International Current Affairs — Recurring MCQs — Part 5 MCQs with Explanations

Winner: Paris Saint-Germain (French Football Club) Runners-up: Milan (Italian Club) Final held on 31 May 2025 Final held in Munich city of Germany Additional information : UEFA stands for Union of European Football Associations. UEFA is the governing body of football in Europe .

Shinzo Abe was assassinated in Nara, Japan , on 8 July 2022 . He was shot while delivering an election campaign speech . He was Japan's longest-serving Prime Minister . First Term as Prime Minister: 2006–2007 Second Term as Prime Minister: 2012–2020 Born: 21 September 1954

The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is located in Washington, D.C., United States. Purpose: Global financial stability & loan support Founded: 27 December 1945 Members: 190 countries Official language: English

Balendra Shah , known as Balen Shah is the Current Prime Minister of Nepal since 2026 . He replaced Sushila Karki . He also became the youngest PM of Nepal at the age of 35 . Click here for reference

Know about NATO summit 2026 Venue: Ankara, Turkey Edition: 36th Dates: July 7–8, 2026 Note: NATO summit 2025 was held in Hague, Netherlands. Additional Information: NATO, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance of 32 member states. Established on 4 April 1949. Pakistan, India and China are not members of NATO. ***

Know about NATO summit 2026 Venue: Ankara, Turkey Host: Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Turkish president) Edition: 36th Dates: July 7–8, 2026 Note: NATO summit 2025 was held in Hague, Netherlands. Additional Information: NATO, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance of 32 member states. Established on 4 April 1949. Pakistan, India and China are not members of NATO. ***

World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28. World Hepatitis Day is observed honour the Nobel Prize winning scientist Baruch Blumberg on his birthday. Baruch Blumberg discovered hepatitis B virus ( HBV ). Theme 2026 : Hepatitis: Let's break it down Hepatitis is a disease of liver . ***

Shahabuddin served as the 17th president of Bangladesh from 2023 to 2026. He is a former ally of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina He resigned from office citing serious health issues on 24 July 2026. ***

About Henley Passport Index released in July 2026 Edition: 20th Topper: Singapore India: 81st Total passports: 199 passports Bottom: Afghanistan Pakistan: 101 Pakistani passport has visa free access of 30 destinations ***

As of August 2026, Japan is the largest shareholder of ADB. All Question About " Asian Development Bank " full form of ADB: Asian Development Bank The headquarter of the Asian Development Bank is in Manila Asian Development Bank was established on December 19, 1966 Membership : 68 countries Members from Asia and the Pacific : 49 Outside members: 19 How many countries are members of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) excluding Asia and the Pacific? 19 ✔️ *** Which country has become the largest recipient of the Asian Development Bank loans? Pakistan ✔️ **** Pakistan become the largest recipient of Asian Development Bank loans in 2022 by receiving? 5.58 billion US dollars ✔️ *** The Asian Development Bank (ADB) disbursed loans and grants amounting to $____ billion to Pakistan in 2021 . $1.31 billion ✔️ *** Which country is the largest shareholder of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) ? Japan ✔️ *** Which edition of the meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank was held in May 2023? 56th ✔️ *** Where 56th annual general meeting of the ADB Board of Directors held? South Korea ✔️ ND7-5-2023

In July 2026, Venezuela formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) , calling the Court politically biased against Global South countries. Additional Information: The International Criminal Court ( ICC ) is an independent international court based in The Hague, Netherlands . Founded in 2002 . ***

In July 2026, Venezuela formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) , calling the Court politically biased against Global South countries. Additional Information: The International Criminal Court ( ICC ) is an independent international court based in The Hague, Netherlands . Founded in 2002 . ***

Balikatan 2026 is a joint military exercise between the Philippines and the United States held in 2026. “ Balikatan ” means “shoulder-to-shoulder” in Filipino, symbolizing cooperation between partner nations. The exercise covers multi-domain operations across land, sea, air, and cyberspace . ***

According to the IMF 's 2026 World Economic Outlook report, the global growth rate forecast for 2026 has been lowered to 3.1%. This downward revision reflects significant disruptions from the conflict in the Middle East, which also prompted a surge in 2026 inflation projections to 4.4% ***

Balikatan 2026 is a joint military exercise between the Philippines and the United States held in 2026. “ Balikatan ” means “shoulder-to-shoulder” in Filipino, symbolizing cooperation between partner nations. The exercise covers multi-domain operations across land, sea, air, and cyberspace . ***

Five new sports including cricket , squash, baseball-softball, lacrosse and flag football – have been added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Cricket was last included in the 1900 Paris Olympics. Olympics Games 2028 will be held in Los Angeles (USA)

Five new sports including cricket , squash, baseball-softball, lacrosse and flag football – have been added to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Cricket was last included in the 1900 Paris Olympics. Olympics Games 2028 will be held in Los Angeles (USA)

The 2028 Summer Olympic Games will be held in Los Angeles, California, USA. The Games are officially known as LA28 . Additional information : City Country year Region Opening Ceremony Closing Ceremony Pyeongchang South Korea 2018 Asia 9-Feb-18 25-Feb-18 Tokyo Japan 2020 Asia 23-Jul-21 8-Aug-21 Beijing China 2022 Asia 4-Feb-22 20-Feb-22 Paris France 2024 Europe 26-Jul-24 11-Aug-24 Milan–Cortina d'Ampezzo Italy 2026 Europe 6-Feb-26 22-Feb-26 Los Angeles United States 2028 North America 14-Jul-28 30-Jul-28 TBD TBD 2030 TBD 8-Feb-30 24-Feb-30 Brisbane Australia 2032 Oceania 23-Jul-32 8-Aug-32

The World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026 was held in Shanghai, China. China hosted the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026 in the city of Shanghai from July 17 to 20, 2026. ****

About the 2026 Uber Cup badminton tournament Winner: South Korea Runners-up: China Venue: Horsens, Denmark Additional Information: The Uber Cup is a major international badminton competition contested by women 's national badminton teams. ***

The 2026 Madrid Open women’s singles title was won by Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine . She defeated Mirra Andreeva of Russia in the final The Madrid Open is an annual professional tennis tournament held in Madrid, Spain. ***

Jannik Sinner of Italy defeated Alexander Zverev of Germany in the final to win the 2 026 Madrid Open men’s singles title. The Madrid Open is an annual professional tennis tournament held in Madrid, Spain . ***

About Henley Passport Index released in July 2026 Edition: 20th Topper: Singapore India: 81st Total passports: 199 passports Bottom: Afghanistan Pakistan: 101 Pakistani passport has visa free access of 30 destinations ***

Balikatan 2026 is a joint military exercise between the Philippines and the United States held in 2026. “ Balikatan ” means “shoulder-to-shoulder” in Filipino, symbolizing cooperation between partner nations. The exercise covers multi-domain operations across land, sea, air, and cyberspace . ***