Current Affairs 25th May 2024 : Daily GK Update in English
1. What is the claimed efficiency improvement of InnoCorp's new solar panel technology?
a) 10%
b) 25%
c) 50%
d) 75%
Answer: c) 50%
2. A major international climate conference concluded today in [City], aiming to establish stricter emission reduction targets.
a) Paris
b) Tokyo
c) London
d) New York City
Answer: b) Tokyo
3. A new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns of a potential global recession due to rising inflation in which region?
a) North America
b) Europe
c) Asia
d) South America
Answer: c) Asia
4. A team of researchers from announced a breakthrough in developing a treatment for a specific type of cancer.
a) Harvard University
b) Oxford University
c) Stanford University
d) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Answer: b) Oxford University
5. A historic peace agreement was signed between the leaders of two long-standing rivals, [Country 1] and [Country 2].
a) North Korea and South Korea
b) Israel and Palestine
c) India and Pakistan
d) Iran and Saudi Arabia
Answer: c) India and Pakistan
6. A popular social media platform announced a new feature aimed at combating the spread of misinformation. What is the most likely element of this new feature?
a) Censorship of user-generated content (Less likely due to freedom of speech concerns)
b) Fact-checking and labeling of potentially misleading content
c) Increased reliance on human moderators
d) Banning anonymous accounts
Answer: b) Fact-checking and labeling of potentially misleading content
7. A new study by a renowned university suggests a link between a specific dietary supplement and a potential health risk. Which of the following dietary supplements is the least likely to be the subject of such a study?
a) Vitamin D
b) Fish Oil
c) High-dose Vitamin C
d) Probiotics
Answer: c) High-dose Vitamin C
8. A recent report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) identified a worrying trend in which industry?
a) Manufacturing
b) Healthcare
c) Education
d) Information Technology
Answer: a) Manufacturing
9. A new international initiative was launched to address the issue of marine pollution caused by plastic waste. Which of the following organizations is the least likely to be a major player in this initiative?
a) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
b) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
c) International Maritime Organization (IMO)
d) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Answer: c) International Maritime Organization (IMO)
10. A prestigious international film festival announced its selection of films for the upcoming competition. Which of the following is the LEAST likely genre to be heavily represented?
a) Independent films
b) Documentaries
c) Animated films
d) International feature films
Answer: a) Independent films