World Current Affairs MCQs – Set 37 covers the latest international developments, including Russia's parliamentary election, U.S.-Russia sanctions, India-U.S. relations, China-Iran diplomacy, the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, UN General Assembly, global oil markets and major geopolitical developments.
1. Which major election began in Russia on September 18, 2026?
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Correct Answer: B) State Duma election
2. How many seats are contested in Russia's State Duma?
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Correct Answer: C) 450
3. Which political party currently holds the dominant position in Russia's State Duma?
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Correct Answer: B) United Russia
4. What is the duration of Russia's 2026 parliamentary voting period?
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Correct Answer: C) Three days
5. Which U.S. legislation could authorize tariffs of up to 100% on countries making significant purchases of Russian oil?
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Correct Answer: B) Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
6. Which two countries are particularly exposed to possible U.S. secondary tariffs because of their Russian oil purchases?
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Correct Answer: A) India and China
7. Approximately what share of India's oil supplies currently comes from Russia?
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Correct Answer: C) More than 40%
8. Which Russian crude oil grade recently rose above $120 per barrel?
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Correct Answer: B) ESPO Blend
9. Which country has increased purchases of Russian ESPO crude because of Middle East supply disruptions?
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Correct Answer: B) China
10. Which country asked China to use its influence to help limit Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure?
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Correct Answer: B) Saudi Arabia
11. Which country did China approach in an effort to reduce Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities?
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Correct Answer: B) Iran
12. At what approximate level did Brent crude settle on September 18, 2026?
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Correct Answer: C) $104.87 per barrel
13. What is the name of Saudi Arabia's major pipeline carrying crude from the east to the Red Sea?
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Correct Answer: A) East-West Pipeline
14. Which two leaders are scheduled to meet in Washington on September 24, 2026?
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Correct Answer: B) Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
15. Which issue is expected to be discussed by Trump and Xi at their September 24 summit?
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Correct Answer: D) All of the above
16. Which Chinese leader will make his first White House visit in a decade during the upcoming U.S. trip?
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Correct Answer: C) Xi Jinping
17. Which major UN event begins its high-level week during the coming week?
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Correct Answer: B) UN General Assembly High-Level Week
18. What is the theme of the 81st UN General Assembly High-Level Week?
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Correct Answer: B) Restoring trust, managing transformation
19. Which technology is expected to be an important topic in the upcoming Trump-Xi discussions?
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Correct Answer: A) Artificial intelligence
20. Which global financial institution's reform is likely to remain an important issue at the UN General Assembly amid concerns over global economic governance?
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Correct Answer: A) IMF
Editorial Note: This set focuses on major developments reported through September 19, 2026. Fast-changing international, economic and political developments may be updated in later sets.
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