MCQ Practice

Current Affairs (International) MCQs

In early 2026, Kenya reopened a border post with which neighboring country after 15 years?

A. Ethiopia
B. Somalia
C. South Sudan
D. Tanzania

Explanation:
Kenya reopened the Mandera border crossing with Somalia, closed since 2011.

What action did the United States take regarding its DEA office in the Dominican Republic in early 2026?

A. Expanded it to combat drug trafficking
B. Closed it citing corruption concerns
C. Established a new branch
D. Transferred control to the Dominican government

Explanation:
The U.S. closed its DEA office in Santo Domingo over unspecified corruption issues.

In February 2026, a Japanese fisheries agency seized a vessel from which country?

A. North Korea
B. South Korea
C. Russia
D. China

Explanation:
Japan’s fisheries agency seized a Chinese fishing boat off its coast for failing to stop for inspection.

How did China’s carbon dioxide emissions change in 2025 according to a new report?

A. Rose significantly due to coal use
B. Declined by about 10%
C. Remained flat or slightly declined
D. Doubled from the previous year

Explanation:
2025 marked the first year China’s CO2 emissions did not rise, remaining flat or slightly down.

In February 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency classified greenhouse gases as what?

A. National security threat
B. Public health threat
C. Economic commodity
D. Non-hazardous

Explanation:
The EPA classified greenhouse gases as public health threats while rescinding vehicle emission standards.

Iran’s ambassador to which country remained in place despite the conflict in early 2026?

A. Lebanon
B. Syria
C. Iraq
D. Turkey

Explanation:
Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, stayed in Beirut during the conflict.

In March 2026, Qatar and Ukraine signed which type of international agreement?

A. Free trade agreement
B. Energy cooperation pact
C. Defense pact including military support
D. Aviation agreement

Explanation:
Qatar and Ukraine signed a defense pact that included military aid to Ukraine.

What summit was held in Bogotá, Colombia, in March 2026?

A. G20 Summit
B. NATO Summit
C. COP31 Climate Summit
D. 10th CELAC Summit

Explanation:
The 10th CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Summit took place in Bogota.

The European Parliament approved which trade measure with the United States in March 2026?

A. A digital services tax pact
B. Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade
C. Joint defense procurement program
D. EU-NATO strategic partnership

Explanation:
The EU Parliament approved the “Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade” agreement with the U.S..

Canada and China reached a trade agreement in January 2026 that reduced Canadian tariffs on electric vehicles and Chinese tariffs on which product?

A. Wheat
B. Canola seeds
C. Lumber
D. Aluminum

Explanation:
The deal reduced tariffs on Canadian canola seeds and Chinese electric vehicles.