[April 2026] Current Affairs Quiz Compilation: A collection of news questions 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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[February 2026] Current Affairs Quiz (1–10)
In 2026, how many years will it have been since the United States declared its independence?
- 200 years
- 250 years
- 300 years
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250 years
The United States of America issued the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary since then, and various commemorative events are planned.
Which country adopted the euro in 2026?
- Croatia
- Bulgaria
- Romania
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Bulgaria
Bulgaria adopted the euro in 2026. The domestic currency before the euro was the lev. It became the 21st member state to join, following Croatia.
What is a certain new system that was introduced at the Louvre Museum starting in 2026?
- Dynamic pricing
- dual pricing
- Subscription
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dual pricing
The correct answer is differential pricing. Aiming to curb the influx of tourists and secure funds for facility maintenance, the Louvre Museum has decided to introduce a differential pricing system that sets higher admission fees for travelers from outside the EEA than for residents. Such differential pricing is being adopted around the world.
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?
- approximately 2.85 billion
- approximately 3.62 billion
- About 4.46 billion sheets
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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.
[February 2026] Current Affairs Quiz (11–20)
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?
- 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?
- 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.
Which stickers are being revisited as part of the Heisei retro boom?
- 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.