All Free International Current Affairs MCQs with Answers

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Fairly easy
  • A. The New York Times
  • B. The Mirror
  • C. Al Jazeera
  • D. The Washington Post

Explanation: Shireen Abu Akleh was a prominent Palestinian-American correspondent for Al Jazeera’s Arabic service.

Correct answer: Al Jazeera
Moderate
  • A. Serena Williams
  • B. Maria sherapova
  • C. Sania Mirza
  • D. Lga swiatek

Explanation: Iga Świątek won the 2022 Italian Open women’s singles title by defeating Ons Jabeur in the final.

Correct answer: Lga swiatek
Fairly easy
  • A. Rafael Nadal
  • B. Novak djokovic
  • C. Andy Murray
  • D. Stefanos Tsitsipas

Explanation: Novak Djokovic won the 2022 Italian Open men’s singles title, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final.

Correct answer: Novak djokovic
Moderate
  • A. Gotabaya Rajapaksa
  • B. Shiranthi Rajapaksa
  • C. Ranil Wickremesinghe
  • D. Mahinda Rajapaksa

Explanation: Ranil Wickremesinghe became Sri Lanka’s prime minister for the fifth time in May 2022 during the country’s severe economic and political…

Correct answer: Ranil Wickremesinghe
Very hard
  • A. USA
  • B. RUSSIA
  • C. CHINA
  • D. UK

Explanation: The United Kingdom promoted the idea of a broader or “Global NATO” involving partners beyond the alliance’s traditional North Atlantic…

Correct answer: UK
Fairly easy
  • A. Mélanie Joly
  • B. Chrystia Freeland
  • C. David Lametti
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Mélanie Joly was Canada’s foreign minister in the 2022 context of this question, having taken the portfolio in October 2021.

Correct answer: Mélanie Joly
Fairly easy
  • A. USA
  • B. China
  • C. Russia
  • D. Japan

Explanation: China established the world’s highest automated weather station near the summit of Mount Everest at about 8,830 metres.

Correct answer: China
Fairly easy
  • A. Marine Le Pen
  • B. Eric Zemmour
  • C. Emmanuel Macron
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Emmanuel Macron won France’s 2022 presidential runoff against Marine Le Pen and secured a second term.

Correct answer: Emmanuel Macron
Easy
  • A. World Teachers Day
  • B. World Children Day
  • C. World Earth Day
  • D. World Books Day

Explanation: 23 April is World Book and Copyright Day, established by UNESCO to promote reading, publishing and copyright protection.

Correct answer: World Books Day
Moderate
  • A. Invest in Our Planet
  • B. Harmony with Nature and Biodiversity
  • C. Restore our Earth
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Earth Day 2022 used the theme “Invest in Our Planet,” urging governments, businesses and individuals to support sustainable action.

Correct answer: Invest in Our Planet
Fairly easy
  • A. Jawad Zareef
  • B. Heiko Josef Maas
  • C. Annalena Baerbock
  • D. Allen Gurney

Explanation: Annalena Baerbock became Germany’s foreign minister in December 2021 under Chancellor Olaf Scholz, succeeding Heiko Maas.

Correct answer: Annalena Baerbock
Fairly easy
  • A. Justin Langer
  • B. None of these
  • C. Josh Inglis
  • D. Andrew McDonald

Explanation: Andrew McDonald was appointed Australia’s men’s head coach in April 2022 after serving as interim coach.

Correct answer: Andrew McDonald
Fairly easy
  • A. UNHRC
  • B. UNICEF
  • C. UNHCR
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The UN General Assembly suspended Russia from the UN Human Rights Council, abbreviated UNHRC, on 7 April 2022 after allegations of abuses…

Correct answer: UNHRC
Fairly easy
  • A. Clearance Thomas
  • B. Ketanji Brown Jackson
  • C. Thurgood Marshall
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman confirmed to the US Supreme Court in 2022.

Correct answer: Ketanji Brown Jackson
Moderate
  • A. zalumi.
  • B. sikkur.
  • C. telstar.
  • D. La'eeb.

Explanation: La’eeb, an Arabic word associated with a highly skilled player, was the official mascot of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Correct answer: La'eeb.
Moderate
  • A. ENGLAND.
  • B. NEW ZEALAND.
  • C. SOUTH AFRICA.
  • D. PAKISTAN.

Explanation: Australia defeated England by 71 runs in the 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup final in Christchurch.

Correct answer: ENGLAND.
Hard
  • A. Sana Mir.
  • B. Alyssa Healy.
  • C. Mignon Du Perez.
  • D. Suzie. Bates.

Explanation: Alyssa Healy scored 170 against England in the 2022 Women’s World Cup final, then the highest individual score in a Women’s World Cup…

Correct answer: Alyssa Healy.
Hard
  • A. Ab de villers.
  • B. Rohit Sharma.
  • C. Alyssa Healy.
  • D. Mignon du perez.Science

Explanation: Alyssa Healy’s 170 in the 2022 Women’s World Cup final was the highest individual score in a World Cup final at that time.

Correct answer: Alyssa Healy.
Moderate
  • A. 4th
  • B. 5th
  • C. 6th
  • D. 7th

Explanation: Australia’s 2022 victory was its seventh Women’s Cricket World Cup title, extending its record in the competition.

Correct answer: 7th
Easy
  • A. England
  • B. Australia
  • C. Pakistan
  • D. New Zealand

Explanation: Australia won the 2022 ICC Women’s World Cup by defeating England in the final. It was Australia’s seventh championship.

Correct answer: Australia