[February 2026] Current Affairs Quiz Collection: A compilation of news questions useful for job 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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[February 2026] Current Affairs Quiz (1–10)
New Year’s cards in 2026 totaled about 780 million, the lowest on record, but how many were there in 2003, which set the record high?NEW!
- approximately 2.85 billion
- approximately 3.62 billion
- About 4.46 billion sheets
See the answer
About 4.46 billion sheets
The initial number of New Year’s postcards issued peaked at 4,459.36 million (about 4460 million) for 2003 (for use in Heisei 15). Since then, it has been on a downward trend, and compared with the number issued in 2026, it is clear that there has been a significant decrease.
Who was it whose foreign policy was referred to as the “Don Low Doctrine”?NEW!
- Donald Trump
- Mark Carney
- Emmanuel Macron
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Donald Trump
It’s a coined term that plays on the former “Monroe Doctrine” and Mr. Trump’s first name, “Donald.” It is said to be a more radicalized version of the Monroe Doctrine, implying that the United States might even resort to the use of force if it judges something to have an impact on the country.
Which stickers are being revisited as part of the Heisei retro boom?NEW!
- Bonbon drop stickers
- flake stickers
- masking tape
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Bonbon drop stickers
The correct answer is bonbon drop stickers. These are stickers characterized by a three-dimensional, translucent look that became popular among elementary school girls in the early to mid Heisei era. They’ve been rediscovered as “Heisei retro” items and are gaining popularity along with sticker albums.
[February 2026] Current Affairs Quiz (11–20)
How many lawmakers from the Constitutional Democratic Party joined the Centrist Reform Alliance, which was formed in January 2026?NEW!
- 98 people
- 116 people
- 144 people
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144 people
Due to the opposition realignment in January 2026, the Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito merged to form the Centrist Reform Alliance. Of the 148 Constitutional Democratic Party members in the House of Representatives, a large majority—144 lawmakers—joined.
Which animal could no longer be seen in Japanese zoos as of January 2026?NEW!
- sea otter
- koala
- panda
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panda
In January 2026, the twin pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, which had been kept at Ueno Zoo, were returned to China. As a result, there are no longer any zoos in Japan housing pandas, and for the first time in 54 years, pandas can no longer be seen in the country.
What is the first program to be offered at a full-time public high school that will be introduced at Saga Prefectural Karatsu Seisho High School starting in the 2026 school year?NEW!
- AI Creator Department
- Drone License Academic Course
- Department of e-Sports
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Department of e-Sports
It has been announced that Karatsu Seisho High School, a prefectural school in Saga, will establish an “Esports Department” in the 2026 academic year—the first of its kind among full-time public high schools in Japan. The planned curriculum will cover a wide range of related skills, not only player development but also event planning and management, web design, and game development.
Which amusement park will PokéPark Kanto open at?NEW!
- Yomiuriland
- Hirakata Park
- Huis Ten Bosch
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Yomiuriland
A new area called PokéPark Kanto will be established by utilizing part of the vast grounds of Yomiuriland in Inagi City, Tokyo, where Pokémon fans from around the world can have fun. Visitors can enjoy shows and character greetings, as well as original food and attractions.