Free MCQs & Online Quiz Practice for Exams

Q: The 'S-400 Triumf' air defense missile system, frequently mentioned in South Asian security discussions, is manufactured by which country?

A) United States

B) China

C) Russia

D) Israel

Q: The 'Aarau Peace Treaty' of 2025 was a significant diplomatic achievement focused on stabilizing which region?

A) The Balkans

B) The South China Sea

C) The Kashmir Border

D) The Central African Republic

Q: Who succeeded Queen Elizabeth II as the Head of the Commonwealth of Nations in 2022, a role that remains central to Commonwealth affairs in 2025?

A) Prince William

B) King Charles III

C) Prince Harry

D) Prime Minister of Canada

Q: The 'RCEP' (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership), the world's largest free trade agreement, excludes which major economy from its current membership?

A) China

B) Japan

C) India

D) Australia

Q: The most recent session of the BRICS summit (late 2025) saw discussions on:

A) Creating a common BRICS currency

B) Expansion to include new members like Saudi Arabia and the UAE

C) Dissolving the organization in favor of the G20

D) Exclusive trade with African nations

Q: The Global Refugee Forum (GRF), a key event for UNHCR, focuses on shared responsibility and solutions for displacement. Where is its permanent secretariat located?

A) New York, USA

B) Vienna, Austria

C) Geneva, Switzerland

D) The Hague, Netherlands

Q: The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (Developing 8) includes which of the following member states from the Middle East?

A) Iraq

B) Iran

C) Yemen

D) Syria

Q: The strategic Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global energy transport and connects the Persian Gulf with the:

A) Gulf of Aden

B) Gulf of Oman

C) Arabian Sea

D) Red Sea

Q: The International Court of Justice (ICJ), distinct from the International Criminal Court (ICC), primarily settles:

A) Disputes between states

B) Cases of genocide and war crimes against individuals

C) Disputes between individuals of different nationalities

D) Violations of international maritime law by corporations

Q: The 'G-77' (Group of 77) is primarily a coalition of developing nations advocating for:

A) Exclusive trade benefits among themselves

B) Nuclear non-proliferation treaties

C) Enhanced negotiating power in the UN system

D) Global adoption of cryptocurrency

Q: Which country hosted the 2025 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), focusing on climate resilience and youth?

A) Australia

B) India

C) Rwanda

D) Samoa

Q: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China's massive infrastructure project, traces its historical inspiration back to which ancient trade route?

A) Spice Route

B) Tea Horse Road

C) Incense Route

D) Silk Road

Q: The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) includes which four member countries?

A) China, Russia, India, Japan

B) USA, Japan, Australia, India

C) USA, UK, France, Germany

D) Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA

Q: The term 'Pivot to Asia' is most commonly associated with the foreign policy strategy of which country?

A) China

B) Russia

C) United States

D) Germany

Q: The 'Doha Round' refers to trade negotiation talks held under the umbrella of which international organization?

A) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

B) World Trade Organization (WTO)

C) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

D) World Bank

Q: Which country became the newest permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) in 2025 after a major reform initiative?

A) There was no new permanent member

B) India

C) Brazil

D) Germany

Q: The Kyoto Protocol primarily aimed to reduce global emissions of:

A) Ozone-depleting substances

B) Water pollution contaminants

C) Greenhouse gases

D) Sulphur dioxide and Nitrogen oxides

Q: The 'New Development Bank' (NDB), often called the BRICS Bank, has its headquarters located in:

A) New Delhi, India

B) Brasília, Brazil

C) Moscow, Russia

D) Shanghai, China

Q: The ASEAN Summit in 2025 primarily addressed which critical internal issue concerning a member state’s political instability and violence?

A) Philippines' territorial disputes

B) Thailand's constitutional crisis

C) Vietnam's economic slowdown

D) Myanmar's civil unrest and political deadlock

Q: As of late 2025, which nation holds the rotational Chairmanship of the ASEAN bloc?

A) Indonesia

B) Vietnam

C) Malaysia

D) Laos