[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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[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%.
[January 2026] Current Affairs Quiz (11–20)
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 Japan’s opponent in their first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
- Germany
- Brazil
- Netherlands
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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.
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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.