Current Affairs Quiz-16Sunny SMarch 7, 2025Current Affairs Welcome to your Current Affairs Quiz-16 1. Which country recently held a controversial referendum regarding its constitution, leading to widespread protests? a) Canada b) Tunisia c) Japan d) Norway None 2. What is a primary concern regarding the rise of "surveillance capitalism" and its impact on democratic processes? a) Increased global trade b) Increased space exploration c) The potential for manipulation and erosion of privacy d) Decreased cybersecurity threats None 3. Which international agreement focuses on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal? a) The Basel Convention b) The Vienna Convention c) The Minamata Convention d) The Stockholm Convention None 4. What is a significant factor contributing to the current global energy transition challenges? a) Over-reliance on easily accessible renewable energy sources b) Stable global economic conditions and predictable resource availability c) Decreased investment in sustainable technologies d) Geopolitical instability and supply chain vulnerabilities None 5. Which international organization is primarily responsible for promoting and protecting intellectual property worldwide? a) UNESCO b) WTO c) WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) d) IMF None 6. Which region is experiencing significant environmental degradation due to the depletion of groundwater resources? a) The Sahel region of Africa b) The Indo-Gangetic Plain c) The Amazon rainforest d) Australia's interior regions None 7. What is the name of the organization that works to defend and promote human rights globally? a) The World Bank b) The International Monetary Fund c) The World Trade Organization d) Amnesty International None 8. What is a key concern regarding the development and deployment of autonomous weapons systems? a) Decreased internet speed b) Ethical implications and the potential for unintended escalation c) Decreased computer sales d) Increased paper consumption None 9. What is the focus of the "Blue Economy" concept? a) Military cooperation in maritime zones b) Trade regulation of deep-sea mining c) Sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth d) Space exploration of marine environments None 10. Which country is a major player in the development and deployment of 5G and 6G telecommunications technologies? a) Italy b) South Korea c) Spain d) Mexico None 11. What is the primary focus of the UN's Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? a) Coordinating economic, social, and environmental activities of the UN system b)To increase military spending c) To promote isolationism d) To increase pollution None 12. What is a significant consequence of the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires? a) Increased butterfly migrations b) Increased growth of rainforests c) Increased growth of coral reefs d) Air pollution, habitat loss, and carbon emissions None 13. Which international organization is responsible for regulating international shipping and maritime safety? a) ITU b) ICAO c) IMO (International Maritime Organization) d) UPU None 14. What is the purpose of the "East Asia Summit"? a) To organize sports competitions b) To discuss strategic, political, and economic issues in the Asia-Pacific regio c) To promote military alliances d) To regulate space travel None 15. What is a significant challenge in addressing the issue of human trafficking? a) Transnational criminal networks and lack of international cooperation b) Increased tourism c) Increased marine life d) Decreased fishing None 16. What is the primary focus of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)? a) Facilitating international police cooperation b) Military aid c) Space exploration d) Trade regulation None 17. What is a key concern regarding the rise of "information warfare" and disinformation campaigns? a) Increased international cooperation b) Undermining democratic institutions and social cohesion c) Decreased online censorship d) Increased economic equality None 18. What is the current status of the situation in Ukraine? a) Stable peace treaty b) Full economic integration c) Ongoing armed conflict and humanitarian crisis d) Full diplomatic cooperation None 19. What is a major concern regarding the use of biometric data in law enforcement? a) Increased paper usage b) Potential for racial profiling and civil liberties violations c) Decreased internet speeds d) Increased computer sales None 20. What is the purpose of the International Energy Agency (IEA)? a) Trade regulation b) Space exploration c) Military alliances d) Promoting energy security and cooperation None 21. What is the current situation regarding the conflict in the Sahel region of Africa? a) Fully resolved b) Completely peaceful c) Ongoing armed conflict, terrorism, and displacement d) Fully integrated economically None 22. What is the main concern regarding the increase of microplastics in the atmosphere? a) Increased plant growth b) Decreased sunlight c) Decreased rainfall d) Potential health risks and climate impacts None 23. Which region has seen increased tensions over access to freshwater resources in the Mekong River basin? a) Antarctica b) Southeast Asia c) The middle of the Pacific Ocean d) The Sahara Desert None 24. What is the main focus of the "digital sovereignty" movement in Europe? a) Ensuring control over data and digital infrastructure within the EU b) Regulating space travel c) Organizing sports competitions d) Promoting military alliances None 25. What is the effect of the increase of ocean acidification on coral reefs? a) Coral bleaching and structural degradation b) Increased fish populations c) Increased ocean plant life d) Stronger ocean currents None 26. What is the purpose of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)? a) Regulating international trade b) Promoting inclusive and sustainable industrial development c) Promoting military alliances d) Facilitating space exploration None 27. What is a major concern regarding the rise of targeted cyber attacks on critical infrastructure? a) Decreased usage of raw materials b) Potential for disruption of essential services and national security threats c) Increased local production d) Decreased shipping costs None 28. Which country has been in the news due to its policies regarding the suppression of dissent and democratic movements in Hong Kong? a) China b) Switzerland c) Tuvalu d) France None 29. What is the focus of the "space weather" monitoring efforts? a) Increased asteroid mining b) Increased international space station expansion c) Increased space tourism d) Monitoring solar activity and its impact on Earth's systems None 30. What is the name of the international treaty that aims to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons? a) The Biological Weapons Convention b) The Chemical Weapons Convention c) The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) d) The Ottawa Treaty (Mine Ban Treaty) None 1 out of 6 Time's upTime is Up! Post Views: 107
