Current Affairs 1st May 2024 : Daily GK Update in English

1. The theme for International Workers' Day (May 1st) is chosen by which organization?
a) World Health Organization (WHO)
b) International Labour Organization (ILO)
c) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
d) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Answer: b) International Labour Organization (ILO)
2. A recent scientific study suggests the Great Barrier Reef might show signs of _______.
a) Complete collapse
b) Significant recovery
c) Stagnant growthc
d) Accelerated bleaching
Answer: b) Significant recovery
3. Negotiations for a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine are currently being mediated by ______.
a) The United Nations (UN)
b) The European Union (EU)
c) Turkey
d) China
Answer: c) Turkey
4. SpaceX recently launched its latest batch of Starlink internet satellites, aiming to improve internet access in ______.
a) Developed nations
b) Remote and underserved areas
c) Conflict zones
d) All of the above
Answer: b) Remote and underserved areas
5. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently revised its global economic growth forecast for 2024 downwards due to ______.
a) Rising interest rates
b) Increased geopolitical tensions
c) Technological advancements
d) A decline in oil prices
Answer: b) Increased geopolitical tensions
6. The focus of the upcoming G7 summit (May 18-19) is expected to be on _______.
a) Climate change mitigation
b) Global food security crisis
c) Space exploration initiatives
d) Strengthening international trade
Answer: b) Global food security crisis
7. The recent surge in monkeypox cases has been linked to travel from which region in Africa?
a) West Africa
b) East Africa
c) North Africa
d) South Africa
Answer: a) West Africa
8. The recent cyberattack targeting a major oil pipeline in the United States is believed to be carried out by a hacker group from which country?
a) China
b) Russia
c) Iran
d) North Korea
Answer: b) Russia
9. The annual World Press Freedom Day is observed on which date in May?
a) May 1st
b) May 3rd
c) May 9th
d) May 15th
Answer: b) May 3rd
10. The first-ever mission to explore the surface of Venus is planned for launch by which space agency in 2024?
a) NASA (USA)
b) European Space Agency (ESA)
c) JAXA (Japan)
d) Roscosmos (Russia)
Answer: d) Roscosmos (Russia)