World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 34 – BRICS, Ukraine, Oil & Global Affairs

World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 34 covers the latest international developments, including the BRICS summit, India-Russia relations, Ukraine, Middle East tensions, oil markets, Algeria-UAE relations, Sweden's election, climate change and major global affairs.

1. Which city is hosting the 2026 BRICS Leaders' Summit on September 12–13?

A) Mumbai

B) New Delhi

C) Bengaluru

D) Hyderabad

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Correct Answer: B) New Delhi

2. Which two countries are on opposing sides of the Middle East conflict and are both members of the expanded BRICS grouping?

A) India and Russia

B) Iran and UAE

C) China and Brazil

D) Egypt and Ethiopia

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Correct Answer: B) Iran and UAE

3. How many countries currently make up the expanded BRICS grouping?

A) 9

B) 10

C) 11

D) 12

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Correct Answer: C) 11

4. What major reform did BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors call for ahead of the New Delhi summit?

A) Reform of global development financial institutions

B) Creation of a BRICS military command

C) Abolition of the IMF

D) Introduction of a common BRICS currency immediately

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Correct Answer: A) Reform of global development financial institutions

5. Which two institutions were specifically mentioned by BRICS finance chiefs in their call for greater representation?

A) WTO and UNESCO

B) IMF and World Bank

C) NATO and OECD

D) WHO and ILO

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Correct Answer: B) IMF and World Bank

6. Which two leaders met in New Delhi on September 11, 2026, ahead of the BRICS summit?

A) Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping

B) Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin

C) Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump

D) Xi Jinping and Masoud Pezeshkian

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Correct Answer: B) Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin

7. Which sectors were among the main areas discussed by Modi and Putin?

A) Energy and defence

B) Tourism and fisheries

C) Agriculture and aviation only

D) Sports and education only

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Correct Answer: A) Energy and defence

8. What bilateral trade target are India and Russia aiming for by 2030?

A) $80 billion

B) $90 billion

C) $100 billion

D) $150 billion

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Correct Answer: C) $100 billion

9. Approximately what share of India's crude oil imports came from Russia at its 2026 peak?

A) 31%

B) 41%

C) 51%

D) 61%

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Correct Answer: C) 51%

10. How much new Canadian aid did Prime Minister Mark Carney announce for Ukraine's air-defence needs?

A) C$150 million

B) C$250 million

C) C$350 million

D) C$500 million

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Correct Answer: C) C$350 million

11. Which city was targeted by Russian drone strikes on petrol stations on September 11, 2026?

A) Kyiv

B) Odesa

C) Lviv

D) Kharkiv

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Correct Answer: A) Kyiv

12. How many people were killed in the latest Russian strikes on Kyiv petrol stations?

A) 1

B) 2

C) 4

D) 6

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Correct Answer: B) 2

13. Above what level did Brent crude trade during the latest Middle East supply shock?

A) $90 per barrel

B) $95 per barrel

C) $100 per barrel

D) $120 per barrel

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Correct Answer: C) $100 per barrel

14. Which U.S. fuel price reached a record high amid the latest oil-market disruption?

A) Gasoline

B) Jet fuel

C) Diesel

D) Heating oil

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Correct Answer: C) Diesel

15. Which country severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates on September 10, 2026?

A) Tunisia

B) Algeria

C) Libya

D) Morocco

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Correct Answer: B) Algeria

16. What action did Algeria announce following its decision to cut diplomatic ties with the UAE?

A) It closed its land border with Morocco

B) It banned all UAE-registered aircraft

C) It suspended oil exports

D) It withdrew from the Arab League

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Correct Answer: B) It banned all UAE-registered aircraft

17. Which country is holding its parliamentary election on September 13, 2026?

A) Sweden

B) Norway

C) Finland

D) Denmark

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Correct Answer: A) Sweden

18. Which Swedish party has Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said could join his government after the election?

A) Green Party

B) Sweden Democrats

C) Left Party

D) Centre Party

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Correct Answer: B) Sweden Democrats

19. According to the IMF, at approximately what rate is the global economy expected to grow in 2026?

A) 2%

B) 2.5%

C) 3%

D) 4%

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Correct Answer: C) 3%

20. Which UN climate body warned that Europe's extreme summer heat was adding to inflationary pressures?

A) UNEP

B) UNFCCC

C) WMO

D) UNDP

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Correct Answer: B) UNFCCC

Editorial Note: This set focuses on major developments reported through September 11, 2026. Fast-changing conflicts, markets and political developments may change and will be updated in later sets.