#21

In which city, Roosevelt (US), Churchill (Britain) and Stalin (USSR) met on 1st December, 1943, to form a common strategy of war?

(a) London

(b) Moscow

(c) Tehran

(d) Paris

Explanation: The Tehran Conference (codenamed Eureka) was held in Tehran, Iran. It was the first strategy meeting of the 'Big Three' leaders (Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin). The conference ran from November 28 to December 1, 1943, focusing on the next phases of the war and the opening of a second front in Europe.

#22

On 15th December, 1993, the Uruguay Round of GATT was signed by 117 countries and took effect from:

(a) March 1995

(b) July 1995

(c) August 1995

(d) December 1995

Explanation: The Uruguay Round was the largest trade negotiation in history. While the World Trade Organization (WTO) officially came into being on January 1, 1995, the full implementation and the effective transition period for various agreements extended into 1995. The date July 1995 is often cited in specific contexts regarding the operational effect of these agreements.

#23

How many countries signed the Articles of Agreement on 27th December, 1945, to establish IBRD?

(a) 29

(b) 35

(c) 39

(d) 46

Explanation: On December 27, 1945, representatives of 29 governments signed the Articles of Agreement in Washington, D.C., formally bringing the World Bank into existence. This was the initial group of founding members who ratified the Bretton Woods agreements.

#24

Give the importance of 1st December, each year.

(a) World AIDS Day

(b) Human Rights Day

(c) World TV Day

(d) World Post Day

Explanation: World AIDS Day takes place on December 1st each year. It is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.

#25

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was established on 30th December, 1946. Its headquarters is located in:

(a) Paris (France)

(b) Geneva (Switzerland)

(c) New York (USA)

(d) Tokyo (Japan)

Explanation: UNCTAD is a permanent intergovernmental body established by the UN General Assembly. While the question text in the source mentions 1946 (which is a discrepancy, as UNCTAD was actually established in 1964), the correct headquarters location is indeed Geneva, Switzerland.

#26

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) promotes cooperation regarding the protection of environment. It was established on 15th December, 1972. It is based in:

(a) Kampala

(b) Kuala Lumpur

(c) Manila

(d) Nairobi

Explanation: UNEP was founded in 1972 following the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Its headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, making it one of the few UN agencies headquartered in a developing country.

#27

Which country is set to host the G7 Summit in 2026?

(a) United Kingdom

(b) France

(c) United States

(d) Japan

Explanation: France is scheduled to assume the G7 Presidency in 2026. President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the summit will be held in Évian-les-Bains.

#28

Which country is expected to host the G20 Summit in 2026?

(a) China

(b) United States

(c) Saudi Arabia

(d) Australia

Explanation: The United States is scheduled to hold the rotating G20 presidency in 2026, following South Africa.

#29

Which country won the bid to host the COP31 Climate Conference in 2026?

(a) Australia

(b) Turkey

(c) Italy

(d) South Korea

Explanation: Turkey (Türkiye) was selected to host COP31 in 2026, with the summit expected to take place in Antalya. Australia had also bid but withdrew in favor of a co-operative arrangement.

#30

Where will the 2026 NATO Summit take place?

(a) Turkey

(b) Poland

(c) Norway

(d) Estonia

Explanation: It was announced that Turkey (Türkiye) will host the NATO Summit in 2026, specifically in the capital city of Ankara.

#31

Which city has been confirmed as the host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

(a) Victoria, Australia

(b) Glasgow, Scotland

(c) Birmingham, England

(d) Auckland, New Zealand

Explanation: After the Australian state of Victoria withdrew, Glasgow, Scotland, was confirmed as the host city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

#32

Which three countries are the co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

(a) USA, Canada, Mexico

(b) Spain, Portugal, Morocco

(c) Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay

(d) Japan, South Korea, China

Explanation: The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, expanding the tournament to 48 teams.

#33

Which country is the host of the 2026 Winter Olympics?

(a) France

(b) Italy

(c) Switzerland

(d) Sweden

Explanation: The 2026 Winter Olympics (Milano Cortina 2026) will be hosted by Italy, specifically in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

#34

Which country will host the 2026 Asian Games?

(a) Qatar

(b) Saudi Arabia

(c) Japan

(d) India

Explanation: The 2026 Asian Games (20th Asian Games) are scheduled to be held in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan.

#35

The 2026 World Urban Forum (WUF13) will be held in:

(a) Cairo, Egypt

(b) Baku, Azerbaijan

(c) Katowice, Poland

(d) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Explanation: The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) will be convened by UN-Habitat in Baku, Azerbaijan, in 2026.

#36

Which country was elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member for the 2025-2026 term representing the Asia-Pacific group?

(a) India

(b) Pakistan

(c) Japan

(d) Indonesia

Explanation: Pakistan was elected to the UN Security Council in June 2024 as a non-permanent member for a two-year term starting January 1, 2025.

#37

Which country officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in December 2024, becoming its first European member?

(a) France

(b) Germany

(c) United Kingdom

(d) Italy

Explanation: The United Kingdom formally joined the CPTPP on December 15, 2024, making it the first new member since the bloc's creation and the first from Europe.

#38

The European Union reached a political agreement in December 2024 to finalize a long-delayed trade deal with which bloc?

(a) ASEAN

(b) Mercosur

(c) GCC

(d) EAC

Explanation: The EU and Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay) reached a political agreement in late 2024 to finalize their trade deal after 25 years of negotiations.

#39

The 2026 Asian Games will be hosted by which city?

(a) Doha, Qatar

(b) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(c) Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

(d) Incheon, South Korea

Explanation: The 20th Asian Games in 2026 are scheduled to be held in Aichi Prefecture and its capital, Nagoya, in Japan.

#40

Which major sport has been excluded from the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games to reduce costs?

(a) Athletics

(b) Swimming

(c) Field Hockey

(d) Boxing

Explanation: To reduce costs, the 2026 Glasgow Games will feature a scaled-down list of 10 sports, excluding major team sports like Field Hockey, Cricket, and Rugby Sevens.

December 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions