Places in News Current Affairs MCQs
41. Cape Verde archipelago, which was seen in the news, is in which region?
[A] Africa
[B] Asia
[C] Europe
[D] Oceania
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Correct Answer: A [Africa]
Notes:
The archipelago of Cape Verde consists of 10 islands and several islets is located in the central Atlantic Ocean.
It is located in the west of Cap-Vert, the westernmost point of continental Africa. More than 60 people are feared dead after a migrant boat was discovered off the coast of Cape Verde, the United Nations’ migration agency said.
42. Snake Island (Zmiinyi Island), which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Ukraine
[C] Philippines
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Ukraine]
Notes:
Snake Island (Zmiinyi Island) is a Ukrainian island located in the Black Sea. Russia’s defence ministry said its forces had destroyed a U.S.-made military speedboat carrying Ukrainian military personnel east of Snake Island in the Black Sea.
Tensions have escalated in Snake Islands since Russia last month pulled out of a deal that had enabled Ukraine to ship grain from its southern ports despite the war.
43. ‘Tomb of Unknown Soldier’ is located in which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Ukraine
[C] Greece
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: C [Greece]
Notes:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to Athens, Greece, for an official visit at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Greece.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid a wreath at the ‘Tomb of the Unknown Soldier’ outside the Greek parliament in Athens. Narendra Modi is the first Prime Minister in the last 40 years to visit Greece. The last Prime Ministerial visit from India to Greece was in 1983.
44. Utkela Airport has been inaugurated in which state/UT?
[A] Odisha
[B] West Bengal
[C] Assam
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Odisha]
Notes:
Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M Scindia inaugurated Utkela Airport and a direct flight between Utkela and Bhubaneshwar.
Utkela airport is owned by the Government of Odisha. It has been developed as a regional airport under the UDAN scheme of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India at a cost of Rs. 31.07 Crores.
45. Kirkuk, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Israel
[B] Iraq
[C] Australia
[D] Greece
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Correct Answer: B [Iraq]
Notes:
A curfew has been enforced in Kirkuk, a northern Iraqi city, after violent confrontations between rival demonstrations by Kurdish and Arab residents.
The clashes have prompted Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to order extensive security operations in the affected areas.
46. Timor-Leste, which was seen in the news, is located in which region?
[A] North America
[B] South-East Asia
[C] South America
[D] Africa
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Correct Answer: B [South-East Asia]
Notes:
During the annual ASEAN-India summit in Jakarta, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India’s decision to establish an embassy in Timor-Leste.
Timor-Leste, having joined ASEAN as an Observer in 2022 before becoming a full member, has gained importance in regional diplomacy. The move to open an embassy in Timor-Leste signifies India’s strategic engagement in Southeast Asia, strengthening ties in line with its ‘Act East’ policy.
47. Which place has become Florida’s first sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families?
[A] Lake Worth Beach
[B] Miami
[C] Orlando
[D] Destin
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Correct Answer: A [Lake Worth Beach]
Notes:
The Lake Worth Beach, situated in southeastern Florida, has made history by becoming Florida’s first sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
The unanimous decision by Lake Worth Beach commissioners signifies a significant milestone in the LGBTQ+ community’s fight for inclusivity and acceptance. The decision aims to provide a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ residents.
48. McDermitt Caldera, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Bulgaria
[C] USA
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
Geologists have made a new discovery along the Nevada-Oregon border, unearthing a vast lithium deposit within the McDermitt Caldera.
This deposit is believed to contain 20 to 40 million metric tonnes of lithium, potentially doubling the quality of lithium reserves found anywhere else globally. This could help the United States reduce its reliance on China for lithium, a critical component in electric vehicle batteries, solar panels, and wind turbines.
49. ‘Kyiv and Lviv World Heritage Sites’ are in which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Ukraine
[C] Belarus
[D] Belgium
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Correct Answer: B [Ukraine]
Notes:
UNESCO, the United Nations cultural organization, has designated the World Heritage Sites in the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Lviv as “in danger” due to the ongoing conflict sparked by Russia’s invasion.
This decision was made during UNESCO’s annual world heritage committee meeting in Riyadh. Kyiv’s Saint Sophia Cathedral, dating back to the 11th century, and Lviv’s historic center, near the Polish border, have faced constant danger since the invasion.
50. Lampedusa, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Germany
[B] Ukraine
[C] Italy
[D] Finland
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Correct Answer: C [Italy]
Notes:
The European Commission President vowed a 10-point EU action plan to help Italian island of Lampedusa, which includes using the EU’s external borders agency to identify migrants arriving and repatriate those not eligible for asylum.
Nearly 126,000 migrants have arrived in Italy just this year, which is almost double the figure by the same date in 2022.
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