International Current Affairs MCQs
This category comprises 50 random questions from the total 300 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in International Current Affairs category published in gktoday from 1 January, 2019 till July 4, 2020.
21. As per the recent announcement from the US government, which technological company is developing a website to help with coronavirus test?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Facebook
[D] Amazon
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
The US President Donald Trump recently announced that tech giant Google is engaged in the process of developing a website to help with coronavirus test.
He also revealed that more than 1700 engineers are working on the project to develop the website. It will determine whether a test is necessary and will also enable testing at a convenient location nearby. Donald Trump also declared national emergency in the wake of coronavirus outbreak.
22. Which organisation announced on World Water Day, that between 3.5 and 4.4 billion people in the world will live with limited access to water?
[A]
Food And Agricultural Organisation
[B] United Nations
[C] World Food Programme
[D] World Wide Fund For Nature
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Correct Answer: B [United Nations]
Notes:
On the World Water Day, which falls on March 22, the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that between 3.5 and 4.4 billion people in the world will live with limited access to water.
He also announced that out of the people with limited access, more than 1 billion of them would be in major cities. He revealed that the world’s water resources are under threat and 2.2 billion people and 4.2 billion people lack safe drinking water and sanitation facilities respectively.
23. Which country, that holds the presidency of G20 bloc, is to chair an emergency virtual summit of G20 leaders?
[A] Germany
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] Italy
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
The King of Saudi Arabia Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is set to chair an emergency virtual summit of G20 leaders, to accelerate the response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
At present, Saudi Arabia holds the G20 presidency and it called for the Virtual Leaders’ summit to be held on March 26. This is the first meeting of the G20 leaders after the world has been affected by the outbreak of coronavirus.
24. In the G-20’s first virtual summit, what is the stimulus package the member countries pledged to infuse into the global economy?
[A] $1 trillion
[B] $2 trillion
[C] $5 trillion
[D] $10 trillion
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Correct Answer: C [$5 trillion]
Notes:
The G-20’s first ever virtual summit, chaired by Saudi Arabia, was recently held through video conferencing. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi also attended the virtual meeting.
Leaders of the G20 major economies pledged to restore global growth and infuse over $5 trillion into the global economy. The countries also vowed to take necessary steps to minimize the economic and social impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
25. The 2nd Extraordinary G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting was held under the Presidency of which country?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] Saudi Arabia
[D] India
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Correct Answer: C [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
The 2nd Extraordinary G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting was recently organised via tele-conferencing under the Presidency of Saudi Arabia.
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the virtual meeting. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and markets was discussed and coordinate efforts in response to this global challenge. Finance Minister asked for reviewing and enhancing the IMF toolkit.
26. Which multilateral funding agency has tripled its Covid-19 response package, initially announced for its developing member countries, to $20 billion?
[A] World Bank
[B] Asian Development Bank
[C] World Economic Forum
[D] BRICS Bank
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Correct Answer: B [Asian Development Bank]
Notes:
The multilateral funding agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) has tripled its Covid-19 response package initially announced for developing member countries to $20 billion.
Last month, ADB had announced a $6.5 billion package for its 31 DMC (developing member countries) to assist them in recovering the economies. The lender has also announced that $2 billion will be provided through loans for private sector and financial institutions and microfinance loans for medium-sized enterprises.
27. Where is the headquarters of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) located?
[A] Rome
[B] Paris
[C] Geneva
[D] New York
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Correct Answer: C [Geneva]
Notes:
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), headquartered at Geneva, Switzerland recently directed the Government of India to carry out effective measures to ensure a minimum adequate standard of living to the migrant workers, who are largely affected by the Covid-19 lockdown.
India has imposed a nation-wide lockdown from March 25 to April 14 earlier and has been extended to May 3 to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The organisation also highlighted that due to the massive internal displacement 22 internal migrant workers and their family members have died.
28. Which space agency has announced the launch date for its manned mission to space station, aboard Falcon 9 rocket?
[A] National Aeronautics and Space Administration
[B] China National Space Administration
[C] Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities
[D] European Space Agency
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Correct Answer: A [National Aeronautics and Space Administration]
Notes:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has recently announced that the two NASA astronauts will be sent to the space station on May 27,
The mission is set to be carried out aboard the Falcon 9 rocket of SpaceX, the US-based private space company owned by Elon Musk. After ending its 30-year space shuttle program in 2011, NASA has been relying on the Russian space agency Rocosmos for launching its astronauts to space station.
29. Where is the headquarters of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) located?
[A] Rome
[B] Paris
[C] Geneva
[D] Nairobi
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Correct Answer: C [Geneva]
Notes:
The United Nations specialised agency with a mandate to protect the refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is headquartered at Geneva, Switzerland.
It was seen in news recently, as the UNHCR has recently announced that protection of refugees and displaced women should be the first priority of the world, as they are facing a huge risk of gender-based violence, during the lock-down. UNHCR is providing emergency cash to survivors and women who are the risk of violence.
30. Which country has directed the global technology giants Google and Facebook to pay the media outlets for news content?
[A] United States
[B] Canada
[C] Australia
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
The Australian Government is set to ask the global technology giants Google and Facebook to pay the media outlets for news content they produce in Australia, as announced by the country’s Treasurer.
The competition regulator of the country, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is expected to release the stipulation formally. This decision has been taken now as the advertising revenues have been collapsed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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