All Free International Current Affairs MCQs with Answers

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Moderate
  • A. Nepal
  • B. UK
  • C. Russia
  • D. France

Explanation: Russia held a nationwide vote in 2020 on constitutional amendments, including changes allowing Vladimir Putin potentially to remain in…

Correct answer: Russia
Moderate
  • A. S8
  • B. A7
  • C. C5
  • D. G4

Explanation: Scientists identified G4, an H1N1-like swine flu virus with potential pandemic characteristics, in China.

Correct answer: G4
Fairly easy
  • A. Peru
  • B. UK
  • C. Chile
  • D. India

Explanation: India overtook Russia in reported COVID-19 cases in July 2020 and became the third worst-hit country after the United States and Brazil.

Correct answer: India
Very hard
  • A. Kenya
  • B. Japan
  • C. China
  • D. Switzerland

Explanation: Kenya became the first country to receive commercial internet service from high-altitude balloon-based stations through Google's Project…

Correct answer: Kenya
Moderate
  • A. Japan
  • B. North Korea
  • C. China
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The G4 EA H1N1 swine flu virus was identified in China during research on influenza viruses in pigs.

Correct answer: China
Moderate
  • A. Mexico city
  • B. None of these
  • C. London
  • D. Washington

Explanation: Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador met US President Donald Trump for their first bilateral talks in Washington on 8 July 2020.

Correct answer: Washington
Moderate
  • A. United States
  • B. United Kingdom
  • C. France
  • D. Russia

Explanation: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order in June 2020 directing stronger protection for monuments and memorials amid protests…

Correct answer: United States
Fairly easy
  • A. Nepal
  • B. China
  • C. Pakistan
  • D. India

Explanation: China imposed the national security law on Hong Kong on 30 June 2020, giving Beijing wider powers over alleged secession, subversion…

Correct answer: China
Moderate
  • A. South Korea
  • B. Italy
  • C. Japan
  • D. China

Explanation: China reported the re-emergence of a tick-borne virus known as severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome, sometimes called the tick…

Correct answer: China
Very hard
  • A. China
  • B. Singapore
  • C. The Philippines
  • D. dD. Myanmar

Explanation: Myanmar permitted commercial farming or breeding of certain endangered wildlife species, including animals such as tigers and elephants.

Correct answer: dD. Myanmar
Hard
  • A. Torture: step to end it
  • B. Torture: a crime against humanity
  • C. Torture: united we should stand
  • D. Torture: fight against it

Explanation: The 2020 theme was “Torture: a crime against humanity,” emphasising that torture is prohibited under international law and cannot be…

Correct answer: Torture: a crime against humanity
Very hard
  • A. Rosco
  • B. Aerospace
  • C. Energia
  • D. Druzar

Explanation: Energia, Russia’s major spacecraft and launch-vehicle corporation, was associated with the planned 2023 private-tourist mission to the…

Correct answer: Energia
Moderate
  • A. Michael Swan
  • B. Leonard Shaw
  • C. George Abell
  • D. Michael Martin

Explanation: Micheál Martin became Ireland’s 15th prime minister, or Taoiseach, on 27 June 2020 after a coalition agreement between Fianna Fáil, Fine…

Correct answer: Michael Martin
Hard
  • A. United Nations
  • B. UNHRC
  • C. UNSC
  • D. ICJ

Explanation: The UN Human Rights Council called on Myanmar to create conditions for the safe, voluntary and dignified return of Rohingya refugees.

Correct answer: UNHRC
Hard
  • A. US
  • B. China
  • C. Iran
  • D. Japan

Explanation: Iran announced plans for a permanent naval presence or base in the Indian Ocean to extend its maritime reach.

Correct answer: Iran
Easy
  • A. Germany & Spain
  • B. Iran & Qatar
  • C. Portugal & Italy & Uruguay
  • D. Australia & New Zealand

Explanation: Australia and New Zealand were selected as joint hosts of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Correct answer: Australia & New Zealand
Hard
  • A. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
  • B. Gavi, The vaccine Alliance
  • C. Ford Foundation
  • D. None of These

Explanation: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was expected to become the WHO’s largest private foundation funder.

Correct answer: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Hard
  • A. California
  • B. Florida
  • C. New York
  • D. None of these

Explanation: New York repealed Civil Rights Law §50-a, a law that had kept police disciplinary records confidential for decades.

Correct answer: New York
Hard
  • A. 25th June
  • B. 28th June
  • C. 23rd June
  • D. 21st June

Explanation: The United Nations observes International Widows Day on 23 June to draw attention to the poverty, discrimination and violence often faced…

Correct answer: 23rd June
Fairly easy
  • A. Russia
  • B. Japan
  • C. U.S.A
  • D. China

Explanation: Micius, named after an ancient Chinese philosopher, was launched by China in 2016 as the world’s first quantum-communications satellite.

Correct answer: China