Current Affairs Quiz-17Sunny SMarch 7, 2025Current Affairs Welcome to your Current Affairs Quiz-17 1. Which country recently experienced a significant political upheaval due to a contested election and subsequent protests? a) Canada b) Japan c) Peru d) Norway None 2. What is a major concern regarding the increasing sophistication of deepfake technology and its potential impact on elections? a) Increased global trade b) The potential for widespread disinformation and manipulation of public opinion c) Increased space exploration d) Decreased cybersecurity threats None 3. Which international agreement focuses on the protection of the ozone layer? a) The Vienna Convention and Montreal Protocol b) The Basel Convention c) The Minamata Conventio d) The Stockholm Convention None 4. What is a significant factor contributing to the current global debt crisis in many developing countries? a) Over-reliance on local currency reserves b) Stable global economic conditions and predictable trade patterns c) Decreased investment in infrastructure projects d) Rising interest rates and global economic slowdown None 5. Which international organization is primarily responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of refugees? a) UNESCO b) WTO c) UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) d) IMF None 6. Which region is experiencing significant environmental challenges due to the shrinking of Lake Chad? a) The Indo-Gangetic Plain b) The Lake Chad Basin c) The Amazon rainforest d) Australia's interior regions None 7. What is the name of the organization that monitors and reports on global press freedom? a) Reporters Without Borders b)The World Bank c) The World Trade Organization d) The International Monetary Fund None 8. What is a key concern regarding the development and deployment of AI-powered surveillance systems in urban areas? a) Decreased internet speed b) Increased paper consumption c) Decreased computer sales d) Potential for mass surveillance and erosion of civil liberties None 9. What is the focus of the "Ocean Health Index"? a) Assessing the health and sustainability of global oceans b) Military cooperation in maritime zones c) Trade regulation of deep-sea mining d) Space exploration of marine environments None 10. Which country is a major player in the development and deployment of quantum computing technologies? a) Italy b) Mexico c) Spain d) China and the United States None 11. What is the primary focus of the UN's Human Rights Council? a) To increase military spending b) Addressing human rights violations and making recommendations c) To promote isolationism d) To increase pollution None 12. What is a significant consequence of the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves? a) Increased butterfly migrations b) Increased growth of rainforests c) Increased growth of coral reefs d) Public health crises and strain on infrastructure None 13. Which international organization is responsible for regulating international civil aviation? a) ITU b) ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) c) IMO d) UPU None 14. What is the purpose of the "Association of Southeast Asian Nations" (ASEAN) summit? a) To organize sports competitions b) To promote military alliances c) To discuss political, economic, and security cooperation in Southeast Asia d) To regulate space travel None 15. What is a significant challenge in addressing the issue of forced labor in global supply chains? a) Increased tourism b) Increased marine life c) Lack of transparency and complex supply chain networks d) Decreased fishing None 16. What is the primary focus of the International Organization for Migration (IOM)? a) Military aid b) Providing services and advice on migration issues c) Space exploration d) Trade regulation None 17. What is a key concern regarding the rise of "filter bubbles" and echo chambers on social media? a) Polarization and the spread of misinformation b) Increased international cooperation c) Decreased online censorship d) Increased economic equality None 18. What is the current status of the situation in the Sahel region of Africa? a) Stable democratic governance b) Ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises c) Full economic integration d) Full diplomatic cooperation None 19. What is a major concern regarding the use of predictive policing technologies? a) Increased paper usage b) Increased computer sales c) Decreased internet speeds d) Potential for algorithmic bias and discriminatory outcomes None 20. What is the purpose of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)? a) Trade regulation b) Promoting economic and social well-being c) Military alliances d) Space exploration None 21. What is the current situation regarding the conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia? a) Fully resolved b) Completely peaceful c) Ongoing humanitarian crisis and instability d) Fully integrated economically None 22. What is the main concern regarding the increase of plastic pollution in agricultural soils? a) Soil degradation and potential transfer of toxins to food chains b) Increased plant growth c) Decreased rainfall d) Decreased sunlight None 23. Which region has seen increased tensions over access to natural resources in the Arctic? a) Antarctica b) The Sahara Desert c) The middle of the Pacific Ocean d) The Arctic region None 24. What is the main focus of the "digital divide" issue? a) Ensuring equitable access to digital technologies and internet connectivity b) Regulating space travel c) Organizing sports competitions d) Promoting military alliances None 25. What is the effect of the increase of algal blooms due to nutrient runoff in aquatic ecosystems? a) Increased fish populations b) Increased ocean plant life c) Oxygen depletion and harm to aquatic life d) Stronger ocean currents None 26. What is the purpose of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)? a) Regulating international trade b) Promoting the integration of developing countries into the world economy c) Promoting military alliances d) Facilitating space exploration None 27. What is a major concern regarding the rise of state-sponsored disinformation campaigns on social media? a) Decreased usage of raw materials b) Undermining democratic processes and societal trust c) Increased local production d) Decreased shipping costs None 28. Which country has been in the news due to its policies regarding the treatment of the Rohingya minority? a) Myanmar b) Switzerland c) Tuvalu d) France None 29. What is the focus of the "space debris mitigation" efforts? a) Increased asteroid mining b) Developing technologies to remove or deorbit space debris c) Increased space tourism d) Increased international space station expansion None 30. What is the name of the international treaty that prohibits the use of biological weapons? a) The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) b) The Chemical Weapons Convention c) The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty d) The Ottawa Treaty (Mine Ban Treaty) None 1 out of 6 Time's upTime is Up! Post Views: 141
