Weekly Current affairs play a very important role in the competitive examinations and hence, aspirants have to give undivided attention to it while doing preparation for the government examinations. The CGLRE, OCS examinations comprise a section of “Current Affairs” to evaluate how much the aspirant is aware of the daily happenings taking place around the world. To complement your preparation, we are providing you with a compilation of Weekly Current affairs.
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- Which country recently launched the world’s largest underwater tidal turbine?
a) China
b) United States
c) United Kingdom
d) India
Answer: c) United Kingdom
- Which country recently became the world’s first to launch a digital currency?
a) China
b) United States
c) India
d) United Arab Emirates
Answer: a) China
- Who won the Best Actor award at the 2023 Oscars?
a) Leonardo DiCaprio
b) Joaquin Phoenix
c) Will Smith
d) Benedict Cumberbatch
Answer: d) Benedict Cumberbatch
- Which country recently announced a plan to phase out all coal-fired power plants by 2040?
a) India
b) United States
c) Germany
d) China
Answer: a) India
- Which country recently launched its first-ever manned mission to space?
a) Russia
b) China
c) United States
d) Japan
Answer: b) China
- Who won the 2023 Australian Open men’s singles title?
a) Rafael Nadal
b) Novak Djokovic
c) Roger Federer
d) Andy Murray
Answer: b) Novak Djokovic
- Which country recently signed a free trade agreement with the European Union?
a) Canada
b) United States
c) Australia
d) Japan
Answer: c) Australia
- Who won the 2023 Grammy Award for Album of the Year?
a) Taylor Swift
b) Adele
c) Billie Eilish
d) Ed Sheeran
Answer: c) Billie Eilish
- Which country recently announced a plan to ban all single-use plastics by 2025?
a) United Kingdom
b) Canada
c) France
d) Australia
Answer: a) United Kingdom
- Who won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature?
a) Margaret Atwood
b) Haruki Murakami
c) Salman Rushdie
d) J.K. Rowling
Answer: b) Haruki Murakami
- Which country recently became the world’s first to launch a fully-electric commercial aircraft?
a) United States
b) China
c) Japan
d) United Kingdom
Answer: b) China
- Who won the 2023 Academy Award for Best Director?
a) Denis Villeneuve
b) Chloé Zhao
c) Christopher Nolan
d) Martin Scorsese
Answer: b) Chloé Zhao
- Which country recently won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup?
a) India
b) Australia
c) England
d) West Indies
Answer: d) West Indies
- Who won the 2023 Wimbledon women’s singles title?
a) Serena Williams
b) Ashleigh Barty
c) Naomi Osaka
d) Simona Halep
Answer: b) Ashleigh Barty
- Which country recently became the world’s first to achieve carbon neutrality?
a) United Kingdom
b) Sweden
c) Norway
d) Denmark
Answer: b) Sweden
- Who won the 2023 Tour de France?
a) Tadej Pogacar
b) Geraint Thomas
c) Egan Bernal
d) Primoz Roglic
Answer: a) Tadej Pogacar
- Which country recently signed a peace agreement with its neighbor to end a decades-long conflict?
a) Israel
b) Iran
c) North Korea
d) South Sudan
Answer: d) South Sudan
- Which country recently announced plans to build a new mega-city called NEOM?
a) UAE
b) Saudi Arabia
c) Qatar
d) Kuwait
Answer: b) Saudi Arabia
- Who has been appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Army?
a) General Bipin Rawat
b) General VK Singh
c) General Manoj Mukund Naravane
d) General Dalbir Singh Suhag
Answer: c) General Manoj Mukund Naravane
- Which country recently launched its first-ever crewed mission to space?
a) Japan
b) China
c) Russia
d) United States
Answer: b) China
- Who has been appointed as the new Director-General of the World Trade Organization?
a) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
b) Roberto Azevedo
c) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
d) Pascal Lamy
Answer: a) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
- Which Indian state recently passed a law granting 75% reservation to locals in private sector jobs?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Maharashtra
d) Haryana
Answer: d) Haryana
- Which country recently legalized euthanasia for terminally ill patients?
a) Canada
b) Netherlands
c) Belgium
d) Switzerland
Answer: c) Belgium
- Which Indian state recently launched a scheme called “Mukhya Mantri Chiranjeevi Yojana” for free treatment of COVID-19 patients?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh
- Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the International Cricket Council?
a) Sourav Ganguly
b) Greg Barclay
c) Shashank Manohar
d) Dave Richardson
Answer: b) Greg Barclay
- Which country recently launched the world’s first-ever digital currency called “e-krona”?
a) China
b) Sweden
c) Japan
d) Singapore
Answer: b) Sweden
- Who has been named as the new CEO of Amazon?
a) Sundar Pichai
b) Jeff Bezos
c) Andy Jassy
d) Tim Cook
Answer: c) Andy Jassy
- Which Indian state recently announced plans to set up the country’s first-ever Vedic education board?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Gujarat
Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh
- Which country recently signed a historic peace agreement with Israel, becoming the fourth Arab country to do so?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) United Arab Emirates
c) Bahrain
d) Oman
Answer: d) Oman
- Which Indian state recently passed a law banning religious conversion through marriage?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Haryana
d) Bihar
Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh
- Who has been named as the new Prime Minister of Japan?
a) Shinzo Abe
b) Yoshihide Suga
c) Taro Aso
d) Fumio Kishida
Answer: d) Fumio Kishida
- Which country recently announced plans to build the world’s largest offshore wind farm?
a) United States
b) China
c) Denmark
d) United Kingdom
Answer: d) United Kingdom
- Which country’s Prime Minister resigned on April 15, 2023?
A) United Kingdom
B) France
C) Germany
D) Canada
Answer: A) United Kingdom
- Which country is set to host the 2032 Summer Olympics?
A) Australia
B) Japan
C) China
D) Brazil
Answer: A) Australia
- Which Indian state has launched a mobile app for farmers to buy seeds and fertilizers online?
A) Punjab
B) Haryana
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Gujarat
Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh
- Who won the 2023 Men’s Singles title at the Monte Carlo Masters?
A) Rafael Nadal
B) Novak Djokovic
C) Roger Federer
D) Daniil Medvedev
Answer: B) Novak Djokovic
- Who was appointed as the new Director-General of UNESCO on April 15, 2023?
A) Audrey Azoulay
B) Moez Chakchouk
C) Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari
D) Reem Al Hashimy
Answer: B) Moez Chakchouk
- Which country is set to launch its first manned mission to space in 2024?
A) Russia
B) China
C) United States
D) India
Answer: D) India
- Who won the 2023 Women’s Singles title at the Charleston Open?
A) Serena Williams
B) Ashleigh Barty
C) Simona Halep
D) Naomi Osaka
Answer: B) Ashleigh Barty
- Which country is set to host the 2023 World Athletics Championships?
A) United States
B) Japan
C) Australia
D) Qatar
Answer: D) Qatar
- Who was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Twitter on April 15, 2023?
A) Jack Dorsey
B) Parag Agrawal
C) Vijaya Gadde
D) Ned Segal
Answer: B) Parag Agrawal
- Which country is set to host the 2023 Women’s Cricket World Cup?
A) India
B) Australia
C) New Zealand
D) South Africa
Answer: A) India
- Who won the 2023 Men’s Singles title at the Barcelona Open?
A) Rafael Nadal
B) Novak Djokovic
C) Roger Federer
D) Stefanos Tsitsipas
Answer: D) Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Which Indian state has launched a campaign to promote the use of electric vehicles?
A) Maharashtra
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Karnataka
Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh
- Which country is set to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup?
A) New Zealand
B) England
C) France
D) South Africa
Answer: C) France
- Who won the 2023 Women’s Singles title at the Stuttgart Open?
A) Angelique Kerber
B) Petra Kvitova
C) Elina Svitolina
D) Garbine Muguruza
Answer: A) Angelique Kerber
- Which country is set to host the 2023 Women’s Hockey World Cup?
A) India
B) Australia
C) Netherlands
D) Argentina
Answer: C) Netherlands
- Which country announced plans to launch a new digital currency called the “e-CNY”?
a) Japan
b) China
c) India
d) United States
Answer: b) China
- Which Indian-American was appointed as the Deputy Secretary of Defense by President Joe Biden?
a) Neera Tanden
b) Kamala Harris
c) Anurima Bhargava
d) Kathleen Hicks
Answer: d) Kathleen Hicks
- What is the name of the Indian Coast Guard Ship that was commissioned on 15 April 2023?
a) ICGS Vikrant
b) ICGS Sankalp
c) ICGS Varuna
d) ICGS Samrat
Answer: a) ICGS Vikrant
- Which city in India has become the first in the country to achieve 100% COVID-19 vaccination?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Chennai
d) Kochi
Answer: d) Kochi
- Who won the Men’s Singles title at the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters tennis tournament?
a) Rafael Nadal
b) Novak Djokovic
c) Roger Federer
d) Daniil Medvedev
Answer: d) Daniil Medvedev
- Which country’s parliament passed a law legalizing euthanasia on 15 April 2023?
a) Australia
b) Canada
c) Netherlands
d) Belgium
Answer: c) Netherlands
- Who won the Men’s 10m Air Rifle gold medal at the 2023 ISSF World Cup in New Delhi?
a) Abhishek Verma
b) Saurabh Chaudhary
c) Divyansh Singh Panwar
d) Deepak Kumar
Answer: c) Divyansh Singh Panwar
- Which Indian boxer won a silver medal at the 2023 Asian Boxing Championships in Dubai?
a) Mary Kom
b) Amit Panghal
c) Shiva Thapa
d) Lovlina Borgohain
Answer: b) Amit Panghal
- Which Indian state has launched a new scheme called “Udyog Utsav” to promote micro, small, and medium enterprises?
a) Maharashtra
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Gujarat
Answer: d) Gujarat
- Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice N. V. Ramana?
a) Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
b) Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman
c) Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul
d) Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
Answer: a) Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
- Which Indian-American has been appointed as the new US Ambassador to India by President Joe Biden?
a) Nikki Haley
b) Samantha Power
c) Nisha Biswal
d) Vinai Thummalapally
Answer: b) Samantha Power
- Which country recently signed a historic peace agreement with the Taliban?
- United States
- Afghanistan
- Pakistan
- India
Answer: B. Afghanistan
- Who won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 2023 Academy Awards?
- Denzel Washington
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Will Smith
Answer: C. Benedict Cumberbatch
- Which country recently launched the world’s largest solar power plant?
- China
- India
- United States
- Saudi Arabia
Answer: D. Saudi Arabia
- Who won the 2023 Australian Open Women’s Singles title?
- Ashleigh Barty
- Naomi Osaka
- Serena Williams
- Simona Halep
Answer: A. Ashleigh Barty
- Which country recently won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2023?
- India
- Pakistan
- Australia
- New Zealand
Answer: A. India
- Who recently became the first African-American female astronaut to walk on the moon?
- Mae Jemison
- Stephanie Wilson
- Jeanette Epps
- Yvonne Cagle
Answer: C. Jeanette Epps
- Which country recently hosted the 2023 World Athletics Championships?
- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
Answer: C. Japan
- Who recently won the Golden Boot at the 2023 UEFA Champions League?
- Lionel Messi
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Robert Lewandowski
- Mohamed Salah
Answer: D. Mohamed Salah
- Which country recently launched its first-ever mission to Mars?
- Russia
- China
- United States
- India
Answer: B. China
- Who was recently appointed as the new Chief Justice of the United States?
- Brett Kavanaugh
- John Roberts
- Clarence Thomas
- Amy Coney Barrett
Answer: D. Amy Coney Barrett
- Which country recently banned the sale of new gasoline-powered cars starting in 2030?
- United States
- Germany
- Japan
- France
Answer: D. France
- Who recently won the Nobel Peace Prize for their work on climate change?
- Al Gore
- Greta Thunberg
- David Attenborough
- Mary Robinson
Answer: B. Greta Thunberg
- Which country recently announced plans to build a new high-speed railway linking Beijing and Moscow?
- China
- Russia
- United States
- Japan
Answer: A. China
- Who was recently named the new CEO of Microsoft?
- Satya Nadella
- Bill Gates
- Jeff Bezos
- Tim Cook
Answer: A. Satya Nadella
- Which country recently became the first in the world to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions?
- United States
- Germany
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
Answer: D. United Kingdom
- What was the theme of World Hemophilia Day 2023?
A) “Adapting to Change: Sustaining Care in a New World”
B) “Hear their voices”
C) “Get + Involved”
D) “Know your status, get tested”
Answer: A) “Adapting to Change: Sustaining Care in a New World”
- Which country hosted the 2023 Commonwealth Games?
A) Australia
B) England
C) India
D) Canada
Answer: A) Australia
- Who won the 2023 Australian Grand Prix?
A) Lewis Hamilton
B) Max Verstappen
C) Valtteri Bottas
D) Charles Leclerc
Answer: B) Max Verstappen
- What is the name of the new strain of coronavirus that emerged in April 2023?
A) Delta Plus
B) Omega
C) Kappa
D) Epsilon
Answer: C) Kappa
- Which country announced the launch of the world’s first digital currency in April 2023?
A) China
B) USA
C) Russia
D) Japan
Answer: A) China
- Who was appointed as the new Chief Justice of India in April 2023?
A) N. V. Ramana
B) S. A. Bobde
C) R. F. Nariman
D) U. U. Lalit
Answer: A) N. V. Ramana
- Which country won the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023?
A) India
B) Australia
C) England
D) South Africa
Answer: B) Australia
- Which country launched its first space station module in April 2023?
A) China
B) USA
C) Russia
D) Japan
Answer: A) China
- Who won the Best Actor award at the 2023 Academy Awards?
A) Leonardo DiCaprio
B) Denzel Washington
C) Joaquin Phoenix
D) Tom Hanks
Answer: C) Joaquin Phoenix
- Which country won the 2023 World Cup of Cricket?
A) England
B) India
C) Australia
D) South Africa
Answer: B) India
- Which company became the world’s most valuable company in April 2023?
A) Amazon
B) Microsoft
C) Apple
D) Alphabet
Answer: C) Apple
- Who was appointed as the new CEO of Amazon in April 2023?
A) Jeff Bezos
B) Andy Jassy
C) Satya Nadella
D) Sundar Pichai
Answer: B) Andy Jassy
- Which country announced its plan to become carbon neutral by 2050 in April 2023?
A) China
B) USA
C) India
D) Germany
Answer: D) Germany
- Who won the Best Actress award at the 2023 Academy Awards?
A) Emma Stone
B) Frances McDormand
C) Cate Blanchett
D) Meryl Streep
Answer: B) Frances McDormand
- Which country became the first in the world to ban smoking in all public places in April 2023?
A) Australia
B) New Zealand
C) Singapore
D) Canada
Answer: C) Singapore
- Which country announced a new climate pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030?
A) United States
B) China
C) Russia
D) Germany
Answer: A) United States
- Which country won the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2023 hockey tournament?
A) India
B) Australia
C) Pakistan
D) Malaysia
Answer: B) Australia
- Who was appointed as the new CEO of Google parent company Alphabet Inc.?
A) Sundar Pichai
B) Larry Page
C) Sergey Brin
D) John Hennessy
Answer: A) Sundar Pichai
- Which state government in India announced a new scheme to provide free laptops to students?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Maharashtra
Answer: C) Tamil Nadu
- Which country launched the world’s first digital central bank currency?
A) China
B) Japan
C) United States
D) Germany
Answer: A) China
- Who won the 2023 Miami Open Men’s singles title?
A) Stefanos Tsitsipas
B) Alexander Zverev
C) Rafael Nadal
D) Novak Djokovic
Answer: B) Alexander Zverev
- Which state in India announced a new policy to promote electric vehicles?
A) Karnataka
B) Maharashtra
C) Delhi
D) Gujarat
Answer: A) Karnataka
- Who was appointed as the new CEO of Citigroup Inc.?
A) Jane Fraser
B) Michael Corbat
C) Vikram Pandit
D) Jamie Dimon
Answer: A) Jane Fraser
- Which country became the first in the world to approve a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 12 years of age?
A) United States
B) Russia
C) China
D) Germany
Answer: B) Russia
- Which Indian state celebrated its foundation day on April 1, 2023?
A) Bihar
B) Odisha
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Telangana
Answer: D) Telangana
- Who won the men’s singles title at the 2023 French Open tennis tournament?
A) Rafael Nadal
B) Novak Djokovic
C) Stefanos Tsitsipas
D) Roger Federer
Answer: C) Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Which country hosted the 2023 World Athletics Championships?
A) United States
B) China
C) Japan
D) Australia
Answer: C) Japan
- Who was appointed as the new chairman of the Tata Group?
A) Natarajan Chandrasekaran
B) Ratan Tata
C) Cyrus Mistry
D) Noel Tata
Answer: D) Noel Tata
- Which state in India launched a new scheme to provide financial assistance to farmers?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Rajasthan
D) Gujarat
Answer: B) Madhya Pradesh
- Who won the men’s singles title at the 2023 Wimbledon tennis tournament?
A) Novak Djokovic
B) Rafael Nadal
C) Roger Federer
D) Alexander Zverev
Answer: A) Novak Djokovic
- What is the name of the new COVID-19 variant that was first detected in India in April 2023?
- Delta Plus
- Lambda
- Epsilon
- Omicron
Answer: a. Delta Plus
- Which country launched its first-ever crewed mission to space in April 2023?
- China
- India
- Russia
- USA
Answer: a. China
- Which Indian state became the first to provide free COVID-19 vaccination to its entire population in April 2023?
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- Goa
- Sikkim
Answer: d. Sikkim
- What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Indian government in April 2023 to promote digital payments in the country?
- Digital India 2.0
- Cashless India
- Pay India
- Digital Payment India
Answer: b. Cashless India
- Which Indian city hosted the 2023 World Youth Chess Championship in April 2023?
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Chennai
- Kolkata
Answer: c. Chennai
- Who won the 2023 Miami Open men’s singles title in April 2023?
- Rafael Nadal
- Novak Djokovic
- Roger Federer
- Daniil Medvedev
Answer: b. Novak Djokovic
- Who was appointed as the new Chief Justice of India in April 2023?
- Justice NV Ramana
- Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
- Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman
- Justice DY Chandrachud
Answer: b. Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
- Which Indian state became the first to ban the sale and consumption of tobacco in April 2023?
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
Answer: a. Gujarat
- Which country won the 2023 Women’s Hockey World Cup in April 2023?
- Netherlands
- Australia
- Argentina
- India
Answer: a. Netherlands
- Who won the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix in April 2023?
- Max Verstappen
- Lewis Hamilton
- Charles Leclerc
- Sebastian Vettel
Answer: b. Lewis Hamilton
- Which country launched its first-ever space station module in April 2023?
- China
- Russia
- USA
- Japan
Answer: a. China
- Who won the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) in April 2023?
- Chennai Super Kings
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Mumbai Indians
- Kolkata Knight Riders
Answer: c. Mumbai Indians
- Which Indian state became the first to achieve 100% literacy in April 2023?
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- Goa
- Sikkim
Answer: a. Kerala
- What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Indian government in April 2023 to promote the use of electric vehicles in the country?
- Electric India
- Green India
- EV India
- Electric Mobility India
Answer: c. EV India
- Who won the 2023 French Open women’s singles title in April 2023?
- Serena Williams
- Naomi Osaka
- Ashleigh Barty
- Simona Halep
Answer: b. Naomi Osaka
- What was the theme for the World Hemophilia Day 2023?
a) “Adapting to change – sustaining care in a new era”
b) “Creating a better future for people with Hemophilia”
c) “Treatment for all”
d) “Together, we care”
Answer: a) “Adapting to change – sustaining care in a new era”
- Which country has become the first country to deploy robot police officers?
a) Japan
b) United Arab Emirates
c) China
d) United States
Answer: b) United Arab Emirates
- Who won the Best Actor award at the 94th Academy Awards?
a) Benedict Cumberbatch
b) Will Smith
c) Joaquin Phoenix
d) Anthony Hopkins
Answer: d) Anthony Hopkins
- Which country is set to host the 2023 Cricket World Cup?
a) India
b) South Africa
c) Australia
d) Pakistan
Answer: c) Australia
- Which Indian state has recently launched a digital platform called “Yatrik” to ease travel restrictions?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Kerala
Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh
- Which country has recently announced its decision to leave the Commonwealth of Nations?
a) Nigeria
b) Zimbabwe
c) South Africa
d) Australia
Answer: b) Zimbabwe
- Which Indian state has recently announced a complete ban on plastic?
a) Maharashtra
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Goa
d) Odisha
Answer: c) Goa
- Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?
a) Justin Trudeau
b) Stephen Harper
c) Andrew Scheer
d) Erin O’Toole
Answer: a) Justin Trudeau
- Which country has recently announced its decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement?
a) China
b) United States
c) India
d) Russia
Answer: b) United States
- Which Indian state has recently launched the “Paray Samadhan” scheme to provide financial assistance to the poor?
a) Assam
b) Kerala
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: d) Uttar Pradesh
- Who is the current President of France?
a) Francois Hollande
b) Emmanuel Macron
c) Nicolas Sarkozy
d) Jacques Chirac
Answer: b) Emmanuel Macron
- Which Indian state has recently launched the “Unnati” scheme to provide financial assistance to startups?
a) Karnataka
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Maharashtra
d) Gujarat
Answer: d) Gujarat
- Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?
a) Scott Morrison
b) Tony Abbott
c) Malcolm Turnbull
d) Kevin Rudd
Answer: a) Scott Morrison
- Which country has recently become the world’s first country to launch a digital currency?
a) China
b) United States
c) Russia
d) United Kingdom
Answer: a) China
- Which Indian state has recently launched the “Vidhwa Pension Yojana” to provide financial assistance to widows?
a) Rajasthan
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Bihar
d) Jharkhand
Answer: c) Bihar
- Who won the Best Actress award at the 94th Academy Awards?
a) Viola Davis
b) Frances McDormand
c) Carey Mulligan
d) Andra Day
Answer: b) Frances McDormand
- Which country became the first in the world to give approval for a coronavirus vaccine for children aged 6 months to 11 years?
- Russia
- China
- United States
- India
Answer: B. China
- Who won the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season 16?
- Mumbai Indians
- Chennai Super Kings
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Kolkata Knight Riders
Answer: A. Mumbai Indians
- What is the name of the new payment system launched by Facebook?
- Facebook Pay
- Libra
- Diem
- Novi
Answer: D. Novi
- Which country announced its withdrawal from the 2023 Cricket World Cup due to security concerns?
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- New Zealand
Answer: B. England
- Which country recently announced a ban on single-use plastics from 2024?
- Canada
- France
- Germany
- United Kingdom
Answer: D. United Kingdom
- Who won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for fiction?
- Colson Whitehead
- Richard Powers
- Louise Erdrich
- Margaret Atwood
Answer: C. Louise Erdrich
- Which country recently signed a free trade agreement with the European Union?
- Japan
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Vietnam
Answer: A. Japan
- What is the name of the new cryptocurrency launched by Elon Musk?
- MarsCoin
- TeslaCoin
- DogeCoin2
- XCoin
Answer: A. MarsCoin
- Who won the 2023 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award?
- Novak Djokovic
- Lionel Messi
- Lewis Hamilton
- Rafael Nadal
Answer: C. Lewis Hamilton
- Which country recently announced plans to launch a digital currency in 2023?
- United States
- China
- India
- Japan
Answer: C. India
- Who won the 2023 Academy Award for Best Actor?
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Will Smith
- Denzel Washington
- Joaquin Phoenix
Answer: A. Benedict Cumberbatch
- Which country recently became the first in the world to ban the sale of all tobacco products?
- Norway
- Iceland
- New Zealand
- Sweden
Answer: C. New Zealand
- Who won the 2023 Australian Open Men’s Singles title?
- Rafael Nadal
- Novak Djokovic
- Daniil Medvedev
- Stefanos Tsitsipas
Answer: B. Novak Djokovic
- Which country recently announced plans to phase out all petrol and diesel cars by 2030?
- Norway
- Denmark
- Netherlands
- Germany
Answer: A. Norway
- Who won the 2023 Grammy Award for Album of the Year?
- Adele
- Billie Eilish
- Taylor Swift
- H.E.R.
Answer: D. H.E.R.
- Which country recently launched its first domestically-built nuclear submarine?
a) China
b) Russia
c) India
d) Japan
Answer: c) India
- Who won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction?
a) Yaa Gyasi
b) Ocean Vuong
c) Louise Erdrich
d) Richard Powers
Answer: a) Yaa Gyasi
- Which country recently passed a law banning single-use plastics?
a) India
b) United States
c) China
d) Canada
Answer: d) Canada
- Which company recently became the first to have a market cap of over $3 trillion?
a) Apple
b) Amazon
c) Microsoft
d) Alphabet
Answer: a) Apple
- Which country recently became the first to land a spacecraft on an asteroid?
a) United States
b) China
c) Russia
d) Japan
Answer: d) Japan
- Who was recently elected as the President of France?
a) Marine Le Pen
b) Emmanuel Macron
c) François Hollande
d) Nicolas Sarkozy
Answer: b) Emmanuel Macron
- Which Indian state recently passed a law banning cow slaughter?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Gujarat
d) Haryana
Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh
- Which company recently announced plans to build a $10 billion chip plant in the United States?
a) Samsung
b) Intel
c) Qualcomm
d) TSMC
Answer: d) TSMC
- Which country recently signed a historic trade deal with the European Union?
a) United States
b) Canada
c) Australia
d) United Kingdom
Answer: c) Australia
- Which country recently became the first in the world to impose a tax on the sale of sugary drinks?
a) Mexico
b) United States
c) France
d) Philippines
Answer: d) Philippines
- Which Indian city recently became the first to have an all-women police station?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Kolkata
d) Chennai
Answer: b) Mumbai
- Who won the 2023 Australian Open Men’s Singles title?
a) Novak Djokovic
b) Rafael Nadal
c) Roger Federer
d) Daniil Medvedev
Answer: d) Daniil Medvedev
- Which Indian state recently launched a scheme to provide free education to girls up to graduation level?
a) Bihar
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Haryana
d) Punjab
Answer: c) Haryana
- Who won the 2023 Grammy Award for Album of the Year?
a) Billie Eilish
b) Taylor Swift
c) Kendrick Lamar
d) Ariana Grande
Answer: b) Taylor Swift
- Which country recently became the first to introduce a four-day workweek for government employees?
a) United States
b) Sweden
c) New Zealand
d) Finland
Answer: c) New Zealand
- Which country recently announced a new national flag design that replaces the Union Jack with a black and white fern?
a) Australia
b) New Zealand
c) Canada
d) United Kingdom
Answer: b) New Zealand
- Which Indian state recently announced the launch of ‘Mukhyamantri Covid Upchar Yojana’ to provide free medical treatment to COVID-19 patients?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Gujarat
d) Rajasthan
Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh
- Which country recently announced plans to launch a digital currency called ‘e-CNY’?
a) Japan
b) South Korea
c) China
d) Singapore
Answer: c) China
- Who recently won the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix?
a) Lewis Hamilton
b) Max Verstappen
c) Charles Leclerc
d) Valtteri Bottas
Answer: b) Max Verstappen
- Which Indian city recently hosted the 2023 National Games of India?
a) Pune
b) Hyderabad
c) Chennai
d) Guwahati
Answer: d) Guwahati
- Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of India in April 2023?
a) Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana
b) Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul
c) Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
d) Justice Surya Kant
Answer: a) Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana
- Which country recently launched its first domestically produced satellite ‘Imam Reza’?
a) Iran
b) Iraq
c) Turkey
d) Saudi Arabia
Answer: a) Iran
- Who recently became the first Indian to win the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Fiction?
a) Jhumpa Lahiri
b) Salman Rushdie
c) Arundhati Roy
d) Siddhartha Deb
Answer: a) Jhumpa Lahiri
- Which Indian state recently announced a new ‘Electric Vehicle Policy’ to promote the use of electric vehicles in the state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Karnataka
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: c) Tamil Nadu
- Which country recently became the first in the world to make it mandatory for all companies to disclose their climate impact in their annual reports?
a) France
b) Germany
c) United States
d) United Kingdom
Answer: d) United Kingdom
- Which Indian state recently announced the launch of a new scheme called ‘Jiban Sathi’ to provide financial assistance to the families of COVID-19 victims?
a) West Bengal
b) Assam
c) Odisha
d) Bihar
Answer: a) West Bengal
- Which country recently became the first in the world to issue a digital currency backed by its central bank?
a) China
b) Sweden
c) Singapore
d) United States
Answer: b) Sweden
- Who recently won the men’s singles title at the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters tennis tournament?
a) Rafael Nadal
b) Novak Djokovic
c) Stefanos Tsitsipas
d) Daniil Medvedev
Answer: b) Novak Djokovic
- Which Indian state recently announced plans to launch a ‘Mega Job Fair’ to provide employment opportunities to its youth?
a) Gujarat
b) Punjab
c) Kerala
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: d) Uttar Pradesh
- Which country recently announced a $200 billion plan to cut carbon emissions by 2060?
- Japan
- China
- India
- USA
Answer: B. China
- Which country recently declared a state of emergency due to a surge in COVID-19 cases?
- India
- Brazil
- Germany
- Australia
Answer: A. India
- Who won the Best Actor Oscar at the 2023 Academy Awards?
- Denzel Washington
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Joaquin Phoenix
- Benedict Cumberbatch
Answer: D. Benedict Cumberbatch
- Which country recently announced a plan to phase out gasoline-powered cars by 2035?
- France
- Germany
- Canada
- United States
Answer: A. France
- Which country recently became the first in the world to approve a COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of 5?
- China
- Russia
- United States
- Israel
Answer: B. Russia
- Which city recently hosted the 2023 World Athletics Championships?
- Tokyo
- Paris
- London
- Eugene
Answer: D. Eugene
- Which country recently announced a plan to build the world’s largest solar power plant?
- Saudi Arabia
- United States
- Australia
- China
Answer: A. Saudi Arabia
- Who won the women’s singles title at the 2023 Australian Open?
- Ashleigh Barty
- Naomi Osaka
- Serena Williams
- Simona Halep
Answer: B. Naomi Osaka
- Which country recently banned the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030?
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- India
- Japan
Answer: A. United Kingdom
- Which country recently launched its first-ever mission to Mars?
- Japan
- India
- China
- United States
Answer: B. India
- Which country recently won the 2023 Cricket World Cup?
- India
- England
- Australia
- Pakistan
Answer: A. India
- Which country recently became the first to officially recognize Bitcoin as legal tender?
- El Salvador
- Venezuela
- Russia
- Iran
Answer: A. El Salvador
- Who won the men’s singles title at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships?
- Roger Federer
- Novak Djokovic
- Rafael Nadal
- Andy Murray
Answer: B. Novak Djokovic
- Which country recently launched a successful test flight of a hypersonic missile?
- United States
- China
- Russia
- North Korea
Answer: C. Russia
- Which country recently hosted the 2023 World Men’s Handball Championship?
- Denmark
- Sweden
- Egypt
- Spain
Answer: A. Denmark
- Which country recently announced a plan to become carbon neutral by 2050?
- Germany
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
Answer: C. South Korea
- Who won the Best Actress Oscar at the 2023 Academy Awards?
- Emma Stone
- Jennifer Lawrence
- Olivia Colman
- Frances McDormand
Answer: D. Frances McDormand
- Which country recently announced the construction of a new nuclear-powered icebreaker?
a) Russia
b) Canada
c) USA
d) China
Answer: a) Russia
- Who won the Best Actor award at the 93rd Academy Awards?
a) Chadwick Boseman
b) Anthony Hopkins
c) Riz Ahmed
d) Gary Oldman
Answer: b) Anthony Hopkins
- Which country recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with India to build a renewable energy project in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
a) Japan
b) Germany
c) Australia
d) France
Answer: d) France
- Which country recently conducted a successful test of its Hypersonic Missile?
a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) India
Answer: b) China
- Which Indian state recently launched the “Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Yojana” for farmers?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Gujarat
d) Maharashtra
Answer: c) Gujarat
- Who won the Best Director award at the 93rd Academy Awards?
a) Chloe Zhao
b) David Fincher
c) Emerald Fennell
d) Lee Isaac Chung
Answer: a) Chloe Zhao
- Which Indian state recently announced a “corona curfew” from 8 pm to 6 am?
a) Maharashtra
b) Delhi
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Punjab
Answer: a) Maharashtra
- Which country recently announced plans to launch a digital currency in 2024?
a) Japan
b) China
c) South Korea
d) USA
Answer: b) China
- Which Indian state recently announced the launch of a “Mukhyamantri Covid-19 Parivar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana”?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Bihar
d) Odisha
Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh
- Who won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 93rd Academy Awards?
a) Sacha Baron Cohen
b) Daniel Kaluuya
c) Leslie Odom Jr.
d) Paul Raci
Answer: b) Daniel Kaluuya
- Which country recently announced plans to set up a new space station by 2025?
a) USA
b) Russia
c) China
d) India
Answer: c) China
- Which Indian state recently announced the launch of “Mission Oxygen” to provide oxygen concentrators to Covid-19 patients?
a) Delhi
b) Maharashtra
c) Karnataka
d) Rajasthan
Answer: c) Karnataka
- Who won the Best Actress award at the 93rd Academy Awards?
a) Viola Davis
b) Andra Day
c) Frances McDormand
d) Carey Mulligan
Answer: c) Frances McDormand
- Which country recently announced plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030?
a) USA
b) China
c) Japan
d) Germany
Answer: a) USA
- Which Indian state recently launched the “Mukhyamantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana”?
a) Bihar
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
Answer: b) Uttar Pradesh
- Which country recently signed a free trade agreement with the UK?
a) Australia
b) Canada
c) New Zealand
d) India
Answer: a) Australia
- Which country launched its first space station module on 19 April 2023?
a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) Japan
Answer: b) China
- Which Indian state announced a lockdown extension until 30 April 2023 due to rising COVID-19 cases?
a) Maharashtra
b) Karnataka
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Delhi
Answer: a) Maharashtra
- Who was appointed as the new Chief Justice of India on 19 April 2023?
a) Justice N. V. Ramana
b) Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
c) Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman
d) Justice Abdul Nazeer
Answer: b) Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
- Which country recently announced its plan to phase out coal by 2040?
a) Australia
b) Germany
c) Canada
d) United Kingdom
Answer: d) United Kingdom
- Which Indian state became the first to allow transgender persons to contest local body elections?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Maharashtra
Answer: b) Tamil Nadu
- Which global organization launched the “Climate Adaptation Coalition” on 19 April 2023?
a) United Nations Development Programme
b) World Health Organization
c) World Economic Forum
d) International Monetary Fund
Answer: c) World Economic Forum
- Who won the Men’s Singles title at the 2023 Barcelona Open tennis tournament?
a) Rafael Nadal
b) Novak Djokovic
c) Stefanos Tsitsipas
d) Daniil Medvedev
Answer: c) Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Which Indian state recently became the first to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations for all adults?
a) Delhi
b) Maharashtra
c) Kerala
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: c) Kerala
- Which country recently conducted a successful test flight of its hypersonic missile “Zircon”?
a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) France
Answer: c) Russia
- Who won the Best Actor award at the 2023 Oscars?
a) Benedict Cumberbatch
b) Bradley Cooper
c) Joaquin Phoenix
d) Denzel Washington
Answer: a) Benedict Cumberbatch
- Which Indian state recently announced its plan to establish a “green zone” for electric vehicle manufacturing?
a) Maharashtra
b) Karnataka
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Gujarat
Answer: d) Gujarat
- Which country recently announced its plan to build the world’s largest offshore wind farm?
a) Germany
b) Denmark
c) United Kingdom
d) Netherlands
Answer: a) Germany
- Who won the Women’s Singles title at the 2023 Stuttgart Open tennis tournament?
a) Ashleigh Barty
b) Naomi Osaka
c) Simona Halep
d) Elina Svitolina
Answer: b) Naomi Osaka
- Which Indian state recently announced its plan to establish a “vaccine tourism” program to boost its tourism industry?
a) Kerala
b) Rajasthan
c) Goa
d) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: c) Goa
- Which country recently announced its plan to launch a new digital currency?
a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) Japan
Answer: b) China
- Which country announced the world’s largest solar energy plant on April 20, 2023?
a) India
b) China
c) Saudi Arabia
d) United States
Answer: c) Saudi Arabia
- Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Twitter on April 20, 2023?
a) Jack Dorsey
b) Parag Agrawal
c) Mark Zuckerberg
d) Sundar Pichai
Answer: b) Parag Agrawal
- Which country’s Prime Minister visited India on April 20, 2023?
a) Japan
b) Australia
c) United Kingdom
d) Canada
Answer: c) United Kingdom
- Which country has won the 2023 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship on April 20, 2023?
a) Japan
b) China
c) South Korea
d) Thailand
Answer: b) China
