International Current Affairs MCQs
1. Which country launched the ChatGPT rival ‘GigaChat- AI chatbot’?
[A] USA
[B] India
[C] Russia
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: C [Russia]
Notes:
Russian lender Sberbank released technology called GigaChat as a rival to ChatGPT. GigaChat is an AI chatbot that was launched recently by Russian lender Sberbank.
It is capable of communicating intelligently in Russian than other foreign neural networks.
2. 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.
3. ‘Cyber National Mission Force’ is associated with which country?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] Russia
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
The Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF) comes under the aegis of the US Department of Defense. It is responsible for combating foreign malicious cyber actors and aiding foreign governments fight hackers.
The United States is sending more of its cyber forces abroad to help foreign governments fight hackers. In the last three years, CNMF has conducted 47 such defensive operations across 20 countries.
4. ‘Innovating for Transport and Energy Systems (ITES)’ is a collaboration of India and which country?
[A] UK
[B] USA
[C] Australia
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: A [UK]
Notes:
The UK and India are collaborating on an innovation partnership, called Innovating for Transport and Energy Systems (ITES), to develop more sustainable and affordable transportation systems, including electric vehicle-ready infrastructure. The partnership is backed by both governments, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and involves industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and investors from both countries.
5. ‘Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET)’ is an initiative between India and which country?
[A] Australia
[B] USA
[C] France
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
U.S.-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) was launched in May 2022. The first-ever meeting of the Strategic Trade Dialogue to implement the outcomes of the US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology is set to be held shortly.
This meeting is expected to help streamline export controls, improve high-tech commerce and facilitate tech transfer between countries.
6. Which institution released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS)?
[A] UNICEF
[B] WHO
[C] UNEP
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: B [WHO]
Notes:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS).
It recommends against the use of NSS to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The long-term usage of NSS can be ineffective and result in health problems.
7. ‘Sendai Framework’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which field?
[A] Climate Change
[B] Disaster Risk
[C] Artificial Intelligence
[D] Finance
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Correct Answer: B [Disaster Risk]
Notes:
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) focuses on three dimensions of disaster risk i.e., exposure to hazards, vulnerability and capacity, and characteristics of hazard to minimize risks and increase resilience.
A high-level meeting of the midterm review of the SFDRR was held recently at the UN Headquarters.
8. Rayyanah Barnawi, who was seen in the news, is associated with which field?
[A] Sports
[B] Astronomy
[C] Business
[D] Politics
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Correct Answer: B [Astronomy]
Notes:
Rayyanah Barnawi is the first Arab woman astronaut to go to space as part of Saudi Arabia’s maiden space mission.
She is part of a team which recently went to the International Space Station (ISS) in a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
9. Which country enacted a new law that mandates ‘Warning Labels on Alcoholic Products’?
[A] Italy
[B] Ireland
[C] Israel
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: B [Ireland]
Notes:
Ireland has enacted a new law that mandates all alcoholic products must prominently mention that their consumption is directly linked to liver disease and cancer.
It also provides warning against these products’ consumption during pregnancy.
10. Where is the Global Alliance for National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) headquartered?
[A] Switzerland
[B] Moscow
[C] Paris
[D] New York
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Correct Answer: A [Switzerland]
Notes:
Global Alliance for National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), which is affiliated to the UNHRC, is responsible for reviewing and accrediting National Human Rights Institutions every 5 years based on the compliance with the Paris Principles.
For the second time, it deferred re-accreditation of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India for a year.
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