Free Conflicts and Treaties MCQs with Answers

343 Conflicts and Treaties MCQs from International Current Affairs, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

Conflicts and Treaties covers the causes, key actors, timelines and consequences of major wars, civil conflicts, territorial disputes and humanitarian crises. It also examines ceasefires, peace agreements, arms-control arrangements and landmark treaties, distinguishing a treaty that creates legal obligations from a political statement or temporary truce.

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Moderate
  • A. USA and Japan
  • B. USA and South Korea
  • C. Japan and South Korea
  • D. None

Explanation: Freedom Shield 2024 was a joint military exercise conducted by the United States and South Korea.

Correct answer: USA and South Korea
Moderate
  • A. 21 March 2024
  • B. 22 March 2024
  • C. 23 March 2024
  • D. None of These

Explanation: The Crocus City Hall terrorist attack near Moscow occurred on 22 March 2024. Gunmen attacked concertgoers before setting the venue on fire.

Correct answer: 22 March 2024
Fairly easy
  • A. Sweden
  • B. Norway
  • C. Belarus
  • D. Ukraine

Explanation: Sweden became NATO's 32nd member on 7 March 2024, ending its long-standing policy of military non-alignment.

Correct answer: Sweden
Fairly easy
  • A. 32
  • B. 31
  • C. 29
  • D. 28

Explanation: NATO has 32 members after Sweden joined in March 2024. The alliance had 31 members after Finland joined in 2023.

Correct answer: 32
Hard
  • A. Lebanon
  • B. Saudi Arabia
  • C. USA
  • D. Russia

Explanation: The United States announced a military-led project to build a temporary pier and maritime corridor for humanitarian aid entering Gaza.

Correct answer: USA
Fairly easy
  • A. Prithvi
  • B. Agni-5
  • C. Agni-3
  • D. Agni-6

Explanation: India conducted the first flight test of Agni-5 with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle technology in March 2024.

Correct answer: Agni-5
Hard
  • A. Turkiye
  • B. Finland
  • C. Hungary
  • D. Sweden

Explanation: Hungary's parliament was the final NATO member parliament to approve Sweden's accession, clearing the last parliamentary hurdle in…

Correct answer: Hungary
Hard
  • A. Combine Task force 153
  • B. Alliance Force 153
  • C. North American alliance 153
  • D. North American & Gulf alliance 153

Explanation: Combined Task Force 153 is the US-led multinational naval force responsible for maritime security in the Red Sea and surrounding waters.

Correct answer: Combine Task force 153
Fairly easy
  • A. Yemen's Houthi rebels
  • B. Syrian insurgents
  • C. Somali pirates
  • D. Syrian insurgents

Explanation: Houthi forces seized the Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea in November 2023 amid the regional tensions linked to the Israel-Gaza war.

Correct answer: Yemen's Houthi rebels
Moderate
  • A. WHO
  • B. UNGA
  • C. UNSC
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The World Health Organization described Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital as a “death zone” after assessing the facility amid fighting, severe…

Correct answer: WHO
Hard
  • A. November 6, 2023
  • B. November 7, 2023
  • C. November 8, 2023
  • D. None of These

Explanation: Russia formally withdrew from the 1990 Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe on 7 November 2023.

Correct answer: November 7, 2023
Easy
  • A. 7 OCT 2023
  • B. 8 OCT 2023
  • C. 9 OCT 2023
  • D. 10 OCT 2023

Explanation: Hamas launched thousands of rockets toward Israel on 7 October 2023 as part of the broader surprise attack that began the Israel-Gaza war.

Correct answer: 7 OCT 2023
Easy
  • A. October 3, 2023
  • B. October 5, 2023
  • C. October 7, 2023
  • D. October 9, 2023

Explanation: Operation Al-Aqsa Flood began on 7 October 2023 when Hamas launched coordinated attacks from Gaza into nearby Israeli areas.

Correct answer: October 7, 2023
Easy
  • A. Pakistan
  • B. South Korea
  • C. Vietnam
  • D. India

Explanation: Ulchi Freedom Shield is the annual joint military exercise conducted by the United States and South Korea.

Correct answer: South Korea
Very hard
  • A. June 14 to 31, 2023
  • B. July 14 to 30, 2023
  • C. August 14 to 31, 2023
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Exercise Alon was conducted from 14 to 31 August 2023 in the Philippines and adjoining waters, including the South China Sea.

Correct answer: August 14 to 31, 2023
Hard
  • A. Wind
  • B. Storm
  • C. Heat
  • D. Wave

Explanation: “Alon” means “wave” in Filipino. The name reflected the Philippines’ role as host of the multinational maritime and amphibious exercise.

Correct answer: Wave
Easy
  • A. Exercise Talisman Sabree
  • B. Exercise Keen Sword
  • C. Exercise Alon
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The trilateral US-Australia-Philippines drill was named Exercise Alon. Talisman Sabre is primarily a US-Australia exercise, while Keen…

Correct answer: Exercise Alon
Fairly easy
  • A. Russia unlawfully attacked Ukraine
  • B. Russia unlawfully annexed Crimea
  • C. Russia has intent to use tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine
  • D. Russia unlawfully deported Ukrainian children

Explanation: The ICC warrant alleges that Putin was responsible for the unlawful deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia.

Correct answer: Russia unlawfully deported Ukrainian children
Fairly easy
  • A. Yemen
  • B. Oman
  • C. Kuwait
  • D. Syria

Explanation: Turkey, Russia and Iran coordinate through the Astana process on the Syrian conflict, including efforts against terrorist groups in Syria.

Correct answer: Syria
Fairly easy
  • A. Belarus
  • B. Ukraine
  • C. Russia
  • D. Greece

Explanation: The Kakhovka Dam was built on the Dnieper River in southern Ukraine, in the Kherson region.

Correct answer: Ukraine