International Current Affairs MCQs

1. Which country has proposed to create ‘International Big Cat Alliance’?

[A] USA
[B] India
[C] Indonesia
[D] Japan

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Correct Answer: B [India] Notes: India has proposed the creation of a new global alliance called the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) to protect seven major big cats, including tigers, lions, and cheetahs. The IBCA will be open to 97 countries and organizations interested in protecting these animals. India has committed to provide funding of 100 million USD over 5 years to support the IBCA. The IBCA will share information about protecting these animals. Its governance structure includes a General Assembly and a council.

2. As a part of cricket diplomacy, Indian Prime Minister watched the Border Gavaskar Tournament with his counterpart of which country?

[A] Australia
[B] USA
[C] Japan
[D] France

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Correct Answer: A [Australia] Notes: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived on a two-day visit to Gujarat. Mr. Antony Albanese visited Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and paid tribute to father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mr. Albanese watched the first day of the fourth test match of Border Gavaskar trophy between the two countries at Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad.

3. IBSA Forum, which was seen in the news, is a trilateral initiative established between which countries?

[A] Indonesia, Brazil, and South Africa
[B] India, Brazil, and South Africa
[C] Israel, Brazil, and South Africa
[D] India, Bangladesh, and South Africa

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Correct Answer: B [India, Brazil, and South Africa] Notes: The IBSA Forum is a trilateral initiative established between India, Brazil, and South Africa to promote cooperation and exchange among developing countries in the global south. It was officially established when the foreign ministers of the three countries met in Brasilia in 2003 and released the Brasilia Declaration. Its purpose is to address societal tensions exacerbated by digitalisation and promote a multilateral approach to digital governance.

4. Which institution released the ‘Global Report on Sodium Intake Reduction’?

[A] WHO
[B] UNICEF
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] World Bank

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Correct Answer: A [WHO] Notes: The WHO Global Report on Sodium Intake Reduction allocates a sodium country score to each member state to estimate the impact of policy progress on population dietary sodium intake and cardiovascular disease. According to the report, the WHO recommended policies to reduce sodium intake can prevent 2 million deaths by 2025 and 7 million deaths by 2030. The world is not on track to achieve the global target of reducing sodium intake by 30% by 2025.

5. Claude Lorius, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?

[A] Economics
[B] Climate science
[C] Politics
[D] Art

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Correct Answer: B [Climate science] Notes: Claude Lorius, the pioneer of the climate science, has recently passed away at the age of 91. His discoveries in Antarctica in the 1980s helped prove the role of anthropogenic activities in the global warming.

6. Marburg virus, which was seen in the news, has killed over five people in which country?

[A] China
[B] North Korea
[C] Tanzania
[D] Argentina

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Correct Answer: C [Tanzania] Notes: Marburg virus is an Ebola-like virus that causes viral hemorrhagic fever. It has recently killed five people in Tanzania’s north-western Kagera region. The highly-infectious disease is like Ebola, with symptoms including fever, muscle pains, diarrhoea, vomiting and, in some cases, death through extreme blood loss. Hundreds of people have died from the virus in recent years, with almost all cases in Africa.

7. Which country recently released the ‘Indo-Pacific Outlook’ document?

[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Nepal

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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh] Notes: Bangladesh officially unveiled its Indo-Pacific Outlook (IPO) outlining four guiding principles and 15 objectives in the document. It recognizes the importance of stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific for achieving Bangladesh’s Vision 2041.

8. Where is the India-Sri Lanka Friendship Auditorium being set up?

[A] Mumbai
[B] Chennai
[C] Rameshwaram
[D] Trincomalee

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Correct Answer: D [Trincomalee] Notes: The foundation stone for the India-Sri Lanka Friendship Auditorium was laid at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy, Trincomalee, by Indian Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari. The auditorium will be built under a grant assistance of 25 crore Lankan rupees by India. This is a part of India’s commitment towards capacity building of Sri Lanka’s Armed Forces.

9. The World Health Organisation announced the end of the 10-month long global health emergency for which disease?

[A] Covid-19
[B] MPox
[C] Polio
[D] Swine Flu

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Correct Answer: B [MPox] Notes: MPox, also known as monkey pox, is a viral disease that spreads the direct contact with bloody fluids. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently announced the end of the 10-month long global health emergency for this disease.

10. Which space agency launched the ‘Meteosat-12’ weather satellite?

[A] ISRO
[B] NASA
[C] ESA
[D] JAXA

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Correct Answer: C [ESA] Notes: Meteosat-12, the newly launched European weather satellite. The first images captured by this satellite was released recently. The spacecraft, which is placed 36,000km above the equator, was launched in December. Meteosat-12 sits in a stationary position, keeping a permanent eye on Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

11. Volt Typhoon is a hacking group backed by which country?

[A] USA
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] Israel

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Correct Answer: B [China] Notes: Volt Typhoon is a China-backed hacking group. It was recently revealed that this hacking group is developing capabilities that could potentially disrupt critical communication infrastructure between the US and Asia during future crises. Volt Typhoon has been active since mid-2021 and has targeted critical infrastructure organizations in Guam and elsewhere in the United States.

12. Which country passed the Bill 490, which restricts the new recognition of ancestral land of indigenous people?

[A] USA
[B] Russia
[C] Brazil
[D] Australia

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Correct Answer: C [Brazil] Notes: Brazil’s lower house of Congress approved Bill 490- a new land bill that restricts the new recognition of ancestral land of indigenous people in Brazil. The bill would strip the environment and Indigenous people ministries of some powers, weakening their oversight of environmental protections and the demarcation of Indigenous lands.

13. Which country introduced a category-based selection for Express Entry immigration management program?

[A] USA
[B] Canada
[C] Australia
[D] UK

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Correct Answer: B [Canada] Notes: Canada has introduced a new category-based selection system for its economic immigration management program, Express Entry. This year, priority will be given to candidates with a high proficiency in French or work experience in fields such as healthcare, STEM professions, trades, transport, and agriculture/agri-food.

14. IPCEI, which was seen in the news, is associated with which bloc?

[A] G-7
[B] G-20
[C] EU
[D] ASEAN

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Correct Answer: C [EU] Notes: Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) are crucial tools for executing the European Union (EU) Industrial Strategy. European Commission has granted approval for 8.1 billion euros in state aid for microelectronics and communication technology initiatives. These projects have been collectively recognized as an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI), making them eligible for simplified EU state aid regulations.

15. Which country has declared the UN envoy Volker Perthes to be persona non grata in that country?

[A] Sudan
[B] Germany
[C] Ethiopia
[D] South Africa

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Correct Answer: A [Sudan] Notes: The Sudanese government has declared the UN envoy to the country, Volker Perthes, to be persona non grata, meaning it no longer recognizes his position in Sudan. This has been notified by the country to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Since 2015, Sudan’s military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been locked in a violent power struggle that has killed more than 860 civilians. Perthes was a key mediator in Sudan since being appointed as special envoy in 2021.

16. ‘Euclid mission’ which was seen in the news, was launched by which space agency?

[A] NASA
[B] ISRO
[C] ESA
[D] JAXA

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Correct Answer: C [ESA] Notes: Euclid mission, a European probe, will be launched into space to increase the understanding of the dark matter and dark energy. The Euclid mission is valued at USD 1.10 billion. The probe will join fellow space telescope James Webb at a stable hovering spot 1.5 million kilometers from Earth called the second Lagrangian Point.

17. Which country is set to adopt the IMF mandated method to calculate its Forex reserve?

[A] India
[B] Bangladesh
[C] USA
[D] UK

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Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh] Notes: Bangladesh is set to adopt the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mandated method to calculate its foreign reserves. The calculation of foreign exchange holdings of the country will now be In line with the IMF’s 6th edition of the Balance of Payment and International Investment Position Manual (BMM6). Moving to the IMF methodology would take out the amount committed by the government to the export development fund worth USD 6 billions.

18. NASA developed the ‘Transonic Truss-Brace Wing demonstrator’ along with which company?

[A] Airbus
[B] Boeing
[C] Tesla
[D] Blue Virgin

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Correct Answer: B [Boeing] Notes: The Transonic Truss-Braced Wing is an innovative wing design that utilizes slender struts to support a longer structure. This design enhances the aircraft’s ability to glide, reducing the amount of fuel needed for propulsion and helping to minimize emissions. US Air Force has designated the Transonic Truss-Brace Wing demonstrator from Boeing and NASA as the X-66A.

19. Archaeologists have unearthed a 4,000-year-old sanctuary in which country?

[A] Netherlands
[B] Greece
[C] Japan
[D] China

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Correct Answer: A [Netherlands] Notes: Archaeologists have unearthed a 4,000-year-old sanctuary in the central Netherlands, composed of ditches and burial mounds, believed to have had a similar purpose to Stonehenge. The large sanctuary, equivalent to at least three soccer fields in size, was constructed with soil and wood and aligned with the sun during the solstices.

20. Which country’s king recently apologized for his country’s role in slavery and asked for forgiveness during a historic speech?

[A] UK
[B] The Netherlands
[C] Spain
[D] Thailand

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Correct Answer: B [The Netherlands] Notes: King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands apologized for his country’s role in slavery and asked for forgiveness during a historic speech at an event to commemorate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Dutch colonies. The king’s speech followed Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s apology late last year. The government is establishing a 200-million-euro fund for initiatives that tackle the legacy of slavery in the Netherlands and its former colonies.

21. Which is the first state in the United States to explicitly prohibit caste-based discrimination?

[A] Texas
[B] California
[C] Washington
[D] New York

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Correct Answer: B [California] Notes: The Assembly Judiciary Committee of California recently held a hearing regarding Senate Bill 403 (SB403), a proposed legislation aiming to forbid caste discrimination. If this bill is approved, California would be the first state in the United States to explicitly prohibit caste-based discrimination, extending protections to caste as a recognized category within the state’s Unruh Civil Rights Act, fair housing laws, and employment laws.

22. Where is the International Seabed Authority (ISA) headquartered?

[A] Egypt
[B] Jamaica
[C] India
[D] Japan

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Correct Answer: B [Jamaica] Notes: Jamaica-based International Seabed Authority’s member nations agreed on a two-year roadmap for the adoption of deep sea mining regulations. The ISA, an intergovernmental body tasked with protecting the seabed, and its member states have spent the last decade trying to hash out a mining code for the possible exploitation of nickel, cobalt and copper in deep seabed areas that fall outside of national jurisdictions.

23. After approval from US, which country is set to sell its “David’s Sling” anti-missile defense system to Finland?

[A] UAE
[B] Israel
[C] Germany
[D] France

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Correct Answer: B [Israel] Notes: The US Government has granted approval for Israel to sell its “David’s Sling” anti-missile defense system to Finland. Following the approval, Israel’s Ministry of Defense, the Finnish Ministry of Defense, and Rafael Advanced Systems, the Israeli defense contractor responsible for developing the system, will partake in a signing ceremony for a procurement agreement valued at around 316 million Euros.

24. Port Moresby is the capital of which country?

[A] Indonesia
[B] Papua New Guinea
[C] Philippines
[D] Malta

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Correct Answer: B [Papua New Guinea] Notes: Port Moresby, the expansive capital of Papua New Guinea, is located to the north of Australia. The Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kolkata, which are on a mission in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region, reached Port Moresby with the aim of strengthening maritime collaboration and partnership with Papua New Guinea.

25. Which country is set to remove extra tariffs on Australian barley, as ties improve between the two countries?

[A] India
[B] China
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Germany

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Correct Answer: B [China] Notes: China said that it will remove extra tariffs on Australian barley, in the latest improvement of ties between the two after years of tensions. Beijing imposed hefty levies on key Australian exports such as barley, beef and wine in 2020, leveraging its economic muscle at the height of a bitter dispute with the then-conservative government.

26. Which European country has announced a ban on wearing the abaya robes in schools?

[A] Germany
[B] France
[C] Spain
[D] Portugal

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Correct Answer: B [France] Notes: The French government announced its decision to ban children from wearing the abaya, the loose-fitting, full- length robes worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools. France has enforced a ban on religious symbols in state schools since 2004, to uphold its strict brand of secularism, known as laicite.

27. Which country’s Supreme Court has decriminalized abortion across the country?

[A] Qatar
[B] Mexico
[C] Chile
[D] Italy

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Correct Answer: B [Mexico] Notes: Mexico’s Supreme Court has made a decision by ruling that all federal criminal penalties for abortion are unconstitutional, effectively decriminalizing abortion across the country. This decision does not automatically guarantee access to abortion for all Mexican women, as the country has a federal system with varying state laws. Some 20 Mexican states still criminalize abortion, necessitating further legal efforts to remove penalties and ensure access.

28. Which country has announced plans to finalize the route for the ‘Power of Siberia 2’ pipeline?

[A] Russia
[B] Japan
[C] Ukraine
[D] Belarus

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Correct Answer: A [Russia] Notes: Russia has announced plans to finalize the route for the “Power of Siberia 2” pipeline, a major project. The project is aimed at increasing natural gas exports to China. This move comes as Russia seeks to diversify its energy markets in response to its military actions in Ukraine, shifting its focus towards Asian buyers. The construction of the pipeline is scheduled to begin next year.

29. India recently organised the meeting of Strategic Partnership Council (SPC) formed with which country?

[A] Brazil
[B] Argentina
[C] Egypt
[D] Saudi Arabia

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Correct Answer: D [Saudi Arabia] Notes: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a landmark summit, marking the first meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC), which was established in 2019. The council consists of two main pillars: the Committee on Political, Security, Social, and Cultural Cooperation, and the Committee on Economy and Investments, each with several levels of engagement. The two nations agreed to expedite the USD 50-billion West Coast refinery project.

30. When was the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) founded?

[A] 1972
[B] 1982
[C] 1992
[D] 2002

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Correct Answer: B [1982] Notes: The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) will hear a groundbreaking case brought by nine small island states seeking to protect the world’s oceans from the devastating impacts of climate change. It was founded in 1982 in Jamaica. These nations have turned to ITLOS to determine whether carbon dioxide emissions absorbed by the oceans can be considered pollution and, if so, what obligations countries have to prevent it. Ocean ecosystems play a vital role in oxygen production and carbon absorption, but increasing emissions can harm marine life by warming and acidifying seawaters.

31. What is the expansion of GBA, launched as a part of G-20 summit?

[A] Geo Biofuels Alliance
[B] Global Biofuels Alliance
[C] G-20 Biofuels Alliance
[D] Great Biofuels Alliance

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Correct Answer: B [Global Biofuels Alliance] Notes: The Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) was officially launched on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The GBA aims to promote international cooperation and the use of sustainable biofuels, as well as facilitate global biofuels trade and provide technical support for national biofuel programs. The alliance was initiated by nine countries, including India, the US, Brazil, Argentina, Bangladesh, Italy, Mauritius, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates, with Canada and Singapore as observer countries.

32. ‘National Hispanic Heritage Month’ is celebrated in which country?

[A] Australia
[B] USA
[C] France
[D] Germany

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Correct Answer: B [USA] Notes: National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15 annually, honors the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Hispanic Americans in the United States. This celebration began with Hispanic Heritage Week and was officially recognized as a month-long observance by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968.

33. Which country has announced a ban on American Bully XL dogs?

[A] Japan
[B] India
[C] UK
[D] China

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Correct Answer: C [UK] Notes: The UK government has announced a ban on American Bully XL dogs by the end of the year due to a series of serious and sometimes fatal attacks. The breed is considered a “danger to communities.” American Bully XL is the largest of four American Bully types, known for their strength, muscular build, and the potential to weigh up to 60 kg and reach 53 cm in height. These dogs first appeared in the UK around 2014-2015.

34. Which country announced a strategic partnership with China, ahead of Asian Games?

[A] Ukraine
[B] Syria
[C] Israel
[D] UAE

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Correct Answer: B [Syria] Notes: China and Syria announced the formation of a strategic partnership as Chinese leader Xi Jinping kicked off a series of diplomatic meetings ahead of the upcoming Asian Games. The Syrian leader attended the Asian Games opening ceremony along with the king of Cambodia, the crown prince of Kuwait and the prime ministers of Nepal, East Timor and South Korea.

35. Which country is the host of the 19th edition of “EXERCISE YUDH ABHYAS 2023”?

[A] USA
[B] India
[C] Australia
[D] Sri Lanka

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Correct Answer: A [USA] Notes: The 19th edition of “EXERCISE YUDH ABHYAS” is set to be held from September 25 to October 8 this year. The bilateral exercise will be organized in Alaska, USA. Indian Army contingent comprising of 350 personnel will participate in this edition of the Exercise. The lead battalion from Indian side is affiliated to MARATHA Light Infantry Regiment. The previous edition of the Exercise was conducted in Auli, Uttarakhand, India in November 2022.

36. Which major economy announced to hike its defence spending by 70% in 2024?

[A] USA
[B] Germany
[C] Canada
[D] Russia

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Correct Answer: D [Russia] Notes: Russia is set to hike defence spending by almost 70 per cent in 2024, its finance ministry document published showed. The document said defence spending was set to jump by over 68 per cent year-on-year to almost 10.8 trillion rubles (USD 111.15 billion), totalling around 6 per cent of GDP. Russia has been pouring resources into its full-scale offensive in Ukraine.

37. ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ are the Indigenous citizens of which country?

[A] USA
[B] Australia
[C] Russia
[D] China

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Correct Answer: B [Australia] Notes: Australians have roundly rejected greater rights for Indigenous citizens, ending plans to amend the country’s 122-year-old constitution after a divisive and racially tinged referendum campaign. Around 59% of people had voted against a proposal to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders within the 1901 constitution for the first time. The referendum could only pass with support from a majority of voters nationally and a majority of voters in at least four of the country’s six states.

38. Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was initiated by which country?

[A] India
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] USA

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Correct Answer: B [China] Notes: A global summit was hosted by China’s President Xi Jinping, to celebrate 10 years of his signature foreign and economic policy, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Russian leader Vladimir Putin was given a grand welcome at the global summit in Beijing, as China and Russia deepen their solidarity. Putin was the guest of honour among leaders and officials from more than 130 countries.

39. ‘1961 Vienna Convention’ is associated with guidelines for the treatment of_?

[A] Heads of Countries
[B] Diplomatic envoys
[C] Political Prisoners
[D] Migrants

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Correct Answer: B [Diplomatic envoys] Notes: The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961) is a United Nations treaty that establishes shared principles and guidelines for the treatment of each other’s diplomatic envoys by countries, to promote amicable relations and upholding effective communication between nations. In the midst of the current standoff between India and Canada, the Canadian government declared its withdrawal of 41 diplomats stationed in India, along with their families, thereby nullifying the provisions of the 1961 convention.

40. As per a recent study, which planet may have undergone tectonic activity, 4.5 billion to 3.5 billion years ago?

[A] Venus
[B] Mars
[C] Mercury
[D] Jupiter

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Correct Answer: A [Venus] Notes: A recent study suggests that Venus, frequently described as Earth’s sister planet, may have undergone tectonic activity approximately 4.5 billion to 3.5 billion years ago. It is proposed that plate tectonics could have played a crucial role in the formation of Venus’s carbon dioxide- and nitrogen-rich atmosphere.

41. Christopher Luxon has been elected as the Prime Minister of which country?

[A] Australia
[B] New Zealand
[C] Papua New Guinea
[D] Indonesia

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Correct Answer: B [New Zealand] Notes: Former airline executive Christopher Luxon is set to become the next Prime Minister of New Zealand. His centre-right National Party in coalition with the right-wing ACT Party secured enough seats to form a new government in the general election. Luxon has emerged as a leader amid the cost of living crisis and three-decade high inflation in New Zealand.

42. MQ-9B Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is associated with which country?

[A] Israel
[B] Ukraine
[C] USA
[D] Russia

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Correct Answer: C [USA] Notes: The agreement for 31 MQ-9B Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) with the United States is anticipated to be finalized by February 2024, with deliveries commencing in February 2027, three years after the contract is signed. As part of this arrangement, General Atomics (GA) is slated to establish a global Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India.

43. Which country named the ‘Cyclone Tej’, which developed in the Arabian Sea?

[A] Pakistan
[B] India
[C] Nepal
[D] Bangladesh

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Correct Answer: B [India] Notes: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that a cyclone named Tej developed in the Arabian Sea, while deep depression in the Bay of Bengal caused another cyclone, named Hamoon. India is witnessing twin cyclonic storms for the first time after 2018. The name for Cyclone Tej was given by India while Iran named Cyclone Hamoon which stands for marshlands in Persian language.

44. Pedro Sánchez was re-elected as the Prime Minster of which country?

[A] Sweden
[B] Spain
[C] Australia
[D] France

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Correct Answer: B [Spain] Notes: Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez was re-elected as Spain’s prime minister in a parliamentary vote, winning another term in office. The vote allowed Sánchez to form a new minority coalition government with the left-wing Sumar (Joining Forces) party.

45. The United States recently agreed to resume military communications with which country?

[A] Ukraine
[B] China
[C] Syria
[D] Israel

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Correct Answer: B [China] Notes: US and China agreed to resume military-to-military communications in an effort to ease rising tensions, as per the US President Joe Biden. This was announced following a rare meeting of Presidents of US and China in California. Biden also said both leaders had agreed to establish a direct line of communication with one another.

46. Javier Milei, who was seen in the news, is the new President of which country?

[A] Brazil
[B] Argentina
[C] South Africa
[D] Chile

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Correct Answer: B [Argentina] Notes: Javier Milei recently won Argentina’s presidential election. Controversial economist Javier Milei, a far-right libertarian outsider in Argentina’s politics, is set to be the country’s next president. The political landscape of Argentina has been historically influenced by socialism in Latin America. Milei has not only promised to tighten the fiscal expenditures but also promised to scrap the local currency and shutting down the central bank.

47. Which institution has been publishing the ‘India Infrastructure Report’ series since 2001?

[A] NSSO
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] IDFC Foundation
[D] Larsen and Toubro

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Correct Answer: C [IDFC Foundation] Notes: The India Infrastructure Report 2023 on Urban Planning and Development was released by Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice-President of India, along with Amitabh Pant, G20 Sherpa of India and former CEO, NITI Aayog. The Report has been a collaborative effort of the IDFC Foundation, Infrastructure Development Corporation (Karnataka) and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA). It contains 25 chapters by prominent names in the urban development and policy ecosystem on the current state of urban development in India. The India Infrastructure Report (IIR) series was initiated by the IDFC Foundation in 2001.

48. India conducts military exercises Al Najah, Eastern Bridge and Naseem Al Bahr with which Arab country?

[A] UAE
[B] Oman
[C] Saudi Arabia
[D] Iraq

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Correct Answer: B [Oman] Notes: Recently, India and Oman have adopted the India Oman Joint Vision Partnership For the Future, setting the stage for bilateral cooperation and charting pathways for future collaboration between the two countries. This Vision Document focuses on building partnerships in broadly 8 to 10 areas. These include maritime cooperation and connectivity, energy security, space, digital payments, health, tourism, hospitality, agriculture and food security. The Joint Military Cooperation Committee (JMCC) is the highest forum of engagement between India and Oman in the field of defence.

49. Which global organization recently imposed sanctions on Russia’s largest diamond mining firm Alrosa by adding it to a blacklist?

[A] United Nations
[B] European Union
[C] G7
[D] NATO

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Correct Answer: B [European Union] Notes: The European Union designated Russia’s state-run diamond producer Alrosa under sanctions by adding the world’s largest diamond mining firm and its CEO to a blacklist banning trade and freezing EU-based assets. This tightened restrictions over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

50. What is the focus of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between India and Cuba?

[A] Agricultural collaboration for crop improvement
[B] Digital public infrastructure
[C] Cultural exchange programs for mutual understanding
[D] Joint efforts in combating climate change

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Correct Answer: B [Digital public infrastructure] Notes: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in India signed an MoU with the Ministry of Communications of Cuba to share successful digital solutions for population-scale digital transformation. The agreement, aimed at promoting digital transformation, includes capacity-building programs and the exchange of best practices. India will collaborate with Cuba to enhance the adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure, fostering mutual benefits for both countries’ digital ecosystems. The MoU was signed in New Delhi, emphasizing cooperation in these vital areas.

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