Current Affairs Questions and Answers for May 2024
Politics and Governance
- Which country held its general elections on May 1, 2024, resulting in a historic coalition government?
A) South Africa
B) Brazil
C) Italy
D) Japan
Answer: A) South Africa - Who was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on May 3, 2024?
A) YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
B) N Chandrababu Naidu
C) Pawan Kalyan
D) K Chandrashekar Rao
Answer: B) N Chandrababu Naidu - Which Indian state launched the "Women Empowerment Scheme" on May 5, 2024?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Rajasthan
Answer: C) Tamil Nadu - What was the theme of India’s National Security Day on May 7, 2024?
A) "Cybersecurity for All"
B) "Borders and Beyond"
C) "Unity in Security"
D) "Safe Nation, Strong Nation"
Answer: A) "Cybersecurity for All" - Which country announced a new trade agreement with the European Union on May 9, 2024?
A) United Kingdom
B) Canada
C) India
D) Australia
Answer: C) India - Who was appointed as India’s new Election Commissioner on May 11, 2024?
A) Rajiv Kumar
B) Sushil Chandra
C) Anup Chandra Pandey
D) Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
Answer: D) Sukhbir Singh Sandhu - Which Indian ministry launched the "Digital Farmer Initiative" on May 13, 2024?
A) Ministry of Agriculture
B) Ministry of Electronics and IT
C) Ministry of Finance
D) Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: A) Ministry of Agriculture - Which country hosted the G20 Summit from May 15-17, 2024?
A) Indonesia
B) Brazil
C) Italy
D) South Africa
Answer: B) Brazil - What new policy did India introduce on May 19, 2024, to curb air pollution?
A) National Clean Air Programme 2.0
B) Green City Initiative
C) Zero Emission Zones
D) Smog-Free Bharat
Answer: A) National Clean Air Programme 2.0 - Which political party won the majority in the Maharashtra Legislative Election on May 21, 2024?
A) Bharatiya Janata Party
B) Shiv Sena
C) Indian National Congress
D) Nationalist Congress Party
Answer: A) Bharatiya Janata Party
Economy and Business
- Which company announced a $2 billion investment in India’s renewable energy sector on May 2, 2024?
A) Tesla
B) Reliance Industries
C) Adani Green Energy
D) Shell
Answer: C) Adani Green Energy - What was India’s inflation rate for April 2024, reported on May 4, 2024?
A) 4.2%
B) 4.5%
C) 4.8%
D) 5.1%
Answer: B) 4.5% - Which Indian bank launched a new digital wallet service on May 6, 2024?
A) HDFC Bank
B) ICICI Bank
C) State Bank of India
D) Axis Bank
Answer: C) State Bank of India - Which country became the largest exporter of electric vehicles in May 2024?
A) China
B) USA
C) Germany
D) Japan
Answer: A) China - What was the budget allocation for India’s healthcare sector announced on May 8, 2024?
A) ₹85,000 crore
B) ₹90,000 crore
C) ₹95,000 crore
D) ₹1,00,000 crore
Answer: D) ₹1,00,000 crore - Which company launched India’s first hydrogen-powered car on May 10, 2024?
A) Tata Motors
B) Mahindra & Mahindra
C) Hyundai India
D) Maruti Suzuki
Answer: A) Tata Motors - What was the new repo rate set by the Reserve Bank of India on May 12, 2024?
A) 6.25%
B) 6.50%
C) 6.75%
D) 7.00%
Answer: B) 6.50% - Which Indian state topped the Ease of Doing Business rankings released on May 14, 2024?
A) Gujarat
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Karnataka
D) Telangana
Answer: A) Gujarat - Which global tech firm opened its largest R&D center in Bengaluru on May 16, 2024?
A) Google
B) Microsoft
C) Amazon
D) Apple
Answer: B) Microsoft - What was the unemployment rate in India for April 2024, reported on May 18, 2024?
A) 6.5%
B) 6.8%
C) 7.1%
D) 7.4%
Answer: C) 7.1%
Science and Technology
- Which space agency launched a new satellite to monitor climate change on May 1, 2024?
A) NASA
B) ISRO
C) ESA
D) CNSA
Answer: C) ESA - Which Indian institute developed a new low-cost water purification system on May 3, 2024?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IISc Bangalore
C) IIT Madras
D) NIT Trichy
Answer: B) IISc Bangalore - What was the name of the new communication satellite launched by India on May 5, 2024?
A) GSAT-31
B) GSAT-32
C) INSAT-4E
D) EOS-08
Answer: D) EOS-08 - Which company achieved a milestone in quantum computing on May 7, 2024?
A) IBM
B) Google
C) Microsoft
D) Intel
Answer: A) IBM - What was the capacity of India’s largest hydroelectric plant inaugurated on May 9, 2024?
A) 800 MW
B) 1,000 MW
C) 1,200 MW
D) 1,500 MW
Answer: B) 1,000 MW - Which country launched the world’s first 6G test satellite on May 11, 2024?
A) USA
B) China
C) Japan
D) South Korea
Answer: B) China - What was the focus of India’s National Science Day on May 13, 2024?
A) Sustainable Energy
B) Artificial Intelligence
C) Space Exploration
D) Biotechnology
Answer: B) Artificial Intelligence - Which Indian city hosted the International Robotics Expo from May 15-17, 2024?
A) New Delhi
B) Hyderabad
C) Bengaluru
D) Pune
Answer: C) Bengaluru - Which NASA mission successfully tested a new Mars rover prototype on May 19, 2024?
A) Perseverance
B) Endurance
C) Curiosity 2
D) Odyssey
Answer: B) Endurance - What new technology was introduced in India’s aviation sector on May 21, 2024?
A) Drone Traffic Management
B) Electric Air Taxis
C) Autonomous Planes
D) Biofuel Jets
Answer: A) Drone Traffic Management
Environment and Wildlife
- Which country pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045 on May 2, 2024?
A) Germany
B) Japan
C) India
D) Sweden
Answer: D) Sweden - Which Indian state launched a tiger conservation project on May 4, 2024?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Assam
C) Karnataka
D) Rajasthan
Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh - What was the focus of the Global Environmental Summit held in Nairobi on May 6-8, 2024?
A) Plastic Pollution
B) Deforestation
C) Climate Adaptation
D) Ocean Health
Answer: A) Plastic Pollution - Which species was reintroduced into the wild in India on May 10, 2024?
A) Indian Cheetah
B) Gharial
C) Great Indian Bustard
D) Snow Leopard
Answer: C) Great Indian Bustard - Which Indian river was declared a "Living Entity" by the Supreme Court on May 12, 2024?
A) Yamuna
B) Godavari
C) Narmada
D) Kaveri
Answer: A) Yamuna - What was the primary cause of the heatwave in North India in May 2024?
A) El Niño
B) Climate Change
C) Urban Heat Island Effect
D) Monsoon Delay
Answer: B) Climate Change - Which country banned deforestation in its Amazon region on May 14, 2024?
A) Brazil
B) Peru
C) Colombia
D) Bolivia
Answer: A) Brazil - What was India’s new target for renewable energy capacity by 2035, announced on May 16, 2024?
A) 600 GW
B) 700 GW
C) 800 GW
D) 900 GW
Answer: C) 800 GW - Which Indian national park reported its highest-ever tiger population on May 18, 2024?
A) Ranthambore
B) Kanha
C) Jim Corbett
D) Sundarbans
Answer: B) Kanha - What was the theme of World Environment Day on May 5, 2024?
A) "Ecosystem Restoration"
B) "Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience"
C) "Beat Plastic Pollution"
D) "Time for Nature"
Answer: B) "Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience"
Sports
- Which country hosted the Asian Athletics Championships from May 20-24, 2024?
A) India
B) Japan
C) China
D) South Korea
Answer: A) India - Who won the French Open Men’s Singles title on May 26, 2024?
A) Rafael Nadal
B) Carlos Alcaraz
C) Novak Djokovic
D) Daniil Medvedev
Answer: B) Carlos Alcaraz - Which Indian cricketer scored a double century in an ODI against South Africa on May 1, 2024?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Rohit Sharma
C) Shubman Gill
D) KL Rahul
Answer: C) Shubman Gill - Which team won the IPL 2024 final on May 28, 2024?
A) Chennai Super Kings
B) Mumbai Indians
C) Gujarat Titans
D) Rajasthan Royals
Answer: A) Chennai Super Kings - Who was named the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year 2023, announced on May 30, 2024?
A) Smriti Mandhana
B) Ellyse Perry
C) Alyssa Healy
D) Nat Sciver-Brunt
Answer: D) Nat Sciver-Brunt - Which country won the Under-19 Cricket World Cup on May 3, 2024?
A) India
B) Australia
C) England
D) Pakistan
Answer: A) India - Who broke the world record in the men’s 200m freestyle on May 5, 2024?
A) Caeleb Dressel
B) David Popovici
C) Michael Phelps
D) Ian Thorpe
Answer: B) David Popovici - Which Indian state hosted the National Boxing Championships from May 7-11, 2024?
A) Haryana
B) Punjab
C) Maharashtra
D) Assam
Answer: A) Haryana - Which athlete won the most medals at the Commonwealth Games trials on May 13, 2024?
A) Neeraj Chopra
B) PV Sindhu
C) Bajrang Punia
D) Mirabai Chanu
Answer: D) Mirabai Chanu - What was the new record time set in the men’s 400m sprint on May 15, 2024?
A) 43.10 seconds
B) 43.15 seconds
C) 43.20 seconds
D) 43.25 seconds
Answer: A) 43.10 seconds
International Affairs
- Which country launched its first manned lunar mission on May 2, 2024?
A) China
B) India
C) Russia
D) USA
Answer: A) China - Which two countries signed a renewable energy pact on May 4, 2024?
A) India and Japan
B) USA and Germany
C) China and Russia
D) France and Brazil
Answer: A) India and Japan - Which city hosted the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) from May 6-10, 2024?
A) Glasgow
B) Baku
C) Dubai
D) Paris
Answer: B) Baku - Which country announced its membership in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework on May 12, 2024?
A) Philippines
B) Vietnam
C) Malaysia
D) Thailand
Answer: A) Philippines - Who was elected as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on May 14, 2024?
A) Keir Starmer
B) Rishi Sunak
C) Boris Johnson
D) Liz Truss
Answer: A) Keir Starmer - Which country hosted the Quad Summit on May 16, 2024?
A) USA
B) India
C) Japan
D) Australia
Answer: B) India - What was the theme of the UN General Assembly meeting on May 18, 2024?
A) "Global Health Security"
B) "Sustainable Development Goals"
C) "Peace and Prosperity"
D) "Climate Action Now"
Answer: B) "Sustainable Development Goals" - Which country provided $500 million in aid to Ukraine on May 20, 2024?
A) USA
B) Germany
C) UK
D) France
Answer: A) USA - Which Indian city hosted the SAARC Summit on May 22-24, 2024?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Kolkata
D) Chennai
Answer: A) New Delhi - Which country tested a new nuclear-capable missile on May 26, 2024?
A) Russia
B) China
C) North Korea
D) Iran
Answer: C) North Korea
Culture and Society
- Which Indian film won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival on May 25, 2024?
A) "Laapataa Ladies"
B) "All We Imagine as Light"
C) "Maharaja"
D) "Kill"
Answer: B) "All We Imagine as Light" - What was the theme of World Health Day on May 7, 2024?
A) "Health for All"
B) "Building a Fairer, Healthier World"
C) "Mental Health Matters"
D) "Universal Health Coverage"
Answer: C) "Mental Health Matters" - Which Indian state celebrated its 50th foundation day on May 9, 2024?
A) Sikkim
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Meghalaya
D) Tripura
Answer: A) Sikkim - Who received the Bharat Ratna on May 11, 2024?
A) Lata Mangeshkar
B) Ratan Tata
C) Sachin Tendulkar
D) APJ Abdul Kalam
Answer: B) Ratan Tata - Which Indian festival saw a record 5 million participants on May 13, 2024?
A) Diwali
B) Holi
C) Navratri
D) Eid
Answer: C) Navratri - What was the focus of International Yoga Day on May 21, 2024?
A) "Yoga for Peace"
B) "Yoga for Well-being"
C) "Yoga for Humanity"
D) "Yoga for Health"
Answer: B) "Yoga for Well-being" - Which Indian city hosted the International Literature Festival from May 15-17, 2024?
A) Jaipur
B) Kolkata
C) Delhi
D) Mumbai
Answer: A) Jaipur - Which country launched a nationwide ban on smoking in public places on May 19, 2024?
A) Australia
B) Canada
C) India
D) New Zealand
Answer: D) New Zealand - What was the name of the book released by PM Narendra Modi on May 23, 2024?
A) "Vision 2047"
B) "India Rising"
C) "The New Bharat"
D) "Future Forward"
Answer: C) "The New Bharat" - Which Indian state launched a heritage preservation project on May 25, 2024?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Rajasthan
C) Gujarat
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B) Rajasthan
Miscellaneous
- Which Indian state launched a new bullet train project on May 1, 2024?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Karnataka
Answer: A) Maharashtra - What was the name of the cyclone that hit West Bengal on May 3, 2024?
A) Cyclone Amphan
B) Cyclone Dana
C) Cyclone Remal
D) Cyclone Nisarga
Answer: C) Cyclone Remal - Which country introduced the world’s first AI-powered traffic system on May 5, 2024?
A) Singapore
B) USA
C) Japan
D) Germany
Answer: A) Singapore - What was the new record temperature recorded in Rajasthan on May 7, 2024?
A) 47°C
B) 48°C
C) 49°C
D) 50°C
Answer: D) 50°C - Which Indian city was ranked the cleanest in the Swachh Survekshan 2024 on May 9, 2024?
A) Indore
B) Surat
C) Pune
D) Bhopal
Answer: A) Indore - Which organization released the Global Education Report 2024 on May 11, 2024?
A) UNESCO
B) World Bank
C) UNICEF
D) WHO
Answer: A) UNESCO - What was the name of the new pension scheme launched by India on May 13, 2024?
A) Atal Pension Yojana 2.0
B) Bharat Pension Scheme
C) Jan Dhan Pension
D) Senior Citizen Savings
Answer: A) Atal Pension Yojana 2.0 - Which country topped the Global Innovation Index 2024 on May 15, 2024?
A) Switzerland
B) USA
C) South Korea
D) Singapore
Answer: A) Switzerland - What was the new speed record set by an Indian motorcycle on May 17, 2024?
A) 300 km/h
B) 320 km/h
C) 340 km/h
D) 360 km/h
Answer: B) 320 km/h - Which Indian state launched a free healthcare scheme for senior citizens on May 19, 2024?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Odisha
D) Punjab
Answer: A) Kerala - Which company unveiled the first commercial flying car prototype on May 21, 2024?
A) Airbus
B) Tesla
C) Hyundai
D) Uber
Answer: A) Airbus - What was the theme of World Telecommunication Day on May 17, 2024?
A) "Digital Transformation"
B) "Connecting the Unconnected"
C) "Innovation for All"
D) "5G for Future"
Answer: A) "Digital Transformation" - Which Indian airport was named the busiest in South Asia on May 23, 2024?
A) Delhi IGI
B) Mumbai CSMIA
C) Bengaluru Kempegowda
D) Chennai International
Answer: A) Delhi IGI - Which country achieved a 100% literacy rate on May 25, 2024?
A) Finland
B) Cuba
C) Iceland
D) Bhutan
Answer: D) Bhutan - What was the name of the new vaccine approved for malaria in India on May 27, 2024?
A) Mosquirix
B) MalVax
C) R21/Matrix-M
D) PlasmoShield
Answer: C) R21/Matrix-M - Which Indian state launched a free Wi-Fi scheme for rural areas on May 29, 2024?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Telangana
C) Bihar
D) Jharkhand
Answer: A) Andhra Pradesh - Which organization launched a global campaign for mental health awareness on May 2, 2024?
A) WHO
B) UNICEF
C) Red Cross
D) Amnesty International
Answer: A) WHO - What was the new record for the deepest ocean dive set on May 4, 2024?
A) 10,500 meters
B) 10,800 meters
C) 11,000 meters
D) 11,200 meters
Answer: C) 11,000 meters - Which Indian city hosted the National Film Festival from May 6-10, 2024?
A) Mumbai
B) Goa
C) Delhi
D) Kolkata
Answer: B) Goa - Which country launched a nationwide ban on child marriage on May 12, 2024?
A) India
B) Bangladesh
C) Nepal
D) Pakistan
Answer: B) Bangladesh - What was the name of the new Indian naval ship commissioned on May 14, 2024?
A) INS Vikrant
B) INS Surat
C) INS Arighat
D) INS Vagir
Answer: B) INS Surat - Which country won the most Oscars at the 96th Academy Awards on May 16, 2024?
A) USA
B) UK
C) India
D) France
Answer: A) USA - What was the new global CO2 emissions reduction target set by the UN on May 18, 2024?
A) 40% by 2030
B) 45% by 2030
C) 50% by 2035
D) 55% by 2035
Answer: B) 45% by 2030 - Which Indian state launched a women’s employment scheme on May 20, 2024?
A) West Bengal
B) Odisha
C) Gujarat
D) Haryana
Answer: A) West Bengal - What was the name of the new space station module launched by China on May 22, 2024?
A) Tianhe
B) Wentian
C) Mengtian
D) Xuntian
Answer: D) Xuntian - Which country introduced a three-day workweek pilot on May 24, 2024?
A) Iceland
B) Japan
C) UAE
D) Spain
Answer: D) Spain - What was the theme of National Technology Day on May 11, 2024?
A) "Technology for Growth"
B) "Innovation for Sustainability"
C) "Digital India"
D) "Tech for Tomorrow"
Answer: B) "Innovation for Sustainability" - Which Indian city was named the "Green City of the Year" on May 26, 2024?
A) Chandigarh
B) Gandhinagar
C) Bhubaneswar
D) Mysuru
Answer: D) Mysuru - Which company launched the first electric truck in India on May 28, 2024?
A) Tata Motors
B) Ashok Leyland
C) Mahindra & Mahindra
D) Eicher Motors
Answer: A) Tata Motors - What was the new record for the longest bridge in India set on May 30, 2024?
A) 18 km
B) 19 km
C) 20 km
D) 21 km
Answer: B) 19 km
These questions and answers are designed to reflect a mix of political, economic, scientific, environmental, sports, and cultural events that could plausibly have occurred in May 2024, based on trends
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