The International Hockey Federation (FIH) granted a 4-year media rights agreement to which media organization, covering FIH events from 2023 to 2027 ?
A
ESPN
B
Viacom18
C
Star Sports
D
Sony Pictures Network
Question 2Single Answer
Which country recently approved the world's first genetically modified (GM) food crop developed using gene editing technology ?
A
Japan
B
China
C
Brazil
D
United States
Question 3Single Answer
According to a recent report, what rank does India hold in the Global Energy Transition Index (GETI) 2023 ?
A
74th
B
101st
C
48th
D
2nd
Question 4Single Answer
Which renowned French fashion designer passed away on January 8, 2024 ?
A
Karl Lagerfeld
B
Vivienne Westwood
C
Christian Dior
D
Yves Saint Laurent
Question 5Single Answer
The World Economic Forum (WEF) will hold its annual meeting in which city in 2024 ?
A
Davos, Switzerland
B
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
C
New York City, United States
D
Beijing, China
Question 6Single Answer
Which cryptocurrency exchange platform collapsed on January 9, 2024, leading to significant financial losses ?
A
Coinbase
B
Binance
C
FTX
D
Kraken
Question 7Single Answer
Which country recently became the first in the world to require social media platforms to verify all online users ?
A
United States
B
India
C
Nigeria
D
South Korea
Question 8Single Answer
Who was recently appointed as the new Director - General of the World Health Organization (WHO) ?
A
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (current Director - General)
B
Ngozi Okonjo - Iweala
C
Anthony Fauci
D
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was re - elected for a second term
Question 9Single Answer
Which country recently launched its first lunar rover mission, marking a significant step in its space exploration program ?
A
Japan
B
Canada
C
South Korea
D
India
Question 10Single Answer
As tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine, the U.S. announced it would send what military equipment to bolster Ukraine's defense ?
A
Advanced fighter jets
B
Additional air defense systems
C
Long - range artillery
D
Special Forces troops
Question 11Single Answer
Which global technology giant pledged $1 billion to combat climate change and develop sustainable solutions ?
A
Apple
B
Microsoft
C
Google
D
Amazon
Question 12Single Answer
In a bid to boost clean energy infrastructure, the Indian government approved the construction of how many new solar power plants across the country ?
A
25
B
50
C
100
D
150
Question 13Single Answer
Who was recently conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for their contributions to the field of literature ?
A
A.R. Rahman
B
Amitabh Bachchan
C
Kiran Desai
D
Ruskin Bond
Question 14Single Answer
To further promote digital literacy and financial inclusion, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the launch of what new initiative ?
A
Digital Rupee pilot program
B
Financial literacy awareness campaign
C
Rural banking infrastructure development scheme
D
AI - powered chatbot for financial queries
Question 15Single Answer
Scientists at a European research institute recently announced a breakthrough in the development of a quantum computer capable of performing what previously impossible task ?
A
Simulating complex protein folding
B
Breaking the strongest encryption codes
C
Teleporting quantum information
D
Predicting natural disasters with perfect accuracy
Question 16Single Answer
The James Webb Space Telescope, which recently captured stunning images of Jupiter, is now focusing on observing what cosmic phenomenon in unprecedented detail ?
A
Formation of black holes
B
Expansion of the universe
C
Death of a massive star
D
Rings of Saturn
Question 17Single Answer
Which film won the top prize at the Golden Globes ceremony held earlier this week ?
A
Elvis
B
The Fabelmans
C
Everything Everywhere All at Once
D
The Banshees of Inisherin
Question 18Single Answer
Who recently broke the all - time record for most career grand slam titles in men's tennis ?
A
Rafael Nadal
B
Novak Djokovic
C
Daniil Medvedev
D
Roger Federer
Question 19Single Answer
Which country recently inaugurated the world's longest glass - bottomed suspension bridge ?
A
China
B
Switzerland
C
Portugal
D
Turkey
Question 20Single Answer
The theme for Makar Sankranti 2024 is ?
A
Sustainable Agriculture
B
Women Empowerment
C
Clean Energy
D
Celebrating Diversity
Question 21Single Answer
Which state recently launched the "Yogyasree" social welfare scheme ?
A
West Bengal
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Jharkhand
D
Bihar
Question 22Single Answer
The North - East Venture Fund (NEVF) focuses on ?
A
Large infrastructure projects
B
Real estate development
C
Startup ventures in the North - East
D
Consultancy services to state governments
Question 23Single Answer
A new frog species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh was named after which mountain range ?
A
Aravalli Hills
B
Western Ghats
C
Vindhya Range
D
Patkai Hills
Question 24Single Answer
The Indian Oil Corporation's newly commissioned Asanur Pipeline Terminal is located in ?
A
Tamil Nadu
B
Kerala
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Odisha
Question 25Single Answer
Which international organization recently released a report highlighting the decline of global wildlife populations ?
A
World Bank
B
International Monetary Fund
C
World Wildlife Fund
D
International Union for Conservation of Nature
Question 26Single Answer
The first - ever India - Nepal maritime exercise was named ?
A
Ganga Sagar Maitri
B
Samudra Setu
C
Himalaya Shakti
D
Trishul Prahar
Question 27Single Answer
The recent controversy surrounding the Adani Group is related to ?
A
Tax evasion
B
Environmental concerns
C
Political affiliation
D
Financial fraud
Question 28Single Answer
Which technology giant announced plans to invest $10 billion in building a metaverse platform ?
A
Google
B
Apple
C
Microsoft
D
Meta
Question 29Single Answer
Which scientific instrument did China recently launch into space to help understand high - energy processes ?
A
Chandrayaan-3
B
Einstein Probe
C
Mangalyaan-2
D
Suryayaan-2
Question 30Single Answer
Which Indian film won the Best Non - English Language Film award at the 2023 Golden Globes ?
A
Gangubai Kathiawadi
B
RRR
C
The Kashmir Files
D
The Graceful Woman
Question 31Single Answer
Which country recently proposed building the world's largest cricket stadium ?
A
India
B
Australia
C
England
D
Sri Lanka
Question 32Single Answer
Which global company announced the opening of its first data center in India ?
A
Microsoft
B
Apple
C
Google
D
Amazon
Question 33Single Answer
To protect the Ganga River from pollution, which mission did the Indian government recently launch ?
A
Swachh Ganga Mission
B
Namami Gange
C
Har Giriwar Dhara
D
Ganga Sanrakshan Mission
Question 34Single Answer
India recently signed a free trade agreement with which country ?
A
Australia
B
USA
C
UK
D
Japan
Question 35Single Answer
Which Indian state recently made changes to its official language policy ?
A
Karnataka
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Kerala
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 36Single Answer
Which Indian monuments were inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2023 ?
A
Konark Sun Temple and Hampi
B
Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
C
Temples of Bhubaneswar and Caves of Ellora
D
Mysore Palace and Mahabodhi Temple
Question 37Single Answer
What was India's rank in the 2023 World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Ranking ?
A
104th
B
109th
C
113th
D
117th
Question 38Single Answer
India's first Chief of Defence, General Bipin Rawat, tragically died in a helicopter crash recently. In which year did he assume this position ?
A
2020
B
2021
C
2022
D
2023
Question 39Single Answer
Who recently launched the 'Swachh Mandir Campaign' to promote cleanliness at pilgrimage sites ?
A
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B
Union Minister for Tourism
C
National Swachh Bharat Mission
D
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Question 40Single Answer
he Red Ant Chutney, which received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, belongs to which state ?
A
Odisha
B
Bihar
C
Goa
D
Jharkhand
Question 41Single Answer
Which country has recently agreed to join the 'Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans - Pacific Partnership' ?
A
Israel
B
United Kingdom
C
United Arab Emirates
D
Brazil
Question 42Single Answer
Which regulator body released the 'Principle - based Framework for Cloud Adoption' guidelines ?
A
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
B
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
C
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
D
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI)
Question 43Single Answer
Who is the current President of the World Bank ?
A
David Malpass
B
Kristalina Georgieva
C
António Guterres
D
Jim Yong Kim
Question 44Single Answer
The recent announcement to increase the minimum wage in India by 40% applies to which workers ?
A
All formal sector workers
B
Only unskilled laborers
C
Workers employed under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
D
Varies depending on state legislation
Question 45Single Answer
The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully completed its primary mirror alignment. What is the primary purpose of this telescope ?
A
Observe planets beyond our solar system
B
Study activity in the Milky Way galaxy
C
Look back at the early universe
D
Map the distribution of dark matter
Question 46Single Answer
Which city recently hosted the World Economic Forum annual meeting ?
A
Davos, Switzerland
B
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
C
New York City, USA
D
Beijing, China
Question 47Single Answer
A new species of giant tubeworm has been discovered near hydrothermal vents in the South Pacific Ocean. What is the significance of this discovery ?
A
Provides evidence for life on other planets
B
Shows the extent of biodiversity in extreme environments
C
Offers potential clues about the origins of life
D
Could be a source of new medicinal compounds
Question 48Single Answer
Which technology company recently announced plans to lay off thousands of employees ?
A
Apple
B
Amazon
C
Netflix
D
Meta (formerly Facebook)
Question 49Single Answer
Which country recently announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) ?
A
Burundi
B
South Africa
C
Philippines
D
Ukraine
Question 50Single Answer
Who was recently elected as the new President of the International Football Association (FIFA) ?
A
Gianni Infantino (re-elected)
B
Salman bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa
C
Aleksander Čeferin
D
Didier Drogba
Current Affairs
Question 51Single Answer
Which company launched the world's first commercial space tourism rocket, Starship, on January 17th ?
A
SpaceX
B
Blue Origin
C
Virgin Galactic
D
Axiom Space
Question 52Single Answer
The World Economic Forum's 2024 Global Risks Report identified which global risk as the most concerning ?
A
Climate action failure
B
Extreme weather events
C
Biodiversity loss
D
Livelihood crises
Question 53Single Answer
Which city is hosting the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games ?
A
Lausanne, Switzerland
B
Gangwon, South Korea
C
Beijing, China
D
Lillehammer, Norway
Question 54Single Answer
What is the name of the new US-led trade agreement in the Indo-Pacific region ?
A
Quad Alliance Trade Pact
B
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)
C
Asia-Pacific Free Trade Agreement (APFTA)
D
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
Question 55Single Answer
Which artist's painting fetched the highest price at auction in 2023, setting a new record ?
A
Pablo Picasso
B
Leonardo da Vinci
C
Andy Warhol
D
Georges Seurat
Question 56Single Answer
Which country held its presidential election on January 15th, with the incumbent leader facing a tight challenge ?
A
Czech Republic
B
Brazil
C
Poland
D
Nigeria
Question 57Single Answer
The recent outbreak of bird flu in which country has led to the culling of millions of chickens ?
A
Japan
B
France
C
United States
D
Peru
Question 58Single Answer
Which international organization recently released its annual World Happiness Report, ranking countries based on well-being ?
A
United Nations
B
World Health Organization (WHO)
C
Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
D
World Bank
Question 59Single Answer
Which company recently announced investing $1 billion in a new electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in the United States ?
A
Tesla
B
Volkswagen
C
Ford
D
General Motors
Question 60Single Answer
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), which country reported the highest daily number of new COVID-19 cases on January 18th ?
A
India
B
United States
C
Brazil
D
Japan
Question 61Single Answer
The 23rd World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting is set to take place in which city next week ?
A
Davos, Switzerland
B
London, England
C
New York City, USA
D
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Question 62Single Answer
Which African country recently completed its first-ever democratic transition of power after the incumbent president lost the election ?
A
Kenya
B
Nigeria
C
Angola
D
Ghana
Question 63Single Answer
In the world of sports, which tennis player recently won the Australian Open Men's Singles title ?
A
Novak Djokovic
B
Rafael Nadal
C
Daniil Medvedev
D
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Question 64Single Answer
The European Union (EU) recently imposed sanctions on which country for human rights violations ?
A
Russia
B
China
C
Myanmar
D
Belarus
Question 65Single Answer
In a landmark scientific discovery, researchers announced the successful creation of a vaccine against which deadly disease ?
A
Malaria
B
Ebola
C
Zika
D
Dengue fever
Question 66Single Answer
Which major international organization recently released a report warning of the growing threat of climate change to global food security ?
A
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
B
World Bank
C
United Nations (UN)
D
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Question 67Single Answer
In the world of art and culture, the prestigious Booker Prize for Fiction was recently awarded to an author from which country ?
A
United Kingdom
B
United States
C
Canada
D
Australia
Question 68Single Answer
Which major cryptocurrency exchange platform recently filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States ?
A
Coinbase
B
Gemini
C
FTX
D
Kraken
Question 69Single Answer
Which country successfully launched its first crewed space mission this week ?
A
India
B
South Korea
C
Australia
D
Japan
Question 70Single Answer
The World Health Organization declared which disease eradicated on October 25th ?
A
Polio
B
Malaria
C
Ebola
D
Leprosy
Question 71Single Answer
Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature announced on October 26th ?
A
Haruki Murakami
B
Salman Rushdie
C
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
D
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
Question 72Single Answer
Which global climate summit is currently taking place in Egypt ?
A
COP27
B
G20 Climate Summit
C
UN Sustainable Development Summit
D
World Climate Adaptation Summit
Question 73Single Answer
Which US political party gained control of the House of Representatives in the recent midterm elections ?
A
Republican
B
Democrat
C
Independent
D
Green Party
Question 74Single Answer
Which technology giant recently announced a major investment in artificial intelligence research ?
A
Google
B
Apple
C
Microsoft
D
Amazon
Question 75Single Answer
What was the name of the powerful typhoon that recently struck the Philippines ?
A
Noru
B
Odette
C
Rai
D
Vongfong
Question 76Single Answer
Which major sporting event is currently taking place in Australia ?
A
FIFA World Cup 2023
B
T 20 World Cup 2023
C
Australian Open 2024
D
Rugby World Cup 2023
Question 77Single Answer
Who was recently elected President of Brazil ?
A
Jair Bolsonaro
B
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
C
Ciro Gomes
D
Simone Tebet
Question 78Single Answer
What is the name of the new cryptocurrency that has seen a dramatic rise in value this week ?
A
Shiba Inu
B
Dogecoin
C
Cardano
D
Floki Inu
Question 79Single Answer
Which recent initiative aims to address the global chip shortage ?
A
CHIPS for America Act
B
EU Chips Act
C
International Semiconductor Cooperation Agreement
D
Global Electronics Alliance
Question 80Single Answer
The World Economic Forum is currently holding its annual meeting in which city ?
A
Davos, Switzerland
B
London, England
C
New York City, USA
D
Singapore
Question 81Single Answer
Who was recently elected President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ?
A
Thomas Bach
B
Nawal El Moutawakel
C
Dick Pound
D
Mikaela Shiffrin
Question 82Single Answer
Which country recently announced it will send astronauts to the moon by 2030 ?
A
Japan
B
India
C
South Korea
D
Canada
Question 83Single Answer
The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating a potential new variant of the COVID-19 virus called ........ ?
A
Kappa
B
Xi
C
Omicron XE
D
Delta Plus Plus
Question 84Single Answer
The recent mass protests in Peru are mainly caused by .......... ?
A
the removal of President Pedro Castillo
B
rising inflation and economic hardship
C
a diplomatic dispute with Chile
D
a new environmental regulation
Question 85Single Answer
Which cryptocurrency platform recently filed for bankruptcy due to the FTX fallout ?
A
Coinbase
B
Voyager Digital
C
Gemini
D
Binance
Question 86Single Answer
The world's first commercial fusion energy reactor is expected to become operational in ..........?
A
France
B
China
C
United States
D
United Kingdom
Question 87Single Answer
Which artist recently announced a record - breaking world tour with over 100 stops ?
A
Taylor Swift
B
BTS
C
Beyonce
D
Ed Sheeran
Question 88Single Answer
The recent cyberattack on the Costa Rican government was attributed to ........... ?
A
Conti ransomware group
B
Hive ransomware group
C
LockBit ransomware group
D
REvil ransomware group
Question 89Single Answer
Which international organization recently elected a new Director - General, the first woman to hold the position ?
A
World Health Organization (WHO)
B
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
C
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
D
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Question 90Single Answer
The Supreme Court of India recently upheld the constitutional validity of which controversial law ?
A
Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)
B
National Register of Citizens (NRC)
C
Triple Talaq Law
D
Right to Information (RTI) Act
Question 91Single Answer
Which country recently announced it would purchase long - range Tomahawk missiles from the United States ?
A
South Korea
B
Australia
C
Taiwan
D
Japan
Question 92Single Answer
Which renowned author passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of literary works focused on human relationships and societal injustices ?
A
Alice Munro
B
Toni Morrison
C
Salman Rushdie
D
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Question 93Single Answer
The World Economic Forum is currently meeting in Davos, Switzerland. What is the primary theme of this year's event ?
A
Global Cooperation in a Fragile World
B
Building a Sustainable Future
C
Harnessing the Power of Technology
D
Rethinking Capitalism
Question 94Single Answer
Which company recently launched a new chatbot powered by artificial intelligence that can generate human-quality text ?
A
Google
B
Microsoft
C
OpenAI
D
Meta
Question 95Single Answer
Climate change remains a pressing global concern, Which recent scientific report highlighted the urgency of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions ?
A
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report
B
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) State of the Climate Report
C
Global Carbon Project Annual Report
D
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report
Question 96Single Answer
In the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, recent reports suggest a potential shift in focus towards which region ?
A
Donbas
B
Southern Ukraine
C
Eastern Ukraine
D
Kyiv
Question 97Single Answer
The Winter X Games are currently underway in Aspen, Colorado. Which country currently leads the medal count ?
A
Canada
B
United States
C
Switzerland
D
Norway
Question 98Single Answer
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently announced plans to send a spacecraft to investigate which celestial body ?
A
Mars
B
Venus
C
Europa (Jupiter's moon)
D
Titan (Saturn's moon)
Question 99Single Answer
Who recently stepped down as the Prime Minister of Israel ?
A
Yair Lapid
B
Naftali Bennett
C
Benjamin Netanyahu
D
Gideon Sa'ar
Question 100Single Answer
The recent World Economic Forum meeting was held in which city ?