All Free International Current Affairs MCQs with Answers
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- A. UNEP
- B. UNHRC
- C. UNSC
- D. UNGA
Explanation: The United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution titled “Global solidarity to fight the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)…
Correct answer: UNGA- A. Wimbledon
- B. Australian Open
- C. French Open
- D. US Open
Explanation: Wimbledon was cancelled in 2020 for the first time since World War II because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Correct answer: Wimbledon- A. WHO Director General
- B. UN Secretary General
- C. Italian Prime Minister
- D. US President
Explanation: UN Secretary-General António Guterres described COVID-19 as the most challenging crisis faced by the world since World War II.
Correct answer: UN Secretary General- A. Crew Dragon SunRise Mission
- B. Crew Dragon Demo-1 Mission
- C. Crew Dragon Demo-3 Mission
- D. Crew Dragon Demo-2 Mission
Explanation: Crew Dragon Demo-2 was the first crewed SpaceX mission under NASA’s Commercial Crew Programme and carried astronauts to the International…
Correct answer: Crew Dragon Demo-2 Mission- A. Elmend Drode and Abel Gill
- B. Bob Bhenken and Douglas Drew
- C. Doug Herley and Elmend Drode
- D. Bon Bhenken and Doug Herley
Explanation: The Demo-2 mission carried NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon.
Correct answer: Bon Bhenken and Doug Herley- A. David Floyd
- B. George Floyd
- C. Paul Floyd
- D. Wayne Floyd
Explanation: George Floyd died in Minneapolis on 25 May 2020 after a police officer restrained him, triggering widespread protests against racial…
Correct answer: George Floyd- A. Japan
- B. China
- C. US
- D. India
Explanation: The United States announced its withdrawal from the WHO in May 2020, accusing the organisation of mishandling the COVID-19 response and…
Correct answer: US- A. 567th
- B. 565th
- C. 569th
- D. None of these
Explanation: Istanbul was conquered by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in 1453, so 2020 marked its 567th anniversary. The calculation is 2020 minus 1453.
Correct answer: 567th- A. May 26,2020
- B. May 27,2020
- C. May 30,2020
- D. May 31,2020
Explanation: The WHO Foundation was announced on 27 May 2020 as an independent legal entity intended to broaden fundraising beyond governments.
Correct answer: May 27,2020- A. Malyasian United Front
- B. People's Democratic Party
- C. Democratic Front of Malaysia
- D. United Indigenous Party
Explanation: Mahathir co-founded Malaysia's Bersatu party, formally called the United Indigenous Party of Malaysia.
Correct answer: United Indigenous Party- A. May 27,2020
- B. May 30,2020
- C. May 29,2020
- D. May 28,2020
Explanation: China's National People's Congress approved the Hong Kong national security legislation on 28 May 2020, although the law was formally…
Correct answer: May 28,2020- A. Cyclone Ambar
- B. Cylone Amphan
- C. Cyclone Philan
- D. Cyckone Pahan
Explanation: Cyclone Amphan struck coastal areas of India and Bangladesh in May 2020, causing deaths, displacement and extensive damage.
Correct answer: Cylone Amphan- A. China
- B. Myanmar
- C. Nepal
- D. Bangladesh
Explanation: Nepal's revised map included Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura, areas also claimed by India.
Correct answer: Nepal- A. May 21st
- B. May 19th
- C. May 18th
- D. May 22nd
Explanation: The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed annually on 22 May.
Correct answer: May 22nd- A. India
- B. England
- C. Australia
- D. Sri Lanka
Explanation: Sri Lanka suspended plans for a proposed international cricket stadium at Homagama in May 2020 after strong opposition and concerns about…
Correct answer: Sri Lanka- A. Japan
- B. China
- C. Russia
- D. North Korea
Explanation: Taiwan's Anti-Infiltration Act is primarily aimed at preventing political and electoral interference by China.
Correct answer: China- A. Mahmoud Hussain
- B. Zeina Khodr
- C. Fariba Adelkhah
- D. Aiman Ali
Explanation: Fariba Adelkhah, a French-Iranian anthropologist, was sentenced in Iran in 2020 on national-security-related charges.
Correct answer: Fariba Adelkhah- A. 70th
- B. 71st
- C. 72nd
- D. 73rd
Explanation: The 73rd World Health Assembly was held virtually on 18–19 May 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Correct answer: 73rd- A. Germany
- B. Italy
- C. Spain
- D. France
Explanation: Germany’s Bundesliga became the first major European football league to resume its season after the COVID-19 lockdown, restarting in May…
Correct answer: Germany- A. South Korea
- B. Israel
- C. Taiwan
- D. North Korea
Explanation: The United States criticised Taiwan’s exclusion from the World Health Assembly, arguing that Taiwan’s public-health experience could…
Correct answer: Taiwan