1. Which country recently removed British monarchy from its banknotes?
A. New Zealand
B. United Kingdom
C. South Africa
D. None of these
D. None of these (Australia)
Australia is removing the British monarchy from its bank notes. The nation’s central bank said Thursday its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an image of King Charles III. 02-Feb-2023
2. When did Indian spacecraft mission Chandrayaan-3 landed on the moon?
A. 23 August 2023
B. 25 August 2023
C. 27 August 2023
D. None of these
A. 23 August 2023
Chandrayaan-3 landed near the lunar south pole on Aug. 23, making India only the fourth nation in history to stick a lunar landing, after the U.S., Russia and China.
3. Which country won FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023?
A. Germany
B. North Korea
C. Spain
D. None of these
C. Spain
Spain secured their first ever Women’s World Cup title with a 1-0 win over England at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final in Sydney on Sunday (20 August 2023)
4. The Biden administration released ‘National Cyber Security Strategy’ on:
A. 2 March 2023
B. 3 March 2023
C. 4 March 2023
D. None of these
A. 2 March 2023
- The Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled the National Cybersecurity Strategy to ensure a safe and secure digital ecosystem for all Americans.
- Aims to reimagine cyberspace to align with American values, economic security, and human rights.
- Emphasizes fundamental shifts in cybersecurity responsibilities and resource allocation.
5. What is the theme for Earth Day 2023?
A. Protect leaves
B. Invest in humans
C. Invest in our planet
D. None of these
C. Invest in our planet
The theme of World Earth Day 2023 is “Invest in Our Planet”, calling for businesses to shift towards sustainable practices. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year. The day is also known as International Mother Earth Day.
6. Australia banned Tik-Tok in:
A. May 2023
B. July 2023
C. August 2023
D. None of these
D. None of these (04 April 2023)
7. In July 2023, China replaced its foreign minister Qin Yang with:
A. Yin kou
B. Sush Tai
C. Wang Yi
D. None of these
C. Wang Yi
BEIJING, July 25 (Reuters) – China named veteran diplomat Wang Yi its new foreign minister on Tuesday, removing former rising star Qin Gang after a mysterious one-month absence from duties barely half a year into the job.
8. The war between Ukraine and Russia began on:
A. 22 Feb 2022
B. 24 Feb 2022
C. 22 March 2022
D. None of these
B. 24 Feb 2022
The war between Ukraine and Russia began on February 24, 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
9. According to SIPRI’s data on global military spending in 2022, which country is the world’s largest military spender?
A. China
B. India
C. Russia
D. None of these
D. None of these (United States)
The top five military spenders in 2022 were:
1. United States – $877 billion
2. China – $293 billion
3. India – $76.6 billion
4. United Kingdom – $68.4 billion
5. Russia – $65.9 billion
10. Global Convention on Higher Education UNESCO entered into force on:
A. 4 March 2023
B. 5 March 2023
C. 6 March 2023
D. None of these
B. 5 March 2023
11. The Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh on May 12-13, 2023.
A. 5th
B. 6th
C. 7th
D. None of these
B. 6th
On May 12–13, Dhaka hosted the sixth annual Indian Ocean Conference, an event that typically brings together government officials, diplomats, and think tanks from different countries, notably littoral and island ones, to explore ways to bolster regional collaboration.
12. World Development Report is released by?
A. IMF
B. World Bank
C. UN
D. None of these
B. World Bank
13. Who became the Prime Minster of France in May 2022?
A. Élisabeth Borne
B. Ubiles Tauza
C. Élisa Brick
D. None of these
A. Élisabeth Borne
Élisabeth Borne became the Prime Minister of France in May 2022. She was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron on May 16, 2022, and her government was announced on May 20, 2022.
Borne is the second woman to serve as Prime Minister of France, after Édith Cresson in 1992. She is also the first person from the private sector to be appointed Prime Minister in over 30 years.
14. 15th BRICS summit was held in August 2023 in:
A. Moscow
B. Delhi
C. Beijing
D. None of these
D. None of these (South Africa)
The 15th BRICS summit was held in Johannesburg, South Africa on August 22-24, 2023.
The theme of the summit was “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism.” The summit focused on strengthening cooperation between BRICS countries and African countries in areas such as trade, investment, infrastructure development, and technology transfer.
The summit was attended by the leaders of the five BRICS countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. In addition, the leaders of 67 African countries were invited to attend as guests.
15. The 5th June 2023 ‘World Environment Day’ focused on:
A. Thermal Pollution
B. Plastic Pollution
C. Noise Pollution
D. None of these
B. Plastic Pollution
In 2023, World Environment Day focused on showcasing solutions to plastic pollution, underscoring the need for a comprehensive “whole-of-society approach” to combatting the plastic pollution crisis.
16. When did the Taliban, took over control of Kabul?
A. July 2021
B. August 2021
C. September 2021
D. None of these
B. August 2021
The Taliban took control of Kabul on August 15, 2021.
On that day, Taliban forces entered Kabul without opposition from Afghan government forces. President Ashraf Ghani fled the country, and the Taliban declared victory.
17. Pakistan was officially removed from the FATF ‘Grey List’ on:
A. August 21, 2021
B. September 21, 2022
C. October 21, 2022
D. None of these
C. October 21, 2022
The global money laundering and financing watchdog on 21 October 2023 removed Pakistan from its list of countries under “increased monitoring” after four years.
18. Which footballer won the ‘Best FIFA Men’s Player Award’ in 2023?
A. Kylian Mbappe Cristiano
B. Ronaldo
C. Lionel Messi
D. None of these
C. Lionel Messi
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been named the best player in men’s football by FIFA, at The Best FIFA Football Awards in Paris.
19. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently suspended the membership of which country?
A. Ukraine
B. Russia
C. Afghanistan
D. None of these
B. Russia
Financial Action Task Force Suspends the Membership of the Russian Federation, and Identifies Jurisdictions with Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Counter-Proliferation Deficiencies.09-Mar-2023
20. Israel signed in October 2022 a US-mediated sea border deal with:
A. Turkey
B. Lebanon
C. Egypt
D. None of these
B. Lebanon
The agreement opens up the possibility for both countries to exploit reserves in the gas-rich Mediterranean Sea.