July 2026 Edition
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July 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#21
What is the name of the female mascot for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics?
(a) Milo
(b) Tina
(c) Neve
(d) Gliz
Explanation: The mascots are two stoats named Tina (for Cortina, the Olympic mascot) and Milo (for Milan, the Paralympic mascot).
#22
In the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games, which sport will host its events in the Valtellina region?
(a) Ice Hockey
(b) Alpine Skiing (Men)
(c) Figure Skating
(d) Curling
Explanation: Men's Alpine Skiing will be held on the famous Stelvio slope in Bormio, which is in the Valtellina region.
#23
What is the primary fuel source for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic torch?
(a) Hydrogen
(b) Natural Gas
(c) Bio-LPG
(d) Electric Battery
Explanation: The organizers have stated the flame will be fueled by Bio-LPG to promote sustainability.
#24
Which African city will host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games?
(a) Cairo
(b) Dakar
(c) Nairobi
(d) Cape Town
Explanation: The 2026 Youth Olympic Games will be held in Dakar, Senegal, marking the first Olympic event to be held on the African continent.
#25
Which nations will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
(a) USA, Canada, Mexico
(b) Spain, Portugal, Morocco
(c) Germany, France, Italy
(d) Japan, South Korea, China
Explanation: The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time three nations share the hosting duties.
#26
How many teams will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
(a) 32
(b) 40
(c) 48
(d) 64
Explanation: The 2026 World Cup will expand the tournament format from 32 teams to 48 teams for the first time.
#27
Who will host the 2026 Asian Games?
(a) Doha, Qatar
(b) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
(c) Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
(d) Seoul, South Korea
Explanation: The 20th Asian Games in 2026 are scheduled to be held in the Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya in Japan.
#28
What is the name of the mascot for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya?
(a) Honhon
(b) Not yet officially revealed
(c) Miraitowa
(d) Someity
Explanation: As of late 2023/early 2024, the specific mascots for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games have been in the design contest phase but not widely popularized or finalized like previous editions.
#29
Which country pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to rising costs?
(a) Canada (Alberta)
(b) Australia (Victoria)
(c) United Kingdom (Birmingham)
(d) New Zealand (Auckland)
Explanation: In a shock announcement in 2023, the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing a massive blowout in projected costs.
#30
Which of the following agencies of UNO was founded on 29th July, 1957?
(a) IBRD
(b) ICAO
(c) IAEA
(d) IMF
Explanation: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was founded on July 29, 1957. It was established as an autonomous organization within the United Nations system to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for military purposes.
#31
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.
#32
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.
#33
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.
#34
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.
#35
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.
#36
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.
#37
Which Caribbean nation hosted the 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in July 2024?
(a) Jamaica
(b) Barbados
(c) Grenada
(d) Guyana
Explanation: The 47th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting was held in St. George's, Grenada, in July 2024.
#38
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.
#39
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.
#40
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.