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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Very hard
  • A. South Asian Palm Oil Alliance (SAPOA)
  • B. Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA)
  • C. South Asian Oil Alliance (SAOA)
  • D. Asian Oil Alliance (AOA)

Explanation: The alliance was named the Asian Palm Oil Alliance, bringing together edible-oil associations from five major South Asian importing…

Correct answer: Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA)
Moderate
  • A. $120 billion
  • B. $130 billion
  • C. $140 billion
  • D. None of These

Explanation: The European Commission proposed raising more than 140 billion dollars from excess energy-sector profits to help protect consumers from…

Correct answer: $140 billion
Hard
  • A. $2 million
  • B. $1 million
  • C. $4 million
  • D. $3 million

Explanation: Australia announced $2 million in humanitarian assistance for Pakistan’s 2022 flood response.

Correct answer: $2 million
Easy
  • A. Tesla & SpaceX
  • B. Amazon & Google
  • C. Apple Inc & NASA
  • D. All of Above

Explanation: Elon Musk founded or leads Tesla and SpaceX, making option a the only valid pair. Amazon, Google, Apple and NASA are not all owned by Musk.

Correct answer: Tesla & SpaceX
Fairly easy
  • A. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
  • B. Gautam Adani
  • C. Mukesh Ambani
  • D. None of These

Explanation: Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was widely called the ‘Warren Buffett of India’ because of his successful investment career. He died in August 2022.

Correct answer: Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Moderate
  • A. Asia
  • B. Africa
  • C. Europe
  • D. None of These

Explanation: In 2022, Europe was widely expected to face recession because of the energy crisis, high inflation and disruptions linked to the…

Correct answer: Europe
Moderate
  • A. India
  • B. Israel
  • C. KSA
  • D. Ethiopia

Explanation: Egypt signed an agreement with India involving investment of about $8 billion in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.

Correct answer: India
Hard
  • A. 5 Trillion
  • B. 6 Trillion
  • C. 5 Billion
  • D. 6 Billion

Explanation: Habib Bank Limited became the first Pakistani bank to cross a Rs. 5 trillion balance sheet.

Correct answer: 5 Trillion
Moderate
  • A. Tajikistan and Columbia
  • B. Iran and Argentina
  • C. Iraq and Saudi Arabia
  • D. Kenya and Chile

Explanation: Iran and Argentina formally applied to join BRICS in 2022. Argentina was later not included in the 2023 expansion, while Iran became a…

Correct answer: Iran and Argentina
Fairly easy
  • A. India
  • B. Australia
  • C. Brazil
  • D. Indonesia

Explanation: Indonesia held the G20 presidency in 2022, following Italy and preceding India.

Correct answer: Indonesia
Moderate
  • A. Joko Widodo
  • B. Salman bin Abdulaziz
  • C. Mauricio Macri
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Joko Widodo, Indonesia’s president, led the G20 during Indonesia’s 2022 presidency.

Correct answer: Joko Widodo
Fairly easy
  • A. Canada
  • B. Iran
  • C. Israel
  • D. Japan

Explanation: Iran formally applied to join BRICS in June 2022, seeking membership in the group of major emerging economies.

Correct answer: Iran
Hard
  • A. 6.11
  • B. 6.15
  • C. 6.50
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Bangladesh’s Padma Bridge is approximately 6.15 kilometres long. It carries a four-lane road and a single railway line, linking the…

Correct answer: 6.15
Easy
  • A. India
  • B. Nepal
  • C. Bangladesh
  • D. None of these

Explanation: The Padma Bridge was opened in Bangladesh in June 2022. It crosses the Padma River and is one of the country’s largest infrastructure…

Correct answer: Bangladesh
Fairly easy
  • A. April
  • B. May
  • C. June
  • D. July

Explanation: The International Day of Family Remittances is observed on 16 June each year.

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

Explanation: China was generally reported as having the world’s largest labour force in the period covered by this question, ahead of India.

Correct answer: China
Very hard
  • A. United States of America
  • B. China
  • C. India
  • D. Germany

Explanation: India has the largest number of universities in the world according to the cited comparative education data.

Correct answer: India
Moderate
  • A. Texas
  • B. New York
  • C. Florida
  • D. None of These

Explanation: New York became the first US state to pass a broad right-to-repair law for digital electronic equipment.

Correct answer: New York
Hard
  • A. 522 Million
  • B. 733 Million
  • C. 884 Million
  • D. None of These

Explanation: The World Bank reported that about 733 million people globally lacked access to electricity.

Correct answer: 733 Million
Fairly easy
  • A. June 1
  • B. June 3
  • C. June 5
  • D. None of These

Explanation: World Milk Day is observed on 1 June each year to highlight the importance of milk and the dairy sector, so June 3 and June 5 are incorrect.

Correct answer: June 1