Free Global Economy MCQs with Answers

448 Global Economy 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.

Global economy covers growth, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, public debt, trade and employment across major economies. It also includes the work of the IMF, World Bank, WTO and central banks, along with oil and commodity prices, supply-chain disruptions, sanctions, trade agreements and the economic effects of international crises.

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Fairly easy
  • A. International Monetary Fund
  • B. World Bank
  • C. Asian Development Bank
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The World Bank announced a fast-track package of up to USD 12 billion to help countries respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Correct answer: World Bank
Moderate
  • A. USA
  • B. Saudi Arabia
  • C. China
  • D. Russia

Explanation: China had the largest number of billionaires in the Hurun Global Rich List 2020, ahead of the United States.

Correct answer: China
Fairly easy
  • A. America
  • B. Japan
  • C. Pakistan
  • D. Luxembourg

Explanation: Luxembourg became the first country to provide nationwide free public transport in 2020.

Correct answer: Luxembourg
Moderate
  • A. Pakistan
  • B. China
  • C. India
  • D. Brazil

Explanation: The U.S. Trade Representative removed India from the list of developing countries eligible for certain preferential treatment under U.S.

Correct answer: India
Moderate
  • A. India
  • B. Pakistan
  • C. China
  • D. Indonesia

Explanation: China's birth rate fell to its lowest level since the founding of the People's Republic in 1949.

Correct answer: China
Very hard
  • A. France
  • B. Germany
  • C. Switzerland
  • D. Russia

Explanation: Switzerland issued the tiny gold coin featuring Albert Einstein through Swissmint.

Correct answer: Switzerland
Hard
  • A. Qatar
  • B. UAE
  • C. Saudi Arabia
  • D. Kuwait

Explanation: The United Arab Emirates announced a major natural-gas discovery estimated at up to 80 trillion cubic feet.

Correct answer: UAE
Fairly easy
  • A. Google
  • B. Microsoft
  • C. Facebook
  • D. Instagrame

Explanation: Tangi was a short-form video application launched by Google's experimental Area 120 team.

Correct answer: Google
Moderate
  • A. Russia
  • B. Saudi Arabia
  • C. China
  • D. France

Explanation: China became the second-largest contributor to the UN regular budget after the United States.

Correct answer: China
Very hard
  • A. yellow sea
  • B. black sea
  • C. red sea
  • D. Arabian sea

Explanation: The Red Sea has been identified as a significant natural source of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, because of its warm…

Correct answer: red sea
Moderate
  • A. USA
  • B. Russia
  • C. China
  • D. Pakistan

Explanation: China is ranked second after the United States among the world’s largest arms producers in the relevant international rankings.

Correct answer: China
Moderate
  • A. Boeing 777X
  • B. Boeing 737 max
  • C. Boeing 999X
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The Boeing 777X is the world’s largest twin-engine commercial jet. The Boeing 737 MAX is a much smaller aircraft, while Boeing 999X is not…

Correct answer: Boeing 777X
Moderate
  • A. BAE Systems
  • B. Airbus
  • C. Boeing
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Boeing conducted the maiden flight of its twin-engine 777X aircraft on 25 January 2020.

Correct answer: Boeing
Moderate
  • A. Nigeria
  • B. China
  • C. Germany
  • D. None of these

Explanation: China held the FATF presidency for the 2019–20 term through Xiangmin Liu.

Correct answer: China
Moderate
  • A. Germany
  • B. China
  • C. Nigeria
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Germany served as FATF vice-president for the 2019–20 term, with Marcus Pleyer representing it.

Correct answer: Germany
Fairly easy
  • A. Mark brain
  • B. John Sam
  • C. Allen Walker
  • D. James Quincey

Explanation: James Quincey has served as the chairman and chief executive officer of The Coca-Cola Company since 2017.

Correct answer: James Quincey
Fairly easy
  • A. ROAR
  • B. ECO
  • C. COIN
  • D. NAT

Explanation: ECO was announced as the planned common currency for the West African Monetary Zone and later adopted as the proposed name for the wider…

Correct answer: ECO
Easy
  • A. Human Rights Watch
  • B. World Economic Forum
  • C. Amnesty International
  • D. UN High Commission for Refugees

Explanation: The Global Gender Gap Report 2020 was published by the World Economic Forum, which compares gender disparities in areas such as economic…

Correct answer: World Economic Forum
Moderate
  • A. Germany
  • B. France
  • C. Canada
  • D. Russia

Explanation: Canada hosted the inaugural test flight of the world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft, a converted seaplane operated by Harbour…

Correct answer: Canada
Moderate
  • A. Abu Dhabi
  • B. Paris
  • C. Dubai
  • D. Doha

Explanation: Abu Dhabi was named the world’s leading sports tourism destination at the 2019 World Travel Awards.

Correct answer: Abu Dhabi