Which landmark space telescope recently celebrated its first anniversary in operation ?
A
James Webb Space Telescope
B
Hubble Space Telescope
C
Kepler Space Telescope
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 ?
A
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
B
António Guterres, Secretary - General of the United Nations
C
Xi Jinping, President of China
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 ?
A
South Korea
B
India
C
Japan
D
Vietnam
Question 4Single Answer
The upcoming G20 summit, focusing on global economic recovery, will be hosted by which nation in 2024 ?
A
Indonesia
B
Brazil
C
India
D
China
Question 5Single Answer
Which groundbreaking new technology recently unveiled by researchers could potentially revolutionize the field of organ transplantation ?
A
3D - printed organs
B
Genetically modified animal organ transplants
C
Xenotransplantation
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 ?
A
Conti
B
Hive
C
Lapsus$
D
REvil
Question 7Single Answer
Which iconic rock band announced their highly anticipated reunion tour to commence in 2024 ?
A
Led Zeppelin
B
Pink Floyd
C
Queen
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 ?
A
California
B
New York
C
Maine
D
Massachusetts
Question 9Single Answer
The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2023 was awarded to the acclaimed writer from which country ?
A
France
B
Spain
C
United States
D
Tanzania
Question 10Single Answer
Which global tech conference brought together leading figures in technology and innovation over the weekend ?
A
CES (Consumer Electronics Show)
B
Davos World Economic Forum
C
Web Summit
D
MWC (Mobile World Congress)
Question 11Single Answer
In a major political shakeup, what European country witnessed the collapse of its coalition government ?
A
Italy
B
Germany
C
Spain
D
France
Question 12Single Answer
Which renowned fashion designer was awarded the Legion of Honour, France's highest civilian award ?
A
Giorgio Armani
B
Donatella Versace
C
Tom Ford
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 ?
A
Ocean acidification
B
Deforestation
C
Biodiversity loss
D
Ozone depletion
Question 14Single Answer
Scientists announced the discovery of a potentially habitable planet orbiting which nearby star ?
A
Proxima Centauri
B
Teegarden's Star
C
Wolf 359
D
TRAPPIST - 1
Question 15Single Answer
Which country experienced a deadly avalanche claiming the lives of several climbers on Mount K2 ?
A
Nepal
B
Pakistan
C
India
D
China
Question 16Single Answer
In a significant move, which airline announced it would launch the world's longest non - stop commercial flight ?
A
Qantas
B
Singapore Airlines
C
Emirates
D
United Airlines
Question 17Single Answer
What global sports event kicked off its qualifying stage for the upcoming edition ?
A
FIFA World Cup
B
Olympic Games
C
Cricket World Cup
D
Rugby World Cup
Question 18Single Answer
In a surprising move, which renowned musician announced their retirement from touring ?
A
Elton John
B
Paul McCartney
C
Bruce Springsteen
D
Stevie Wonder
Question 19Single Answer
Which controversial piece of legislation passed by the Israeli Parliament sparked condemnation from human rights groups ?
A
Anti - Boycott law
B
Religious conversion ban
C
Land expropriation measure
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 ?
A
India
B
Brazil
C
Netherlands
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 ?
A
Kenya
B
Bangladesh
C
Peru
D
Uganda
Question 22Single Answer
The recent visit of Pope Francis to the Democratic Republic of Congo aimed to address ongoing issues related to
A
political unrest and armed conflict
B
humanitarian crisis and food insecurity
C
environmental degradation and deforestation
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 ?
A
East Asia and Pacific
B
Sub - Saharan Africa
C
South Asia
D
Latin America and the Caribbean
Question 24Single Answer
The US and Japan announced plans to strengthen their military cooperation in response to
A
growing tensions with North Korea
B
rising Chinese influence in the South China Sea
C
ongoing war in Ukraine
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 ?
A
Google
B
Microsoft
C
Amazon
D
Meta
Question 26Single Answer
The recently approved "Inflation Reduction Act" in the US focuses on tackling issues related to
A
climate change and renewable energy
B
healthcare and prescription drug prices
C
tax cuts and corporate incentives
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" ?
A
Twitter
B
TikTok
C
Instagram
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
A
another wave of human influenza pandemic
B
contamination of food supply and economic losses
C
transmission to wild bird populations and ecological impact
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 ?
A
Pakistan
B
Sri Lanka
C
West Indies
D
Ireland
Question 30Single Answer
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently warned of a resurgence of which virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo ?
A
Ebola (D)
B
Marburg
C
Dengue fever
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 ?
A
World Health Organization (WHO)
B
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
C
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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 ?
A
Andrej Babiš
B
Petra Pavel
C
Danuše Nerudová
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 ?
A
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
B
European Space Agency (ESA)
C
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
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 ?
A
Infantry transport
B
Anti - tank warfare
C
Air defense
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 ?
A
Amazon
B
Meta (formerly Facebook)
C
Apple
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 ?
A
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)
B
Transparency International
C
Tax Justice Network
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) ?
A
Renewable energy
B
Nuclear energy
C
Coal
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 ?
A
H5N1
B
H7N9
C
H9N2
D
H6N1
Question 39Single Answer
Which country recently announced plans to launch its own national digital currency by 2025 ?
A
China
B
India
C
Russia
D
the United Kingdom
Question 40Single Answer
Where is India's first green hydrogen plant being established ?
A
Karnataka
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Gujarat
Question 41Single Answer
Prof. B.R. Kamboj was recently honored with which award ?
A
Padma Bhushan
B
Bharat Ratna
C
M.S. Swaminathan Award
D
Gandhi Peace Prize
Question 42Single Answer
Under the recently revised Indian Penal Code (IPC), what is the penalty for hit - and - run cases ?
A
Rs. 5 lakh fine, 3 years imprisonment
B
Rs. 7 lakh fine, 5 years imprisonment
C
Rs. 10 lakh fine, 7 years imprisonment
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 ?
A
Desert Storm 2024
B
Desert Thunder 2024
C
Desert Whispers 2024
D
Desert Shield 2024
Question 44Single Answer
What is the main reason behind the widespread protest by truck drivers in January 2024 ?
A
Fuel prices
B
Recent amendments to the IPC
C
Labor disputes
D
Environmental regulations
Question 45Single Answer
Who was recently crowned Miss World 2023 ?
A
Karishma Menon (India)
B
Olivia Yacpes (Philippines)
C
Carla Sosa (Venezuela)
D
Alexa Smith (USA)
Question 46Single Answer
Who has been elected as the new Director - General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) ?
A
Amina Mohamed (Egypt)
B
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Nigeria)
C
Nadia Murano (Spain)
D
Roberto Azevedo (Brazil)
Question 47Single Answer
In December 2023, which river ranked first among the longest rivers in the world ?
A
Nile River
B
Amazon River
C
Yangtze River
D
Mississippi - Missouri - Minnesota River System
Question 48Single Answer
When will the 2024 Grammy Awards be held ?
A
February 5, 2024
B
February 12, 2024
C
February 19, 2024
D
February 26, 2024
Question 49Single Answer
What is the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projection for India's 2024 GDP growth rate ?
A
5.4%
B
6.1%
C
6.8%
D
7.5%
Question 50Single Answer
World Braille Day is celebrated on :
A
January 1
B
January 4
C
February 4
D
March 4
Current Affairs
Question 51Single Answer
How many girls from the Northeast are participating in the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2024 in India ?
A
45
B
50
C
75
D
100
Question 52Single Answer
What was the main reason for the recent large-scale protests by truck drivers in India ?
A
Fuel Prices
B
Recent Criminal Code (Code of Criminal Procedure)
C
Labor disputes
D
All of these
Question 53Single Answer
Which rank does India hold in the Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2023 ?
A
1st
B
2nd
C
3rd
D
4th
Question 54Single Answer
Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India ?
A
Rajiv Kumar
B
Sushil Chandra
C
A.K. Joti
D
P.K. Mishra
Question 55Single Answer
As of 2023, which country has the most unicorns in the world ?
A
India
B
China
C
United States
D
Japan
Question 56Single Answer
Recently, which Indian woman scientist was chosen by NASA to lead a team for a lunar mission ?
A
Ritu Karihalu
B
Swapna Basu
C
Shalini Upadhyaya
D
Deepali Pal
Question 57Single Answer
Which global company recently announced a mass layoff in India ?
A
Google
B
Apple
C
Microsoft
D
Amazon
Question 58Single Answer
Recently, India entered into a trade agreement with which country ?
A
Australia
B
France
C
United Arab Emirates
D
Canada
Question 59Single Answer
Which Indian city has been designated as a "Global Learning City" by UNESCO ?
A
Mumbai
B
Chennai
C
Kolkata
D
Jaipur
Question 60Single Answer
On what continent is the recent volcanic eruption in the Democratic Republic of the Congo taking place ?
A
Asia
B
Africa
C
South America
D
Europe
Question 61Single Answer
Which country recently announced plans to launch a digital currency by the end of 2025 ?
A
United States
B
China
C
Russia
D
India
Question 62Single Answer
Who was recently elected as the new President of the European Commission ?
A
Ursula von der Leyen
B
Roberta Metsola
C
Christine Lagarde
D
Charles Michel
Question 63Single Answer
Which major tech company recently announced it will be laying off approximately 6% of its workforce ?
A
Google
B
Amazon
C
Microsoft
D
Apple
Question 64Single Answer
In which sport did Novak Djokovic recently break the record for most weeks at No. 1 in the world rankings ?
A
Tennis
B
Basketball
C
Football
D
Cricket
Question 65Single Answer
Which international organization recently released a report warning of the growing risk of global famine ?
A
World Health Organization
B
World Food Programme
C
International Monetary Fund
D
United Nations Children's Fund
Question 66Single Answer
In which country did a recent landslide cause significant damage and fatalities ?
A
Japan
B
Indonesia
C
Italy
D
Brazil
Question 67Single Answer
Which historical figure was recently honored with a new statue in Washington D.C. ?
A
Martin Luther King Jr
B
Harriet Tubman
C
Abraham Lincoln
D
George Washington
Question 68Single Answer
What is the name of the new space telescope recently launched by the European Space Agency and NASA ?
A
James Webb Space Telescope
B
Euclid Space Telescope
C
Hubble Space Telescope
D
Gaia Space Telescope
Question 69Single Answer
In which city did the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games recently open ?
A
Gangwon, South Korea
B
Lausanne, Switzerland
C
Lillehammer, Norway
D
Lake Placid, USA
Question 70Single Answer
Which country recently launched its first national electric vehicle charging network ?
A
India
B
Vietnam
C
France
D
Japan
Question 71Single Answer
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has banned a prominent player from which sport for doping ?
A
Basketball
B
Cricket
C
Athletics
D
Tennis
Question 72Single Answer
Which prominent scientific organization just released a report predicting rising global sea levels ?
A
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
B
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
C
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPC)
D
European Space Agency (ESA)
Question 73Single Answer
Which African nation is holding its general elections today ?
A
Nigeria
B
South Africa
C
Ethiopia
D
Kenya
Question 74Single Answer
A rare celestial event, a total lunar eclipse, visible in parts of the world, occurred on which date ?
A
January 6
B
January 7
C
January 8
D
January 9
Question 75Single Answer
Which tech giant recently announced plans to lay off thousands of employees ?
A
Meta (Facebook)
B
Google
C
Apple
D
Amazon
Question 76Single Answer
A major fire broke out in which historical landmark recently ?
A
Buckingham Palace
B
Notre Dame Cathedral
C
Taj Mahal
D
Forbidden City
Question 77Single Answer
Who was just sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Canada ?
A
Justin Trudeau
B
Jagmeet Singh
C
Chrystia Freeland
D
Maryam Monsef
Question 78Single Answer
A major trade agreement between which two countries recently came into effect ?
A
US and China
B
UK and EU
C
Japan and Korea
D
Australia and New Zealand
Question 79Single Answer
A new variant of the COVID - 19 virus has been discovered in which country ?
A
Brazil
B
France
C
China
D
Vietnam
Question 80Single Answer
Which major political event is taking place in Brazil today ?
A
Presidential elections
B
Independence Day celebrations
C
Supreme Court hearing on a landmark case
D
Inauguration of a new government project
Question 81Single Answer
The ongoing COP28 climate change conference focuses on which primary theme ?
A
Adaptation to extreme weather events
B
Financing renewable energy projects
C
Reducing emissions from the agricultural sector
D
Protecting biodiversity and ecosystems
Question 82Single Answer
Which tech giant recently unveiled a new line of eco - friendly smartphones ?
A
Apple
B
Samsung
C
Google
D
Xiaomi
Question 83Single Answer
The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2023 was awarded to an author from which country ?
A
France
B
Argentina
C
Japan
D
Kenya
Question 84Single Answer
A major earthquake recently struck which island nation in the Pacific Ocean ?
A
Tonga
B
Vanuatu
C
Fiji
D
Papua New Guinea
Question 85Single Answer
Which global health organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency recently ?
A
World Health Organization (WHO)
B
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
C
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
D
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Question 86Single Answer
The world's first commercial flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel took off from which airport ?
A
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
B
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
C
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
D
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Question 87Single Answer
Tensions are rising between which two countries over a disputed border region ?
A
India and Pakistan
B
Russia and Ukraine
C
Armenia and Azerbaijan
D
China and Taiwan
Question 88Single Answer
Which world - renowned museum recently announced plans for a major expansion project ?
A
The Louvre
B
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
C
The British Museum
D
The Prado Museum
Question 89Single Answer
The world's first commercially viable fusion energy reactor is expected to be operational by which year ?
A
2025
B
2030
C
2035
D
2040
Question 90Single Answer
Which country recently launched its first quantum computer, "Zuchongzhi - 2" ?
A
China
B
India
C
Japan
D
South Korea
Question 91Single Answer
The World Series of Baseball 2023 was won by :
A
New York Yankees
B
Houston Astros
C
Los Angeles Dodgers
D
Atlanta Braves
Question 92Single Answer
The Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 was awarded to :
A
Salman Rushdie
B
Margaret Atwood
C
Annie Ernaux
D
Haruki Murakami
Question 93Single Answer
The new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, appointed in September 2023, is :
A
Rishi Sunak
B
Liz Truss
C
Keir Starmer
D
Boris Johnson
Question 94Single Answer
The upcoming G20 summit will be held in :
A
Indonesia
B
India
C
France
D
Germany
Question 95Single Answer
The recent controversy surrounding Elon Musk and Twitter is related to :
A
his potential ownership of the platform
B
his tweets about Dogecoin
C
his firing of Twitter employees
D
his plans to colonize Mars
Question 96Single Answer
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine began in :
A
February 2022
B
March 2022
C
April 2022
D
May 2022
Question 97Single Answer
The recent outbreak of monkeypox is a cause for concern due to :
A
its high mortality rate
B
ts potential for human-to-human transmission
C
its lack of effective treatment
D
all of the above
Question 98Single Answer
The COP28 climate change conference will be held in :
A
November 2023
B
December 2023
C
January 2024
D
February 2024
Question 99Single Answer
The recent launch of the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed stunning new images of :
A
the Earth
B
the Moon
C
distant galaxies
D
Mars
Question 100Single Answer
Which state's "Red Ant Chutney" recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag ?