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Latest Current Affairs Exam Question (Objective Questions), MCQ in English

Subjects : Current Affairs

Question Bank Current Affairs - June 2024
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Current Affairs

Question 1Single Answer
In which year did World War II begin ?
  1. A
    1914
  2. B
    1939
  3. C
    1945
  4. D
    1950
Question 2Single Answer
The largest trading bloc in the world by nominal GDP is ?
  1. A
    Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
  2. B
    North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
  3. C
    European Union (EU)
  4. D
    Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Question 3Single Answer
Mount Everest is located on the border of which two countries ?
  1. A
    China and Nepal
  2. B
    India and Bhutan
  3. C
    Pakistan and Afghanistan
  4. D
    Russia and Mongolia
Question 4Single Answer
The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) are located in ?
  1. A
    New York City, USA
  2. B
    Geneva, Switzerland
  3. C
    London, United Kingdom
  4. D
    Beijing, China
Question 5Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT a major challenge facing developing countries ?
  1. A
    Climate change and extreme weather events
  2. B
    Access to clean water and sanitation
  3. C
    Widespread poverty and income inequality
  4. D
    High levels of technological advancement
Question 6Single Answer
What is the term used for the movement of people across borders to find work or a better life ?
  1. A
    Urbanization
  2. B
    Globalization
  3. C
    Migration
  4. D
    Industrialization
Question 7Single Answer
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly developing, What is a potential ethical concern surrounding AI ?
  1. A
    Increased access to information
  2. B
    Job displacement due to automation
  3. C
    Universally affordable healthcare
  4. D
    Improved communication across cultures
Question 8Single Answer
What is the name of the largest tropical rainforest in the world ?
  1. A
    The Amazon rainforest
  2. B
    The Congo rainforest
  3. C
    The Southeast Asian rainforest
  4. D
    The Temperate rainforest
Question 9Single Answer
What is the primary source of energy for most nuclear power plants ?
  1. A
    Fossil fuels
  2. B
    Solar radiation
  3. C
    Nuclear fission
  4. D
    Wind power
Question 10Single Answer
What is the scientific study of societies and cultures called ?
  1. A
    History
  2. B
    Sociology
  3. C
    Anthropology
  4. D
    Psychology
Question 11Single Answer
What is the name of the international space station currently in orbit around Earth ?
  1. A
    Skylab
  2. B
    Mir
  3. C
    International Space Station (ISS)
  4. D
    Salyut
Question 12Single Answer
What is the name of the newly elected Prime Minister of Canada ?
  1. A
    Justin Trudeau
  2. B
    Jagmeet Singh
  3. C
    Erin O'Toole
  4. D
    Chrystia Freeland
Question 13Single Answer
What was the discovered archaeological find near Boloor Panne Koteda Babbu Swamy shrine in Mangaluru ?
  1. A
    Ancient temple ruins
  2. B
    Pair of human footprints
  3. C
    Stone tools
  4. D
    Animal carvings
Question 14Single Answer
What is the theme for World Bee Day 2024 ?
  1. A
    Sustainable Beekeeping Practices
  2. B
    Honey Production Techniques
  3. C
    History of Beekeeping
  4. D
    None of the Above
Question 15Single Answer
What is the current estimated GDP growth rate of India for the March quarter of 2024 ?
  1. A
    4.5%
  2. B
    5.2%
  3. C
    6.7%
  4. D
    7.8%
Question 16Single Answer
The ongoing IPL season might see its first :
  1. A
    Hat-trick
  2. B
    Double century
  3. C
    Retirement announcement
  4. D
    Disciplinary action against a player
Question 17Single Answer
With summer approaching, a major concern in some parts of the world might be :
  1. A
    Heatwaves
  2. B
    Blizzards
  3. C
    Floods
  4. D
    Droughts
Question 18Single Answer
A regional economic bloc might announce :
  1. A
    The launch of a new free trade agreement
  2. B
    Increased cooperation on environmental sustainability initiatives
  3. C
    A joint response to a humanitarian crisis in a neighboring country
  4. D
    Internal disagreements regarding economic policies
Question 19Single Answer
A leading electric vehicle manufacturer might announce :
  1. A
    A major investment in battery production facilities
  2. B
    The launch of a new, more affordable electric car model
  3. C
    A strategic partnership with a technology company for autonomous driving
  4. D
    A recall of some of its vehicles due to safety concerns
Question 20Single Answer
A rare and unusual weather event might be reported in a specific location, such as :
  1. A
    A sudden snowstorm in a desert region
  2. B
    A meteor shower visible during daylight hours
  3. C
    Ball lightning causing localized power outages
  4. D
    A record-breaking heatwave in an unexpected location
Question 21Single Answer
The GoI-UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework was signed by which UN institution ?
  1. A
    UNESCO
  2. B
    UNDP
  3. C
    UNICEF
  4. D
    WHO
Question 22Single Answer
Agni Prime, a new generation ballistic missile, was successfully flight-tested by which organization ?
  1. A
    ISRO
  2. B
    DRDO
  3. C
    BARC
  4. D
    NAL
Question 23Single Answer
Mihir, a supercomputer crucial for weather forecasting, is located at which Indian institute ?
  1. A
    IIT Delhi
  2. B
    National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF)
  3. C
    Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
  4. D
    Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Question 24Single Answer
The first ever Winter Olympics held in the Middle East took place in which city in 2022 ?
  1. A
    Beijing, China
  2. B
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. C
    Pyeongchang, South Korea
  4. D
    Beijing, China
Question 25Single Answer
The James Webb Space Telescope, a joint project of several space agencies, is designed to study which era of the universe ?
  1. A
    The Big Bang
  2. B
    The Early Universe
  3. C
    The Modern Era
  4. D
    The Formation of Galaxies
Question 26Single Answer
Which country holds the title for the world's largest producer of coffee ?
  1. A
    Brazil
  2. B
    Colombia
  3. C
    Vietnam
  4. D
    Indonesia
Question 27Single Answer
The global chip shortage has significantly impacted which industries ?
  1. A
    Education and Healthcare
  2. B
    Consumer Electronics and Automobiles
  3. C
    Agriculture and Manufacturing
  4. D
    Retail and Transportation
Question 28Single Answer
The recent Paris Agreement on Climate Change aims to achieve net-zero emissions by what year ?
  1. A
    2030
  2. B
    2040
  3. C
    2050
  4. D
    2060
Question 29Single Answer
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). In which African country were the first cases detected in 2022 ?
  1. A
    Nigeria
  2. B
    South Africa
  3. C
    Democratic Republic of the Congo
  4. D
    Kenya
Question 30Single Answer
The Metaverse is a developing virtual reality concept. Which major tech company plans to create its own Metaverse platform ?
  1. A
    Meta
  2. B
    Microsoft
  3. C
    Apple
  4. D
    Google
Question 31Single Answer
Which institution developed India's first 'Farmland price index' ?
  1. A
    National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
  2. B
    Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)
  3. C
    Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
  4. D
    Small Farmers' Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC)
Question 32Single Answer
The World Health Assembly endorsed a new global strategy to address which health issue ?
  1. A
    Malnutrition
  2. B
    Malaria
  3. C
    Antibiotic resistance
  4. D
    Mental health
Question 33Single Answer
The International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated on which date ?
  1. A
    May 15th
  2. B
    May 22nd
  3. C
    June 8th
  4. D
    June 5th
Question 34Single Answer
The theme for the 2024 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is :
  1. A
    Expanding digital possibilities for everyone
  2. B
    Bridging the digital divide
  3. C
    The future of work in a digital age
  4. D
    Fostering innovation in ICTs
Question 35Single Answer
Which Indian athlete won a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships ?
  1. A
    Neeraj Chopra (Javelin Throw)
  2. B
    Hima Das (400m)
  3. C
    Dutee Chand (100m)
  4. D
    Bhavani Devi (Fencing)
Question 36Single Answer
The recent surge in global energy prices is partly attributed to the ongoing conflict in which region ?
  1. A
    The Middle East
  2. B
    South Asia
  3. C
    North Africa
  4. D
    East Asia
Question 37Single Answer
A new species of what animal was recently discovered in the Amazon rainforest ?
  1. A
    Monkey
  2. B
    Bird
  3. C
    Amphibian
  4. D
    Insect
Question 38Single Answer
The International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted a new convention to address exploitation in the
  1. A
    Garment industry
  2. B
    Fishing industry
  3. C
    Mining industry
  4. D
    Construction industry
Question 39Single Answer
A breakthrough in gene editing technology holds promise for the treatment of which genetic disease ?
  1. A
    Cystic fibrosis
  2. B
    Sickle cell anemia
  3. C
    Huntington's disease
  4. D
    Down syndrome
Question 40Single Answer
The Paris Agreement on climate change set a new target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by what year ?
  1. A
    2030
  2. B
    2035
  3. C
    2040
  4. D
    2045
Question 41Single Answer
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly developing. In which field is AI having a significant impact ?
  1. A
    Agriculture
  2. B
    Healthcare
  3. C
    Education
  4. D
    All of the above
Question 42Single Answer
Climate change is a pressing global issue. What is the main greenhouse gas contributing to global warming ?
  1. A
    Nitrogen
  2. B
    Carbon dioxide
  3. C
    Helium
  4. D
    Oxygen
Question 43Single Answer
What is the name of the cryptocurrency that uses a blockchain technology ?
  1. A
    US Dollar
  2. B
    Euro
  3. C
    Bitcoin
  4. D
    Yen
Question 44Single Answer
Cyber security is crucial in today's digital world. What type of cyber attack involves stealing personal information ?
  1. A
    Denial-of-service attack
  2. B
    Phishing attack
  3. C
    Man-in-the-middle attack
  4. D
    Zero-day attack
Question 45Single Answer
What is the name of the largest desert in the world (by area) ?
  1. A
    Sahara Desert
  2. B
    Gobi Desert
  3. C
    Arabian Desert
  4. D
    Kalahari Desert
Question 46Single Answer
What technological innovation is revolutionizing transportation ?
  1. A
    Self-driving cars
  2. B
    High-speed rail
  3. C
    Supersonic airplanes
  4. D
    Electric scooters
Question 47Single Answer
What is the current global economic concern ?
  1. A
    Debt crisis
  2. B
    Inflation
  3. C
    Deflation
  4. D
    Unemployment
Question 48Single Answer
What social justice movement gained significant momentum in recent years ?
  1. A
    Anti-war movement
  2. B
    Black Lives Matter
  3. C
    Women's suffrage movement
  4. D
    Anti-apartheid movement
Question 49Single Answer
What is the name of the initiative to improve global internet access ?
  1. A
    Digital Divide Initiative
  2. B
    Green Technology Project
  3. C
    Global Literacy Program
  4. D
    Sustainable Development Goals
Question 50Single Answer
What is the current focus of discussions at the World Trade Organization (WTO) ?
  1. A
    Intellectual property rights
  2. B
    Trade barriers
  3. C
    Environmental regulations
  4. D
    Labor standards
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