1. Which country has recently conducted a successful test of its hypersonic missile technology?
[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] China
[D] India
2. The ‘Blue Flag’ exercise is a biennial multilateral air force exercise hosted by which country?
[A] Israel
[B] Germany
[C] India
[D] Australia
3. Which country has unveiled a new cybersecurity strategy to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] Japan
[C] South Korea
[D] France
4. The ‘Quad Security Dialogue’ involves which of the following countries?
[A] USA, India, Japan, and Australia
[B] USA, India, Japan, and South Korea
[C] USA, India, Japan, and Canada
[D] USA, India, Japan, and New Zealand
5. Which nation has launched the ‘Sentinel’ program to monitor and counter space threats?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] United States
[D] European Union
6. Which country has recently launched a new cryptocurrency called ‘E-Dinar’?
[A] Tunisia
[B] Algeria
[C] Egypt
[D] Morocco
7. The ‘Global Economic Freedom Index 2024’ ranked which country as the top nation for economic freedom?
[A] Singapore
[B] New Zealand
[C] Hong Kong
[D] Switzerland
8. As per the latest data, which country has become the largest trading partner of the European Union?
[A] United States
[B] China
[C] India
[D] Russia
9. The ‘International Monetary and Financial Committee’ held its meeting in 2024 under the chairmanship of which country?
[A] France
[B] Germany
[C] Brazil
[D] South Africa
10. Which international organization has launched the ‘Sustainable Development Investment Partnership’ to mobilize private investments for sustainable projects?
[A] World Bank
[B] United Nations
[C] International Monetary Fund
[D] Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
11. Which country has recently launched a new defense strategy called ‘Dynamic Shield’ focusing on cyber warfare and space defense?
[A] United States
[B] Japan
[C] Russia
[D] India
12. The ‘Iron Beam’ laser defense system, which became operational in 2024, is developed by which country?
[A] Israel
[B] South Korea
[C] France
[D] United States
13. Which country conducted the ‘Operation Blue Freedom’ military exercise in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to strengthen maritime security?
[A] Australia
[B] India
[C] United Kingdom
[D] Japan
14. The ‘Arctic Shield’ initiative, aimed at enhancing military capabilities in the Arctic region, was announced by which nation?
[A] Canada
[B] Norway
[C] Russia
[D] Denmark
15. Which international organization has initiated the ‘Peace and Security Framework’ for conflict resolution in the Middle East?
[A] NATO
[B] ASEAN
[C] United Nations
[D] European Union
16. Which space agency is planning to launch the ‘Lunar Gateway’ space station in collaboration with international partners?
[A] NASA
[B] ESA
[C] Roscosmos
[D] CNSA
17. The ‘Global Biodiversity Framework’ was adopted at the COP15 summit held in which city?
[A] Montreal
[B] Geneva
[C] Nairobi
[D] Paris
18. What is the name of the AI-driven project launched by WHO to predict and prevent future pandemics?
[A] AI Predict
[B] HealthGuard
[C] EpidemicShield
[D] PredictPlus
19. Which country’s researchers have developed a new desalination technology that uses solar energy?
[A] Israel
[B] United Arab Emirates
[C] Australia
[D] Saudi Arabia
20. The ‘Neutrino Watch’ experiment, which aims to detect cosmic neutrinos, is being constructed in which ocean?
[A] Pacific Ocean
[B] Atlantic Ocean
[C] Indian Ocean
[D] Arctic Ocean
21. Which ancient civilization was recently discovered to have had a complex water management system?
[A] Indus Valley Civilization
[B] Mesopotamian Civilization
[C] Mayan Civilization
[D] Egyptian Civilization
22. The ‘Lost City of Zerzura’ was believed to be found in which desert, according to recent archaeological findings?
[A] Sahara Desert
[B] Gobi Desert
[C] Arabian Desert
[D] Kalahari Desert
23. A new study has revealed that the ‘Rosetta Stone’ was created during the reign of which Pharaoh?
[A] Ptolemy V
[B] Ramses II
[C] Tutankhamun
[D] Cleopatra VII
24. The ‘Viking Sunstone’, used for navigation by the Vikings, was made of what mineral, as per recent research?
[A] Quartz
[B] Calcite
[C] Feldspar
[D] Sunstone
25. Recent excavations in the city of Pompeii have uncovered a new villa that belonged to which historical figure?
[A] Julius Caesar
[B] Nero
[C] Cicero
[D] Augustus
26. Which recent amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the ‘Right to Privacy’ as a fundamental right?
[A] 121st Amendment
[B] 122nd Amendment
[C] 123rd Amendment
[D] 124th Amendment
27. The ‘Digital India Act’ was enacted to replace which of the following acts?
[A] Information Technology Act, 2000
[B] Indian Telegraph Act, 1885
[C] Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933
[D] All of the above
28. Which country has recently passed the ‘Climate Emergency Act’ recognizing climate change as a national emergency?
[A] Canada
[B] Australia
[C] Germany
[D] United Kingdom
29. The ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme, which allows portability of food security benefits, was implemented across how many states in India by March 2024?
[A] 28
[B] 29
[C] 30
[D] 31
30. The ‘Public Safety Act’, often seen in the news, is associated with which Indian state or union territory?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Delhi
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Punjab
31. The ‘Great Green Wall’ initiative, aimed at combating desertification, is being implemented across which continent?
[A] Asia
[B] Africa
[C] South America
[D] Australia
32. Which river was recently declared as the ‘most polluted’ on the planet by the World Pollution Watch?
[A] Ganges
[B] Yangtze
[C] Nile
[D] Amazon
33. Mount Godwin-Austen, also known as K2, is the second-highest peak in the world and is located in which mountain range?
[A] Himalayas
[B] Karakoram
[C] Andes
[D] Alps
34. The ‘Sundarbans’, the largest mangrove forest in the world, is shared by India and which other country?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Myanmar
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Pakistan
35. The ‘Maritime Silk Road’ initiative, recently in the news, is primarily associated with which ocean?
[A] Indian Ocean
[B] Pacific Ocean
[C] Atlantic Ocean
[D] Arctic Ocean
36. Which country has recently decided to impose an anti-dumping duty on cast aluminum alloy wheels?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] Malaysia
[D] Iran
37. Leo Varadkar, who recently announced his resignation, was the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Sweden
[C] Poland
[D] Ireland
38. Where was the 3rd edition of the North East Games 2024 started?
[A] Nagaland
[B] Assam
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Mizoram
39. Where was the 4th Shanghai Corporation Organization (SCO) Startup Forum organized?
[A] Chennai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Hyderabad
40. Which day is celebrated as ‘International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination’ every year?
[A] 20 March
[B] 21 March
[C] 22 March
[D] 23 March
41. Which international organization recently launched the ‘Clean Oceans Initiative’ to combat marine pollution?
[A] United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
[B] World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
[C] International Maritime Organization (IMO)
[D] Greenpeace
42. The ‘Global Education Summit 2024’ was hosted by which organization to address the education crisis in developing countries?
[A] UNESCO
[B] UNICEF
[C] World Bank
[D] OECD
43. The ‘World Investment Report 2024’ was published by which United Nations body?
[A] United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
[B] International Labour Organization (ILO)
[C] International Monetary Fund (IMF)
[D] World Economic Forum (WEF)
44. Which organization declared 2024 as the ‘Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development’?
[A] World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
[B] International Air Transport Association (IATA)
[C] World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
[D] International Hotel & Restaurant Association (IH&RA)
45. The ‘Global Health Security Index 2024’ was released by which institution?
[A] World Health Organization (WHO)
[B] Johns Hopkins University
[C] The Lancet
[D] Harvard Global Health Institute
46. Which football player recently scored his 100th international goal for his country and his 800th career goal?
[A] Cristiano Ronaldo
[B] Kylian Mbappé
[C] Lionel Messi
[D] Neymar
47. What is the daily transaction limit using the Airtel Payments Bank Smart Watch?
[A] Rs 10,000
[B] Rs 15,000
[C] Rs 20,000
[D] Rs 25,000
48. Which technology supports the contactless payment feature of the Airtel Payments Bank Smart Watch?
[A] Bluetooth
[B] Wi-Fi
[C] NFC
[D] GPS
49. Which technology powers Enparadigm’s talent intelligence platform for skill profiling?
[A] Artificial Intelligence
[B] Blockchain
[C] Internet of Things
[D] Augmented Reality
50. How many states witnessed a decline in the CPI for Agricultural Labourers in February 2024?
[A] Seven
[B] Eight
[C] Five
[D] Six
Answer Keys:
1. [B] Russia
2. [A] Israel
3. [C] South Korea
4. [A] USA, India, Japan, and Australia
5. [C] United States
6. [A] Tunisia
7. [B] New Zealand
8. [B] China
9. [D] South Africa
10. [D] Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
11. [B] Japan
12. [A] Israel
13. [B] India
14. [C] Russia
15. [C] United Nations
16. [A] NASA
17. [A] Montreal
18. [B] HealthGuard
19. [C] Australia
20. [A] Pacific Ocean
21. [C] Mayan Civilization
22. [A] Sahara Desert
23. [A] Ptolemy V
24. [B] Calcite
25. [C] Cicero
26. [B] 122nd Amendment
27. [D] All of the above
28. [C] Germany
29. [A] 28
30. [A] Jammu & Kashmir
31. [B] Africa
32. [A] Ganges
33. [B] Karakoram
34. [A] Bangladesh
35. [A] Indian Ocean
36. [A] China
37. [D] Ireland
38. [B] Assam
39. [B] New Delhi
40. [B] 21 March
41. [C] International Maritime Organization (IMO)
42. [A] UNESCO
43. [A] United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
44. [A] World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
45. [B] Johns Hopkins University
46. [A] Cristiano Ronaldo
47. [D] Rs 25,000
48. [C] NFC
49. [A] Artificial Intelligence
50. [D] Six
