April 2026 Global Affairs and Events

Current Events

This quiz covers key global and political events in April 2026, including a US-Iran conflict and its impact on the global fuel crisis, the Artemis II moon flyby, Australian economic and political news, India's domestic initiatives, and various international security and economic developments.

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20 Questions Medium Ages 12+ Apr 15, 2026

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This study set covers Current Events through 20 practice questions. This quiz covers key global and political events in April 2026, including a US-Iran conflict and its impact on the global fuel crisis, the Artemis II moon flyby, Australian economic and political news, India's domestic initiatives, and various international security and economic developments. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 What major conflict is dominating global focus as of mid-April 2026?

A A US-Iran confrontation
B A Russia-Ukraine escalation
C A China-Taiwan dispute
D A North Korea missile test

2 What has been caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz?

A A severe global fuel crisis
B A decrease in global trade
C A rise in international tourism
D An increase in agricultural production

3 Which space mission is conducting a historic moon flyby in April 2026?

A Artemis II
B Apollo 18
C Voyager 3
D Mars Rover Perseverance

4 What is the name of an Indian domestic initiative mentioned in the text?

A School Chalen Hum campaign
B Digital India
C Make in India
D Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

5 Conflict between which two countries has intensified, affecting Lebanon and causing global market shocks?

A Israel and Iran
B Saudi Arabia and Iran
C Turkey and Syria
D Egypt and Israel

6 Who has backed a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz?

A Former CIA director David Petraeus
B Former President Barack Obama
C Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
D Former National Security Advisor John Bolton

7 Who is set to take office as the next Director of Mossad in July 2026?

A Major General Roman Gofman
B David Petraeus
C Benjamin Netanyahu
D Joe Biden

8 What is Australia warning of due to escalating fuel supply issues?

A Potential recession
B Increased economic growth
C A surplus of fuel
D A decline in inflation

9 What new immigration policy has the Coalition in Australia launched?

A Focusing on "Australian values"
B Prioritizing skilled workers
C Increasing refugee quotas
D Reducing immigration numbers

10 Which Indian state leads in rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar scheme as of March/April 2026?

A Uttar Pradesh
B Maharashtra
C Gujarat
D Rajasthan

11 When are Earth Day 2026 events scheduled to take place?

A April 18th-22nd
B April 1st-7th
C April 25th-30th
D The entire month of April

12 What significant event concluded on April 10, 2026, marking the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years?

A NASA's Artemis II mission
B A Mars landing
C A mission to Jupiter
D The launch of the James Webb Telescope

13 Who were the crew members of the Artemis II mission who conducted a flyby of the moon's far side?

A Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen
B Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins
C Yuri Gagarin, Gherman Titov
D Sally Ride, Guion Bluford

14 What was the theme of World Health Day observed on April 7, 2026?

A Together for health. Stand with science
B Health for All
C Our Planet, Our Health
D Building a fairer, healthier world

15 Which two nations concluded high-level peace talks in Islamabad on April 14, 2026, without a final deal?

A US and Iran
B Israel and Iran
C Russia and Ukraine
D India and Pakistan

16 What are the key disagreements that remain in the US-Iran peace talks?

A Iran's nuclear program and the conflict in Lebanon
B Trade tariffs and border disputes
C Cybersecurity and space exploration
D Climate change policies and energy production

17 Where is intensive fighting continuing between Israel and Hezbollah?

A Southern Lebanon
B The Golan Heights
C The West Bank
D Northern Israel

18 Which countries are set to reintroduce compulsory military service in 2026, reflecting a global trend toward rearmament?

A Croatia, Cambodia, and Jordan
B Germany, France, and Italy
C Canada, Mexico, and the US
D Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

19 What did the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its 2026 global growth forecast to on April 14?

A 3.1%
B 3.3%
C 2.5%
D 4.0%

20 Under what condition could global growth drop to 2%, placing the world economy on the brink of recession?

A If the Middle East conflict prolongs and oil prices stay above $US100 per barrel
B If interest rates increase significantly
C If there is a major technological disruption
D If consumer spending drastically declines

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