Current Affairs 9th May 2024 : Daily GK Update in English
1. What is the name of the new telescope commissioned in Chile, known for its extremely large mirror?
a) European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT)
b) Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT)
c) Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT)
d) Very Large Telescope (VLT)
Answer: a) European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT)
2. The Paris Agreement is an international treaty on climate change. Which country it would be rejoining the agreement?
a) Australia
b) Brazil
c) United States
d) Russia
Answer: a) Australia
3. What is the name of the new variant of COVID-19 identified by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
a) Delta Plus
b) Omicron XBB
c) Lambda
d) A new variant name has not yet been assigned
Answer: d) d) A new variant name has not yet been assigned
4. What is the name of the new book by the famous author Margaret Atwood?
a) The Testaments
b) Oryx and Crake
c) Alias Grace
d) The new book title has not yet been announced
Answer: d) The new book title has not yet been announced
5. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates in the United States. What is the primary goal of raising interest rates?
a) Stimulate economic growth
b) Reduce inflation
c) Increase unemployment
d) Encourage foreign investment
Answer: b) Reduce inflation
6. The Amazon rainforest is facing record-breaking deforestation rates. What is one of the main drivers of deforestation in the Amazon?
a) Cattle ranching
b) Mining
c) Urban development
d) Timber harvesting
Answer: a) Cattle ranching
7. Quantum computing is a rapidly developing field with the potential to revolutionize various industries. What is one of the key challenges in developing quantum computers?
a) Finding the right materials
b) Maintaining a stable quantum state
c) Developing user-friendly interfaces
d) Securing quantum computers from hacking
Answer: b) Maintaining a stable quantum state
8. A recent breakthrough in gene editing technology holds promise for treating various diseases. What is the ethical concern surrounding gene editing?
a) The potential for unintended consequences
b) Access to this technology for developing countries
c) The commercialization of gene editing
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
9. Tensions are rising between Russia and NATO countries over the war in Ukraine. What is NATO?
a) The North American Treaty Organization
b) The New Asian Trade Organization
c) The Nuclear Arms Treaty Organization
d) The Non-Aligned Movement
Answer: a) The North American Treaty Organization
10. Black holes are incredibly dense objects with a gravitational pull so strong that not even light can escape. What is the event horizon of a black hole?
a) The point of no return for anything entering a black hole
b) The area surrounding a black hole where its gravitational pull is strongest
c) The theorized singularity at the center of a black hole
d) The outermost layer of a black hole
Answer: a) The point of no return for anything entering a black hole