All Free International Current Affairs MCQs with Answers

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Hard
  • A. Germany
  • B. Hungary
  • C. None
  • D. Sweden

Explanation: Sweden’s government fell after Prime Minister Stefan Löfven lost a parliamentary vote of no confidence in June 2021.

Correct answer: Sweden
Hard
  • A. Finland
  • B. New Zealand
  • C. Switzerland
  • D. Netherland

Explanation: Laurel Hubbard represented New Zealand and became the first openly transgender athlete to compete at an Olympic Games.

Correct answer: New Zealand
Hard
  • A. on June 17, 2021
  • B. on June 19, 2021
  • C. on June 18, 2021
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Iran held its presidential election on 18 June 2021, which was won by conservative judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi.

Correct answer: on June 18, 2021
Fairly easy
  • A. Rafael Nadal
  • B. Dominic Thiem
  • C. Andy Murry
  • D. Novak Djokovic

Explanation: Novak Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in five sets to win the 2021 French Open men's singles title.

Correct answer: Novak Djokovic
Fairly easy
  • A. June 19
  • B. April 16
  • C. May 14
  • D. June 13

Explanation: President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, making 19 June a US federal holiday.

Correct answer: June 19
Fairly easy
  • A. Japan
  • B. Armenia
  • C. Scotland
  • D. Yemen

Explanation: Nikol Pashinyan became Prime Minister of Armenia after his Civil Contract party won the June 2021 parliamentary election.

Correct answer: Armenia
Hard
  • A. Pakistan
  • B. India
  • C. UAE and Oman
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The 2021 Men's T20 World Cup was shifted from India because of the COVID-19 situation and staged in the UAE and Oman.

Correct answer: UAE and Oman
Fairly easy
  • A. England
  • B. United States
  • C. Sweden
  • D. Australia

Explanation: Kaylee McKeown is an Australian swimmer, and she set the women's 100-metre backstroke world record in 2021.

Correct answer: Australia
Hard
  • A. Merrick Brian Garland
  • B. Monty Wilkinson
  • C. Andrew Hayward
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Merrick Brian Garland served as US Attorney General from March 2021, after being appointed by President Joe Biden.

Correct answer: Merrick Brian Garland
Very hard
  • A. 3rd time
  • B. 2nd time
  • C. 4th time
  • D. None of these

Explanation: António Guterres was reappointed in 2021 for a second five-year term as UN Secretary-General, running from 2022 to 2026.

Correct answer: 2nd time
Fairly easy
  • A. None of these
  • B. Time for Nature
  • C. Air Pollution
  • D. Ecosystem Restoration

Explanation: World Environment Day 2021 used the theme 'Ecosystem Restoration', highlighting the repair and revival of damaged natural systems.

Correct answer: Ecosystem Restoration
Fairly easy
  • A. Facebook
  • B. Instagram
  • C. Twitter
  • D. WhatsApp

Explanation: Facebook announced that Donald Trump's suspension would remain in force until at least January 2023 after the 6 January 2021 US Capitol…

Correct answer: Facebook
Moderate
  • A. South Africa
  • B. UAE
  • C. Saudi Arabia
  • D. Sri Lanka

Explanation: The postponed 2021 Pakistan Super League matches were completed in the United Arab Emirates from 9 to 24 June.

Correct answer: UAE
Hard
  • A. France
  • B. UK
  • C. USA
  • D. Russia

Explanation: The EAGLE Act was proposed in the United States as legislation concerning immigration and the retention of international graduates and…

Correct answer: USA
Very hard
  • A. January 2000
  • B. January 1990
  • C. January 2010
  • D. January 2020

Explanation: Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, was founded in January 2000 at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Correct answer: January 2000
Very hard
  • A. Anima-CoV
  • B. Carnivac-Cov
  • C. Minor-CoV
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Carnivac-Cov was developed in Russia as a vaccine for animals against COVID-19, including mink, cats and dogs.

Correct answer: Carnivac-Cov
Fairly easy
  • A. Vienna
  • B. New York
  • C. Geneva
  • D. Nairobi

Explanation: Gavi's headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland, a major centre for international health organisations.

Correct answer: Geneva
Fairly easy
  • A. Australia
  • B. U.A.E.
  • C. Sri Lanka
  • D. England

Explanation: The AstraZeneca vaccine was developed by Oxford University's Jenner Institute and Vaccitech in the United Kingdom, then produced with…

Correct answer: England
Easy
  • A. India
  • B. China
  • C. Pakistan
  • D. Canada

Explanation: Sinopharm is a Chinese state-linked vaccine manufacturer, and its COVID-19 vaccine was developed and produced in China.

Correct answer: China
Easy
  • A. PfiZer
  • B. Sinopharm
  • C. Sputnik V
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Sputnik V was developed by Russia's Gamaleya National Center and became Russia's best-known COVID-19 vaccine.

Correct answer: Sputnik V