World Current Affairs MCQs with Explanations

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Patricia Janet Scotland, Baroness Scotland of Asthal PC QC (born 19 August 1955), is a British Labour Party politician and barrister who served in ministerial positions within the UK Government, most notably as the Attorney General for England and Wales and Advocate General for Northern Ireland. At the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting she was elected the 6th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations and took office on 1 April 2016. She is the first woman to hold the post.[1] She is a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Dominica, where she was born.

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July 23, 2024 is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.

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The meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, AIIB, has approved the decision to host the Bank’s 2021 annual meeting in the UAE, during EXPO Dubai.

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The Muslim 500, a Jordan based publication, has declared Prime Minister Imran Khan ‘Man of the Year’, while US Congresswoman Rashida Talib has been declared ‘Woman of the Year’.

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Macron’s trip to the capital Berlin, Dresden in the east and Muenster in the west is the first French presidential state visit to Germany in 24 years. May 26 2024 – French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Germany on Sunday for a three-day state visit followed by a bilateral cabinet meeting as the European Union’s two biggest powers seek to show unity ahead of next month’s EU parliamentary elections. Macron’s trip to the capital Berlin, Dresden in the east and Muenster in the west is the first French presidential state visit to Germany in 24 years.

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Details: Montse Tome who has been named as the new head coach of the Spain women’s national team, is the first female ever to be appointed to this role. Predecessor : Jorge Vilda

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Spain is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.

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The High Seas Treaty officially entered into force on January 17, 2026. This important international agreement focuses on protecting marine life in areas beyond national jurisdictions, often called the “high seas.” These areas cover a large part of the world’s oceans and were previously not well-regulated. The treaty was developed under the guidance of the United Nations to ensure the sustainable use of ocean resources and to conserve marine biodiversity. It introduces rules for creating marine protected areas, sharing benefits from ocean resources, and conducting environmental impact assessments before activities take place in these regions. This agreement is a major step toward global ocean protection and environmental sustainability. By bringing countries together, the High Seas Treaty helps protect fragile ecosystems, supports scientific research, and ensures that ocean resources are used responsibly for future generations.

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Madagascar is witnessing its fourth cyclone in five weeks as Emnati makes a severe landfall. Madagascar is hit by numerous cyclones between November and April every year. The island nation is still recovering from the impact of another storm earlier this month named Cyclone Batsirai, which killed more than 120 people.