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.
41. Which country has terminated its relationship with World Health Organization over its handling of the Corona virus pandemic?
[A] China
[B] United States
[C] Brazil
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
The President of the United States Donald Trump has recently announced that US is terminating its relationship with World Health Organization over its handling of the Corona virus.
The President has been blaming WHO and China for the deaths and damages caused by the pandemic across the world. The President also said that the funds provided by the US to WHO will be redirected to other global public health needs. He also issued directions to deny entry to certain Chinese nationals and tightened regulations against Chinese investments in America.
42. What is the name of the tropical Storm that has hit El Salvador and Guatemala?
[A] Amphan
[B] Nisarga
[C] Harold
[D] Amanda
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Correct Answer: D [Amanda]
Notes:
Central American countries El Salvador and Guatemala have recently witnessed a tropical storm Amanda.
The heavy rains from Tropical Storm Amanda caused many people dead and missing. It has caused extreme damages across the two countries. The countries have set up temporary shelters to accommodate thousands of people after their homes were damaged.
43. What is the name of the tropical storm that has formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico?
[A] Amphan
[B] Amanda
[C] Cristobal
[D] Harold
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Correct Answer: C [Cristobal]
Notes:
A tropical storm named Cristobal has been formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico. A heavy flood threat has been announced for Mexico.
Earlier in the year 2016, a tropical storm named Colin formed in the Gulf. As per the warning from the U.S. National Hurricane Center, the storm is expected to dip near the flood-prone city of Ciudad del Carmen and then make a northward turn and head towards the U.S. Gulf coast. It was formed from the miscellanies of the recent Tropical Storm Amanda.
44. India has signed ‘Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA)’ with which country?
[A] Japan
[B] Australia
[C] Finland
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
During his first ever virtual bilateral summit with the Australian head, the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi signed a landmark agreement related to defence.
The agreement named ‘Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA)’ will allow the militaries of the two countries to use the bases of each other countries, for the purpose of repair and replenishment of supplies. India has already signed similar agreements with the US, France and Singapore. The countries also decided to re-engage on a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).
45. Where is the headquarters of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR) located?
[A] New York
[B] Geneva
[C] Paris
[D] Nairobi
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Correct Answer: B [Geneva]
Notes:
As per the joint release issued by the Permanent Mission of India, Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR) is urged to play a responsible role and to ensure the protection of vulnerable lives, amidst the current uncertain times.
Eight countries including India, responded to a release issued by OHCHR. It is a department of the Secretariat of the United Nations that works to promote and protect human rights.
46. Which international association has pledged over USD 21 billion fund to fight against Covid-19 pandemic?
[A] European Union
[B] Commonwealth nations
[C] G 20 countries
[D] G 7 countries
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Correct Answer: C [G 20 countries]
Notes:
Member countries of the Group of 20 (G 20) recently pledged more than USD 21 billion to fight the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Earlier in the month of March, the G20 countries injected more than $5 trillion into the global economy to fight the virus and its economic impact across the world. The member countries also urged the World Bank and International Monetary Fund to support the vulnerable countries.
47. Joe Biden, who was seen in news recently, is the nominee for which country’s Presidential elections?
[A] New Zealand
[B] Brazil
[C] United States
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: C [United States]
Notes:
Former Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden has formally obtained the nomination of the Democratic Party for the upcoming U.S Presidential elections.
The 77-year-old leader had served as the 47th U.S Vice President from 2009 to 2017 during the presidency of Barack Obama. In the elections to be held on November 3, Joe Biden will challenge the incumbent President and Republican Donald Trump, who is seeking re-election.
48. Which is the headquarters of Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
[A] Riyadh
[B] Vienna
[C] Tehran
[D] Baghdad
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Correct Answer: B [Vienna]
Notes:
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an intergovernmental organization of 13 nations, headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
OPEC and allied nations including Russia are set to extend the cut in production of nearly 10 million barrels of oil a day till the end of July. This decision is expected to boost the price of oil which has been hit hard by Covid-19 crisis. Soon after they announced the decision, Oil prices rose more than 2%.
49. Which country is the largest holder of US govt securities at the end of April 2020?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] India
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [Japan]
Notes:
According to the data from the US Treasury Department, India has become the 12th largest holder of US government securities at the end of April.
Japan stood at the first position by holding securities worth 157.4 billion dollars. It is followed by China at 1.1 trillion dollars and the UK at 368.5 billion dollars. At the end of April, India had an exposure of 157.4 billion dollars.
50. Which inter-governmental organisation has placed Pakistan in its ‘Grey List’ until its next meeting?
[A] Financial Action Task Force
[B] International Monetary Fund
[C] Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
[D] Group of Seven
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Correct Answer: A [Financial Action Task Force]
Notes:
In the third and final plenary held virtually by the Financial Action Task Force, Pakistan has been placed in its ‘Grey List’.
The country will remain in the Grey list until FATF’s next meeting to be held in October. The recent plenary was held under the Chinese Presidency of Xiangmin Liu. The FATF has 39 members at present including India. It has black listed countries including North Korea and Iran. Those countries would not be able to get financial aid from institutions like World Bank, IMF etc.
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