Current Affairs Quiz 2023-2024 - Quiz No. 2 (6-May-24)

Which country became the first to reach a net-zero carbon emissions target?

• Sweden

• Denmark

• Norway

• Bhutan

Answer explanation

Sweden became the first country to reach a net-zero carbon emissions target.

Which African country faced severe drought conditions leading to a humanitarian crisis in early 2024?

• Sudan

• Somalia

• Ethiopia

• Nigeria

Answer explanation

Somalia faced severe drought conditions leading to a humanitarian crisis in early 2024.

Who became the new Prime Minister of Japan in December 2023?

• Shinzo Abe

• Fumio Kishida

• Yoshihide Suga

• Naoto Kan

Answer explanation

Fumio Kishida became the new Prime Minister of Japan in December 2023, making him the correct choice among the options provided.

Which country launched the first-ever space tourism mission in November 2023?

• United States

• Russia

• China

• United Arab Emirates

Answer explanation

Russia launched the first-ever space tourism mission in November 2023, making it the correct choice.

Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023?

• Greta Thunberg

• Malala Yousafzai

• Jacinda Ardern

• Angela Merkel

Answer explanation

Greta Thunberg won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, making her the correct choice among the options provided.

Which tech giant announced plans to launch its own metaverse platform in April 2024?

• Google

• Facebook (Meta)

• Apple

• Microsoft

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Facebook (Meta) as they announced plans to launch their own metaverse platform in April 2024.

Which cryptocurrency reached an all-time high in value, surpassing $100,000 per coin in January 2024?

• Bitcoin

• Ethereum

• Ripple

• Dogecoin

Answer explanation

Bitcoin reached an all-time high in value, surpassing $100,000 per coin in January 2024.

The landmark Paris Agreement celebrated its anniversary in 2024. In which year was it signed?

• 2015

• 2016

• 2017

• 2018

Answer explanation

The landmark Paris Agreement was signed in 2015, making it the correct choice for the anniversary celebration in 2024.

Which country experienced a major political upheaval resulting in the ousting of its president in March 2024?

• Venezuela

• Ukraine

• Myanmar

• Lebanon

Answer explanation

Myanmar experienced a major political upheaval resulting in the ousting of its president in March 2024.

What major scientific breakthrough was announced in the field of renewable energy in March 2024?

• Fusion power achieved

• Commercial viability of solar panels on the moon

• Artificial photosynthesis for energy production

• Successful cold fusion reaction

Answer explanation

The major scientific breakthrough announced in March 2024 was the commercial viability of solar panels on the moon.