March 2024 Edition
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March 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#21
The 'Bataan Death March' occurred during which conflict?
(a) Spanish-American War
(b) World War II
(c) Vietnam War
(d) Korean War
Explanation: Following the surrender of Bataan in the Philippines to the Japanese in 1942, American and Filipino prisoners were forced to march miles under horrific conditions.
#22
The 'Long March' established the leadership of:
(a) Sun Yat-sen
(b) Chiang Kai-shek
(c) Mao Zedong
(d) Deng Xiaoping
Explanation: During the Long March, Mao Zedong consolidated his power and emerged as the undisputed leader of the Chinese Communist Party.
#23
The 'Salt March' was a protest led by Gandhi against:
(a) British Textile Tax
(b) British Salt Monopoly
(c) The Rowlatt Act
(d) World War II
Explanation: Gandhi marched to the sea to produce salt from seawater, defying the British law that made salt production a government monopoly.
#24
Who led the 'Salt March' to Dandi?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Sardar Patel
(d) Vinoba Bhave
Explanation: Gandhi led the 24-day march in 1930 to protest the British salt tax, a pivotal moment in the independence movement.
#25
The 'Salt March' was a protest against British imperialism led by:
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Subhash Chandra Bose
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation: Gandhi led the non-violent march in 1930 to protest the British monopoly on salt, a key event in the Indian independence movement.
#26
The 'Bataan Death March' took place in:
(a) China
(b) The Philippines
(c) Burma
(d) Korea
Explanation: After the fall of Bataan, Japanese forces forced American and Filipino prisoners to march 65 miles under horrific conditions.
#27
Who led the 'Salt March' in 1930 as a campaign of nonviolent resistance against the British salt monopoly?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Subhash Chandra Bose
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Sardar Patel
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi led the Salt March to Dandi, a pivotal moment in the Indian independence movement that garnered worldwide attention.
#28
Who led the 'Long March' in China?
(a) Sun Yat-sen
(b) Chiang Kai-shek
(c) Mao Zedong
(d) Deng Xiaoping
Explanation: The Long March was a retreat that cemented Mao's leadership of the Chinese Communist Party during the civil war.
#29
The expansion of BRICS in 2024 included invitations to which countries?
(a) Canada, Mexico, Australia
(b) Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia
(c) Japan, South Korea, Philippines
(d) Germany, France, Italy
Explanation: The summit in Johannesburg invited these nations (plus Argentina, who declined) to join, significantly expanding the bloc's influence in the Middle East and Africa.
#30
Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations (as of 2024)?
(a) Ban Ki-moon
(b) Kofi Annan
(c) António Guterres
(d) Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Explanation: António Guterres of Portugal is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations. He assumed office on January 1, 2017.
#31
Who is the Secretary-General of SAARC as of 2024?
(a) Esala Weerakoon
(b) Amjad Hussain B. Sial
(c) Golam Sarwar
(d) Arjun Bahadur Thapa
Explanation: Md. Golam Sarwar of Bangladesh is the current Secretary-General of SAARC (assumed office in late 2023).
#32
Which country is the current Chair of SAARC (as of late 2024)?
(a) Pakistan
(b) India
(c) Nepal
(d) Sri Lanka
Explanation: Nepal hosted the last held summit (18th Summit) in 2014 and continues to hold the Chairmanship due to the cancellation of the 19th Summit.
#33
What was the ADB’s total financial commitment in 2024?
(a) $10 billion
(b) $24.3 billion
(c) $30 billion
(d) $48 billion
Explanation: In 2024, ADB committed $24.3 billion from its own resources, plus $14.9 billion in cofinancing, for development projects.
#34
Which sector received the largest share of ADB contracts in 2024?
(a) Education
(b) Energy
(c) Works (infrastructure)
(d) Health
Explanation: In 2024, contracts for works (infrastructure) represented the largest share of ADB’s 7,556 contracts due to high infrastructure costs.
#35
Which ADB initiative was launched in 2024 to address glacial melt in Central Asia?
(a) Glaciers to Farms
(b) Climate Resilience Fund
(c) Water Security Program
(d) Green Asia Initiative
Explanation: The Glaciers to Farms program, launched in 2024 with the Green Climate Fund, promotes sustainable water use and food security in Central Asia.
#36
Which city hosted the 2024 BRICS Summit?
(a) Johannesburg
(b) Kazan
(c) New Delhi
(d) Rio de Janeiro
Explanation: The 16th BRICS Summit was held in Kazan, Russia, from October 22–24, 2024, focusing on security and economic cooperation.
#37
What is the informal name for the expanded BRICS group since 2024?
(a) BRICS+
(b) BRICS Global
(c) BRICS Alliance
(d) BRICS Union
Explanation: The term 'BRICS+' is used informally to reflect the group’s expansion since 2024, including new members like Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, and Indonesia.
#38
What percentage of global GDP does BRICS+ account for as of 2024?
(a) 25%
(b) 37.3%
(c) 45%
(d) 50%
Explanation: BRICS+, with its expanded membership, accounts for approximately 37.3% of global GDP (PPP), surpassing the G7’s share.
#39
What is a key criticism of BRICS’ expansion in 2024?
(a) Too few members
(b) Increased internal conflicts
(c) Lack of economic focus
(d) Western dominance
Explanation: The 2024 expansion introduced potential conflicts (e.g., Iran/Saudi Arabia, Egypt/Ethiopia), complicating consensus.
#40
Which country blocked Venezuela’s BRICS membership in 2024?
(a) China
(b) Brazil
(c) India
(d) Russia
Explanation: Brazil blocked Venezuela’s application in 2024 due to concerns over the disputed Venezuelan elections and ongoing diplomatic tensions.