[May 2026] Current Affairs Quiz: A roundup of news questions that will be immediately useful for interviews and entrance exams
At entrance exams, job interviews, and similar settings, you’re often asked for your opinions on current events, and sometimes tests include questions on them as well.
Current topics also come up frequently in everyday conversation.
With that in mind, this article presents a comprehensive set of quizzes on the latest current affairs.
We’ve turned a wide range of domestic and international events—drawn from the daily news and across all genres—into quiz questions.
Be sure to remember the current topics introduced here and put them to use in interviews, exams, and everyday conversations.
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[January 2026] Current Affairs Quiz (1–10)
Which Japanese player, who belongs to Perugia, won the 2025 Men’s Volleyball Club World Championship?
- Yūki Ishikawa
- Yuji Nishida
- Sho Takahashi
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Yūki Ishikawa
Yuki Ishikawa, who has also been selected for the Japan national team, signed with Sir Safety Perugia of Italy’s Serie A in 2024. In the 2025 CEV Champions League, he has been outstanding, scoring 20 points among other achievements.
What is the sport of the Japan women’s national team that secured qualification for the Milan–Cortina d’Ampezzo Olympics at the tournament in December 2025?
- ice hockey
- Curling
- speed skating
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Curling
As a result of the final Olympic qualifying tournament held in December 2025, Fortius, a women’s curling team based in Hokkaido, secured a berth at the 2026 Milan–Cortina d’Ampezzo Olympics.
What was chosen as the kanji of the year in 2025?
- high
- bear
- rice
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bear
The kanji of the year for 2025 was “熊” (bear). It was chosen because bear sightings and human injuries occurred one after another nationwide, reaching a record high, and because the issue of “urban bears” was reported daily, causing significant anxiety in people’s lives.
What was the average viewership rating for the 2025 Kōhaku Uta Gassen?
- 35.2%
- 38.4%
- 40.7%
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35.2%
In the Red and White Year-End Song Festival broadcast at the end of 2025, the average viewership rating was 35.2%. The peak minute rating reached 40.7%, marking the first time in five years that it exceeded 40%.
In January 2026, with whom did Masami Nagasawa announce her marriage?
- Ryusuke Hamaguchi
- Sōshi Fukunaga
- Yuya Ishii
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Sōshi Fukunaga
In January 2026, Masami Nagasawa announced her marriage to film director Sosuke Fukunaga. Director Fukunaga has a background of working out of New York in the United States and is a rising director who has received international acclaim. He has directed works such as Out of My Hand, The Yamabiko/The Mountain Woman, and Ainu Pri.
Who is the protagonist of the 2026 Taiga drama “Toyotomi Brothers!”?
- Toyotomi Hideyoshi
- Toyotomi Hidenaga
- Toyotomi Hidetsugu
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Toyotomi Hidenaga
The protagonist of the 65th Taiga drama in 2026, “The Toyotomi Brothers!”, is Toyotomi Hidenaga, the younger brother of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The series portrays the life of Hidenaga, known as the greatest right-hand man who supported his brother’s unification of the realm, and he is played by Taiga Nakano in the drama.
How many times has Aoyama Gakuin won the Hakone Ekiden after their victory in 2026?
- Eighth time
- ninth time
- tenth time
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ninth time
Aoyama Gakuin University won the 102nd Hakone Ekiden in 2026, marking its ninth overall championship. Under coach Susumu Hara, the team dominated the competition to claim the title. With this victory, Aoyama Gakuin also achieved a third consecutive championship.