Which country is hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics ?
A
France
B
Japan
C
United States
D
Australia
Question 2Single Answer
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently revised global growth projections for 2024 to what percentage ?
A
2%
B
3%
C
4%
D
5%
Question 3Single Answer
Which major technology company announced a new investment in renewable energy projects ?
A
Apple
B
Microsoft
C
Amazon
D
Meta
Question 4Single Answer
A recent scientific breakthrough has been made in the field of fusion energy research by which country ?
A
China
B
Germany
C
South Korea
D
Canada
Question 5Single Answer
Which of the following countries recently launched a new space exploration mission ?
A
India
B
Brazil
C
South Africa
D
New Zealand
Question 6Single Answer
A major international climate conference is being held this month to discuss what topic ?
A
Reducing plastic pollution
B
Protecting endangered species
C
Addressing deforestation
D
Mitigating climate change
Question 7Single Answer
A new trade agreement was recently signed between which two economic blocs ?
A
European Union and Mercosur
B
African Union and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) countries
C
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries
D
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Question 8Single Answer
Which world leader recently announced their retirement from politics ?
A
Angela Merkel (Already retired)
B
Narendra Modi
C
Emmanuel Macron
D
Jacinda Ardern
Question 9Single Answer
A major international sporting event besides the Olympics is happening this month. Which sport is it ?
A
Cricket World Cup
B
Tennis French Open
C
Formula One World Championship
D
Rugby World Cup Open
Question 10Single Answer
Which country recently launched the TSAT-1A satellite ?
A
China
B
India
C
Russia
D
USA
Question 11Single Answer
'Milius' is a guided-missile destroyer belonging to the Navy of which country ?
A
France
B
Japan
C
USA
D
UK
Question 12Single Answer
India's first 'Farmland price index' was developed by which institution ?
A
NITI Aayog
B
RBI
C
SEBI
D
World Bank
Question 13Single Answer
In which state is India's first liquid-mirror telescope located ?
A
Karnataka
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Rajasthan
D
Tamil Nadu
Question 14Single Answer
Which company recently announced launching 'AMBER alerts' to find missing children ?
A
Facebook
B
Google
C
Meta
D
Twitter
Question 15Single Answer
Which international summit recently focused on climate change solutions ?
A
G20
B
BRICS
C
COP28
D
WEF
Question 16Single Answer
Which country recently won the Cricket World Cup ?
A
Australia
B
England
C
India
D
South Africa
Question 17Single Answer
What is the name of the new mission to Mars launched by NASA ?
A
Artemis IV
B
Curiosity 2
C
Perseverance X
D
SpaceX Starship
Question 18Single Answer
The headquarters of the International Court of Justice are located in :
A
Geneva, Switzerland
B
New York City, USA
C
The Hague, Netherlands
D
Vienna, Austria
Question 19Single Answer
The James Webb Space Telescope is designed to primarily study which part of the electromagnetic spectrum ?
A
Radio waves
B
Visible light
C
Infrared radiation
D
Ultraviolet radiation
Question 20Single Answer
Which country recently won a record eighth Asia Cup title ?
A
India
B
Sri Lanka
C
Pakistan
D
Bangladesh
Question 21Single Answer
Which space agency is aiming to return humans to the Moon ?
A
ISRO
B
Roscosmos
C
NASA
D
European Space Agency
Question 22Single Answer
Under which mission did the Indian government recently announce providing free sanitary napkins to underprivileged women ?
A
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
B
Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao
C
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
D
Saheli Scheme
Question 23Single Answer
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), what is the projected global economic growth rate for 2024 ?
A
3.5%
B
4.2%
C
5.1%
D
2.8%
Question 24Single Answer
India recently signed a defense cooperation agreement with which country ?
A
United States
B
France
C
Russia
D
Australia
Question 25Single Answer
Which city was recently declared the Cultural Capital of India ?
A
Mumbai
B
Delhi
C
Varanasi
D
Kolkata
Question 26Single Answer
What is the name of India's first indigenously developed hypersonic missile ?
A
Agni-V
B
Shaheen-III
C
BrahMos
D
Nirbhay
Question 27Single Answer
Which Indian female wrestler recently won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championship ?
A
Vinesh Phogat
B
Pooja Bishnoi
C
Sakshi Malik
D
Geeta Phogat
Question 28Single Answer
Which is the first Indian state to implement the Biodiversity Register Framework (BRF) ?
A
Tamil Nadu
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Karnataka
D
Kerala
Question 29Single Answer
World Tuberculosis Day is observed annually on which date ?
A
March 24
B
April 7
C
May 1
D
October 15
Question 30Single Answer
Which company plans to launch the world's first flying car taxi service ?
A
Tesla
B
Hyundai
C
eVTOL
D
Volvo
Question 31Single Answer
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded the hosting rights for the 2028 Summer Olympics to which city ?
A
Los Angeles
B
Paris
C
Brisbane
D
Tokyo
Question 32Single Answer
Which Indian scientist was awarded the prestigious Jal Shakti Award for 2024 ?
A
Prof. C.N.R. Rao
B
Dr. Rita Menon
C
Dr. Ashok Jhunjhunwala
D
Prof. M.S. Swaminathan
Question 33Single Answer
In which state did the Indian government recently announce the reintroduction of cheetahs ?
A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Rajasthan
C
Gujarat
D
Maharashtra
Question 34Single Answer
Which country was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) ?
A
Germany
B
Brazil
C
Japan
D
South Africa
Question 35Single Answer
What is a major challenge faced by Europe due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine ?
A
Shortage of natural gas supplies
B
Oil price hikes
C
Disruptions in electricity grids
D
All of the above
Question 36Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations ?
A
No Poverty
B
Zero Hunger
C
Quality Education
D
Eradicating Extraterrestrials
Question 37Single Answer
Scientists recently made a breakthrough discovery in the field of ........ ?
A
Genetics
B
Astronomy
C
Medicine
D
Materials science
Question 38Single Answer
Which country recently raised its interest rates to combat inflation ?
A
United States
B
China
C
Japan
D
European Union
Question 39Single Answer
Which country will host the upcoming FIFA World Cup ?
A
Qatar
B
Canada
C
United States
D
Mexico
Question 40Single Answer
Who recently became the first person to walk on Mars (assuming a successful crewed Mars mission) ?
A
An American astronaut
B
A Chinese taikonaut
C
A European Space Agency astronaut
D
A private space company astronaut
Question 41Single Answer
Which two countries recently agreed to normalize diplomatic relations ?
A
Israel and Iran
B
North Korea and South Korea
C
United States and Cuba
D
Saudi Arabia and Israel
Question 42Single Answer
What was a key outcome of the recent G20 Summit regarding climate change ?
A
Commitment to phasing out coal-fired power plants by 2030
B
Increased funding for renewable energy projects in developing countries
C
Establishment of a global carbon trading market
D
All of the above
Question 43Single Answer
Which disease is a current global health concern besides COVID-19 ?
A
Monkeypox
B
Ebolavirus
C
Dengue fever
D
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Question 44Single Answer
Which company unveiled a new generation of self-driving cars ?
A
Tesla
B
Waymo
C
Uber
D
Apple
Question 45Single Answer
Which city will host the upcoming Summer Olympics ?
A
Tokyo
B
Paris
C
Los Angeles
D
Brisbane
Question 46Single Answer
Which central bank recently announced a quantitative tightening program ?
A
US Federal Reserve
B
European Central Bank
C
Bank of Japan
D
People's Bank of China
Question 47Single Answer
Scientists at which international research facility recently announced a breakthrough in nuclear fusion research ?
A
CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research)
B
ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor)
C
National Ignition Facility (USA)
D
Joint European Torus (JET)
Question 48Single Answer
Which renowned museum recently reopened after a major renovation project ?
A
The Louvre (Paris)
B
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York City)
C
The British Museum (London)
D
The National Museum of China (Beijing)
Question 49Single Answer
What human rights issue is currently in the spotlight due to a recent event ?
A
Freedom of speech restrictions in a specific country (Hint: Look for recent protests or crackdowns on journalists)
B
The refugee crisis and its impact on a specific region
C
Child labor concerns in a specific industry
D
Discrimination against a minority group
Question 50Single Answer
The theme for International Day of Monuments and Sites 2024 is ?
A
Sustainable Heritage
B
Heritage and Climate Change
C
Heritage and Education
D
Heritage and Communities
Current Affairs
Question 51Single Answer
Which country its first woman astronaut into space ?
A
India
B
United States
C
China
D
Saudi Arabia
Question 52Single Answer
The Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award was presented to :
A
A R Rahman
B
Amitabh Bachchan
C
Alka Yagnik
D
Shreya Ghoshal
Question 53Single Answer
Which country a program to find missing children similar to the AMBER alert system ?
A
India
B
China
C
United States
D
Japan
Question 54Single Answer
The world's first liquid-mirror telescope is located in :
A
California, USA
B
Rajasthan, India
C
Australia
D
South Africa
Question 55Single Answer
The Paris Agreement aims to combat climate change by :
A
Banning all greenhouse gas emissions
B
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
C
Increasing reliance on fossil fuels
D
None of the above
Question 56Single Answer
The ongoing war in Ukraine has caused a global shortage of :
A
Coffee
B
Wheat
C
Cotton
D
Rubber
Question 57Single Answer
The International Space Station (ISS) is expected to be operational until :
A
2025
B
2030
C
2035
D
2040
Question 58Single Answer
The recent discovery of a new exoplanet potentially capable of supporting life is located in the constellation :
A
Orion
B
Aquarius
C
Lyra
D
Andromeda
Question 59Single Answer
The recent summit between the leaders of the US and China focused on :
A
Trade relations
B
Military cooperation
C
Climate change
D
Space exploration
Question 60Single Answer
What is the theme of βWorld Heritage Day 2024β ?
A
Discover and Experience Diversity
B
Heritage Changes
C
Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures
D
Heritage and Climate
Question 61Single Answer
Tiranga Barfi, recently got a GI tag, belongs to which city of Uttar Pradesh ?
A
Ayodhya
B
Lucknow
C
Kanpur
D
Varanasi
Question 62Single Answer
A state-of-the-art Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterization and Evaluation (SPACE) was inaugurated in which state ?
A
Kerala
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Maharashtra
D
Odisha
Question 63Single Answer
Leaf Litter Frog, recently seen in the news, is primarily found in which forest ?
A
White River National Forest
B
Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest
C
Kukrail Reserve Forest
D
Norway spruce forests
Question 64Single Answer
What is βSalas y Gomezβ, recently seen in the news ?
A
Earth observation satellite
B
Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
C
Invasive species found in Great Lakes Region
D
Oceanic ridge in the Southeastern Pacific Ocean
Question 65Single Answer
Which organization has developed Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle for rocket engines ?
A
ISRO
B
DRDO
C
BHEL
D
HAL
Question 66Single Answer
According to IMF, what is the GDP growth projection of India for FY 2024-25 ?
A
5.1%
B
6.8%
C
7.1%
D
4.5%
Question 67Single Answer
ISRO has decided to achieve debris-free space by which year ?
A
2025
B
2027
C
2030
D
2035
Question 68Single Answer
What is βGaia-BH3β, recently seen in news ?
A
Communication satellite
B
Nuclear ballistic submarine
C
Invasive weed
D
Massive stellar black hole
Question 69Single Answer
DRDO organized the first international workshop on βEmerging Technologies and Challenges for Exoskeletonβ at which place ?
A
Bengaluru
B
Chennai
C
Hyderabad
D
Bombay
Question 70Single Answer
The James Webb Space Telescope recently captured the deepest and most detailed infrared image of the universe yet.Β This telescope is a collaboration between which space agencies ?
A
NASA only
B
NASA, ESA, and CSA
C
Roscosmos and JAXA
D
CNSA and ISRO
Question 71Single Answer
The recent Paris Agreement pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070 was made by :
A
China
B
India
C
United States
D
European Union
Question 72Single Answer
The recent World Health Organization (WHO) report highlighted the rise of which mosquito-borne disease in Southeast Asia ?
A
Dengue Fever
B
Malaria
C
Chikungunya
D
Zika Virus
Question 73Single Answer
Which country recently launched its first ever uncrewed lunar mission named Chang'e 7 ?
A
Japan
B
India
C
China
D
Russia
Question 74Single Answer
The recent G7 summit focused on tackling which global challenges, among others ?
A
Climate Change and Food Security
B
Space Exploration and Cyber Security
C
Educational Reform and Public Health
D
Taxation and Trade Policies
Question 75Single Answer
The recent controversy surrounding Cambridge Analytica involved the misuse of personal data from which social media platform ?
A
Twitter
B
Facebook
C
Instagram
D
Snapchat
Question 76Single Answer
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to a global shortage of what essential resource, impacting fertilizer production ?
A
Gold
B
Oil
C
Natural Gas
D
Potassium
Question 77Single Answer
The world's first ever successful head transplant on a human was recently claimed by a surgeon in which country ?
A
China
B
Italy
C
United States
D
Russia
Question 78Single Answer
The James Webb Space Telescope recently captured a stunning image of Jupiter's Great Red Spot.Β What is the Great Red Spot ?
A
A giant volcanic eruption on Jupiter's surface
B
A massive anticyclonic storm system on Jupiter
C
A ring system composed of dust and debris
D
A newly discovered moon orbiting Jupiter
Question 79Single Answer
The recent COP28 climate change conference focused heavily on discussions regarding :
A
Phasing out coal-fired power plants globally
B
Developing new technologies for carbon capture and storage
C
Increasing financial aid for developing countries to combat climate change
D
All of the above
Question 80Single Answer
What is the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization ?
A
Bitcoin (BTC)
B
Ethereum (ETH)
C
Cardano (ADA)
D
Tether (USDT)
Question 81Single Answer
The recent summit between the US and North Korea focused on achieving denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula. Which city hosted this summit ?
A
Hanoi, Vietnam
B
Singapore
C
Pyongyang, North Korea
D
Washington D.C., United States
Question 82Single Answer
The James Webb Space Telescope, NASA, is designed to study which of the following ?
A
The atmospheres of distant planets
B
The formation of galaxies in the early universe
C
The composition of asteroids and comets
D
Solar activity and sunspots
Question 83Single Answer
Which country plans to build the world's largest offshore wind farm ?
A
China
B
Denmark
C
United Kingdom
D
United States
Question 84Single Answer
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has caused significant disruptions in the global supply chain. What is a major export good from Ukraine that has been affected ?
A
Coffee beans
B
Diamonds
C
Wheat
D
Textiles
Question 85Single Answer
The upcoming Summer Olympic Games will be held in which city ?
A
Tokyo, Japan
B
Paris, France
C
Los Angeles, United States
D
Brisbane, Australia
Question 86Single Answer
A recent breakthrough in medical research has shown promise in the treatment of which disease ?
A
Alzheimer's disease
B
Cancer
C
Malaria
D
The common cold
Question 87Single Answer
The world's first commercial flight powered by sustainable biofuel took place. Which airline operated this flight ?
A
Emirates
B
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
C
United Airlines
D
Singapore Airlines
Question 88Single Answer
The Paris Agreement on Climate Change saw which major country rejoin the agreement after previously withdrawing ?
A
Canada
B
Australia
C
United States
D
Brazil
Question 89Single Answer
The ongoing conflict in Yemen has caused a major humanitarian crisis. Which international organization is leading the efforts to provide humanitarian aid in Yemen ?
A
World Health Organization (WHO)
B
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
C
World Food Programme (WFP)
D
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Question 90Single Answer
What technology is behind the recent boom in self-driving cars ?
A
Artificial Intelligence
B
Robotics
C
Nanotechnology
D
Virtual Reality
Question 91Single Answer
What is the name of the powerful space telescope recently launched by NASA ?
A
Hubble
B
James Webb Space Telescope
C
Kepler
D
Spitzer
Question 92Single Answer
The Paris Agreement is an international agreement on what ?
A
Trade
B
Climate Change
C
Nuclear Non-Proliferation
D
Global Health
Question 93Single Answer
What is the current political crisis in Ukraine mainly focused on ?
A
Water rights
B
Civil War
C
Border disputes
D
Currency devaluation
Question 94Single Answer
What is the acronym for the North American Free Trade Agreement ?
A
USMCA
B
WTO
C
APEC
D
OECD
Question 95Single Answer
Which social media platform is considering an edit button ?
A
Twitter
B
Facebook
C
Instagram
D
LinkedIn
Question 96Single Answer
Bitcoin is a form of what kind of digital currency ?
A
Cryptocurrency
B
E-commerce platform
C
Digital wallet
D
Online banking system
Question 97Single Answer
What is the capital city of Vietnam ?
A
Bangkok
B
Hanoi
C
Ho Chi Minh City
D
Phnom Penh
Question 98Single Answer
Mount Everest is located in which mountain range ?
A
Andes
B
Himalayas
C
Rockies
D
Alps
Question 99Single Answer
Which of the following seas is located between Europe and Africa ?
A
Black Sea
B
Mediterranean Sea
C
Caspian Sea
D
Red Sea
Question 100Single Answer
Which country will host the 2027 Asian Football Cup ?