Current Affairs 27th April 2024 : Daily GK Update in English

1. What is the name of the world's largest rainforest?
(A) Amazon rainforest
(B)  Congolese rainforest
(C)  Temperate rainforest
(D)  Boreal rainforest
Answer: (A) Amazon rainforest
2. Which technology giant a new investment in renewable energy projects?
(A) Apple
(B) Microsoft
(C) Meta (Facebook)
(D) Amazon
Answer: (A) Apple
3. Which country its first ever lunar rover?
(A) India
(B) Japan
(C) South Korea
(D) United Arab Emirates
Answer: (B) Japan
4. The recent cyberattack targeting a major oil pipeline in the United States is believed to be carried out by a hacker group affiliated with which country?
(A) China
(B) Russia
(C) Iran
(D) North Korea
Answer: (D) North Korea
5. Which of the following countries announced the most ambitious carbon emission reduction target at the conference?
(A) Country A
(B) Country B
(C) Country C
(D) None of the above
Answer: (B) Country B
6. What was the main point of contention during the conference?
(A) The definition of "sustainable development"
(B) The role of nuclear energy in combating climate change
(C) The level of financial aid for developing countries
(D) All of the above
Answer: (A) The definition of "sustainable development"
7. A scientific study published in a prestigious journal suggests a link between increased screen time in children and what developmental issue?
(A) Impaired vision
(B) Sleep disturbances
(C) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
(D)  Social anxiety
Answer: (C) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
8. A major international sporting event is facing controversy due to allegations of doping by athletes from which country?
(A) The United States
(B) China
(C) Russia
(D) A wildcard entry
Answer: (B) China
9. A prominent leader their resignation.  In which country did this take place?
(A) The United Kingdom
(B) Japan
(C) Germany
(D) Russia
Answer: (A) The United Kingdom
10. A group of leading scientists recently issued a stark warning about the accelerating rate of what environmental threat?
(A) Ocean acidification
(B) Global deforestation
(C) Melting of glaciers and ice sheets
(D) Loss of biodiversity
Answer: (C) Melting of glaciers and ice sheets