#61

Which country held the G20 presidency in 2024?

(a) India

(b) Brazil

(c) South Africa

(d) United States

Explanation: Brazil held the G20 presidency from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024, hosting the Rio de Janeiro Summit.

#62

Which G20 initiative was launched in 2024 to combat hunger and poverty?

(a) Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty

(b) Sustainable Development Fund

(c) Global Health Architecture

(d) Digital Transformation Pact

Explanation: Brazil launched the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty at the 2024 Rio de Janeiro Summit to mobilize efforts toward SDG goals by 2030.

#63

Which G20 presidency introduced the G20 Social initiative in 2024?

(a) India

(b) Brazil

(c) Indonesia

(d) South Africa

Explanation: Brazil launched the G20 Social in 2024 to include civil society in discussions and policy formulation for the first time.

#64

Which issue was a key focus at the 2024 Rio de Janeiro G20 Summit?

(a) Cryptocurrency regulation

(b) Social inclusion

(c) Nuclear disarmament

(d) Space exploration

Explanation: The 2024 Rio Summit, under Brazil’s presidency, prioritized social inclusion alongside global governance reform and energy transitions.

#65

Which country declined the invitation to join BRICS in 2024?

(a) Argentina

(b) Egypt

(c) Ethiopia

(d) Iran

Explanation: Argentina was invited to join BRICS effectively January 2024, but the newly elected administration under Javier Milei formally declined the invitation, stating a shift in foreign policy alignment.

#66

Which country held the BRICS presidency in 2024?

(a) Brazil

(b) India

(c) Russia

(d) China

Explanation: Russia held the BRICS presidency for the year 2024, hosting the annual summit in the city of Kazan.

#67

Which set of countries officially joined BRICS on January 1, 2024?

(a) Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE

(b) Nigeria, Mexico, Indonesia, Turkey

(c) Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Vietnam, Thailand

(d) Argentina, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Venezuela

Explanation: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) became full members on January 1, 2024, marking a significant expansion of the bloc into the Middle East and North Africa.

#68

Approximately what percentage of the world's population did the expanded BRICS (BRICS+) represent in 2024?

(a) 25%

(b) 35%

(c) 45%

(d) 55%

Explanation: With the inclusion of populous nations like Ethiopia and Egypt alongside China and India, the expanded BRICS bloc represents approximately 45% of the global population.

#69

What was the GCC’s economic growth forecast for 2024, per the World Bank?

(a) 1.0%

(b) 2.8%

(c) 3.6%

(d) 4.7%

Explanation: The World Bank’s Spring 2024 Gulf Economic Update forecasted 2.8% growth for the GCC in 2024, rising to 4.7% in 2025.

#70

What was a key topic at the India-GCC meeting in Riyadh in 2024?

(a) Climate change

(b) Free Trade Agreement

(c) Military cooperation

(d) Cultural exchange

Explanation: The India-GCC meeting in September 2024 adopted a 2024–2028 plan, urging an early FTA conclusion.

#71

Which INTERPOL notice, piloted in 2024, helps trace stolen assets?

(a) Silver Notice

(b) Purple Notice

(c) Orange Notice

(d) Black Notice

Explanation: The Silver Notice, piloted in 2024, assists member countries in identifying and recovering stolen assets.

#72

Which INTERPOL operation in 2024 targeted West African organized crime?

(a) Operation Identify Me

(b) Operation Jackal III

(c) Project TERMINUS

(d) Global MVP

Explanation: Operation Jackal III, conducted in 2024, seized millions in illegal assets across 21 countries.

#73

Which INTERPOL operation dismantled a human trafficking ring in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana in 2024?

(a) Operation Jackal

(b) Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Joint

(c) Operation Identify Me

(d) Project TERMINUS

Explanation: This 2024 operation rescued 33 victims from four countries, uncovering fraud links.

#74

What was a key focus of the Arab League’s 2024 Gaza reconstruction plan?

(a) Military aid

(b) Financial and political support

(c) Cultural restoration

(d) Trade barriers

Explanation: The League’s 2024 plan, adopted post-summit, called for funding and political backing for Gaza’s rebuilding.

#75

Which city hosted NATO’s 75th anniversary summit in 2024?

(a) Brussels

(b) Washington, D.C.

(c) Lisbon

(d) London

Explanation: The 2024 Washington Summit, held July 9–11, marked NATO’s 75th anniversary and focused on Ukraine support.

#76

Which country joined NATO as its 32nd member in 2024?

(a) Sweden

(b) Ukraine

(c) Bosnia

(d) Moldova

Explanation: Sweden joined NATO on March 7, 2024, abandoning its long-standing neutrality due to regional security concerns.

#77

What was a key focus of NATO’s 2024 Washington Summit Declaration?

(a) Climate change

(b) Support for Ukraine

(c) Trade agreements

(d) Cultural cooperation

Explanation: The declaration pledged long-term support for Ukraine, including a $43 billion aid package.

#78

What is the shortest living dog (female) as of 2024/2025?

(a) Miracle Milly

(b) Boo Boo

(c) Pearl

(d) Chihuahua

Explanation: Pearl, a Chihuahua, holds the record for the shortest dog living, measuring just 9.14 cm (3.59 in) in height.

#79

Who set the female record for the longest time in an abdominal plank position in 2024?

(a) Dana Glowacka

(b) DonnaJean Wilde

(c) Eva Clarke

(d) Maria Sanders

Explanation: DonnaJean Wilde from Canada set the female world record for the longest abdominal plank, holding the position for 4 hours, 30 minutes, and 11 seconds.

#80

Which artist has the most monthly listeners on Spotify (as of 2024 records)?

(a) Drake

(b) The Weeknd

(c) Taylor Swift

(d) Ed Sheeran

Explanation: The Weeknd often holds the top spot, being the first artist to reach 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

March 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions