[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 (11–20)
Who is Japan’s opponent in their first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
- Germany
- Brazil
- Netherlands
See the answer
Netherlands
As a result of the draw for the 2026 World Cup, Japan’s first match has been set against the Netherlands. It will be a crucial game for Japan in their bid to advance from the group stage. Tunisia is also in the same group, meaning Japan will face a run of strong opponents.
Which company partnered with Honda and announced an electric vehicle called AFEELA1?
- Panasonic
- Sony
- Hitachi, Ltd.
See the answer
Sony
Sony Group and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. established Sony Honda Mobility in 2022. In 2023, they announced AFEELA as a new brand and unveiled the AFEELA 1, aiming to launch it in the Japanese automobile market in 2027.
Which MLB team did player Munetaka Murakami transfer to?
- Dodgers
- White Sox
- Yankees
See the answer
White Sox
It was announced that he transferred from the Yakult Swallows to the Chicago White Sox on a two-year, $34 million contract. The White Sox are a team in the American League Central based in Chicago, and Kosuke Fukudome also played for them.
Which Japanese anime work was nominated for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards?
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle Arc, Chapter 1: Akaza’s Return
- Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc
- Jujutsu Kaisen the Movie: Shibuya Incident Special Edited Edition
See the answer
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc The Movie, Chapter 1: Akaza Returns
The correct answer is: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc, Chapter 1: The Return of Akaza. Japan’s animation techniques and storytelling have been highly acclaimed internationally, earning it a nomination for the prestigious Golden Globe Awards.
What will Japan’s tax revenue be in 2025?
- 69.6 trillion yen
- 75 trillion 500 billion yen
- 80 trillion 7 hundred billion yen
See the answer
80 trillion 7 hundred billion yen
Japan's tax revenue for fiscal year 2025 was approximately 80.7 trillion yen. This amount is the highest on record and the first time it has exceeded 80 trillion yen. It surpassed the initial budget estimate of 77.8 trillion yen by about 2.9 trillion yen. The main factors were increased corporate and income tax revenues due to strong corporate performance and wage hikes, as well as higher consumption tax revenue driven by rising prices.
In conclusion
We’ve put together a comprehensive set of quizzes on current affairs that are useful for interviews and exams. Focusing on domestic and international news, they cover a wide range of topics including politics, economics, sports, and more. We’ve selected only the most talked-about events, so be sure to remember the current-affairs items you find here!