World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 36 covers the latest international developments, including Russia's parliamentary election, Ukraine, the Yemen crisis, China-Philippines tensions, Taiwan's military modernization, U.S.-China relations, Pakistan, Nigeria and major global affairs.
1. On September 18, 2026, Russia began voting in which major election?
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Correct Answer: B) Parliamentary election
2. How long is Russia's 2026 parliamentary voting period scheduled to last?
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Correct Answer: C) Three days
3. How many seats are there in Russia's State Duma?
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Correct Answer: C) 450
4. Which party currently dominates Russia's State Duma?
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Correct Answer: C) United Russia
5. Why is the 2026 Russian parliamentary election particularly significant in relation to the Ukraine war?
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Correct Answer: B) It is the first State Duma election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began
6. Which new regional grouping did Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy launch on September 18?
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Correct Answer: B) Carpathian Eight
7. How many countries, together with the European Union, are included in the Carpathian Eight initiative?
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Correct Answer: C) Eight countries
8. Which of the following is a member of the Carpathian Eight initiative?
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Correct Answer: A) Romania
9. Approximately how much in trade and investment agreements were expected to be signed at the Carpathian Eight business forum?
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Correct Answer: C) €1 billion
10. According to the latest EU announcement, how much has Ukraine received under the EU Ukraine Support Loan?
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Correct Answer: C) €3.3 billion
11. What are the €3.3 billion EU funds for Ukraine primarily intended to purchase?
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Correct Answer: B) Missiles and drones
12. At least how many people have been displaced inside Yemen during the latest two-week escalation?
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Correct Answer: C) 112,000
13. Approximately how many people have fled Yemen by sea to Djibouti during the latest escalation?
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Correct Answer: B) 3,000
14. Which strategic maritime chokepoint is threatened by the latest Houthi advance along Yemen's Red Sea coast?
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Correct Answer: C) Bab el-Mandeb
15. Which country called for a stronger naval presence in the Red Sea to protect merchant shipping?
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Correct Answer: A) Italy
16. Which EU naval mission is designed to protect merchant shipping in the Red Sea?
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Correct Answer: B) Operation Aspides
17. What happened between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea on September 18?
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Correct Answer: B) A Chinese Coast Guard vessel rammed a Philippine vessel
18. Near which disputed South China Sea feature did the latest China-Philippines maritime confrontation occur?
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Correct Answer: B) Sabina Shoal
19. What was notable about Taiwan's latest military exercise?
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Correct Answer: B) It was the first joint combat exercise using multiple types of attack drones
20. On what date are U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping scheduled to meet in Washington?
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Correct Answer: C) September 24, 2026
Editorial Note: This set focuses on major developments reported through September 18, 2026. Fast-changing international, security and political developments may be updated in later sets.
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