International Current Affairs MCQs
This category comprises 50 random questions from the total 236 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in International Current Affairs category published in gktoday from 1 January, 2019 till May 30, 2020.
1. The recent Taiwanese anti-infiltration law is seen as a move against which country?
[A] Japan
[B] North Korea
[C] Russia
[D] China
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Correct Answer: D [China]
Notes:
Taiwan parliament had recently passed an anti-infiltration law to counter the perceived threats from China as the nation prepares itself for a presidential vote. This legislation is part of the Taiwanese government’s efforts to curb China’s influence in the politics and democratic process through illegal funding, media etc.
2. The Kataib Hezbollah militia, which was attacked by US recently, is based in which country?
[A] Syria
[B] Yemen
[C] Iraq
[D] Somalia
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Correct Answer: C [Iraq]
Notes:
US had recently launched air strikes on the bases of the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia, Kataib Hezbollah in retaliation to the killing of a US civilian contractor in a rocket attack on an Iraqi military base. Many in Iraq had taken to the streets against the US in response to the air strikes.
3. The Molotov Ribbentrop Pact, which is currently being debated in news, was signed by Nazi Germany with which country?
[A] Soviet Union
[B] Italy
[C] Britain
[D] Poland
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Correct Answer: A [Soviet Union]
Notes:
Eighty years after the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany signed a non-aggression treaty dividing Europe into spheres of influence, Russia has put the original Molotov-Ribbentrop pact and its secret protocol into the public. Alongside the pact, 1938 Munich Agreement and other documents related to the occupation of Czechoslovakia until the outbreak of Second World War was also displayed to state that the west sought to redirect Nazi Germany’s aggression towards Moscow.
4. The agreement on the prohibition of attack against nuclear installations and facilities was signed in 1988 between which two countries?
[A] US and USSR
[B] USSR and China
[C] India and Pakistan
[D] India and USSR
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Correct Answer: C [India and Pakistan]
Notes:
On 1st January each year, India and Pakistan exchange a list of their nuclear installations in accordance with the Agreement on the Prohibition of attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities. This agreement prohibits both the countries from attacking each other’s atomic facilities.
5. Which is the world’s first major city to celebrate the start of the 2020 New Year and new decade?
[A] Sydney
[B] Auckland
[C] Christchurch
[D] Welllington
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Correct Answer: B [Auckland]
Notes:
Auckland in New Zealand has become the world’s first major city to celebrate the start of the 2020. Australia and New Zealand were followed by Europe, the Middle East and Asia to welcome the year 2020. The firework display in Sydney, Australia was put up despite the ongoing bushfire crisis.
6. Which middle East country recently announced multiple-entry tourist visas to people of all countries?
[A] Singapore
[B] France
[C] United Arab Emirates
[D] Spain
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Correct Answer: C [United Arab Emirates]
Notes:
With an objective to improve its tourism sector, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently announced multiple-entry tourist visas to people of all countries.
The UAE cabinet recently approved the amendment for tourist visas, which will be valid for five years from the date of issue and can be used for multiple entries into the country. Being the favourite tourist destination of many nationals, the country attracts more than 20 million tourists in a year.
7. Who has been recently named as the new ruler/sultan of Oman?
[A] Qasem Soleimani
[B] Qaboos bin Said al Said
[C] Haitham bin Tariq
[D] Mahjoob Zweiri
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Correct Answer: C [Haitham bin Tariq]
Notes:
The ruler of Oman and one of the longest serving rulers in the Middle East countries, Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said recently passed away. He was not keeping well for a long time and was undergoing medical treatment in Belgium last month.
After his demise, the former culture minister of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq was named as the successor of Sultan Qaboos. It is mandatory to name the successor of the vacant throne within three days, as per the constitution of Oman.
8. Alejandro Giammattei was sworn in as the President of which Latin American country?
[A] Guatemala
[B] Mexico
[C] El Salvador
[D] Costa Rica
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Correct Answer: A [Guatemala]
Notes:
Retired Surgeon, Alejandro Giammattei was recently sworn in as the President of the Central American Country, Guatemala. During the power transfer ceremony held at the Guatemala City, the outgoing President, Jimmy Morales handed over the presidential band to Giammattei.
Guatemala is one of the most populous and the poorest countries of the continent, with a very low Human Development index. Notorious for corruption, the country also finds place in the most violent nations of the planet.
9. Which country is to set up its new Research base ‘Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station’ in Antarctica?
[A] China
[B] Singapore
[C] Brazil
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: C [Brazil]
Notes:
Brazil recently announced that it would officially open its new research base in Antarctica this week. The original research base of Brazil in Antarctica was destroyed by a fire in 2012. The construction of the new base started in 2015 and it involves a project cost of near $ 100 million.
The station has seventeen laboratories which will support research in several fields. It also possesses a state-of-the-art infrastructure and accommodation facilities for more than 60 people. The new base is on the same place of the previous one and bears the same name of Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station.
10. Which country recently passed a law making the ‘Ethnic Unity’ in the region mandatory?
[A] Cambodia
[B] Thailand
[C] Vietnam
[D] Tibet
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Correct Answer: D [Tibet]
Notes:
The People’s Congress of Tibet recently passed a law that makes ethnic unity in the region mandatory. The regulations, which are meant to strengthen the ethnic unity are expected to come into effect from May 1st, 2020.
The new law stated that it is the common responsibility of the people of all ethnic groups to safeguard reunification of the country and strive hard against separatism. There are more than 40 ethnic minorities in the region, which constitute nearly 95 per cent of the population of Tibet. This decision is expected to improve the socio-economic development of the country.
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