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Question Bank Current Affairs January - 2024 (Part 2)
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Question 1Single Answer
Which landmark space telescope recently celebrated its first anniversary in operation ?
  1. A
    James Webb Space Telescope
  2. B
    Hubble Space Telescope
  3. C
    Kepler Space Telescope
  4. D
    TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite)
Question 2Single Answer
Who was recently recognized as Time Person of the Year 2023 for their leadership during the ongoing war in Ukraine ?
  1. A
    Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
  2. B
    António Guterres, Secretary - General of the United Nations
  3. C
    Xi Jinping, President of China
  4. D
    Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX
Question 3Single Answer
In a historic milestone, which country successfully launched its first domestically built aircraft carrier ?
  1. A
    South Korea
  2. B
    India
  3. C
    Japan
  4. D
    Vietnam
Question 4Single Answer
The upcoming G20 summit, focusing on global economic recovery, will be hosted by which nation in 2024 ?
  1. A
    Indonesia
  2. B
    Brazil
  3. C
    India
  4. D
    China
Question 5Single Answer
Which groundbreaking new technology recently unveiled by researchers could potentially revolutionize the field of organ transplantation ?
  1. A
    3D - printed organs
  2. B
    Genetically modified animal organ transplants
  3. C
    Xenotransplantation
  4. D
    Artificial organs grown from stem cells
Question 6Single Answer
The recent cyberattack on Costa Rica, disrupting government systems, was attributed to which notorious hacking group ?
  1. A
    Conti
  2. B
    Hive
  3. C
    Lapsus$
  4. D
    REvil
Question 7Single Answer
Which iconic rock band announced their highly anticipated reunion tour to commence in 2024 ?
  1. A
    Led Zeppelin
  2. B
    Pink Floyd
  3. C
    Queen
  4. D
    The Rolling Stones
Question 8Single Answer
In a significant move towards climate action, which state in the United States recently approved a major offshore wind farm project ?
  1. A
    California
  2. B
    New York
  3. C
    Maine
  4. D
    Massachusetts
Question 9Single Answer
The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2023 was awarded to the acclaimed writer from which country ?
  1. A
    France
  2. B
    Spain
  3. C
    United States
  4. D
    Tanzania
Question 10Single Answer
Which global tech conference brought together leading figures in technology and innovation over the weekend ?
  1. A
    CES (Consumer Electronics Show)
  2. B
    Davos World Economic Forum
  3. C
    Web Summit
  4. D
    MWC (Mobile World Congress)
Question 11Single Answer
In a major political shakeup, what European country witnessed the collapse of its coalition government ?
  1. A
    Italy
  2. B
    Germany
  3. C
    Spain
  4. D
    France
Question 12Single Answer
Which renowned fashion designer was awarded the Legion of Honour, France's highest civilian award ?
  1. A
    Giorgio Armani
  2. B
    Donatella Versace
  3. C
    Tom Ford
  4. D
    Virgil Abloh (posthumously)
Question 13Single Answer
According to a new report, what major environmental threat is reaching a "tipping point" due to climate change ?
  1. A
    Ocean acidification
  2. B
    Deforestation
  3. C
    Biodiversity loss
  4. D
    Ozone depletion
Question 14Single Answer
Scientists announced the discovery of a potentially habitable planet orbiting which nearby star ?
  1. A
    Proxima Centauri
  2. B
    Teegarden's Star
  3. C
    Wolf 359
  4. D
    TRAPPIST - 1
Question 15Single Answer
Which country experienced a deadly avalanche claiming the lives of several climbers on Mount K2 ?
  1. A
    Nepal
  2. B
    Pakistan
  3. C
    India
  4. D
    China
Question 16Single Answer
In a significant move, which airline announced it would launch the world's longest non - stop commercial flight ?
  1. A
    Qantas
  2. B
    Singapore Airlines
  3. C
    Emirates
  4. D
    United Airlines
Question 17Single Answer
What global sports event kicked off its qualifying stage for the upcoming edition ?
  1. A
    FIFA World Cup
  2. B
    Olympic Games
  3. C
    Cricket World Cup
  4. D
    Rugby World Cup
Question 18Single Answer
In a surprising move, which renowned musician announced their retirement from touring ?
  1. A
    Elton John
  2. B
    Paul McCartney
  3. C
    Bruce Springsteen
  4. D
    Stevie Wonder
Question 19Single Answer
Which controversial piece of legislation passed by the Israeli Parliament sparked condemnation from human rights groups ?
  1. A
    Anti - Boycott law
  2. B
    Religious conversion ban
  3. C
    Land expropriation measure
  4. D
    Citizenship amendment bill
Question 20Single Answer
On January 1st, which country assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month ?
  1. A
    India
  2. B
    Brazil
  3. C
    Netherlands
  4. D
    Norway
Question 21Single Answer
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 was awarded to the activist from which country for his fight against climate change ?
  1. A
    Kenya
  2. B
    Bangladesh
  3. C
    Peru
  4. D
    Uganda
Question 22Single Answer
The recent visit of Pope Francis to the Democratic Republic of Congo aimed to address ongoing issues related to
  1. A
    political unrest and armed conflict
  2. B
    humanitarian crisis and food insecurity
  3. C
    environmental degradation and deforestation
  4. D
    all of the above
Question 23Single Answer
According to a recent report by the World Bank, which region is projected to have the fastest economic growth in 2024 ?
  1. A
    East Asia and Pacific
  2. B
    Sub - Saharan Africa
  3. C
    South Asia
  4. D
    Latin America and the Caribbean
Question 24Single Answer
The US and Japan announced plans to strengthen their military cooperation in response to
  1. A
    growing tensions with North Korea
  2. B
    rising Chinese influence in the South China Sea
  3. C
    ongoing war in Ukraine
  4. D
    all of the above
Question 25Single Answer
Which multinational technology company recently announced plans to lay off thousands of employees due to economic slowdown ?
  1. A
    Google
  2. B
    Microsoft
  3. C
    Amazon
  4. D
    Meta
Question 26Single Answer
The recently approved "Inflation Reduction Act" in the US focuses on tackling issues related to
  1. A
    climate change and renewable energy
  2. B
    healthcare and prescription drug prices
  3. C
    tax cuts and corporate incentives
  4. D
    infrastructure development and job creation
Question 27Single Answer
Which popular social media platform is facing criticism for its recent algorithm changes that prioritize promoting "outrage content" ?
  1. A
    Twitter
  2. B
    TikTok
  3. C
    Instagram
  4. D
    Facebook
Question 28Single Answer
The recent outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu virus in poultry farms in some countries sparked concerns about the possibility of
  1. A
    another wave of human influenza pandemic
  2. B
    contamination of food supply and economic losses
  3. C
    transmission to wild bird populations and ecological impact
  4. D
    all of the above
Question 29Single Answer
In the world of sports, which country won the prestigious 2023 Cricket World Cup for the first time ?
  1. A
    Pakistan
  2. B
    Sri Lanka
  3. C
    West Indies
  4. D
    Ireland
Question 30Single Answer
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently warned of a resurgence of which virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo ?
  1. A
    Ebola (D)
  2. B
    Marburg
  3. C
    Dengue fever
  4. D
    Lassa fever
Question 31Single Answer
Which global health organization recently warned of a resurgence of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo ?
  1. A
    World Health Organization (WHO)
  2. B
    Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
  3. C
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  4. D
    United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Question 32Single Answer
The first round of voting for the next President of the Czech Republic takes place on January 13-14, 2024. Who among the following is not a leading candidate ?
  1. A
    Andrej Babiš
  2. B
    Petra Pavel
  3. C
    Danuše Nerudová
  4. D
    Josef Středula
Question 33Single Answer
The James Webb Space Telescope recently captured the faintest galaxy ever observed, known as GLASS-z13. Which space agency operates the telescope ?
  1. A
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  2. B
    European Space Agency (ESA)
  3. C
    Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
  4. D
    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Question 34Single Answer
The United States announced it will send Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine for the first time. What is the primary purpose of these vehicles ?
  1. A
    Infantry transport
  2. B
    Anti - tank warfare
  3. C
    Air defense
  4. D
    Electronic warfare
Question 35Single Answer
Which tech giant recently announced plans to lay off approximately 18,000 employees, representing around 13% of its workforce ?
  1. A
    Amazon
  2. B
    Meta (formerly Facebook)
  3. C
    Apple
  4. D
    Google
Question 36Single Answer
The recent release of the Pandora Papers revealed financial information on dozens of world leaders and celebrities. Which organization coordinated the investigation and reporting ?
  1. A
    International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)
  2. B
    Transparency International
  3. C
    Tax Justice Network
  4. D
    United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Question 37Single Answer
Which energy source is projected to account for the largest share of global electricity generation by 2050 according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) ?
  1. A
    Renewable energy
  2. B
    Nuclear energy
  3. C
    Coal
  4. D
    Natural gas
Question 38Single Answer
The recent outbreak of avian influenza in the United States has led to the culling of millions of poultry. What is the primary strain of the virus responsible for this outbreak ?
  1. A
    H5N1
  2. B
    H7N9
  3. C
    H9N2
  4. D
    H6N1
Question 39Single Answer
Which country recently announced plans to launch its own national digital currency by 2025 ?
  1. A
    China
  2. B
    India
  3. C
    Russia
  4. D
    the United Kingdom
Question 40Single Answer
Where is India's first green hydrogen plant being established ?
  1. A
    Karnataka
  2. B
    Tamil Nadu
  3. C
    Andhra Pradesh
  4. D
    Gujarat
Question 41Single Answer
Prof. B.R. Kamboj was recently honored with which award ?
  1. A
    Padma Bhushan
  2. B
    Bharat Ratna
  3. C
    M.S. Swaminathan Award
  4. D
    Gandhi Peace Prize
Question 42Single Answer
Under the recently revised Indian Penal Code (IPC), what is the penalty for hit - and - run cases ?
  1. A
    Rs. 5 lakh fine, 3 years imprisonment
  2. B
    Rs. 7 lakh fine, 5 years imprisonment
  3. C
    Rs. 10 lakh fine, 7 years imprisonment
  4. D
    No fine, 15 years imprisonment
Question 43Single Answer
What is the name of the joint military exercise held between India and the UAE in Rajasthan on January 3, 2024 ?
  1. A
    Desert Storm 2024
  2. B
    Desert Thunder 2024
  3. C
    Desert Whispers 2024
  4. D
    Desert Shield 2024
Question 44Single Answer
What is the main reason behind the widespread protest by truck drivers in January 2024 ?
  1. A
    Fuel prices
  2. B
    Recent amendments to the IPC
  3. C
    Labor disputes
  4. D
    Environmental regulations
Question 45Single Answer
Who was recently crowned Miss World 2023 ?
  1. A
    Karishma Menon (India)
  2. B
    Olivia Yacpes (Philippines)
  3. C
    Carla Sosa (Venezuela)
  4. D
    Alexa Smith (USA)
Question 46Single Answer
Who has been elected as the new Director - General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) ?
  1. A
    Amina Mohamed (Egypt)
  2. B
    Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Nigeria)
  3. C
    Nadia Murano (Spain)
  4. D
    Roberto Azevedo (Brazil)
Question 47Single Answer
In December 2023, which river ranked first among the longest rivers in the world ?
  1. A
    Nile River
  2. B
    Amazon River
  3. C
    Yangtze River
  4. D
    Mississippi - Missouri - Minnesota River System
Question 48Single Answer
When will the 2024 Grammy Awards be held ?
  1. A
    February 5, 2024
  2. B
    February 12, 2024
  3. C
    February 19, 2024
  4. D
    February 26, 2024
Question 49Single Answer
What is the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projection for India's 2024 GDP growth rate ?
  1. A
    5.4%
  2. B
    6.1%
  3. C
    6.8%
  4. D
    7.5%
Question 50Single Answer
World Braille Day is celebrated on :
  1. A
    January 1
  2. B
    January 4
  3. C
    February 4
  4. D
    March 4
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