45 MCQ on daily current affairs for social work students (7th December 2023)

45 MCQ on daily current affairs for social work students (7th December 2023)

 1. Who has been named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year for 2023?

• a) Adele
• b) Taylor Swift
• c) Travis Kelce
• d) Sam Altman
• Answer: b. Taylor Swift

2. What recent achievement contributed to Taylor Swift receiving Time Magazine’s Person of the Year title?

• a) Winning a Grammy award
• b) Being the most-followed artist on Instagram
• c) The success of the Eras Tour and Concert Movie
• d) Launching a fashion line
• Answer: c. The success of the Eras Tour and Concert Movie

3. In addition to her musical accomplishments, what aspect of Taylor Swift's life garnered public attention in 2023?

• a) Her philanthropic efforts
• b) Her culinary skills
• c) Her relationship with Travis Kelce
• d) Her political activism
• Answer: c. Her relationship with Travis Kelce

4. Why is Taylor Swift described as a "true person of the year" in the article?

• a) Due to her dominance in Instagram trends
• b) Because of her extensive philanthropic work
• c) Reflecting her multifaceted impact on music, culture, and society
• d) Based on her successful fashion collaborations
• Answer: c. Reflecting her multifaceted impact on music, culture, and society

5. Who were the finalists Taylor Swift competed against for Time Magazine’s Person of the Year?

• a) Adele and Kanye West
• b) Barbie, King Charles III, and Sam Altman
• c) Elon Musk and Serena Williams
• d) Billie Eilish and Jeff Bezos
• Answer: b. Barbie, King Charles III, and Sam Altman

6. What financial milestone is associated with Taylor Swift's 2023 achievements?

• a) $100 million in album sales
• b) $500 million in merchandise sales
• c) $1 billion in empire worth
• d) $5 billion in concert revenue
• Answer: c. $1 billion in empire worth

• 7. What is the significance of the "agreement in principle" reached by Sri Lanka with India and the Paris Club?

  • a) It marks the resolution of a territorial dispute.
  • b) It facilitates access to the next tranche of the IMF recovery package.
  • c) It signifies a military alliance.
  • d) It establishes a new trade agreement.
  • Answer: b. It facilitates access to the next tranche of the IMF recovery package.

  8. Why did Sri Lanka default on its foreign debt last year?

  • a) To gain negotiating leverage in trade agreements.
  • b) Due to a surplus in its economic resources.
  • c) As part of a strategic economic plan.
  • d) Faced with an economic crisis, prompting the need for comprehensive loan restructuring.
  • Answer: d. Faced with an economic crisis, prompting the need for comprehensive loan restructuring.

  9. Who co-chairs the Official Creditor Committee (OCC) involved in Sri Lanka's debt restructuring discussions?

  • a) China and the United States
  • b) India, Japan, and France
  • c) France and Germany
  • d) Japan and China
  • Answer: b. India, Japan, and France

  10. What is the role of China in Sri Lanka's debt restructuring process?

  • a) China is a major participant in the OCC.
  • b) China has refused to cooperate with Sri Lanka.
  • c) China is an observer in the OCC meetings.
  • d) China is not involved in the restructuring process.
  • Answer: c. China is an observer in the OCC meetings.

  11. What has the OCC urged Sri Lanka to do with its private creditors?

  • a) Ignore private creditors in the restructuring process.
  • b) Swiftly agree with private creditors on terms less favorable than those offered by the OCC.
  • c) Continue engaging with private creditors and reach favorable terms for the overall debt restructuring plan.
  • d) Refuse to negotiate with private creditors.
  • Answer: c. Continue engaging with private creditors and reach favorable terms for the overall debt restructuring plan.

  12. What is contingent on achieving the critical next step of securing an agreement with official creditors, according to the IMF?

  • a) A reduction in Sri Lanka's debt.
  • b) The involvement of private creditors.
  • c) The success of the overall debt restructuring plan.
  • d) The withdrawal of China from the process.
  • Answer: c. The success of the overall debt restructuring plan.

  • 13. What is the total expenditure for Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase I as of October 31, 2023?

    • a) Rs 2.50 lakh crore
    • b) Rs 3.20 lakh crore
    • c) Rs 4.10 trillion
    • d) Rs 5.35 lakh crore
    • Answer: c. Rs 4.10 trillion

    14. What is attributed to the variance between actual project cost and normative cost in Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase I?

    • a) Decreased land acquisition expenses
    • b) Reduced raw material costs
    • c) Construction of low-speed corridors
    • d) Increased raw material costs, escalated land acquisition expenses, construction of high-speed corridors, and GST rate hikes.
    • Answer: d. Increased raw material costs, escalated land acquisition expenses, construction of high-speed corridors, and GST rate hikes.

    15. Were funds diverted from other schemes during the execution of Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase I?

    • a) Yes, extensively
    • b) No, there has been no diversion of funds.
    • c) Only a small amount
    • d) Not specified in the information.
    • Answer: b. No, there has been no diversion of funds.

    16. How much has the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) collected through FASTag on national highways until November 23, 2023?

    • a) Rs 40,000 crore
    • b) Rs 53,536.48 crore
    • c) Rs 65,000 crore
    • d) Rs 75,000 crore
    • Answer: b. Rs 53,536.48 crore

    17. What is the total amount raised through NH monetization, and private investments for National Highways since the fiscal year 2018-19?

    • a) Rs 50,000 crore through monetization; Rs 80,000 crore in private investments.
    • b) Rs 60,000 crore through monetization; Rs 90,000 crore in private investments.
    • c) Rs 70,127 crore through monetization; Rs 1,12,095 crore in private investments.
    • d) Rs 80,000 crore through monetization; Rs 1,20,000 crore in private investments.
    • Answer: c. Rs 70,127 crore through monetization; Rs 1,12,095 crore in private investments.

    • 18. Following the merger of which two AI research units did Gemini emerge?

      • a) OpenAI and Meta
      • b) DeepMind and Google Brain
      • c) Microsoft and Google
      • d) IBM Watson and OpenAI
      • Answer: b. DeepMind and Google Brain

      19. Who is currently leading Google DeepMind, the unified division formed post-merger?

      • a) Sundar Pichai
      • b) Mark Zuckerberg
      • c) Demis Hassabis
      • d) Satya Nadella
      • Answer: c. Demis Hassabis

      20. What makes Gemini "multimodal" in terms of its capabilities?

      • a) It can generate text in multiple languages
      • b) It can understand and process diverse types of information concurrently, including text, code, audio, images, and videos.
      • c) It has advanced reasoning capabilities
      • d) It can only process written text
      • Answer: b. It can understand and process diverse types of information concurrently, including text, code, audio, images, and videos.

      21. In what way does Gemini contribute to Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE)?

      • a) It enhances visual search capabilities
      • b) It reduces the number of search results
      • c) It makes SGE faster, with a reported 40% reduction in latency in English searches in the United States.
      • d) It focuses on ad generation in search results
      • Answer: c. It makes SGE faster, with a reported 40% reduction in latency in English searches in the United States.

      22. Gemini exhibits proficiency in understanding and generating high-quality code in which programming languages?

      • a) Only Python
      • b) Python and Java
      • c) Python, Java, and C++
      • d) Python, Java, C++, and Go
      • Answer: d. Python, Java, C++, and Go

      • 23. What is Armed Forces Flag Day?

        • a) An annual celebration of military victories
        • b) A tribute to soldiers' families
        • c) A day to honor the sacrifices and dedication of soldiers, sailors, and airmen
        • d) A commemoration of military strategies
        • Answer: c. A day to honor the sacrifices and dedication of soldiers, sailors, and airmen

        24. When was Armed Forces Flag Day established?

        • a) December 7, 1949
        • b) August 28, 1949
        • c) August 7, 1950
        • d) December 28, 1950
        • Answer: b. August 28, 1949

        25. Why was December 7 chosen for Armed Forces Flag Day?

        • a) To mark a historic military victory
        • b) To coincide with a significant national event
        • c) To annually acknowledge the sacrifices and selfless service of armed forces personnel
        • d) To align with an international observance
        • Answer: c. To annually acknowledge the sacrifices and selfless service of armed forces personnel

        26. Why are soldiers considered the greatest assets of a country?

        • a) Due to their physical strength
        • b) Because of their strategic planning skills
        • c) As they are guardians of the nation, risking their lives to protect citizens and the country
        • d) Because of their diplomatic skills
        • Answer: c. As they are guardians of the nation, risking their lives to protect citizens and the country

        27. How is Armed Forces Flag Day significant?

        • a) It is a day of military parades
        • b) It marks the founding day of the armed forces
        • c) It encourages active participation in fund collection, expresses gratitude, and remembers fallen heroes
        • d) It focuses on military training programs
        • Answer: c. It encourages active participation in fund collection, expresses gratitude, and remembers fallen heroes

        • 28. What is the significance of International Civil Aviation Day?

          • a) Commemoration of the first airplane flight
          • b) Acknowledgment of aviation pioneers
          • c) A platform to raise awareness about civil aviation and its global impact
          • d) Celebration of national aviation achievements
          • Answer: c. A platform to raise awareness about civil aviation and its global impact

          29. When was International Civil Aviation Day established by the United Nations General Assembly?

          • a) 1944
          • b) 1966
          • c) 1996
          • d) 2000
          • Answer: c. 1996

          30. What is the theme for International Civil Aviation Day in 2023?

          • a) Navigating the Skies: A Century of Aviation Excellence
          • b) Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development
          • c) Wings of Progress: A Tribute to Aviators
          • d) Sky Connections: Bridging Nations Through Aviation
          • Answer: b. Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development

          31. Where is the headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?

          • a) Geneva, Switzerland
          • b) New York, USA
          • c) Montreal, Canada
          • d) Vienna, Austria
          • Answer: c. Montreal, Canada

          32. When was the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) founded?

          • a) 1944
          • b) 1947
          • c) 1950
          • d) 1966
          • Answer: b. 1947

          33. Which organization is the parent organization of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?

          • a) World Trade Organization (WTO)
          • b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
          • c) United Nations
          • d) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
          • Answer: c. United Nations

          34. Who is the current President of the ICAO Council?

          • a) Antonio Guterres
          • b) Angela Merkel
          • c) Salvatore Sciacchitano
          • d) Emmanuel Macron
          • Answer: c. Salvatore Sciacchitano

          • 35. What is the significance of World AIDS Day observed on December 1?

            • a) Promoting computer literacy
            • b) Raising global awareness about HIV/AIDS
            • c) Honoring the Indian Navy
            • d) Celebrating cultural diversity
            • Answer: b. Raising global awareness about HIV/AIDS

            36. National Pollution Control Day on December 2 commemorates:

            • a) The signing of an environmental treaty
            • b) The victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy
            • c) The establishment of the International Civil Aviation Organization
            • d) The abolition of slavery
            • Answer: b. The victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy

            37. Which day, observed on December 2, aims to eliminate modern slavery and human trafficking?

            • a) National Pollution Control Day
            • b) World Computer Literacy Day
            • c) International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
            • d) World AIDS Day
            • Answer: c. International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

            38. What is the focus of World Computer Literacy Day on December 2?

            • a) Promoting digital skills and access to technology
            • b) Commemorating a scientific achievement
            • c) Celebrating the convenience of microwave ovens
            • d) Honoring the Indian Navy
            • Answer: a. Promoting digital skills and access to technology

            39. The International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3 aims to:

            • a) Raise awareness about soil biodiversity
            • b) Celebrate the achievements of persons with disabilities
            • c) Honor the Indian Navy
            • d) Promote computer literacy
            • Answer: b. Celebrate the achievements of persons with disabilities

            40. Indian Navy Day on December 4 commemorates:

            • a) The signing of an environmental treaty
            • b) The victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy
            • c) The role and achievements of the Indian Navy
            • d) The birth of a renowned mathematician
            • Answer: c. The role and achievements of the Indian Navy

            41. International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development on December 5 celebrates:

            • a) The impact of volunteers in achieving sustainable development goals
            • b) World Soil Day
            • c) Christmas
            • d) National Microwave Oven Day
            • Answer: a. The impact of volunteers in achieving sustainable development goals

            42. What is the theme of International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development in 2023?

            • a) Volunteers Build Resilient Communities
            • b) Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity
            • c) Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development
            • d) Let Communities Lead!
            • Answer: a. Volunteers Build Resilient Communities

            43. What does World Soil Day on December 5 emphasize?

            • a) Celebrating tea’s cultural, economic, and health benefits
            • b) Protecting soil biodiversity for food security and environmental health
            • c) Honoring the Indian Navy
            • d) Promoting digital skills
            • Answer: b. Protecting soil biodiversity for food security and environmental health

            44. What event does National Microwave Oven Day on December 6 celebrate?

            • a) The signing of an environmental treaty
            • b) The victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy
            • c) The convenience and innovation of microwave ovens
            • d) The establishment of the International Civil Aviation Organization
            • Answer: c. The convenience and innovation of microwave ovens

            45. What does Armed Forces Flag Day on December 7 in India aim to honor?

            • a) Victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy
            • b) The abolition of slavery
            • c) Sacrifices of armed forces personnel
            • d) Achievements in civil aviation
            • Answer: c. Sacrifices of armed forces personnel