Current Affairs Challenge Test

What major climate change policy was adopted by the EU in 2023?

• Carbon Neutrality Act

• Green Deal Initiative

• Renewable Energy Directive

• Fit for 55 package

Which global health initiative aimed to combat malaria was launched in 2023?

• Zero Malaria Starts with Me

• End Malaria Now Campaign

• Global Malaria Fund

• Malaria No More Initiative

What breakthrough technology was introduced in renewable energy in 2023?

• Solar panels made from recycled plastic

• Wind turbines with a 10% efficiency increase

• Highly efficient perovskite solar cells with over 30% efficiency.

• Geothermal energy harnessed from ocean currents

Which countries signed a significant trade agreement in 2023?

• Canada and Mexico

• Australia and New Zealand

• United States and United Kingdom

• Germany and France

What was the outcome of the 2023 presidential election in Brazil?

• Marina Silva was elected president in 2023.

• Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the 2023 presidential election in Brazil.

• The election resulted in a tie between Lula and Bolsonaro.

• Jair Bolsonaro won the 2023 presidential election in Brazil.

Which space mission successfully landed on Mars in 2023?

• Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover

• Mars Orbiter Mission

• Mars Exploration Rover

• Mars Sample Return

What new climate change target did the United States set for 2030?

• Increase greenhouse gas emissions by 20% from 2005 levels by 2030.

• Achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 instead of 2030.

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% from 2010 levels by 2030.

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% from 2005 levels by 2030.

Which organization launched a global vaccination campaign in 2023?

• United Nations (UN)

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• International Red Cross

• World Health Organization (WHO)

What innovative technology was unveiled at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show?

• Augmented reality glasses

• Quantum computing chip

• Smart home robot assistant

• Flexible OLED display technology

Which international trade pact was renegotiated in 2023?

• Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

• United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

• European Union Trade Agreement (EUTA)