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Question Bank Current Affairs May - 2024 (Part 2)
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Current Affairs

Question 1Single Answer
The IPCC report warned of exceeding what global temperature threshold by 2030 ?
  1. A
    1.5 degrees Celsius
  2. B
    2 degrees Celsius
  3. C
    2.5 degrees Celsius
  4. D
    3 degrees Celsius
Question 2Single Answer
A recent summit between the leaders of which two countries aimed to improve guanxi - relations ?
  1. A
    China and the United States
  2. B
    Russia and India
  3. C
    Japan and South Korea
  4. D
    France and Germany
Question 3Single Answer
Which country will host the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023 (played in 2024) ?
  1. A
    Australia and New Zealand
  2. B
    Colombia
  3. C
    France
  4. D
    South Africa
Question 4Single Answer
The Venice Biennale, a prestigious contemporary art exhibition, is held every how many years ?
  1. A
    Annually
  2. B
    Biannually
  3. C
    Triennially
  4. D
    Quadriennially
Question 5Single Answer
Which university topped the QS World University Rankings 2024 ?
  1. A
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  2. B
    University of Cambridge
  3. C
    National University of Singapore
  4. D
    University of Oxford
Question 6Single Answer
A recent agreement aims to develop a significant green hydrogen project in which African country ?
  1. A
    Morocco
  2. B
    South Africa
  3. C
    Namibia
  4. D
    Kenya
Question 7Single Answer
Which major automaker a significant investment in electric vehicle production ?
  1. A
    Toyota
  2. B
    General Motors
  3. C
    Volkswagen
  4. D
    Hyundai
Question 8Single Answer
The United Nations condemned human rights abuses in which Southeast Asian country ?
  1. A
    Myanmar
  2. B
    Vietnam
  3. C
    Thailand
  4. D
    Indonesia
Question 9Single Answer
International efforts are underway to provide aid following a devastating earthquake in which South American country ?
  1. A
    Chile
  2. B
    Peru
  3. C
    Ecuador
  4. D
    Colombia
Question 10Single Answer
Which of the following countries signed a peace treaty to end a long-standing conflict ?
  1. A
    Country A
  2. B
    Country B
  3. C
    Country C
  4. D
    Country D
Question 11Single Answer
The world's first malaria vaccine, Mosquirix, was developed by which company ?
  1. A
    GlaxoSmithKline
  2. B
    Pfizer
  3. C
    Merck & Co
  4. D
    AstraZeneca
Question 12Single Answer
The James Webb Space Telescope recently captured the deepest infrared image of the universe. It was launched by which space agency ?
  1. A
    European Space Agency
  2. B
    China National Space Administration
  3. C
    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
  4. D
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Question 13Single Answer
Artificial intelligence chatbot LaMDA is developed by which tech company ?
  1. A
    Microsoft
  2. B
    Apple
  3. C
    Google
  4. D
    Amazon
Question 14Single Answer
The world's largest free trade agreement, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), came into effect in which year ?
  1. A
    2021
  2. B
    2022
  3. C
    2023
  4. D
    2024
Question 15Single Answer
Which country legalized recreational cannabis nationwide ?
  1. A
    Canada
  2. B
    United States
  3. C
    Mexico
  4. D
    Australia
Question 16Single Answer
The International Space Station (ISS) is a collaborative project between how many space agencies ?
  1. A
    2
  2. B
    3
  3. C
    4
  4. D
    5
Question 17Single Answer
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a trade agreement between which three countries ?
  1. A
    Canada, United States, Mexico
  2. B
    Canada, United States, Japan
  3. C
    Mexico, Brazil, Argentina
  4. D
    United States, China, Russia
Question 18Single Answer
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of which international organization ?
  1. A
    European Union
  2. B
    United Nations
  3. C
    World Trade Organization
  4. D
    Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
Question 19Single Answer
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that deals with creating intelligent agents.  Which of these is NOT a common application of AI ?
  1. A
    Self-driving cars
  2. B
    Facial recognition software
  3. C
    Personalized recommendations on streaming services
  4. D
    Stock market analysis
Question 20Single Answer
The term "blockchain" is most commonly associated with which technology ?
  1. A
    Cryptocurrency
  2. B
    Cloud computing
  3. C
    Social media
  4. D
    Robotics
Question 21Single Answer
What is the name of the new telescope commissioned in Chile, known for its extremely large mirror ?
  1. A
    European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT)
  2. B
    Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT)
  3. C
    Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT)
  4. D
    Very Large Telescope (VLT)
Question 22Single Answer
The Paris Agreement is an international treaty on climate change. Which country it would be rejoining the agreement ?
  1. A
    Australia
  2. B
    Brazil
  3. C
    United States
  4. D
    Russia
Question 23Single Answer
What is the name of the new variant of COVID-19 identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) ?
  1. A
    Delta Plus
  2. B
    Omicron XBB
  3. C
    Lambda
  4. D
    A new variant name has not yet been assigned
Question 24Single Answer
What is the name of the new book by the famous author Margaret Atwood ?
  1. A
    The Testaments
  2. B
    Oryx and Crake
  3. C
    Alias Grace
  4. D
    The new book title has not yet been announced
Question 25Single Answer
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates in the United States. What is the primary goal of raising interest rates ?
  1. A
    Stimulate economic growth
  2. B
    Reduce inflation
  3. C
    Increase unemployment
  4. D
    Encourage foreign investment
Question 26Single Answer
The Amazon rainforest is facing record-breaking deforestation rates. What is one of the main drivers of deforestation in the Amazon ?
  1. A
    Cattle ranching
  2. B
    Mining
  3. C
    Urban development
  4. D
    Timber harvesting
Question 27Single Answer
Quantum computing is a rapidly developing field with the potential to revolutionize various industries. What is one of the key challenges in developing quantum computers ?
  1. A
    Finding the right materials
  2. B
    Maintaining a stable quantum state
  3. C
    Developing user-friendly interfaces
  4. D
    Securing quantum computers from hacking
Question 28Single Answer
A recent breakthrough in gene editing technology holds promise for treating various diseases. What is the ethical concern surrounding gene editing ?
  1. A
    The potential for unintended consequences
  2. B
    Access to this technology for developing countries
  3. C
    The commercialization of gene editing
  4. D
    All of the above
Question 29Single Answer
Tensions are rising between Russia and NATO countries over the war in Ukraine. What is NATO ?
  1. A
    The North American Treaty Organization
  2. B
    The New Asian Trade Organization
  3. C
    The Nuclear Arms Treaty Organization
  4. D
    The Non-Aligned Movement
Question 30Single Answer
Black holes are incredibly dense objects with a gravitational pull so strong that not even light can escape. What is the event horizon of a black hole ?
  1. A
    The point of no return for anything entering a black hole
  2. B
    The area surrounding a black hole where its gravitational pull is strongest
  3. C
    The theorized singularity at the center of a black hole
  4. D
    The outermost layer of a black hole
Question 31Single Answer
The International Space Station (ISS) is expected to be decommissioned around which year ?
  1. A
    2025
  2. B
    2030
  3. C
    2035
  4. D
    2040
Question 32Single Answer
Which global tech giant a new investment in developing quantum computing technology ?
  1. A
    Microsoft
  2. B
    Apple
  3. C
    Google
  4. D
    Amazon
Question 33Single Answer
The headquarters of the United Nations (UN) are located in which city ?
  1. A
    Geneva
  2. B
    London
  3. C
    New York City
  4. D
    Paris
Question 34Single Answer
Cybersecurity is a growing concern. Which high-profile cyberattack targeted a major oil pipeline in the United States ?
  1. A
    SolarWinds
  2. B
    Colonial Pipeline
  3. C
    Not-Petya
  4. D
    WannaCry
Question 35Single Answer
Climate change is a pressing global issue. What is the name of the international agreement aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ?
  1. A
    Kyoto Protocol
  2. B
    Paris Agreement
  3. C
    Montreal Protocol
  4. D
    Ramsar Convention
Question 36Single Answer
Gene editing technology CRISPR has significant potential in medicine. Which university is credited with developing CRISPR ?
  1. A
    Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  2. B
    University of California, Berkeley
  3. C
    University of Cambridge
  4. D
    The Rockefeller University
Question 37Single Answer
The global COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted economies worldwide. Which international organization monitors global economic trends ?
  1. A
    World Health Organization (WHO)
  2. B
    International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  3. C
    World Trade Organization (WTO)
  4. D
    United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Question 38Single Answer
Which country withdrew from the Human Rights Council ?
  1. A
    China
  2. B
    Russia
  3. C
    United States
  4. D
    India
Question 39Single Answer
Which cryptocurrency surpassed Bitcoin in terms of total market value ?
  1. A
    Ethereum
  2. B
    Tether
  3. C
    Cardano
  4. D
    Binance Coin
Question 40Single Answer
The ongoing conflict in Yemen is considered to be one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.Which countries are leading the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen ?
  1. A
    Saudi Arabia and Iran
  2. B
    Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
  3. C
    Saudi Arabia and Qatar
  4. D
    Saudi Arabia and Turkey
Question 41Single Answer
Which of these countries currently holds the presidency of the G7 ?
  1. A
    France
  2. B
    Canada
  3. C
    Germany
  4. D
    Italy
Question 42Single Answer
Which team won the concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket season ?
  1. A
    Mumbai Indians
  2. B
    Chennai Super Kings
  3. C
    Gujarat Titans
  4. D
    Royal Challengers Bangalore
Question 43Single Answer
The D-Day landings, a pivotal moment in World War II, occurred on which beach ?
  1. A
    Omaha Beach
  2. B
    Utah Beach
  3. C
    Dunkirk Beach
  4. D
    Iwo Jima Beach
Question 44Single Answer
Who wrote the famous science fiction novel "Frankenstein" ?
  1. A
    Mary Shelley
  2. B
    H.G. Wells
  3. C
    Jules Verne
  4. D
    Isaac Asimov
Question 45Single Answer
Which Renaissance artist painted the iconic "Mona Lisa" ?
  1. A
    Leonardo da Vinci
  2. B
    Michelangelo
  3. C
    Raphael
  4. D
    Donatello
Question 46Single Answer
"Cogito, ergo sum" ("I think, therefore I am") is a famous quote associated with which philosopher ?
  1. A
    Plato
  2. B
    Socrates
  3. C
    René Descartes
  4. D
    John Locke
Question 47Single Answer
The concluded French Presidential election resulted in a re-election bid by which leader ?
  1. A
    Emmanuel Macron
  2. B
    Marine Le Pen
  3. C
    François Hollande
  4. D
    Édouard Philippe
Question 48Single Answer
Which streaming service acquired the rights to broadcast the popular sitcom "Friends" ?
  1. A
    Netflix
  2. B
    HBO Max
  3. C
    Hulu
  4. D
    Disney+
Question 49Single Answer
Elon Musk plans to take his electric car company, Tesla, private. What is the estimated value of this potential buyout ?
  1. A
    $50 billion
  2. B
    $100 billion
  3. C
    $200 billion
  4. D
    $400 billion
Question 50Single Answer
A team of international scientists a breakthrough in the field of nuclear fusion research.  Where was this research conducted ?
  1. A
    USA
  2. B
    China
  3. C
    France
  4. D
    Germany
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