The questions focus on major international events of 2026 and include a short explanation.
International Current Affairs MCQs 2026
1. Which country officially joined the Eurozone by adopting the Euro in 2026?
A) Bulgaria
B) Romania
C) Croatia
D) Serbia
Answer: A) Bulgaria
Explanation: Bulgaria became the 21st member of the Eurozone after meeting the European Union’s convergence criteria and replacing the Bulgarian Lev with the Euro.
2. Which country hosted the FIFA World Cup 2026?
A) United States, Canada & Mexico
B) United States only
C) Canada only
D) Mexico only
Answer: A) United States, Canada & Mexico
Explanation: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first edition jointly hosted by three countries and also features an expanded 48-team format.
3. Which organization released the World Economic Outlook Report?
A) World Bank
B) IMF
C) WTO
D) OECD
Answer: B) IMF
Explanation: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) publishes the World Economic Outlook (WEO), assessing global economic growth and inflation trends.
4. Which country currently holds the presidency of the G20 in 2026?
A) South Africa
B) India
C) Brazil
D) United States
Answer: A) South Africa
Explanation: South Africa assumed the G20 Presidency in 2026 after Brazil completed its term.
5. Which international organization celebrates World Environment Day every year?
A) UNESCO
B) UNEP
C) WHO
D) FAO
Answer: B) UNEP
Explanation: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) leads the annual World Environment Day campaign.
6. Which country became the newest member of NATO in recent years?
A) Sweden
B) Austria
C) Ireland
D) Switzerland
Answer: A) Sweden
Explanation: Sweden officially joined NATO, strengthening the alliance’s presence in Northern Europe.
7. Which country hosted the COP31 Climate Conference in 2026?
A) Australia
B) Brazil
C) UAE
D) Germany
Answer: A) Australia
Explanation: Australia is hosting COP31 in partnership with Pacific nations, focusing on climate resilience and clean energy.
8. Which organization awards the Nobel Peace Prize?
A) Swedish Academy
B) Norwegian Nobel Committee
C) United Nations
D) Nobel Foundation
Answer: B) Norwegian Nobel Committee
Explanation: Unlike the other Nobel Prizes awarded in Sweden, the Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
9. Which country successfully landed the Chang’e-6 mission on the Moon?
A) United States
B) China
C) India
D) Russia
Answer: B) China
Explanation: China’s Chang’e-6 mission achieved the first-ever return of samples from the far side of the Moon.
10. Which organization publishes the Global Peace Index?
A) SIPRI
B) Institute for Economics & Peace
C) World Bank
D) UNDP
Answer: B) Institute for Economics & Peace
Explanation: The Global Peace Index ranks countries based on safety, conflict, and militarization.
11. Which country launched the Artemis II mission along with international partners?
A) Russia
B) China
C) United States
D) Japan
Answer: C) United States
Explanation: NASA’s Artemis programme aims to return astronauts to the Moon with support from several international space agencies.
12. The headquarters of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is located in:
A) Geneva
B) New York
C) The Hague
D) Paris
Answer: C) The Hague
Explanation: The ICJ, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.
13. Which country is the world’s largest exporter of crude oil?
A) Russia
B) Saudi Arabia
C) United States
D) Iraq
Answer: B) Saudi Arabia
Explanation: Saudi Arabia remains one of the world’s leading crude oil exporters and plays a major role in OPEC.
14. Which organization launched the COVAX initiative?
A) WHO, GAVI and CEPI
B) UNICEF
C) IMF
D) WTO
Answer: A) WHO, GAVI and CEPI
Explanation: COVAX was established to ensure equitable access to vaccines worldwide.
15. Which country is home to the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
A) France
B) Switzerland
C) Belgium
D) Austria
Answer: B) Switzerland
Explanation: The WTO headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
16. Which city hosted the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting?
A) Zurich
B) Geneva
C) Davos
D) Bern
Answer: C) Davos
Explanation: The World Economic Forum holds its flagship annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
17. Which country has the world’s largest foreign exchange reserves?
A) Japan
B) China
C) India
D) Germany
Answer: B) China
Explanation: China continues to maintain the world’s largest foreign exchange reserves.
18. Which UN agency is responsible for global public health?
A) UNICEF
B) UNESCO
C) WHO
D) UNDP
Answer: C) WHO
Explanation: The World Health Organization (WHO) coordinates international public health efforts.
19. Which country is constructing the world’s largest fusion energy experiment (ITER) with international partners?
A) France
B) Germany
C) Japan
D) United Kingdom
Answer: A) France
Explanation: The ITER project is being built in southern France with support from more than 30 countries.
20. Which organization publishes the Human Development Report?
A) World Bank
B) IMF
C) UNDP
D) OECD
Answer: C) UNDP
Explanation: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) publishes the Human Development Report, including the Human Development Index (HDI).