International Current Affairs MCQs
1. Which country voted for constitutional amendments, that let its President to remain in power till 2036?
[A] China
[B] North Korea
[C] Russia
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: C [Russia]
Notes:
Russia has recently held polls for a nationwide referendum on constitutional amendments, which include the reset in the term limits of the incumbent Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The amendments allow him to seek two more 6-year terms when his presidency ends in 2024. As per the preliminary results, more than 76% of Russians voted supporting the amendments. Putin has been the President from 2012 and will remain till 2036, as per the amendment.
2. Which financial institution has recently joined the Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS)?
[A] BRICS Bank
[B] Asian Development Bank
[C] European Central Bank
[D] BRICS Bank
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Correct Answer: B [Asian Development Bank]
Notes:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has joined the Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS).
NGFS is a group of central banks and supervisors who will share best practices about climate risk management in financial sector. It was launched at the Paris One Planet Summit in the year 2017. It also mobilises finance for maintaining a sustainable economy.
3. Which country has launched a new military surveillance satellite named ‘Ofek 16’?
[A] United States
[B] Israel
[C] Germany
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: B [Israel]
Notes:
Israel has launched a new surveillance satellite named ‘Ofek 16’, that will provide high-quality surveillance for its military activities
The satellite was launched into space by its indigenously developed Shavit rocket, which was used to launch the previous versions of Ofek satellites. It is an advanced electro-optical surveillance satellite developed by Israel Aerospace Industries.
4. Which country has made the ‘Hong Kong Autonomy Act’ into law and ended its preferential treatment for Hong Kong?
[A] China
[B] United States
[C] India
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
The United States President Donald Trump has signed the Hong Kong Autonomy Act into law. He also signed an executive order ending US preferential treatment for Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Autonomy Act was passed unanimously by the Congress. It gives provisions to the country, to hold accountable the individuals involved in suppressing Hong Kong’s freedom. After this act, Hong Kong will be treated the same as mainland China by the US.
5. What is the name of the global carbon-neutral consortium formed by major companies including Microsoft, Nike and Mercedes-Benz?
[A] Global Carbon-Neutral
[B] Transform to Net Zero
[C] Free from Carbon
[D] Zero Carbon World
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Correct Answer: B [Transform to Net Zero]
Notes:
Major Global companies including Microsoft, Nike, Starbucks, Unilever and Mercedes-Benz among others are collaborating to form a new consortium.
The group named ‘Transform to Net Zero’ pledges to share resources and strategies for curbing carbon emissions. It has planned to work with the non-profit Environmental Defense Fund for implementing this programme.
6. Which country has been ordered to close its consulate in Houston by the United States?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Australia
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
The United States has recently ordered China to close its consulate in Houston. This is a sequel of punitive measures against China including the travel bans, strict registration requirements among others.
The State Department said it ordered the consulate to shut down within 72 hours to protect American intellectual property and the private information of Americans. China has its embassy in Washington, its mission to the United Nations in New York, and consulates in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
7. Which country’s 300-year-old historic temple has been reconstructed with the Indian assistance?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Myanmar
[D] Thailand
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Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh]
Notes:
The Sree Sree JoyKali Matar temple, one of the oldest temples in Bangladesh, has been reconstructed with the Indian assistance of Taka 97 lakh.
The High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das has inaugurated the reconstructed temple at Natore. The MoU for the process was signed in the year 2016. The Indian assistance was given under its High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP). Several other community projects are also being carried out under this fund.
8. Who has sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, after its Parliamentary Elections?
[A] Mahinda Rajapaksa
[B] Gotabaya Rajapaksa
[C] Maithripala Sirisena
[D] Mangala Samaraweera
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Correct Answer: A [Mahinda Rajapaksa]
Notes:
In the recently held Parliamentary Elections of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka People’s Freedom Alliance led by the ruling party has secured a landslide victory.
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has secured around 60% of the total votes polled and a two-thirds majority. Mahinda Rajapaksa is to be sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lank and he is the elder brother of the Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
9. Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP), which was seen in news recently, is an initiative of which country?
[A] India
[B] New Zealand
[C] United States
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [United States]
Notes:
The Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) Initiative was launched by the United States in 2019, aiming to promote women’s economic empowerment.
Recently, India’s Reliance Foundation has partnered with US Agency for International Development (USAID) and W-GDP. The W-GDP Women’s Connect Challenge (WCC) to be launched by the Reliance Foundation to bridge gender digital divide and empower women.
10. Which country has recently initiated a campaign named “Clean Plate Campaign 2.0” to reduce food wastage?
[A] USA
[B] China
[C] UAE
[D] Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
China has initiated a new campaign to reduce food waste, called the “Clean Plate Campaign 2.0”.
The campaign has been implemented after the Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted that Covid-19 had created an alarming situation on food waste. The first version of Clean Plate Campaign was launched in 2013 which aimed at restricting excessive official feasts and receptions.
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