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Current Affairs (International) MCQs

Which countries did Japan and the Philippines agree to assist with each other’s military logistics in early 2026?

  • A. Fuel, ammunition, and food supplies
  • B. Cybersecurity protocols
  • C. Joint nuclear development
  • D. Joint space missions
Explanation:
Japan and the Philippines signed a defense pact to provide each other with fuel, ammunition, food, etc..

In early 2026, Canada struck a trade deal with which country, reducing tariffs on EVs and canola?

  • A. China
  • B. United States
  • C. Mexico
  • D. Japan
Explanation:
Canada and China reached an agreement cutting tariffs on electric vehicles and canola seed.

Which country closed and handed over control of Al-Asad Airbase to local forces in early 2026?

  • A. Russia
  • B. United States
  • C. United Kingdom
  • D. France
Explanation:
The U.S. withdrew its forces from Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq for the first time since 2014.

What technology-related event happened in South Korea in January 2026?

  • A. Banned all cryptocurrency
  • B. Enacted human oversight AI law
  • C. Nationalized the telecommunications industry
  • D. First 6G network launch
Explanation:
South Korea passed a law requiring human oversight of high-impact AI systems.

Which of the following statements about the Gaza conflict in early 2026 is true?

  • A. All hostages were released by Hamas without military action.
  • B. Israeli forces repatriated remains of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza.
  • C. A ceasefire was declared unconditionally by both sides.
  • D. Iran took control of the Gaza Strip.
Explanation:
Israeli forces located and returned the remains of the last Israeli hostage held in Gaza.

The first papal visit to Africa occurred in April 2026 when Pope Leo XIV visited which country?

  • A. Kenya
  • B. Nigeria
  • C. Algeria
  • D. Ghana
Explanation:
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Algiers, Algeria—the first-ever papal trip to Africa.

In early 2026, which country’s prime minister announced plans to suspend a defense cooperation agreement with Israel?

  • A. Greece
  • B. Italy
  • C. Spain
  • D. Portugal
Explanation:
Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni announced suspending a defense pact with Israel.

Which country’s prime minister visited Saudi Arabia to discuss the Strait of Hormuz crisis in April 2026?

  • A. United States (President)
  • B. Italy
  • C. Germany
  • D. France
Explanation:
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni visited Saudi Arabia amid the Iran-related crisis.

A summit in March 2026, known as “Shield of the Americas,” involved leaders from which region?

  • A. North America
  • B. Europe
  • C. Latin America
  • D. Asia-Pacific
Explanation:
“Shield of the Americas” was a meeting of Latin American leaders with U.S. President Trump.

The United States lifted certain sanctions on which country in April 2026?

  • A. Iran
  • B. Venezuela
  • C. North Korea
  • D. Cuba
Explanation:
The U.S. lifted sanctions on Venezuela as part of diplomatic initiatives.