How well do you know the world? From geography and history to science, politics, and current affairs, global general knowledge is essential for students, competitive exam aspirants, and trivia lovers.
Whether you’re preparing for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, NDA, CDS, or just love testing your knowledge, this World GK quiz will challenge your understanding of international facts. Let’s see how much you really know!
World General Knowledge Questions and Answers
1. Geography GK Questions
Q1. What is the largest country in the world by area?
👉 Answer: Russia
Q2. Which is the smallest country in the world?
👉 Answer: Vatican City
Q3. What is the capital of Canada?
👉 Answer: Ottawa
Q4. The Amazon Rainforest is primarily located in which country?
👉 Answer: Brazil
Q5. Which desert is the largest in the world?
👉 Answer: Antarctic Desert
Q6. The Great Wall of China was built during which dynasty?
👉 Answer: Qin Dynasty
Q7. Mount Everest lies between which two countries?
👉 Answer: Nepal and China (Tibet)
Q8. Which river is the longest in the world?
👉 Answer: Nile River
Q9. What is the currency of Japan?
👉 Answer: Japanese Yen
Q10. Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
👉 Answer: Pacific Ocean
2. World History GK Questions
Q11. Who was the first President of the United States?
👉 Answer: George Washington
Q12. In which year did World War II end?
👉 Answer: 1945
Q13. The Industrial Revolution began in which country?
👉 Answer: United Kingdom
Q14. Who discovered America?
👉 Answer: Christopher Columbus
Q15. The Cold War was primarily between which two countries?
👉 Answer: USA and USSR (Soviet Union)
Q16. The United Nations was founded in which year?
👉 Answer: 1945
Q17. Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
👉 Answer: Amelia Earhart
Q18. The Berlin Wall fell in which year?
👉 Answer: 1989
Q19. Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in which year?
👉 Answer: 1948
Q20. The French Revolution began in which year?
👉 Answer: 1789
3. Science & Technology GK Questions
Q21. What is the chemical symbol for gold?
👉 Answer: Au
Q22. Who developed the theory of relativity?
👉 Answer: Albert Einstein
Q23. What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
👉 Answer: Diamond
Q24. What is the most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere?
👉 Answer: Nitrogen
Q25. What is the name of the first man-made satellite?
👉 Answer: Sputnik 1
Q26. Who discovered the law of gravity?
👉 Answer: Sir Isaac Newton
Q27. What planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
👉 Answer: Mars
Q28. What is the largest organ in the human body?
👉 Answer: Skin
Q29. What does DNA stand for?
👉 Answer: Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Q30. Who invented the telephone?
👉 Answer: Alexander Graham Bell
4. World Economy & Organizations GK Questions
Q31. What does IMF stand for?
👉 Answer: International Monetary Fund
Q32. Where is the headquarters of the World Bank?
👉 Answer: Washington, D.C., USA
Q33. Which is the richest country in the world by GDP per capita?
👉 Answer: Luxembourg (as of recent rankings)
Q34. Which country has the largest economy in the world?
👉 Answer: United States
Q35. What is the currency of the United Kingdom?
👉 Answer: British Pound Sterling (£)
Q36. The European Union (EU) has how many member countries?
👉 Answer: 27
Q37. Where is the United Nations Headquarters located?
👉 Answer: New York, USA
Q38. What is the stock market index of Japan called?
👉 Answer: Nikkei 225
Q39. Which country is the largest producer of coffee in the world?
👉 Answer: Brazil
Q40. The OPEC organization is related to which industry?
👉 Answer: Petroleum/Oil
5. Current Affairs GK Questions (2024)
Q41. Who is the current President of the United States?
👉 Answer: (Check latest updates before the exam)
Q42. Which country hosted the FIFA World Cup 2022?
👉 Answer: Qatar
Q43. Who is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
👉 Answer: (Check latest updates before the exam)
Q44. The 2023 G20 Summit was hosted by which country?
👉 Answer: India
Q45. Which country recently joined BRICS in 2024?
👉 Answer: Egypt
Q46. Where were the 2024 Olympic Games held?
👉 Answer: Paris, France
Q47. Who won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize?
👉 Answer: (Check latest updates before the exam)
Q48. What is the name of the latest COVID-19 variant?
👉 Answer: (Check latest updates before the exam)
Q49. Which country recently launched the first commercial space station?
👉 Answer: (Check latest updates before the exam)
Q50. The COP28 Climate Summit was held in which country?
👉 Answer: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Why Should You Practice World GK Questions?
✅ Enhances Global Awareness – Stay informed about international events and geography.
✅ Prepares for Competitive Exams – Essential for UPSC, SSC, Banking, NDA, and other exams.
✅ Improves Memory & Intelligence – GK boosts brain function and problem-solving skills.
✅ Makes Learning Fun – Challenge your friends and family with these questions!
Final Thoughts
How many questions did you answer correctly? Keep practicing world GK quizzes to improve your knowledge and stay updated with global affairs.
🚀 Challenge yourself daily and become a GK champion!