Q.41
Medium
Which international organization elected Ban Ki-moon's successor in 2016, who served until 2026?
A
António Guterres
B
Kofi Annan
C
Dag Hammarskjöld
D
U Thant
Correct Answer:
A. António Guterres
Explanation:
António Guterres was elected as UN Secretary-General in 2016, succeeding Ban Ki-moon, serving his first term until 2026.
Q.42
Medium
In 2024, which space agency successfully landed on the moon's south polar region?
A
NASA
B
ISRO
C
ESA
D
CNSA
Explanation:
ISRO (India) successfully executed Chandrayaan-3 mission, landing near the moon's south polar region in August 2023, making India the fourth nation to land on the moon.
Q.43
Medium
Which country hosted the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup?
A
England
B
Australia
C
Canada
D
France
Correct Answer:
B. Australia
Explanation:
Australia co-hosted the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup with New Zealand. Spain won the tournament, defeating England in the final.
Q.44
Medium
The Ring of Fire, an area of intense volcanic activity, encircles which ocean?
A
Atlantic Ocean
B
Indian Ocean
C
Pacific Ocean
D
Arctic Ocean
Correct Answer:
C. Pacific Ocean
Explanation:
The Ring of Fire encircles the Pacific Ocean and is responsible for approximately 75% of the world's active volcanoes and major earthquakes.
Q.45
Medium
Who was appointed as the new Secretary-General of NATO in 2024?
A
Jens Stoltenberg
B
Mark Rutte
C
Kaja Kallas
D
Josep Borrell
Correct Answer:
B. Mark Rutte
Explanation:
Mark Rutte, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, was appointed as NATO Secretary-General succeeding Jens Stoltenberg in 2024.
Q.46
Medium
Which Asian country hosted the 2024 AFC Asian Cup football tournament?
A
Qatar
B
United Arab Emirates
C
Saudi Arabia
D
South Korea
Correct Answer:
B. United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
The United Arab Emirates hosted the 2024 AFC Asian Cup in January-February 2024.
Q.47
Medium
Which nation won the 2024 Paris Olympics men's football gold medal?
A
France
B
Spain
C
Brazil
D
Argentina
Explanation:
Spain won the Olympic gold medal in men's football at the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating France in the final.
Q.48
Medium
Which country became a full member of BRICS in 2024?
A
Egypt
B
Ethiopia
C
Argentina
D
All of the above
Correct Answer:
D. All of the above
Explanation:
Egypt, Ethiopia, and Argentina were invited to join BRICS in 2024, expanding the bloc's membership.
Q.49
Medium
Who was elected as the President of Brazil in 2022, taking office in 2023?
A
Jair Bolsonaro
B
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
C
Fernando Henrique Cardoso
D
Dilma Rousseff
Correct Answer:
B. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Explanation:
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the 2022 presidential election and took office as Brazil's president in January 2023.
Q.50
Medium
Which country was the first to have a female President to take office in 2024?
A
Mexico
B
Indonesia
C
Sri Lanka
D
Taiwan
Correct Answer:
A. Mexico
Explanation:
Claudia Sheinbaum became Mexico's first female president, taking office on October 1, 2024.
