Preparing for the OSSC CGL examination requires staying updated with the latest international current events, as these are a crucial part of the general awareness section. The following multiple-choice questions (MCQs) cover significant global developments, geopolitical changes, major international agreements, and events from various fields such as politics, economy, environment, and sports. These MCQs are designed to help candidates gain a comprehensive understanding of current international affairs and enhance their chances of scoring well in the exam.
Top 30 International Current Events MCQs For OSSC CGL
- Which country recently hosted the 2024 G20 Summit?
A) India
B) Japan
C) Brazil
D) Saudi Arabia
Answer: C) Brazil - Which international organization launched the “Global Methane Pledge” to cut methane emissions?
A) United Nations
B) European Union
C) NATO
D) ASEAN
Answer: B) European Union - Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023?
A) Malala Yousafzai
B) Abiy Ahmed
C) Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov
D) Narges Mohammadi
Answer: D) Narges Mohammadi - Which country became the first to approve a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12?
A) USA
B) Cuba
C) China
D) Canada
Answer: B) Cuba - Who won the Grand Prix prize at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for the film “All We Imagine as Light”?
A) Martin Scorsese
B) Payal Kapadia
C) Quentin Tarantino
D) Chidanand Naik
Answer: B) Payal Kapadia - Who became the first person to climb Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse twice in a single season?
A) Edmund Hillary
B) Tenzing Norgay
C) Satyadeep Gupta
D) Reinhold Messner
Answer: C) Satyadeep Gupta - Which country experienced a devastating mudslide in May 2024, resulting in over 670 deaths?
A) Indonesia
B) Japan
C) Papua New Guinea
D) Philippines
Answer: C) Papua New Guinea - Who was re-elected as the President of Lithuania in 2024?
A) Gitanas Nausėda
B) Dalia Grybauskaitė
C) Saulius Skvernelis
D) Ingrida Šimonytė
Answer: A) Gitanas Nausėda - Which Indian gymnast won a gold medal at the Asian Championship in 2024?
A) Dipa Karmakar
B) Ashish Kumar
C) Aruna Reddy
D) Pranati Nayak
Answer: A) Dipa Karmakar - Which country won the UEFA Europa League in the 2023-24 season?
A) Bayer Leverkusen
B) Manchester United
C) Atalanta BC
D) Sevilla FC
Answer: C) Atalanta BC - Which countries announced the recognition of the Palestinian state in May 2024?
A) France, Germany, Italy
B) Norway, Spain, Ireland
C) USA, UK, Canada
D) China, Russia, India
Answer: B) Norway, Spain, Ireland - How many medals did India win at the Asian wrestling Championship 2024?
A) Five
B) Six
C) Seven
D) Eight
Answer: C) Seven - What is the theme for World No Tobacco Day 2024?
A) Tobacco: A Threat to Development
B) Commit to Quit
C) Tobacco: A Growing Epidemic
D) Protecting Youth from Tobacco Industry Manipulation
Answer: B) Commit to Quit - Who created history at the Cannes Film Festival with the film “Sunflowers Were the First to Know”?
A) Payal Kapadia
B) Chidanand Naik
C) Anasuya Sengupta
D) Martin Scorsese
Answer: B) Chidanand Naik - Which country is set to host the Red Flag 24 military exercise in 2024?
A) Canada
B) United States
C) Australia
D) United Kingdom
Answer: B) United States - Who received the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award in 2023?
A) Major Radhika Sen
B) Major Priya Jaiswal
C) Major Suman Sharma
D) Major Anjali Singh
Answer: A) Major Radhika Sen - Which country launched the “Dubai Gaming Visa” in 2024?
A) Japan
B) South Korea
C) United States
D) United Arab Emirates
Answer: D) United Arab Emirates - Who was appointed as the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for April 2024?
A) Meg Lanning
B) Hayley Matthews
C) Smriti Mandhana
D) Ellyse Perry
Answer: B) Hayley Matthews - What major natural disaster occurred in Papua New Guinea in May 2024?
A) Earthquake
B) Tsunami
C) Mudslide
D) Volcanic eruption
Answer: C) Mudslide - Which country donated advanced radar planes to Ukraine in May 2024?
A) United States
B) Sweden
C) Germany
D) France
Answer: B) Sweden - What initiative did Norway, Spain, and Ireland undertake in May 2024 regarding Palestine?
A) Military aid
B) Humanitarian support
C) Recognition of the Palestinian state
D) Trade agreement
Answer: C) Recognition of the Palestinian state - Which Asian country experienced a severe economic crisis and large-scale protests in 2024?
A) Sri Lanka
B) Bangladesh
C) Pakistan
D) Nepal
Answer: A) Sri Lanka - Which country’s film “Sunflowers Were the First to Know” won at the Cannes Film Festival?
A) France
B) India
C) Japan
D) United States
Answer: B) India - Which country hosted the first Asian Relay Championships in 2024?
A) Japan
B) China
C) Thailand
D) India
Answer: C) Thailand - Who is the brand ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Shahid Afridi
C) MS Dhoni
D) Chris Gayle
Answer: B) Shahid Afridi - Which film directed by Payal Kapadia won the Grand Prix prize at the Cannes Film Festival?
A) All We Imagine as Light
B) Sunflowers Were the First to Know
C) The Lighthouse
D) Parasite
Answer: A) All We Imagine as Light - Which country’s President Gitanas Nausėda was re-elected in 2024?
A) Estonia
B) Latvia
C) Lithuania
D) Finland
Answer: C) Lithuania - Which country implemented the “One Person, One File” surveillance program in 2024?
A) Russia
B) China
C) North Korea
D) Iran
Answer: B) China - Which country announced mandatory English translations for visa applications in 2024?
A) Australia
B) Canada
C) New Zealand
D) United Kingdom
Answer: C) New Zealand - Which African country faced a severe drought leading to a state of emergency in 2024?
A) Kenya
B) Ethiopia
C) Nigeria
D) South Africa
Answer: B) Ethiopia
