May 2nd Current Affairs GK quiz: Top GK Questions and Answers

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Test your knowledge of current events happening around the world! This quiz covers a variety of topics, including economy, international relations, science & technology, and more.

International

Q1: Where was China's Shenzhou-18 mission spacecraft launched from?
(a) West Falls Office, Australia
(b) Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China
(c) Kennedy Space Center, USA
(d) Space Shuttle Center, Russia

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- Answer: B

Q2: When will the 46th ATCM (Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting) and 26th CEP (Committee for Environmental Protection) meetings take place?
(a) April 10-15, 2024
(b) May 20-30, 2024
(c) June 5-10, 2024
(d) July 15-20, 2024

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- Answer: B

Q3: Who will host these meetings?
(a) Antarctic Treaty Secretariat
(b) Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India
(c) National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
(d) b and c

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- Answer: D

Q4: What is the main objective of these meetings?
(a) To establish sovereignty over Antarctica
(b) To develop a plan for mining mineral resources in Antarctica
(c) To promote environmental management, scientific cooperation, and collaboration in Antarctica
(d) To impose a ban on the use of Antarctica as a military base

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- Answer: C

Bilateral

Q1: What is the main objective of the 11th India-New Zealand Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting?
(a) To increase bilateral trade and enhance cooperation
(b) To strengthen economic ties
(c) To promote cultural exchange between the two countries
(d) a, b, and c

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- Answer: D

Q2: In which sectors have India and New Zealand agreed to increase cooperation?
(a) Agriculture, food processing, and pharma
(b) Services sector
(c) Digital commerce
(d) a, b, and c

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- Answer: D

Science & Technology

Q1: DRDO has successfully tested a supersonic missile-based torpedo system to enhance the Indian Navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities. What is the main objective of the SMART system?
(a) To destroy enemy warplanes
(b) To target enemy submarines
(c) To attack enemy bases on land
(d) To transport troops and supplies

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- Answer: B

Q2: How is the SMART system better than conventional torpedoes?
(a) It travels much faster
(b) It is much more accurate
(c) It can dive much deeper
(d) a, b, and c

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- Answer: D

National

Q1: When did the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs organize Swachhata Pakhwada?
(a) March 16-30 2024
(b) April 16-30 2024
(c) May 16-30 2024
(d) June 16-30 2024

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- Answer: B

Q2: What was the theme of Swachhata Pakhwada?
(a) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
(b) Swachhata Bharat Desh Ka Garv
(c) Swachhata Ke Liye Sabhi Milkar Kaam Karein
(d) All of the above

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- Answer: B

Q3: What activities were organized as part of this Pakhwada?
(a) Cleanliness drives
(b) Review of old files
(c) Auction of old items
(d) a, b, and c