Current Affairs (International) MCQs with Answers and Explanations

Current Affairs (International) MCQs with Answers

Review the latest approved Current Affairs (International) multiple choice questions below. Each question is arranged for quick reading, answer checking, and concept revision so candidates can practice regularly without wasting time on repeated or low-quality material.

How did some Iranians react to the reported death of Supreme Leader Khamenei in March 2026?

A. Universal mourning and candlelight vigils
B. Indifference and apathy
C. Mixed reactions, with some celebrating and statues toppled
D. Protests demanding the old leader’s return

Explanation:
Some mourned while others celebrated; statues of Khomeini were even toppled.

Who was reported killed in an attack in Tehran in March 2026?

A. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
B. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
C. Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
D. Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i

Explanation:
Iran confirmed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an attack on Tehran.

In India in February 2026, which two unrelated accidents occurred?

A. A train derailment and a dam collapse
B. A multi-vehicle collision and a wild elephant trampling
C. A gas pipeline leak and a factory fire
D. A chemical spill and a fireworks explosion

Explanation:
A crash in Karnataka killed seven, and six people were trampled by wild elephants in Jharkhand.

Who resigned as CEO of UAE-based DP World in February 2026?

A. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem
B. Michael O’Leary
C. Kumar Mangalam Birla
D. Akio Toyoda

Explanation:
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem stepped down amid controversy over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

What happened in Belgorod, Russia, in February 2026 during the Russo-Ukrainian war?

A. Artillery shelling by Russia
B. Ukrainian missile strike killed two electricians
C. NATO troops entered the city
D. Chemical plant explosion

Explanation:
A Ukrainian missile strike on Belgorod’s energy infrastructure killed two people.

In the Caribbean Sea in February 2026, a U.S. military operation targeted what?

A. Pirate crew
B. Illegal narcotics shipment
C. Human trafficking ring
D. Terrorist cell

Explanation:
The U.S. conducted an airstrike on a boat suspected of carrying illegal narcotics.

Which Ukrainian athlete was disqualified from the 2026 Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet with images of killed athletes?

A. Oleksandr Usyk
B. Vladyslav Heraskevych
C. Oksana Baiul
D. Yana Klochkova

Explanation:
Skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified for his helmet’s imagery of killed sportspeople.

What social media regulation did Portugal’s parliament approve in February 2026?

A. A ban on social media for children under 16
B. Mandatory ID verification for 13–16-year-olds with parental consent
C. Tax on social media companies
D. Ban on foreign social networks

Explanation:
Portugal required parental consent for 13–16-year-olds to use social media, with ID verification and fines.

Which country held a general election in February 2026 where the incumbent won a third term with all 30 seats?

A. Barbados
B. Jamaica
C. Trinidad and Tobago
D. The Bahamas

Explanation:
Barbados’s PM Mia Mottley won a third term, and her party won all 30 House seats.

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland was charged in early 2026 over corruption related to which notorious figure?

A. Bernie Madoff
B. Jeffrey Epstein
C. Saddam Hussein
D. Carlos Ghosn

Explanation:
Jagland was charged over corruption ties to U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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