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Question Bank Current Affairs May - 2024
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Question 1Single Answer
Which country recently introduced a robot named 'Kachaka' for deliveries via voice commands ?
  1. A
    Japan
  2. B
    South Korea
  3. C
    China
  4. D
    United Arab Emirates
Question 2Single Answer
What is the name of India's first indigenously built semi-high-speed train ?
  1. A
    Vande Bharat Express
  2. B
    Tejas Express
  3. C
    Shatabdi Express
  4. D
    Rajdhani Express
Question 3Single Answer
Which space agency launched the DART mission to deflect an asteroid ?
  1. A
    European Space Agency
  2. B
    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
  3. C
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  4. D
    Roscosmos (Russian space agency)
Question 4Single Answer
The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is observed annually on ?
  1. A
    April 24th
  2. B
    May 9th
  3. C
    June 15th
  4. D
    July 20th
Question 5Single Answer
A recent climate summit held in [insert a hypothetical location] focused on finding solutions for ?
  1. A
    Rising sea levels
  2. B
    Ocean acidification
  3. C
    Deforestation
  4. D
    All of the above
Question 6Single Answer
Which company just announced a breakthrough in battery technology, promising significantly faster charging times ?
  1. A
    Tesla
  2. B
    Panasonic
  3. C
    Samsung
  4. D
    LG
Question 7Single Answer
Astronomers recently discovered a potentially habitable exoplanet orbiting which star ?
  1. A
    Proxima Centauri
  2. B
    TRAPPIST-1
  3. C
    Kepler-186f
  4. D
    Tau Ceti
Question 8Single Answer
Which European country legalized recreational cannabis use for adults ?
  1. A
    Germany
  2. B
    France
  3. C
    Netherlands
  4. D
    Spain
Question 9Single Answer
A newly discovered species of [insert a hypothetical animal] with unique characteristics has been identified in the [insert a hypothetical location] rainforest .
  1. A
    Bird - Amazon
  2. B
    Amphibian - Madagascar
  3. C
    Primate - Borneo
  4. D
    Reptile - Australian Outback
Question 10Single Answer
The Paris Agreement aims to combat climate change by ?
  1. A
    Banning the use of fossil fuels entirely
  2. B
    Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
  3. C
    Investing in renewable energy sources
  4. D
    All of the above
Question 11Single Answer
Which country currently holds the presidency of the G20 ?
  1. A
    China
  2. B
    India
  3. C
    Indonesia
  4. D
    United States
Question 12Single Answer
The world's first malaria vaccine, Mosquirix, was developed by ?
  1. A
    Glaxo Smith Kline
  2. B
    Sanofi Pasteur
  3. C
    Oxford University
  4. D
    The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Question 13Single Answer
The International Day of Conscience for Prisoners of War is observed on ?
  1. A
    March 21st
  2. B
    April 9th
  3. C
    May 8th
  4. D
    June 20th
Question 14Single Answer
The world's largest producer of coffee is ?
  1. A
    Brazil
  2. B
    Vietnam
  3. C
    Colombia
  4. D
    Ethiopia
Question 15Single Answer
The first ever Winter Olympics was held in ?
  1. A
    Chamonix, France (1924)
  2. B
    St. Moritz, Switzerland (1928)
  3. C
    Lake Placid, USA (1932)
  4. D
    Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany (1936)
Question 16Single Answer
The Human Rights Council is a part of which international organization ?
  1. A
    World Health Organization (WHO)
  2. B
    United Nations (UN)
  3. C
    International Labour Organization (ILO)
  4. D
    United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Question 17Single Answer
What technological advancement is being used to create more powerful and efficient batteries for electric vehicles ?
  1. A
    Solid-state batteries
  2. B
    Lithium-ion batteries with graphene electrodes
  3. C
    Biodegradable batteries
  4. D
    Hydrogen fuel cells
Question 18Single Answer
The James Webb Space Telescope is designed to study which era in the universe's history ?
  1. A
    The Big Bang
  2. B
    Formation of the first stars and galaxies
  3. C
    The evolution of stars and planetary systems
  4. D
    The expansion of the universe
Question 19Single Answer
Which country recently legalized recreational cannabis nationwide ?
  1. A
    Canada
  2. B
    Netherlands
  3. C
    Uruguay
  4. D
    Germany
Question 20Single Answer
The first country to successfully test a hypersonic missile was :
  1. A
    China
  2. B
    United States
  3. C
    Russia
  4. D
    India
Question 21Single Answer
The theme for International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace was :
  1. A
    Upholding Multilateralism for Peace
  2. B
    A Future Together: Building Peace and Solidarity through Multilateralism
  3. C
    Diplomacy: A Shield for Peace
  4. D
    Multilateralism in a Changing World
Question 22Single Answer
SpaceX launched its newest Starship prototype on its first orbital test flight in :
  1. A
    Early April
  2. B
    Mid-March
  3. C
    Late February
  4. D
    Never
Question 23Single Answer
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised its global economic growth forecast for 2024 downwards due to :
  1. A
    Rising interest rates
  2. B
    Increased geopolitical tensions
  3. C
    Deflation
  4. D
    A breakthrough in clean energy technology
Question 24Single Answer
Which country hosted Winter Olympics ?
  1. A
    Italy
  2. B
    South Korea
  3. C
    Canada
  4. D
    Norway
Question 25Single Answer
A major international climate conference focused on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 was held in :
  1. A
    Paris
  2. B
    New York City
  3. C
    Beijing
  4. D
    Tokyo
Question 26Single Answer
A newly discovered exoplanet with potential for life was announced by NASA in :
  1. A
    Late March
  2. B
    Early January
  3. C
    Last December
  4. D
    Not yet discovered
Question 27Single Answer
The first nation to legalize the recreational use of drones for personal use was :
  1. A
    Australia
  2. B
    New Zealand
  3. C
    Netherlands
  4. D
    United Kingdom
Question 28Single Answer
A significant archaeological discovery involving a lost city or civilization was announced in :
  1. A
    The Amazon rainforest
  2. B
    The Sahara Desert
  3. C
    Greenland
  4. D
    The depths of the Pacific Ocean
Question 29Single Answer
A major international trade deal focused on reducing tariffs and promoting economic cooperation was signed between :
  1. A
    The European Union and the United States
  2. B
    China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
  3. C
    The United Kingdom and India
  4. D
    Japan and South Korea
Question 30Single Answer
What is the name of the world's largest rainforest ?
  1. A
    Amazon rainforest
  2. B
    Congolese rainforest
  3. C
    Temperate rainforest
  4. D
    Boreal rainforest
Question 31Single Answer
Which technology giant a new investment in renewable energy projects ?
  1. A
    Apple
  2. B
    Microsoft
  3. C
    Meta (Facebook)
  4. D
    Amazon
Question 32Single Answer
Which country its first ever lunar rover ?
  1. A
    India
  2. B
    Japan
  3. C
    South Korea
  4. D
    United Arab Emirates
Question 33Single Answer
The recent cyberattack targeting a major oil pipeline in the United States is believed to be carried out by a hacker group affiliated with which country ?
  1. A
    China
  2. B
    Russia
  3. C
    Iran
  4. D
    North Korea
Question 34Single Answer
Which of the following countries announced the most ambitious carbon emission reduction target at the conference ?
  1. A
    Country A
  2. B
    Country B
  3. C
    Country C
  4. D
    None of the above
Question 35Single Answer
What was the main point of contention during the conference ?
  1. A
    The definition of "sustainable development"
  2. B
    The role of nuclear energy in combating climate change
  3. C
    The level of financial aid for developing countries
  4. D
    All of the above
Question 36Single Answer
A scientific study published in a prestigious journal suggests a link between increased screen time in children and what developmental issue ?
  1. A
    Impaired vision
  2. B
    Sleep disturbances
  3. C
    Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  4. D
    Social anxiety
Question 37Single Answer
A major international sporting event is facing controversy due to allegations of doping by athletes from which country ?
  1. A
    The United States
  2. B
    China
  3. C
    Russia
  4. D
    A wildcard entry
Question 38Single Answer
A prominent leader their resignation. In which country did this take place ?
  1. A
    The United Kingdom
  2. B
    Japan
  3. C
    Germany
  4. D
    Russia
Question 39Single Answer
A group of leading scientists recently issued a stark warning about the accelerating rate of what environmental threat ?
  1. A
    Ocean acidification
  2. B
    Global deforestation
  3. C
    Melting of glaciers and ice sheets
  4. D
    Loss of biodiversity
Question 40Single Answer
The first AIIMS to receive NABH accreditation in 2024 is ?
  1. A
    AIIMS New Delhi
  2. B
    AIIMS Nagpur
  3. C
    AIIMS Madurai
  4. D
    AIIMS Jodhpur
Question 41Single Answer
Which space agency a mission to study the atmosphere of Venus ?
  1. A
    European Space Agency (ESA)
  2. B
    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
  3. C
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  4. D
    Roscosmos (Russian space agency)
Question 42Single Answer
What is the name of the recent international agreement aiming to protect the world's oceans ?
  1. A
    The Paris Agreement on Marine Conservation
  2. B
    The High Seas Treaty
  3. C
    The Kyoto Protocol for Oceans
  4. D
    The Montreal Protocol for Marine Life
Question 43Single Answer
The current chair of the Federal Reserve in the United States is ?
  1. A
    Jerome Powell
  2. B
    Janet Yellen
  3. C
    Christine Lagarde
  4. D
    Mario Draghi
Question 44Single Answer
Which of these countries does NOT currently hold a permanent seat on the UN Security Council ?
  1. A
    China
  2. B
    France
  3. C
    Germany
  4. D
    Japan
Question 45Single Answer
What is the name of the virus that causes the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic ?
  1. A
    HIV
  2. B
    SARS-CoV-2
  3. C
    Ebola virus
  4. D
    Zika virus
Question 46Single Answer
The upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by which countries ?
  1. A
    Canada & Mexico
  2. B
    Brazil & Argentina
  3. C
    Spain & Portugal
  4. D
    England & Wales
Question 47Single Answer
What historical event is commemorated on international Women's Day (March 8th) ?
  1. A
    The signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  2. B
    The first women's rights convention
  3. C
    The granting of voting rights to women worldwide
  4. D
    The establishment of the United Nations
Question 48Single Answer
Which ethical principle is a growing concern in the development of Artificial Intelligence ?
  1. A
    Data security
  2. B
    Algorithmic bias
  3. C
    Faster processing speeds
  4. D
    Increased internet bandwidth
Question 49Single Answer
The International Labour Organization (ILO) a campaign to focus on what workplace issue ?
  1. A
    Gender pay gap
  2. B
    Child labor
  3. C
    Mental health
  4. D
    Automation
Question 50Single Answer
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below what target ?
  1. A
    1 degree Celsius
  2. B
    1.5 degrees Celsius
  3. C
    2 degrees Celsius
  4. D
    3 degrees Celsius
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