International Current Affairs MCQs

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The United States declared English as the national language through an executive order. The decision aims to streamline communication and enhance national unity. Federal agencies can choose whether to provide multilingual services. The order acknowledges the country’s linguistic diversity, with millions speaking Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic. It emphasizes English as the primary language for official use.

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The United States plans to build a Golden Dome missile defense system. Golden Dome is a missile defense program of the USA. It aims to protect against ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles and other advanced aerial threats. The system is inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system. Iron Dome is a multi-layered system designed to intercept short-range threats effectively.

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China has deployed a Large Phased Array Radar (LPAR) in Yunnan province, near the China-Myanmar border. It has a surveillance range of over 5,000 km, enabling China to monitor the Indian Ocean and deep into Indian territory. It can detect and track ballistic missile launches in real-time. Unlike traditional radars, LPARs use electronically controlled antennas for instant scanning. It can track multiple targets, including ballistic missiles, with high precision. LPARs are vital for early warning systems and air defense networks.

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The Maasai tribe in Tanzania is resisting international carbon credit projects, fearing land loss and threats to their traditional way of life. The Maasai are semi-nomadic pastoralists and a prominent indigenous community in East Africa, primarily in Tanzania and Kenya. They speak Maa, a Nilo-Saharan language, and are known for their distinct dress, beadwork, and warrior traditions. Their society follows a patrilineal structure with age-set systems, transitioning from junior warriors to senior elders. They rely on livestock for meat, milk, and blood, practice transhumance, and live in kraals with mud-dung houses and thorn fences.

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India has been appointed to the United Nations Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR) for 2025–2027. This reflects global trust in India’s growing role in shaping international financial reporting systems. ISAR functions under the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). It works to improve global accounting standards and promote transparent corporate disclosures. India’s selection highlights its efforts in strengthening corporate governance and financial accountability. ISAR also provides policy advice and technical support to improve the quality and comparability of financial reporting worldwide.

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Daniel Noboa has been re-elected as the President of Ecuador for a second term. Ecuador is a country located in the northwestern part of South America. It shares its northern border with Colombia and its eastern and southern borders with Peru. The country has a western coastline along the Pacific Ocean. Daniel Noboa’s re-election reflects continued public support for his leadership. Ecuador is known for its diverse geography, including the Andes mountains, Amazon rainforest, and the Galápagos Islands. The country plays an important role in regional politics and environmental conservation efforts.

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China is set to unveil the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, the world’s highest bridge. The suspension bridge is under construction in Zhenfeng County, Guizhou Province, located 800 miles west of Shenzhen. Guizhou is known for impressive structures, with nearly half of the top 100 tallest bridges in the world situated there. The bridge will stand 625 meters (2,051 feet) above Beipan River, 200 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower. It will surpass the Millau Viaduct in France, which held the record at 343 meters (1,125 feet). The bridge is 2,890 meters (9,482 feet) long and weighs 22,000 tons.

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BRICS nations launched the BRICS Land Restoration Partnership to tackle land degradation, desertification, and soil fertility loss across 11 member countries. The announcement was made during the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ meeting held in Brasilia, Brazil. This was the first agriculture meeting of the expanded BRICS, which now includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia. India was represented by Union Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan. BRICS countries together represent 47% of the global population and contribute 36% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The meeting supported fair agricultural trade, stable global prices, and better returns for small farmers.

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India and Nepal recently inaugurated the start of electromechanical works at the Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project to ensure its timely completion. The Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project is located on the Arun River, a tributary of the Kosi River, in Sankhuwasabha District of eastern Nepal. It is a 900 Megawatt (MW) Run-of-River scheme, which means it uses the river’s natural flow without needing a large reservoir.

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The Iranian government declared a day of national mourning on April 28 following a deadly blast at Shahid Rajaee port. The explosion occurred when a fuel tanker detonated at the port near Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan Province. The blast resulted in 28 deaths and over 1,200 injuries. The oil facilities at the port were not affected by the blast.