of 80–120 warheads is considerably higher than the figure of 57 nuclear weapons recently cited by President Donald Trump.
South Korea's estimate of 80–120 warheads is considerably higher than the figure of 57 nuclear weapons recently cited by President Donald Trump.
3. Which country fired a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea on 20 August 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. North Korea
North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea on 20 August, according to Japanese authorities and South Korea's military.
North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea on 20 August, according to Japanese authorities and South Korea's military.
4. Where did Japan say the North Korean projectile had landed?
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Correct Answer: C. Outside Japan's exclusive economic zone
Japan's coast guard said the projectile had fallen and appeared to have landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
Japan's coast guard said the projectile had fallen and appeared to have landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
5. Which country recorded a 15.8 thousand decline in employment in July 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Australia
Australia's July employment data showed employment falling by approximately 15,800, according to the latest release.
Australia's July employment data showed employment falling by approximately 15,800, according to the latest release.
6. What was Australia's unemployment rate in July 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 4.4%
Australia's unemployment rate remained at 4.4% in July 2026.
Australia's unemployment rate remained at 4.4% in July 2026.
7. Which country's consumer inflation slowed to 4.3% year-on-year in July 2026?
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Correct Answer: A. South Africa
South Africa's headline consumer inflation slowed to 4.3% in July from 5.0% in June.
South Africa's headline consumer inflation slowed to 4.3% in July from 5.0% in June.
8. From what level did South Africa's annual inflation rate fall to 4.3% in July 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 5.0%
South Africa's headline inflation declined from 5.0% in June to 4.3% in July.
South Africa's headline inflation declined from 5.0% in June to 4.3% in July.
9. Which country saw its annual inflation rate rise to 2.9% in July 2026?
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Correct Answer: A. United Kingdom
UK consumer-price inflation rose to 2.9% year-on-year in July 2026, up from 2.6% previously.
UK consumer-price inflation rose to 2.9% year-on-year in July 2026, up from 2.6% previously.
10. What was the UK core inflation rate year-on-year in July 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. 2.5%
UK core inflation was reported at 2.5% year-on-year in July 2026.
UK core inflation was reported at 2.5% year-on-year in July 2026.
11. Which country recorded a 3.13% yield at its 10-year government bond auction on 19 August 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Germany
Germany's 10-year Bund auction recorded a yield of approximately 3.13% on 19 August.
Germany's 10-year Bund auction recorded a yield of approximately 3.13% on 19 August.
12. What was the main concern behind the record heat reported in Europe's seas in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Human-caused climate change
Scientists concluded that human-caused climate change was the main driver of recent record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe.
Scientists concluded that human-caused climate change was the main driver of recent record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe.
13. What was the average Mediterranean Sea temperature during July 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 27°C
The Mediterranean's average temperature reached 27°C in July, the highest average recorded for any July.
The Mediterranean's average temperature reached 27°C in July, the highest average recorded for any July.
14. What sea temperature was recorded by an offshore buoy near Mallorca in early August 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 33°C
An offshore buoy near Mallorca recorded a sea temperature of 33°C in early August.
An offshore buoy near Mallorca recorded a sea temperature of 33°C in early August.
15. Which company was reported to be continuing deliveries of robotic military vehicles to Ukraine despite a suspected sabotage attack?
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Correct Answer: A. Milrem Robotics
Estonian defence contractor Milrem Robotics said a suspected sabotage attack had not disrupted its deliveries of robotic military vehicles to Ukraine.
Estonian defence contractor Milrem Robotics said a suspected sabotage attack had not disrupted its deliveries of robotic military vehicles to Ukraine.
16. In which city did the suspected sabotage attack occur at a building used by Milrem Robotics?
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Correct Answer: B. Tallinn
The suspected arson attack occurred at a building used by Milrem Robotics in Tallinn, Estonia.
The suspected arson attack occurred at a building used by Milrem Robotics in Tallinn, Estonia.
17. Which country's president began campaigning for a second term as January elections approached in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: B. Nigeria
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's campaign for a second term began as campaigning for the country's January elections got underway.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's campaign for a second term began as campaigning for the country's January elections got underway.
18. Which Nigerian opposition figures were identified as major challengers to President Bola Tinubu?
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Correct Answer: A. Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi were identified as major opposition figures challenging Tinubu's bid for another term.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi were identified as major opposition figures challenging Tinubu's bid for another term.
19. By approximately what percentage have Chicago wheat futures risen since the start of July 2026?
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Correct Answer: C. 17%
Chicago wheat futures had climbed more than 17% since the beginning of July as attacks on Black Sea grain infrastructure disrupted supplies.
Chicago wheat futures had climbed more than 17% since the beginning of July as attacks on Black Sea grain infrastructure disrupted supplies.
20. Which two countries were identified as major wheat buyers facing tighter supplies because of Black Sea disruptions?
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Correct Answer: A. Egypt and Indonesia
Egypt and Indonesia were among the major wheat importers facing tighter supplies as attacks disrupted Black Sea grain shipments.
Egypt and Indonesia were among the major wheat importers facing tighter supplies as attacks disrupted Black Sea grain shipments.
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