[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 (11–20)
Which of the two—selected as a double award—was announced among the 174th Akutagawa Prize and Naoki Prize?NEW!
- Akutagawa Prize
- Naoki Prize
- No double awards
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Akutagawa Prize
At the 174th Akutagawa Prize, Makoto Toriyama’s “The House of Time” and Ushio Hatakeyama’s “The Scream” received a double award. “The House of Time” is also the winning work of the 47th Noma Literary New Face Award.
[January 2026] Current Affairs Quiz (1–10)
In the 2026 tax reform, as of December, what is the projected increase of the income tax exemption threshold?
- 1,300,000 yen
- 1,500,000 yen
- 1.78 million yen
On December 18, 2025, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Democratic Party for the People agreed to raise the income tax exemption threshold to 1.78 million yen in 2026. It had been raised to 1.6 million yen in 2025, and it is now expected to be raised again.
What mark has been required to be displayed on infant and toddler toys since December 2025?
- Children's ST Mark
- Children's SG Mark
- Children’s PSC Mark
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Children’s PSC Mark
Due to revisions to the Consumer Product Safety Act, infant and toddler toys without the Child PSC mark may no longer be sold as of December 25, 2025. This mark indicates that the toy is safe for children to play with and is intended to prevent accidents before they occur.
What will Japan’s tax revenue be in 2025?
- 69.6 trillion yen
- 75 trillion 500 billion yen
- 80 trillion 7 hundred billion yen
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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.
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.
Which professional wrestler retired in January 2026?
- Togi Makabe
- Kazuchika Okada
- Hiroshi Tanahashi
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Hiroshi Tanahashi
On January 4, 2026, at New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Tokyo Dome event, Hiroshi Tanahashi retired from active competition. He stepped away from the ring having long led the promotion as its ace and having made significant contributions as its president.