Current Affairs 26th April 2024 : Daily GK Update in English

1. The first country to successfully test a hypersonic missile was:
a) China
b) United States
c) Russia
d) India
Answer: a) China
2. The theme for International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace was:
a) Upholding Multilateralism for Peace
b) A Future Together: Building Peace and Solidarity through Multilateralism
c) Diplomacy: A Shield for Peace
d) Multilateralism in a Changing World
Answer: b) A Future Together: Building Peace and Solidarity through Multilateralism
3. SpaceX launched its newest Starship prototype on its first orbital test flight in:
a) Early April
b) Mid-March
c) Late February
d) Never
Answer: a) Early April
4. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised its global economic growth forecast for 2024 downwards due to:
a) Rising interest rates
b) Increased geopolitical tensions
c) Deflation
d) A breakthrough in clean energy technology
Answer: b) Increased geopolitical tensions
5. Which country hosted Winter Olympics?
a) Italy
b) South Korea
c) Canada
d) Norway
Answer: b) South Korea
6. A major international climate conference focused on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 was held in:
a) Paris
b) New York City
c) Beijing
d) Tokyo
Answer: a) Paris
7. A newly discovered exoplanet with potential for life was announced by NASA in:
a) Late March
b) Early January
c) Last December
d) Not yet discovered
Answer: a) Late March
8. The first nation to legalize the recreational use of drones for personal use was:
a) Australia
b) New Zealand
c) Netherlands
d) United Kingdom
Answer: b) New Zealand
9. A significant archaeological discovery involving a lost city or civilization was announced in:
a) The Amazon rainforest
b) The Sahara Desert
c) Greenland
d) The depths of the Pacific Ocean
Answer: a) The Amazon rainforest
10. A major international trade deal focused on reducing tariffs and promoting economic cooperation was signed between:
a) The European Union and the United States
b) China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
c) The United Kingdom and India
d) Japan and South Korea
Answer: b) China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)