[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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Current Affairs Quiz (1–10)
Which company did PayPay announce it had entered into a partnership agreement with?NEW!
- Mastercard
- VISA
- American Express
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VISA
In February 2026, PayPay announced that it had entered into a partnership agreement with VISA in its payments business. In addition to strengthening cashless payments domestically, it is also looking toward international expansion.
How many medals did Japan win at the Milan Olympics—26—and what place did they finish?NEW!
- 3rd place
- 5th place
- 7th place
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5th place
Japan won a total of 26 medals, achieving an excellent fifth place among participating countries and regions. Of these, it secured 5 gold medals.
What is the age of Takato Ishida, the governor of Fukui Prefecture who drew attention after being elected as the youngest governor in the country?NEW!
- 32 years old
- 35 years old
- 38 years old
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35 years old
Takato Ishida was elected governor of Fukui Prefecture at the age of 35. This breaks the previous record of 38, set when Naomichi Suzuki was first elected governor of Hokkaido, making him the youngest governor in Japan.
In Honshu, which region is predicted to have the earliest cherry blossom flowering in 2026?NEW!
- Okayama City
- Wakayama City
- Nagoya City
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Nagoya City
In the 2026 cherry blossom forecast, Nagoya in Honshu is expected to bloom the earliest on March 17. Tokyo and Gifu City are also forecast to bloom on March 17. Naha is in January and Sapporo is in April, showing significant regional variation within Japan.
What is the exact number of seats won by the Liberal Democratic Party, which secured more than two-thirds of the seats in the 51st House of Representatives election?NEW!
- 312 seats
- 314 seats
- 316 seats
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316 seats
Riding a wave of popularity for Prime Minister Takaichi, the Liberal Democratic Party achieved a historic landslide victory, winning 316 seats in the House of Representatives—surpassing the 310-seat threshold that constitutes a two-thirds majority on its own. Holding two-thirds of the seats grants significant power, such as the ability to pass a bill again after it has been rejected by the House of Councillors and to initiate constitutional amendments. As a result, attention is now focused on the future course of the LDP and the Takaichi Cabinet.
Current affairs quiz (11–20)
In the 2026 WBC, who is Japan’s opponent in their first game?NEW!
- Taiwan
- Czech
- Australia
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Taiwan
In the WBC to be held from March 2026, Japan will be in Pool C and will compete against Taiwan, the Czech Republic, Australia, and South Korea in the first round. Among these, the opening game on March 6 has been set against the Taiwan national team.
Which revival menu item was announced and drew attention along with the news of price increases?NEW!
- McPork
- McDouble
- Quarter Pounder
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McPork
The McPork, which was sold from 2007 to 2012, has returned as a regular menu item in 2026. The McPork also has a history of being re-released for a limited time in 2013 and being offered in 2018 as a variation called the Bacon McPork.