CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQS 100
Which country won the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
a) Brazil
b) Argentina
c) France
d) Germany
Who was the President of the United States in
2022?
a) Donald Trump
b) Joe Biden
c) Barack Obama
d) Kamala Harris
Which organization declared COVID-19 as a
global pandemic in March 2020?
a) World Health Organization
(WHO)
b) Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC)
c) United Nations (UN)
d) European Union (EU)
Which country experienced a major economic
crisis in 2022, leading to widespread protests and political instability?
a) Sri Lanka
b) Venezuela
c) Pakistan
d) Lebanon
In 2022, which Asian country was involved in
a high-profile diplomatic and economic dispute with the United States over
trade policies?
a) India
b) China
c) Japan
d) South Korea
Which prominent Russian opposition leader was
imprisoned in 2022?
a) Alexei Navalny
b) Boris Nemtsov
c) Mikhail Khodorkovsky
d) Garry Kasparov
Which space agency launched the James Webb
Space Telescope in December 2021, with its full operation beginning in 2022?
a) NASA
b) ESA
c) Roscosmos
d) CNSA
Who was the Prime Minister of the United
Kingdom in 2022?
a) Boris Johnson
b) Liz Truss
c) Rishi Sunak
d) Theresa May
Which country became the first to
successfully land on the far side of the Moon in 2022?
a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) India
What was the name of the international
agreement aimed at combating climate change that was a major topic in the 2022
UN Climate Change Conference (COP27)?
a) Paris Agreement
b) Kyoto Protocol
c) Copenhagen Accord
d) Glasgow Climate Pact
Which African country held a major
presidential election in 2022, resulting in a significant change in leadership?
a) Nigeria
b) Kenya
c) South Africa
d) Ghana
What major sporting event was held in Qatar
in late 2022?
a) Winter Olympics
b) Summer Olympics
c) FIFA World Cup
d) Commonwealth Games
Which cryptocurrency experienced a
significant crash in value in 2022, affecting the broader crypto market?
a) Bitcoin
b) Ethereum
c) Luna
d) Ripple
Which notable figure from the entertainment
industry passed away in 2022, known for his role in iconic films such as
“The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now”?
a) Al Pacino
b) Marlon Brando
c) Robert De Niro
d) James Caan
Which country saw a dramatic rise in fuel
prices and inflation in 2022, contributing to large-scale demonstrations and
unrest?
a) Venezuela
b) Argentina
c) Iran
d) Egypt
Which major social media platform faced
increased scrutiny and regulatory challenges over privacy and misinformation in
2022?
a) Twitter
b) Facebook (Meta)
c) Instagram
d) TikTok
Which country hosted the 2022 Winter
Olympics?
a) China
b) South Korea
c) Japan
d) Canada
Which technology company announced a major
reorganization, including a name change to focus on the “metaverse,”
in 2022?
a) Apple
b) Google
c) Facebook (Meta)
d) Microsoft
Who became the new Chancellor of Germany in
2022, succeeding Angela Merkel?
a) Olaf Scholz
b) Armin Laschet
c) Annalena Baerbock
d) Markus Söder
Which European country experienced
significant flooding in 2022, resulting in extensive damage and loss of life?
a) France
b) Germany
c) Italy
d) Spain
Which South American leader was re-elected in
2022, having previously served as President from 2006 to 2010?
a) Jair Bolsonaro
b) Gustavo Petro
c) Nicolás Maduro
d) Evo Morales
In 2022, which Middle Eastern country saw a
notable increase in its diplomatic and economic ties with Israel?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Qatar
c) UAE
d) Oman
Which tech giant was investigated for its
role in antitrust violations and market dominance issues in 2022?
a) Amazon
b) Apple
c) Google
d) Microsoft
Which country announced a major push for
renewable energy and green technology initiatives in 2022 as part of its
climate action plan?
a) Australia
b) Canada
c) Brazil
d) India
Which prominent civil rights activist and
author, known for his work on racial justice, passed away in 2022?
a) John Lewis
b) Angela Davis
c) Bell Hooks
d) Maya Angelou
Which country had a significant military
conflict with its neighbor in 2022, escalating tensions in the region?
a) India and Pakistan
b) Ukraine and Russia
c) Israel and Lebanon
d) Turkey and Greece
Which film won the Academy Award for Best
Picture in 2022?
a) “Dune”
b) “The Power of the
Dog”
c) “CODA”
d) “Belfast”
Which new leader took office in Brazil in
2022, ending a term of a controversial previous president?
a) Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
b) Jair Bolsonaro
c) Sergio Moro
d) Fernando Haddad
Which Asian country faced severe flooding in
2022, affecting millions and causing extensive property damage?
a) Thailand
b) Philippines
c) Bangladesh
d) Myanmar
Which global company became the first to
achieve a $3 trillion market valuation in 2022?
a) Amazon
b) Microsoft
c) Apple
d) Tesla
Who was appointed as the new Secretary-General
of the United Nations in 2022?
a) António Guterres
b) Ban Ki-moon
c) Kofi Annan
d) Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Which major international agreement aimed at
improving global health security was a focus of discussions in 2022?
a) Global Health Security Agenda
b) International Health
Regulations
c) Pandemic Preparedness Treaty
d) Global Fund for Health
Which Asian leader announced plans to step
down in 2022 after years in power?
a) Shinzo Abe
b) Narendra Modi
c) Xi Jinping
d) Moon Jae-in
Which tech company made headlines for its
controversial approach to AI ethics and privacy concerns in 2022?
a) Google
b) Microsoft
c) Meta
d) Amazon
Which notable human rights organization was
awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022?
a) Amnesty International
b) Human Rights Watch
c) International Committee of the
Red Cross
d) Médecins Sans Frontières
Which large-scale international sporting
event, known for its diverse competitions, was held in Birmingham in 2022?
a) Summer Olympics
b) Commonwealth Games
c) Winter Olympics
d) Asian Games
Which country made significant progress in
its space exploration efforts by landing a rover on Mars in 2022?
a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) India
Which renowned scientist and advocate for
climate action, known for his work on global warming, passed away in 2022?
a) James Lovelock
b) Michael Mann
c) Stephen Schneider
d) Hans Joachim Schellnhuber
Which major U.S. tech company was fined a
record amount by European regulators for antitrust violations in 2022?
a) Apple
b) Google
c) Amazon
d) Microsoft
Which African nation saw a transition of
power through a historic election in 2022?
a) Nigeria
b) Ghana
c) Kenya
d) South Africa
In 2022, which European nation faced a severe
energy crisis due to reduced gas supplies from Russia?
a) Germany
b) France
c) Italy
d) Poland
Which major film festival, renowned for
showcasing independent films, was held in Cannes in 2022?
a) Sundance Film Festival
b) Toronto International Film
Festival
c) Cannes Film Festival
d) Berlin International Film
Festival
Which major pharmaceutical company made
headlines in 2022 for its advancements in mRNA technology and vaccines?
a) Pfizer
b) Moderna
c) AstraZeneca
d) Johnson & Johnson
Which global environmental disaster received
significant media coverage in 2022, affecting biodiversity and ecosystems?
a) Oil spill in the Gulf of
Mexico
b) Forest fires in Australia
c) Deforestation in the Amazon
d) Coral bleaching in the Great
Barrier Reef
Which renowned tech entrepreneur faced
scrutiny and legal challenges related to his business practices and statements
in 2022?
a) Elon Musk
b) Jeff Bezos
c) Mark Zuckerberg
d) Tim Cook
Which country’s leader announced a major
reform plan aimed at addressing economic and social issues in 2022?
a) Japan
b) Canada
c) Italy
d) Brazil
Which Asian country made significant strides
in digital currency adoption and regulation in 2022?
a) China
b) India
c) South Korea
d) Japan
Which global tech event, known for unveiling
new gadgets and innovations, took place in Las Vegas in early 2022?
a) CES (Consumer Electronics
Show)
b) Apple WWDC
c) Google I/O
d) Microsoft Ignite
Which influential author and advocate for
mental health, known for her books on mental illness and recovery, passed away
in 2022?
a) Sylvia Plath
b) Anne Lamott
c) Bell Hooks
d) Lauren Hough
Which European country introduced new
legislation aimed at regulating the tech industry and protecting user privacy
in 2022?
a) France
b) Germany
c) Spain
d) Italy
Which international organization held a major
summit in 2022 to address global economic recovery post-pandemic?
a) World Bank
b) International Monetary Fund
(IMF)
c) World Economic Forum
d) United Nations
Which major U.S. city experienced a
significant increase in housing costs and affordability issues in 2022?
a) New York City
b) San Francisco
c) Los Angeles
d) Seattle
Which country announced plans to phase out
coal energy and invest heavily in renewable energy sources by 2030 in 2022?
a) Germany
b) Australia
c) Canada
d) United Kingdom
Which world leader was re-elected in a
contentious election, resulting in significant political and social debate in
2022?
a) Emmanuel Macron
b) Vladimir Putin
c) Joe Biden
d) Xi Jinping
Which influential organization released a
major report on the state of global education and inequality in 2022?
a) UNESCO
b) UNICEF
c) World Bank
d) OECD
Which Southeast Asian nation saw a rise in
political unrest and anti-government protests in 2022?
a) Thailand
b) Myanmar
c) Malaysia
d) Indonesia
Which major international sporting event was
hosted in Birmingham, UK, in 2022?
a) Summer Olympics
b) Commonwealth Games
c) Winter Olympics
d) Asian Games
Which well-known climate activist, known for
her school strike movement, continued to influence global climate policy in
2022?
a) Malala Yousafzai
b) Greta Thunberg
c) Naomi Klein
d) Bill McKibben
Which popular streaming service faced
increased competition and subscriber loss in 2022?
a) Netflix
b) Disney+
c) Hulu
d) Amazon Prime Video
Which African country experienced a military
coup in 2022, leading to a significant change in government?
a) Mali
b) Burkina Faso
c) Sudan
d) Guinea
Which international organization launched a
major initiative to combat global plastic pollution in 2022?
a) United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP)
b) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
c) Greenpeace
d) International Union for
Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Which South American country experienced
significant social unrest and protests in 2022 over economic and political
issues?
a) Chile
b) Argentina
c) Peru
d) Bolivia
Which prominent technology company faced a
major data breach affecting millions of users in 2022?
a) Facebook (Meta)
b) Twitter
c) Google
d) Microsoft
Which European country saw a major political
scandal involving high-profile leaders and corruption allegations in 2022?
a) Italy
b) Spain
c) Greece
d) Portugal
Which global summit in 2022 focused on
advancing sustainable development goals and addressing climate change?
a) G20 Summit
b) UN General Assembly
c) COP27
d) World Economic Forum
Which major Asian city was notably impacted
by significant protests and civil unrest in 2022?
a) Hong Kong
b) Tokyo
c) Seoul
d) Beijing
Which popular author and journalist, known
for his investigative work on political corruption, passed away in 2022?
a) Bob Woodward
b) Seymour Hersh
c) Carl Bernstein
d) David Corn
Which global company announced a major
sustainability initiative aimed at reducing its carbon footprint in 2022?
a) Google
b) Amazon
c) Apple
d) Microsoft
Which Middle Eastern country expanded its
international relations and trade agreements significantly in 2022?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) UAE
c) Qatar
d) Iran
Which country experienced a significant
volcanic eruption in 2022, causing widespread damage and evacuation efforts?
a) Indonesia
b) Japan
c) Iceland
d) Philippines
Which international NGO focused on global
poverty alleviation and development held a major conference in 2022?
a) Oxfam
b) CARE
c) Médecins Sans Frontières
d) The Gates Foundation
Which major U.S. city experienced a notable
increase in its tech industry presence and startup ecosystem in 2022?
a) San Francisco
b) Austin
c) Seattle
d) New York City
Which renowned fashion designer, known for
her innovative designs and contributions to the fashion industry, passed away
in 2022?
a) Vivienne Westwood
b) Karl Lagerfeld
c) Giorgio Armani
d) Pierre Cardin
Which country experienced a significant
increase in tourism and travel in 2022, recovering from the impacts of the
COVID-19 pandemic?
a) Thailand
b) France
c) Italy
d) Spain
Which U.S. state enacted new legislation
related to voting rights and election integrity in 2022?
a) Texas
b) Florida
c) Georgia
d) California
Which major environmental disaster in 2022
led to international calls for increased climate action and sustainability
measures?
a) Hurricane Ida
b) Australian wildfires
c) European floods
d) Arctic ice melt
Which major global corporation faced a
significant boycott and backlash over its environmental and labor practices in
2022?
a) Nestlé
b) Walmart
c) Unilever
d) Starbucks
Which prominent tech entrepreneur and
investor made headlines for his involvement in a major acquisition deal in
2022?
a) Elon Musk
b) Jeff Bezos
c) Mark Zuckerberg
d) Larry Page
Which country saw significant legal and
regulatory changes related to digital privacy and cybersecurity in 2022?
a) United States
b) European Union
c) China
d) Australia
Which international agreement focused on
global health and pandemic preparedness was a key topic of discussion in 2022?
a) Global Health Security Agenda
b) International Health
Regulations
c) Pandemic Treaty
d) Global Fund for Health
Which prominent sports figure was recognized
for their humanitarian efforts and social impact in 2022?
a) Serena Williams
b) LeBron James
c) Lionel Messi
d) Naomi Osaka
Which European city hosted a major
international arts festival in 2022, attracting global artists and audiences?
a) Berlin
b) Paris
c) London
d) Amsterdam
Which Asian country made significant progress
in its efforts to develop and launch 5G technology in 2022?
a) China
b) Japan
c) South Korea
d) India
Which major financial institution faced a
significant scandal and leadership changes in 2022?
a) Goldman Sachs
b) JPMorgan Chase
c) Deutsche Bank
d) HSBC
Which global event focused on advancing
gender equality and women’s rights took place in 2022?
a) UN Women Conference
b) World Economic Forum
c) G20 Summit
d) International Women’s Day
Which prominent scientist and researcher made
significant contributions to the field of quantum computing in 2022?
a) John Preskill
b) Alain Aspect
c) David Deutsch
d) Scott Aaronson
Which international organization released a
major report on global economic trends and forecasts in 2022?
a) World Bank
b) International Monetary Fund
(IMF)
c) United Nations
d) World Economic Forum
Which notable journalist and media
personality, known for investigative reporting, passed away in 2022?
a) Bob Woodward
b) Seymour Hersh
c) David Corn
d) Michael Isikoff
Which major tech company announced a new
product line focusing on augmented reality and virtual reality in 2022?
a) Apple
b) Google
c) Meta
d) Microsoft
Which African country saw a rise in
investment and development projects in the tech sector in 2022?
a) Nigeria
b) Kenya
c) South Africa
d) Ghana
Which global summit in 2022 focused on
advancing efforts to combat global poverty and inequality?
a) G7 Summit
b) World Economic Forum
c) UN Development Summit
d) International Monetary Fund
(IMF) Summit
Which major U.S. city experienced significant
changes in its public transportation infrastructure in 2022?
a) New York City
b) San Francisco
c) Chicago
d) Los Angeles
Which country made headlines for its
innovative approaches to sustainable agriculture and food security in 2022?
a) Netherlands
b) United States
c) India
d) Brazil
Which prominent international organization
focused on improving global education standards and access in 2022?
a) UNESCO
b) UNICEF
c) World Bank
d) Global Partnership for
Education
Which major sporting event was postponed or
canceled due to geopolitical tensions or health concerns in 2022?
a) UEFA Champions League
b) Tour de France
c) Winter Olympics
d) Commonwealth Games
Which country implemented new policies aimed
at enhancing digital literacy and technology access in 2022?
a) Singapore
b) Canada
c) Australia
d) South Korea
Which international human rights organization
released a major report on the state of global human rights in 2022?
a) Amnesty International
b) Human Rights Watch
c) International Committee of the
Red Cross
d) Global Witness
Which prominent global leader was involved in
a major diplomatic initiative to resolve a longstanding conflict in 2022?
a) Emmanuel Macron
b) Joe Biden
c) Xi Jinping
d) Boris Johnson
Which global technology company made a
significant acquisition in the field of artificial intelligence in 2022?
a) Google
b) Microsoft
c) Amazon
d) IBM