Current Affairs 30th December 2023 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which South American country declared a state of emergency after severe flooding impacted thousands?
(a) Venezuela
(b) Argentina
(c) Peru
(d) Bolivia
Answer: (a) Venezuela
2. The world's first commercial flight powered by what alternative fuel took off from Canada?
(a) Biodiesel
(b) Hydrogen
(c) Solar
(d) Electric
Answer: (b) Hydrogen
3. Which global health initiative announced a new vaccination campaign targeting a major infectious disease in Africa?
(a) GAVI Alliance
(b) World Health Organization (WHO)
(c) UNICEF
(d) Doctors Without Borders
Answer: (b) World Health Organization (WHO)
4. What major tech company reportedly faced a data breach exposing millions of user records?
(a) Facebook
(b) Twitter
(c) Microsoft
(d) Uber
Answer: (d) Uber
5. A historical agreement was reached between which two neighboring countries to end long-standing territorial disputes?
(a) Israel and Palestine
(b) India and Pakistan
(c) Guyana and Venezuela
(d) North Korea and South Korea
Answer: (c) Guyana and Venezuela
6. Which renowned musician and social activist passed away at the age of 89?
(a) David Bowie
(b) Joan Baez
(c) Harry Belafonte
(d) Patti Smith
Answer: (c) Harry Belafonte
7. In a controversial move, which European nation announced plans to withdraw from a key international human rights agreement?
(a) France
(b) Germany
(c) Poland
(d) Spain
Answer: (c) Poland
8. Scientists discovered a new, previously unknown species of what animal in a remote region of Southeast Asia?
(a) Monkey
(b) Bird
(c) Frog
(d) Snake
Answer: (c) Frog
9. Which financial institution announced a significant interest rate hike in response to rising inflation?
(a) Bank of America
(b) European Central Bank
(c) Federal Reserve
(d) Bank of Japan
Answer: (c) Federal Reserve
10. In a major archaeological discovery, what ancient monument or artifact was unearthed in a previously unexplored area?
(a) Mayan tomb
(b) Roman villa
(c) Egyptian pyramid
(d) Viking burial ship
Answer: (d) Viking burial ship