All Free International Current Affairs MCQs with Answers

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Fairly easy
  • A. New Zealand
  • B. Germany
  • C. Canada
  • D. Denmark

Explanation: Denmark topped the 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index, followed closely by New Zealand and Finland.

Correct answer: Denmark
Hard
  • A. Child Marriage
  • B. Malnutrition in Children
  • C. Sanitation
  • D. Girl Education

Explanation: UNFPA and UNICEF launched a joint programme to end child marriage, focusing on education, protection and changes in harmful social…

Correct answer: Child Marriage
Very hard
  • A. 5
  • B. 9
  • C. 7
  • D. None of above

Explanation: Nevada regulators suspended Khabib Nurmagomedov for nine months after the UFC 229 brawl, while also imposing a fine.

Correct answer: 9
Moderate
  • A. "I Can We Can"
  • B. "Myths The Debunk"
  • C. "I am and I will"
  • D. "No Ahead Of Us"

Explanation: The theme of World Cancer Day 2019 was “I am and I will,” highlighting personal commitment to cancer prevention and action.

Correct answer: "I am and I will"
Moderate
  • A. None of these
  • B. Helena Kennedy
  • C. Duarte Nuno Vieira
  • D. Agnes Callamard

Explanation: Agnes Callamard, the UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, led the international inquiry into Jamal…

Correct answer: Agnes Callamard
Fairly easy
  • A. Abdullah of Pahang
  • B. Muhammad V of Kelantan
  • C. Nazrin Shah of Perak
  • D. Isikandar of Johar

Explanation: Abdullah of Pahang became Malaysia’s 16th king, or Yang di-Pertuan Agong, in January 2019.

Correct answer: Abdullah of Pahang
Easy
  • A. Roger Federer
  • B. Rafael Nadal
  • C. Novak Djokovic
  • D. Andy Roddick

Explanation: Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in the 2019 Australian Open men’s final.

Correct answer: Novak Djokovic
Very hard
  • A. Pakistan
  • B. None
  • C. China
  • D. Thailand

Explanation: The 19th Asian Junior Squash Championship was held in Thailand. This distinguishes the host country from Pakistan, which the related…

Correct answer: Thailand
Moderate
  • A. Naomi Osaka
  • B. Maria Sharapova
  • C. Petra Kvitova
  • D. Serena Williams

Explanation: Naomi Osaka won the 2019 Australian Open women’s singles title by defeating Petra Kvitova in the final.

Correct answer: Naomi Osaka
Moderate
  • A. Hassan Ali
  • B. Sarfaraz Ahmed
  • C. Muhammad Junaid
  • D. M. Aamir

Explanation: Sarfaraz Ahmed set the record as a wicketkeeper-captain by taking the most catches in a match for Pakistan in the cited game.

Correct answer: Sarfaraz Ahmed
Hard
  • A. 1st
  • B. 2nd
  • C. 3rd
  • D. 4th

Explanation: Stefan Löfven was elected Sweden’s prime minister for a second term in 2019 after forming a minority government.

Correct answer: 2nd
Moderate
  • A. Rio de Janeiro
  • B. São Paulo
  • C. Belo Horizonte
  • D. Rio Grande do Sul

Explanation: Rio de Janeiro was designated UNESCO’s World Capital of Architecture for 2020, making it the first city to receive the title.

Correct answer: Rio de Janeiro
Hard
  • A. Geo News
  • B. Sky News
  • C. BBC News
  • D. ESPN News

Explanation: Sky News broadcast live news segments from beneath the sea to highlight threats facing the world’s oceans.

Correct answer: Sky News
Moderate
  • A. Berlin
  • B. Tokyo
  • C. London
  • D. Beijing

Explanation: The first human-rights television channel was launched in London. The city was chosen as the channel’s base for international programming…

Correct answer: London
Moderate
  • A. Switzerland
  • B. France
  • C. Poland
  • D. Germany

Explanation: Switzerland won the 2019 Hopman Cup, defeating Germany in the final. The Swiss team was led by Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic.

Correct answer: Switzerland
Fairly easy
  • A. Indonesia
  • B. Thailand
  • C. Japan
  • D. Mauritius

Explanation: Cyclone Pabuk made landfall in southern Thailand on 5 January 2019 after affecting parts of the Malay Peninsula.

Correct answer: Thailand
Very hard
  • A. Field Marshal Hussein bin Abdullah al-Qayeb
  • B. Field Marshal Abdulrahman bin Saleh al-Bunyan
  • C. General Faiyad bin Hamed Al Rowali
  • D. None of these

Explanation: General Faiyad bin Hamed Al Rowali became Chief of the General Staff of Saudi Arabia’s armed forces.

Correct answer: General Faiyad bin Hamed Al Rowali
Moderate
  • A. Roma, Mexico
  • B. Green Book
  • C. None of the above
  • D. Bohemian Rhapsody

Explanation: Bohemian Rhapsody won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture, Drama, in 2019.

Correct answer: Bohemian Rhapsody
Moderate
  • A. Peru
  • B. Canada
  • C. Austria
  • D. None of the Above

Explanation: The 2019 Dakar Rally was held entirely in Peru, making it the first single-country edition of the event.

Correct answer: Peru
Easy
  • A. Kuomintang
  • B. Communist Party of China
  • C. China Socialism Party
  • D. Dazhong Party

Explanation: China is governed by the Communist Party of China, which has held power since 1949.

Correct answer: Communist Party of China