#841

Which virus was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by WHO in August 2024?

(a) Ebola

(b) Mpox (Monkeypox)

(c) Zika

(d) COVID-19 Variant

Explanation: The WHO declared the surge of Mpox in Africa a global health emergency in August 2024.

#842

The 2024 Paralympics were held in which city?

(a) London

(b) Tokyo

(c) Paris

(d) Berlin

Explanation: Like the Olympics, the 2024 Paralympic Games were held in Paris, France.

#843

Which film won Best Picture - Drama at the Golden Globes 2024?

(a) Barbie

(b) Oppenheimer

(c) Killers of the Flower Moon

(d) Anatomy of a Fall

Explanation: 'Oppenheimer' won the Best Motion Picture - Drama at the 81st Golden Globe Awards.

#844

Who was the runner-up in the UEFA Euro 2024 final?

(a) France

(b) Netherlands

(c) England

(d) Italy

Explanation: England was the runner-up, losing to Spain 2-1 in the final.

#845

Which country holds the G7 Presidency for the year 2024?

(a) Germany

(b) Japan

(c) Italy

(d) Canada

Explanation: Italy held the G7 presidency in 2024, hosting the summit in Puglia.

#846

Which innovative AI model family did Google release in late 2023/2024 to compete with GPT-4?

(a) Llama

(b) Gemini

(c) Claude

(d) Mistral

Explanation: Google released the Gemini family of multimodal AI models.

#847

Who is the President of the European Commission re-elected in 2024?

(a) Charles Michel

(b) Roberta Metsola

(c) Ursula von der Leyen

(d) Christine Lagarde

Explanation: Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected for a second term as President of the European Commission in July 2024.

#848

Which African country won the AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations) 2023 (held in 2024)?

(a) Nigeria

(b) Senegal

(c) Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire)

(d) Egypt

Explanation: The host nation Ivory Coast won the tournament by defeating Nigeria in the final.

#849

Which major tennis player announced their retirement at the Laver Cup 2024 (or late 2024)?

(a) Roger Federer

(b) Rafael Nadal

(c) Andy Murray

(d) Novak Djokovic

Explanation: Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from professional tennis, with the Davis Cup finals in late 2024 being his last event.

#850

Which song won 'Song of the Year' at the 2024 Grammy Awards?

(a) Flowers (Miley Cyrus)

(b) What Was I Made For? (Billie Eilish)

(c) Anti-Hero (Taylor Swift)

(d) Kill Bill (SZA)

Explanation: Billie Eilish's 'What Was I Made For?' from the Barbie movie won Song of the Year.

#851

Which country has the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites (as of 2024)?

(a) China

(b) Spain

(c) Italy

(d) France

Explanation: Italy traditionally holds the top spot for the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites, followed closely by China.

#852

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are currently designated in Pakistan (as of 2024)?

(a) 4

(b) 5

(c) 6

(d) 8

Explanation: There are 6 inscribed sites: Mohenjo-daro, Taxila, Takht-i-Bahi, Lahore Fort/Shalamar Gardens, Makli, and Rohtas Fort.

#853

Which site in Palestine was simultaneously inscribed on the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger in July 2024?

(a) Old City of Hebron

(b) Saint Hilarion Monastery / Tell Umm Amer

(c) Battir

(d) Church of the Nativity

Explanation: The Saint Hilarion Monastery / Tell Umm Amer was emergency listed due to the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.

#854

Which country’s 'Beijing Central Axis' was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2024?

(a) Japan

(b) China

(c) South Korea

(d) Vietnam

Explanation: The Beijing Central Axis, a building ensemble exhibiting the ideal order of the Chinese capital, was inscribed by China.

#855

Which Senegalese national park was removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2024 following successful conservation efforts?

(a) Niokolo-Koba National Park

(b) Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary

(c) Saloum Delta

(d) Bassari Country

Explanation: Niokolo-Koba National Park was removed from the danger list after years of efforts to improve its conservation status.

#856

The 'Moidams' – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty – was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2024. It is located in which country?

(a) Bangladesh

(b) Nepal

(c) India

(d) Thailand

Explanation: The Moidams are located in the Assam region of India and represent the burial traditions of the Ahom Dynasty.

#857

Which famous Roman road was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024?

(a) Via Aurelia

(b) Via Appia (Appian Way)

(c) Via Flaminia

(d) Via Egnatia

Explanation: The 'Via Appia. Regina Viarum' was inscribed for its historical significance as one of the earliest and most strategic Roman roads.

#858

Which Japanese site, associated with the history of mining, was added to the World Heritage List in 2024?

(a) Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine

(b) Sado Island Gold Mines

(c) Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution

(d) Ashio Copper Mine

Explanation: The Sado Island Gold Mines were inscribed in 2024, recognized for their complex mining heritage.

#859

Which site in Jordan, known as a rural settlement showing the transition from Byzantine to Islamic rule, was added in 2024?

(a) Umm Al-Jimāl

(b) Petra

(c) Jerash

(d) Quseir Amra

Explanation: Umm Al-Jimāl was inscribed for its well-preserved basalt architecture and water management systems.

#860

The 'Badain Jaran Desert', known for its unique lakes and sand dunes, was a new natural addition in 2024. Which country is it in?

(a) Mongolia