1. Which country will host the 2024 Summer Olympics?

a) United States
b) France
c) Japan
d) Australia

Answer: b) France
Explanation: The 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in Paris, marking the third time the city has hosted the games (previously in 1900 and 1924).

2. What is the name of the spacecraft launched by NASA to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa?

a) Voyager 3
b) Galileo
c) Europa Clipper
d) Pioneer 12

Answer: c) Europa Clipper
Explanation: Europa Clipper is a NASA mission aimed at investigating the icy moon Europa for signs of life and analyzing its subsurface ocean.

3. Which country recently became the world’s largest producer of solar energy?

a) China
b) United States
c) India
d) Germany

Answer: a) China
Explanation: China has invested heavily in renewable energy and leads the world in solar energy production, contributing significantly to global clean energy.

4. Who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature?

a) Margaret Atwood
b) Abdulrazak Gurnah
c) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
d) Louise Glück

Answer: c) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Explanation: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, renowned for her thought-provoking literature, was awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize for her contributions to modern storytelling.

5. Which organization declared 2024 the International Year of Millet?

a) United Nations
b) World Health Organization
c) FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
d) UNESCO

Answer: a) United Nations
Explanation: The UN declared 2024 as the International Year of Millet to promote the cultivation and consumption of this sustainable and nutritious grain.

6. What is the current tallest building in the world?

a) Shanghai Tower
b) Burj Khalifa
c) Merdeka 118
d) One World Trade Center

Answer: b) Burj Khalifa
Explanation: Burj Khalifa in Dubai remains the tallest building globally, standing at 828 meters since its completion in 2010.

7. Which country recently unveiled its first hydrogen-powered passenger train?

a) Germany
b) Japan
c) France
d) Canada

Answer: a) Germany
Explanation: Germany introduced the first hydrogen-powered passenger train, showcasing its commitment to sustainable transportation.

8. What is the name of the newly discovered exoplanet that could potentially support life?

a) Proxima b
b) Kepler-452b
c) K2-18b
d) TRAPPIST-1e

Answer: c) K2-18b
Explanation: K2-18b, located in the habitable zone of its star, has sparked interest due to the detection of water vapor in its atmosphere.

9. Who is the current Director-General of WHO (World Health Organization)?

a) António Guterres
b) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
c) Kristalina Georgieva
d) Dr. Anthony Fauci

Answer: b) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Explanation: Dr. Tedros has been leading the WHO and gained international attention during the COVID-19 pandemic.

10. What is the theme for World Environment Day 2024?

a) Restore Our Earth
b) Beat Plastic Pollution
c) Biodiversity Conservation
d) Climate Action Now

Answer: b) Beat Plastic Pollution
Explanation: The theme for World Environment Day 2024 is “Beat Plastic Pollution,” emphasizing reducing plastic waste to protect ecosystems.