Global Energy 2026 MCQs with Answers and Explanations
Practice Global Energy 2026} MCQs. from Current Affairs subject. with solved answers and explanations. updated syllabus-based questions.
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Question 1: Which global benchmark oil price crossed the $110 per barrel mark in March 2026 for the first time in two years due to regional instability in the Middle East?
In mid-March 2026, Brent Crude surged past $110 per barrel as supply chain concerns and military tensions in the Persian Gulf impacted global oil exports.
Brent Crude
Oil Prices
Energy Crisis
Middle East War
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Question 2: In February 2026, which country surpassed China to become the world's largest producer of green hydrogen by installed capacity?
Following the massive rollout of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, India officially overtook China in total operational green hydrogen capacity in February 2026.
Green Hydrogen
Renewable Energy
India
China
Energy Transition
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Question 3: The "Global Fusion Initiative" (GFI) announced a major milestone on March 12, 2026, by maintaining a stable plasma reaction for how many minutes?
The GFI, an international consortium, successfully maintained a stable fusion reaction for 30 minutes, a significant leap toward commercializing zero-carbon nuclear fusion power.
Nuclear Fusion
Clean Energy
Gfi
Energy Breakthrough
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Question 4: Which European nation officially shuttered its last coal-fired power plant in January 2026, meeting its "Coal-Free" target four years early?
Germany closed its final coal plant in January 2026, shifting its entire baseline load to a mix of renewables, natural gas, and imported nuclear power.
Coal Phase Out
Germany
Climate Action
Renewable Energy
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Question 5: On March 25, 2026, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that for the first time, global investment in ______ exceeded investment in fossil fuels.
The IEA's 2026 World Energy Investment report highlighted that solar energy attracted more capital than the entire oil and gas exploration sector combined for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Iea
Solar Energy
Renewable Investment
Energy Economics
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Question 6: Which African country inaugurated the world's largest concentrated solar power (CSP) plant, the "Sahara Glow-1," in February 2026?
Morocco expanded its Noor complex with the "Sahara Glow-1" plant in February 2026, solidifying its position as a global leader in concentrated solar technology.
Csp
Morocco
Solar Energy
Sahara Glow
Africa Energy
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Question 7: To combat the March 2026 fuel crisis, the Pakistani government announced a 25% mandatory "Solarization" policy for which specific group of buildings?
As part of the Emergency Energy Conservation Plan, the Prime Minister mandated that all government-owned infrastructure must generate at least 25% of its power from solar by the end of 2026.
Pakistan Energy
Solar Policy
Government Buildings
Electricity Crisis
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Question 8: Which global energy agency announced the release of 400 million barrels of oil on March 13, 2026, to counter price surges?
The International Energy Agency (IEA) coordinated the largest emergency release in history—400 million barrels—due to the Middle East conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Question 9: What was the settlement price for Brent Crude oil on March 9, 2026, following military escalations in the Middle East?
Brent crude rose sharply to $94 per barrel on March 9, 2026, a 50% increase from the start of the year.
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