A. Joe Biden
B. Barack Obama
C. Donald Trump
D. George W. Bush
Correct Answer: C. Donald Trump
Presidential elections were held in the United States on November 5, 2024. Donald Trump passed the critical threshold of 270 electoral college votes with a projected win in the state of Wisconsin making him the next US president.
A. Rishi Sunak
B. Kemi Badenoch
C. Robert Jenrick
D. Priti Patel
Correct Answer: B. Kemi Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch became the Conservatives’ new leader and the first Black woman to a head a major British political party on 2 November 2024, after winning a leadership contest on a promise to return the party to its founding principles. replaces former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and has pledged to lead the party through a period of renewal after its resounding defeat at Britain’s July election, saying it had veered towards the political centre by “governing from the left”.
A. Mokgweetsi Masisi
B. Duma Boko
C. lan Khama
D. None of these
Correct Answer: B. Duma Boko
Duma Gideon Boko (born 1 January 1970) is a Botswana politician and lawyer currently serving as the sixth president of Botswana since 1 November 2024 and as leader of the Umbrella for Democratic Change since 2012. He served as the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly from 2014 to 2019
A. 1-6 November 2024
B. 2-5 November 2024
C. 3-6 November 2024
D. None of these
Correct Answer: C. 3-6 November 2024
Seventh Session of ISA will be held in New Delhi from 3rd to 6th November 2024. The curtain raiser for the Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly was hosted today in New Delhi. Representatives from 60 countries participated in the event.
A. China
B. Israel
C. North Korea
D. Russia
Correct Answer: C. North Korea
North Korea announced a successful test of its newest intercontinental ballistic missile, the Hwasong-19. Hwasong-19 uses solid-fuel propulsion, enabling faster deployment and making it harder to detect and intercept. This missile measures around 28 meters, significantly longer than advanced U.S. and Russian ICBMs, which are under 20 meters. Analysts estimate Hwasong-19’s range exceeds 13,000 kilometers, capable of reaching the U.S. mainland.
A. COP29, Azerbaijan
B. G20 Meeting, Brazil
C. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit, Peru
D. G7 Summit, Italy
Correct Answer: C. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit, Peru
A. New York Times
B. Washington Post
C. The Guardian
D. CNN
Correct Answer: C. The Guardian
British newspaper group the Guardian has announced it will no longer post on X, formerly Twitter, saying it has become a “a toxic media platform”. In a message to readers, it said the US presidential election “underlined” its concerns that its owner, Elon Musk, had been able to use X to “shape political discourse.”
A. Kenya
B. Somalia
C. Nigeria
D. Libya
Correct Answer: C. Nigeria
Boko Haram is a terrorist organization primarily operating in Nigeria, known for violent insurgency and extremist activities. Boko Haram is an extremist Islamist terrorist group based in northeastern Nigeria, but also active in neighboring countries: Chad, Niger, Northern Cameroon, and Mali. Boko Haram’s official name is Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, which translates to “Group of the People of Sunnah for Dawah and Jihad”. Mohammed Yusuf founded the group in 2002. Abubakar Shekau led the group from 2009 until his death in 2021. The Nigerian military suppressed Boko Haram after the group became more radical, killing its leader, Mohammed Yusuf, in 2009. The group splintered into other groups after Yusuf’s death.
A. Nepal
B. Bhutan
C. India
D. Thailand
Correct Answer: B. Bhutan
Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom that brought the world the concept of gross national happiness, is set to build a “mindfulness city” and began raising funds on Monday to help start the ambitious project. The “Gelephu Mindfulness City” (GMC) will lie in a special administrative region with separate rules and laws that will aim to be an economic corridor linking South Asia to Southeast Asia, officials said. The city will promote walking and cycling to reduce emissions, green spaces for meditation and relaxation, mindfulness-based education, public community activities, healthcare and wellness centres, and eco-tourism.
A. Doha, Qatar
B. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
C. Abu Dhabi, UAE
D. Cairo, Egypt
Correct Answer: B. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
As the world’s attention turns to Riyadh, leaders from across the Arab and Islamic world prepare to convene at the Second Joint Arab-Islamic Summit on Monday, November 11, hosted under the auspices of Saudi Arabia. This high-stakes gathering is expected to drive critical dialogues on the escalating crises in the Middle East and other issues facing the Islamic world. The summit builds on the accomplishments and momentum of the first Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit, which was held on November 11, 2023, to address the volatile situation in Gaza and the broader challenges within the region.