Current Affairs 10th April 2024 : Daily GK Update in English
1. A recent international summit focused on combating climate change is concluded. Which of the following countries did NOT participate?
(a) China
(b) France
(c) United States
(d) Australia
Answer: (d) Australia
2. A newly discovered comet is visible to the naked eye for the first time in decades. Its origin is believed to be from which part of the solar system?
(a) Kuiper Belt
(b) Oort Cloud
(c) Asteroid Belt
(d) Inner Solar System
Answer: (b) Oort Cloud
3. A major international tech company announces a breakthrough in battery technology. What is the key featur e of this new battery?
(a) Significantly faster charging times
(b) Doubled energy storage capacity
(c) Made from entirely recyclable materials
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
4. A historic peace deal is signed between two rival nations. This deal marks the end of a conflict that lasted for how many years?
(a) 10 years
(b) 25 years
(c) 50 years
(d) 75 years
Answer: (c) 50 years
5. A renowned scientist is awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking research in the field of?
(a) Quantum Computing
(b) Dark Matter
(c) Gene Editing
(d) Artificial Intelligence
Answer: (b) Dark Matter
6. A new species of animal is discovered in a remote rainforest. What type of animal is it?
(a) Primate
(b) Amphibian
(c) Bird
(d) Large Mammal
Answer: (a) Primate
7. A popular social media platform announces a major change to its content moderation policies. What is the focus of this change?
(a) Increased emphasis on removing hate speech
(b) Allowing for longer video uploads
(c) Prioritizing user privacy
(d) Implementing stricter copyright protection
Answer: (a) Increased emphasis on removing hate speech
8. A new international trade agreement is signed between several countries. What is the primary goal of this agreement?
(a) Reduction of tariffs on agricultural goods
(b) Creation of a common currency
(c) Collaboration on space exploration initiatives
(d) Standardization of product safety regulations
Answer: (a) Reduction of tariffs on agricultural goods
9. A major sporting event concludes with a surprising victory by a team from which nation?
(a) Jamaican
(b) Germany
(c) Kenya
(d) Iceland
Answer: (a) Jamaican
10. A prominent leader announces their resignation from their position. What is their current role?
(a) Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
(b) Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN)
(c) Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO)
(d) President of the World Bank
Answer: (a) Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)