#101

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.

#102

Which country was reinstated to the Arab League in May 2023 after a 12-year suspension?

(a) Libya

(b) Syria

(c) Yemen

(d) Iraq

Explanation: Syria was readmitted on May 7, 2023, after its 2011 suspension due to the civil war, reflecting regional normalization efforts.

#103

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.

#104

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.

#105

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.

#106

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.

#107

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.

#108

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.

#109

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.

#110

What is the highest-grossing music tour of all time (as of 2024)?

(a) Divide Tour (Ed Sheeran)

(b) The Eras Tour (Taylor Swift)

(c) U2 360° Tour

(d) Farewell Yellow Brick Road (Elton John)

Explanation: Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' became the highest-grossing music tour in history, being the first tour to surpass $1 billion in revenue.

#111

Who has the most followers on Instagram (as of 2024)?

(a) Kylie Jenner

(b) Selena Gomez

(c) Lionel Messi

(d) Cristiano Ronaldo

Explanation: Cristiano Ronaldo is the most-followed individual on Instagram, being the first person to reach 600 million followers on the platform.

#112

Which country joined BRICS in 2024 as a new member from the Middle East?

(a) Israel

(b) United Arab Emirates (UAE)

(c) Jordan

(d) Qatar

Explanation: The UAE (along with Egypt, Ethiopia, and Iran) officially joined the BRICS alliance in January 2024.

#113

The Managing Director of the IMF is currently (as of 2024/2025) from which region?

(a) North America

(b) Asia

(c) Europe

(d) South America

Explanation: Traditionally, the Managing Director of the IMF is a European national. Kristalina Georgieva, a Bulgarian economist, has held the position since 2019.

#114

The 'BRICS' expansion in 2024 added countries like Iran and UAE to challenge:

(a) The United Nations

(b) Western-dominated economic order (G7)

(c) The African Union

(d) OPEC

Explanation: The expansion of BRICS (originally Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) is widely seen as an effort to create a counterweight to Western-dominated global institutions like the G7 and the World Bank.

#115

The 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharata' are the two major epics of:

(a) Buddhism

(b) Hinduism

(c) Jainism

(d) Sikhism

Explanation: The Ramayana and the Mahabharata are the two fundamental Sanskrit epics of ancient India, central to Hindu mythology and philosophy.

#116

What does 'Cinco de Mayo' celebrate?

(a) Mexican Independence Day

(b) The Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla

(c) The end of the Mexican Revolution

(d) Day of the Dead

Explanation: Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862; it is not Mexico's Independence Day.

#117

Dancing around a 'Maypole' is a traditional part of Midsummer celebrations in:

(a) Italy

(b) Sweden

(c) Greece

(d) Spain

Explanation: Midsummer is one of the most important holidays in Sweden, involving dancing around a decorated Maypole (midsommarstång).

#118

Which city hosted the 15th OIC Islamic Summit in 2024?

(a) Jeddah

(b) Banjul

(c) Istanbul

(d) Kuala Lumpur

Explanation: The 15th Summit was held in Banjul, The Gambia, on May 4–5, 2024, focusing on Palestine and Islamophobia.

#119

Which 2024 OIC declaration condemned Israel's actions in Gaza?

(a) Banjul Declaration

(b) Jeddah Accord

(c) Mecca Resolution

(d) Rabat Charter

Explanation: The Banjul Declaration supported Palestine's UN membership and condemned Israel's Gaza operations.

#120

What is the OIC's stance on Islamophobia, per 2024 resolutions?

(a) Military action

(b) Global awareness and UN resolutions

(c) Economic sanctions

(d) Cultural isolation

Explanation: The OIC supports UN resolutions and appointed an Islamophobia envoy in 2022 to combat discrimination.

May 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions