All Free International Current Affairs MCQs with Answers
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- A. Dominic Thiem
- B. Nick Jones
- C. Tiger Hill
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Dominic Thiem defeated Alexander Zverev in the 2020 US Open men’s singles final, becoming Austria’s first male Grand Slam singles…
Correct answer: Dominic Thiem- A. 2020
- B. 2022
- C. 2021
- D. Mid 2021
Explanation: The 2021 World Athletics Championships in Eugene were moved to 2022 because the Tokyo Olympics had been postponed to 2021.
Correct answer: 2022- A. 2.01 Billion Hectares
- B. 3.06 Billion Hectares
- C. 5.06 Billion Hectares
- D. 4.06 Billion Hectares
Explanation: FAO’s FRA 2020 estimated the world’s forests at about 4.06 billion hectares, equal to roughly 31% of global land area.
Correct answer: 4.06 Billion Hectares- A. Asia
- B. Africa
- C. South America
- D. Australia
Explanation: Asia recorded the highest annual rate of forest gain during 2010–2020, largely because of afforestation and natural forest expansion in…
Correct answer: Asia- A. Australia
- B. Africa
- C. South America
- D. Asia
Explanation: Africa had the highest annual rate of forest loss in 2010–2020, while South America also experienced substantial loss.
Correct answer: Africa- A. Scandavian States
- B. Caucasian States
- C. Baltic States
- D. Benelux Union
Explanation: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania formed the first Baltic travel bubble during the pandemic, allowing freer movement among their three…
Correct answer: Baltic States- A. Saudi Arabia
- B. Iran
- C. Malaysia
- D. Turkey
Explanation: Hulusi Akar is a Turkish military officer and politician who served as Turkey’s Chief of General Staff and Defence Minister.
Correct answer: Turkey2548. Recently WHO has released postage stamp to mark which Anniversary of Eradication of Small Pox?
- A. 25
- B. 30
- C. 40
- D. 42
Explanation: Smallpox was declared eradicated in 1980, so WHO’s 2020 commemorative stamp marked the 40th anniversary.
Correct answer: 40- A. Joseph J. Landsberg
- B. All of these
- C. Richard H. Waring
- D. Nicholas C. Coops
Explanation: Joseph J. Landsberg, Nicholas C. Coops and Richard H. Waring jointly received the 2020 Marcus Wallenberg Prize for contributions to forest…
Correct answer: All of these- A. 1991
- B. 1992
- C. 1993
- D. 1994
Explanation: Aung San Suu Kyi received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for her non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights in Myanmar.
Correct answer: 1991- A. HR-6819
- B. HR-8642
- C. HB-6819
- D. HB-8642
Explanation: The black hole candidate was associated with HR 6819, a triple-star system identified by astronomers at the European Southern Observatory.
Correct answer: HR-68192552. Which of the following country has appointed its first ambassador to the United States since 1998?
- A. Sweden
- B. Sudan
- C. Nigeria
- D. None of these
Explanation: Sudan appointed its first ambassador to the United States since 1998 during a period of improving Sudan-US relations.
Correct answer: Sudan- A. March 2021
- B. March 2022
- C. May 2022
- D. May 2021
Explanation: FINA postponed the Fukuoka World Aquatics Championships from 2021 to May 2022 because of disruption caused by the Tokyo Olympics schedule.
Correct answer: May 2022- A. N. Korea
- B. China
- C. Japan
- D. Russia
Explanation: Russia planned to launch Arktika-M, a satellite designed to monitor the Arctic region and improve weather and environmental observation.
Correct answer: Russia- A. May 4,and Sept 23
- B. May 2,and Sept 26
- C. May 2, and Sept 23
- D. May 3 and Sept 25
Explanation: In 2020, Astronomy Day was observed on May 2 and September 26. Its dates vary each year because it is generally linked to Saturdays near…
Correct answer: May 2,and Sept 26- A. Colson Whitehead
- B. Winston Green
- C. Jericho Brown
- D. Ava Torech
Explanation: Jericho Brown won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for his collection The Tradition.
Correct answer: Jericho Brown- A. Russia
- B. Iran
- C. Usa
- D. China
Explanation: Tianwen-1 was China's first independent Mars exploration mission, combining an orbiter, lander and rover.
Correct answer: China- A. Journalism Without Fear or Favour
- B. Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice
- C. Access to Information and Fundamental Freedoms-This Is Your Right!
- D. Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation
Explanation: The 2020 World Press Freedom Day theme was Journalism Without Fear or Favour.
Correct answer: Journalism Without Fear or Favour- A. Dani Elves
- B. Eddie Hall
- C. Hafthor Bjornsson
- D. Heath Johnson
Explanation: Icelandic strongman Hafthor Bjornsson lifted 501 kg in May 2020, surpassing the previous 500 kg deadlift record.
Correct answer: Hafthor Bjornsson- A. China
- B. Russia
- C. Germany
- D. USA
Explanation: LIGO has its two principal gravitational-wave observatories in the United States, at Hanford, Washington, and Livingston, Louisiana.
Correct answer: USA