Current Affairs 17th April 2024 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Who recently became the first person to walk on Mars (assuming a successful crewed Mars mission)?
(a) An American astronaut
(b) A Chinese taikonaut
(c) A European Space Agency astronaut
(d) A private space company astronaut
Answer: (d) A private space company astronaut
2. Which two countries recently agreed to normalize diplomatic relations?
(a) Israel and Iran
(b) North Korea and South Korea
(c) United States and Cuba
(d) Saudi Arabia and Israel
Answer: (d) Saudi Arabia and Israel
3. What was a key outcome of the recent G20 Summit regarding climate change?
(a) Commitment to phasing out coal-fired power plants by 2030
(b) Increased funding for renewable energy projects in developing countries
(c) Establishment of a global carbon trading market
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
4. Which disease is a current global health concern besides COVID-19?
(a) Monkeypox
(b) Ebolavirus
(c) Dengue fever
(d) Antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Answer: (d) Antibiotic-resistant bacteria
5. Which company unveiled a new generation of self-driving cars?
(a) Tesla
(b) Waymo
(c) Uber
(d) Apple
Answer: (d) Apple
6. Which city will host the upcoming Summer Olympics?
(a) Tokyo
(b) Paris
(c) Los Angeles
(d) Brisbane
Answer: (c) Los Angeles
7. Which central bank recently announced a quantitative tightening program?
(a) US Federal Reserve
(b) European Central Bank
(c) Bank of Japan
(d) People's Bank of China
Answer: (a) US Federal Reserve
8. Scientists at which international research facility recently announced a breakthrough in nuclear fusion research?
(a) CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research)
(b) ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor)
(c) National Ignition Facility (USA)
(d) Joint European Torus (JET)
Answer: (d) Joint European Torus (JET)
9. Which renowned museum recently reopened after a major renovation project?
(a) The Louvre (Paris)
(b) The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York City)
(c) The British Museum (London)
(d) The National Museum of China (Beijing)
Answer: (d) The National Museum of China (Beijing)
10. What human rights issue is currently in the spotlight due to a recent event?
(a) Freedom of speech restrictions in a specific country (Hint: Look for recent protests or crackdowns on journalists)
(b) The refugee crisis and its impact on a specific region
(c) Child labor concerns in a specific industry
(d) Discrimination against a minority group
Answer: (d) Discrimination against a minority group