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. Japan
  • B. China
  • C. USA
  • D. Russia

Explanation: Nomura is a leading Japanese financial-services group headquartered in Tokyo.

Correct answer: Japan
Very hard
  • A. Science for and with Society in dealing with Covid-19
  • B. Save the world
  • C. We need more basic science to achieve The 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals
  • D. Basic sciences for sustainable development

Explanation: The 2022 World Science Day theme was “Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development,” highlighting the role of fundamental research in…

Correct answer: Basic sciences for sustainable development
Moderate
  • A. 400 million tons
  • B. 500 million tons
  • C. 600 million tons
  • D. None of These

Explanation: UNDP commonly cites global annual plastic production at about 400 million tonnes.

Correct answer: 400 million tons
Moderate
  • A. 50%
  • B. 60%
  • C. 70%
  • D. 80%

Explanation: Cities account for approximately 70% of global greenhouse-gas emissions, reflecting urban transport, buildings, industry and energy use.

Correct answer: 70%
Moderate
  • A. 76%
  • B. 77%
  • C. 78%
  • D. 79%

Explanation: Urban areas consume about 78% of the world’s energy, according to the cited UNDP statistic.

Correct answer: 78%
Moderate
  • A. US $1.6 million
  • B. US $1.8 million
  • C. US $2.0 million
  • D. None of These

Explanation: England received US$1.6 million for winning the 2022 T20 World Cup. The prize was part of the tournament’s total prize pool distributed…

Correct answer: US $1.6 million
Fairly easy
  • A. Robbins
  • B. Sandy Lerner
  • C. Leonard Bosack
  • D. Chuck Robbins

Explanation: Chuck Robbins has been Cisco's chief executive since 2015. Sandy Lerner and Leonard Bosack were Cisco co-founders, while “Robbins” alone…

Correct answer: Chuck Robbins
Hard
  • A. 2013
  • B. 2015
  • C. 2017
  • D. 2019

Explanation: Saudi Arabia launched the Future Investment Initiative in 2017 as a major platform for discussing investment, innovation and economic…

Correct answer: 2017
Fairly easy
  • A. Saudi Arabia
  • B. Yemen
  • C. Iraq
  • D. Qatar

Explanation: The 800 MW Al Kharsaah Solar Power Plant is in Qatar, west of Doha, and is one of the country's major renewable-energy projects.

Correct answer: Qatar
Hard
  • A. Myanmar
  • B. Croatia
  • C. Nicaragua
  • D. UAE

Explanation: In October 2022, the FATF removed both Pakistan and Nicaragua from its increased-monitoring, or grey, list.

Correct answer: Nicaragua
Very hard
  • A. Uganda
  • B. Norway
  • C. Papua New Guinea
  • D. Honduras

Explanation: Papua New Guinea appointed a dedicated Coffee Minister, reflecting coffee's importance to its agricultural economy and exports.

Correct answer: Papua New Guinea
Easy
  • A. Sundar Pichai
  • B. Arvind Krishna
  • C. Andy Jassy
  • D. Satya Nedella

Explanation: Andy Jassy became Amazon's CEO in July 2021, succeeding founder Jeff Bezos. Sundar Pichai leads Google, while Arvind Krishna leads IBM.

Correct answer: Andy Jassy
Hard
  • A. Marshall Billingslea
  • B. T Raja Kumar
  • C. David Hil
  • D. Dr. Marcus Pleyer

Explanation: T. Raja Kumar of Singapore became FATF President in July 2022. Marshall Billingslea and Marcus Pleyer were former FATF presidents.

Correct answer: T Raja Kumar
Fairly easy
  • A. Post of humans
  • B. Post for plan
  • C. Post for planet
  • D. None of These

Explanation: The official World Post Day 2022 theme was “Post for Planet,” highlighting how postal services can support environmental action and…

Correct answer: Post for planet
Fairly easy
  • A. Sustainable Post
  • B. Post for Planet
  • C. Covid and Post
  • D. Delightful Post

Explanation: World Post Day 2022 used the theme “Post for Planet,” linking postal services with environmental sustainability.

Correct answer: Post for Planet
Moderate
  • A. Weaving a better future for cotton
  • B. Cotton and Sustainability
  • C. Assistance to Cotton-4 Nations
  • D. None of These

Explanation: World Cotton Day 2022 focused on “Weaving a better future for cotton,” emphasising innovation, sustainability and improved livelihoods in…

Correct answer: Weaving a better future for cotton
Moderate
  • A. South America
  • B. Middle East and North Africa
  • C. South and East Asia
  • D. None of These

Explanation: The Middle East and North Africa was identified as the fastest-growing regional market for cryptocurrency adoption in the cited 2022…

Correct answer: Middle East and North Africa
Easy
  • A. Apple
  • B. Tesla
  • C. Amazon
  • D. Google

Explanation: Optimus is Tesla’s prototype humanoid robot, presented as part of the company’s artificial-intelligence and robotics programme.

Correct answer: Tesla
Hard
  • A. Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • B. Sharjah, UAE
  • C. Fujairah,UAE
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The planned railway connection was to link Oman’s Port of Sohar with Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s wider Etihad Rail network.

Correct answer: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Moderate
  • A. 1920
  • B. 1945
  • C. 2021
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: The modern Green Marshall Plan refers to a climate-focused investment and recovery proposal discussed in 2021.

Correct answer: 2021