MCQs on International Affairs: June 2026 Global Updates

1.

Which international agreement sets the framework for climate finance commitments from developed to developing countries?

A The Kyoto Protocol

B The Paris Agreement

C The Montreal Protocol

D The Basel Convention

2.

The G7 leaders' pledge for enhanced climate finance aims to assist developing nations in:

A Developing nuclear weapons technology

B Mitigating and adapting to climate change impacts

C Expanding fossil fuel exploration

D Increasing industrial pollution

3.

The G7 is an informal forum comprising leaders from which of the following countries?

A Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States

B China, India, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, and the United States

C Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and the United States

D Brazil, China, Germany, India, Russia, and the United States

4.

Which of the following is a significant challenge in concluding an ASEAN-EU FTA?

A Disagreement on the number of EU member states

B Divergent economic development levels and regulatory frameworks

C Lack of interest from ASEAN member states

D The EU's refusal to negotiate

5.

The primary objective of the ASEAN-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations is to:

A Increase cultural exchange programs

B Facilitate trade and investment between the two regions

C Establish a common defense pact

D Coordinate environmental protection policies

6.

ASEAN is a regional grouping of how many member states?

A 7

B 10

C 12

D 15

7.

Which of the following is NOT a commonly proposed model for UN Security Council reform?

A The 'G4' proposal (Brazil, Germany, India, Japan)

B The 'Africa Group' proposal for two permanent seats

C Abolishing the UN Security Council entirely

D Increasing the number of non-permanent members

8.

The 'Uniting for Consensus' group, often opposing expansion of permanent seats in the UNSC, primarily advocates for:

A An increase in non-permanent members only

B A single new permanent member from Africa

C More veto powers for existing permanent members

D A rotational system for permanent seats

9.

Which of the following is a major point of contention in the ongoing discussions for UN Security Council reform?

A Expansion of permanent and non-permanent members

B The language used in Security Council resolutions

C The location of the UN Headquarters

D The number of veto powers

International Current Affairs MCQs - 2026-06-06