current affairs GK (General Knowledge) questions and answers:
Q: Which country recently won the UEFA European Championship 2020?
A: Italy.
Q: Who won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize?
A: The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize was announced by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo on 8 October 2021. Maria Ressa (b. 1963) and Dmitry Muratov (b. 1961) received the prize "for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace."
Q: Which country hosted the 2021 Tokyo Olympics?
A: Japan.
Q: Name the COVID-19 variant first identified in India.
A: The COVID-19 variant first identified in India is called the Delta variant (also known as B.1.617.2).
Q: Who became the CEO of Amazon in July 2021?
A: As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, Andy Jassy took over as the CEO of Amazon in July 2021, succeeding Jeff Bezos.
Q: Which country launched the world's first digital currency?
A: As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, China launched the world's first digital currency, known as the Digital Yuan or Digital Renminbi.
Q: Name the first female vice president of the United States.
A: Kamala Harris is the first female vice president of the United States. She assumed office in January 2021.
Q: Who won the 2021 Australian Open Men's Singles title?
A: Novak Djokovic.
Q: Which country recently signed a historic peace agreement with Israel?
A: As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a historic peace agreement with Israel, known as the Abraham Accords, in September 2020.
Q: Who is the current President of the United States?
A: As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, the current President of the United States is Joe Biden.
Q: Who won the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo?
A: As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo have not taken place yet. They were originally scheduled for 2020 but were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Q: Which country hosted the 2021 G7 Summit?
A: The 2021 G7 Summit was hosted by the United Kingdom (UK).
Q: Who is the Prime Minister of India?
A: As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, the Prime Minister of India is Narendra Modi.
Q: Which country recently launched the Perseverance Rover mission to Mars?
A: The Perseverance Rover mission to Mars was launched by the United States.
Q: Which country recently exited the European Union, commonly known as Brexit?
A: The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on January 31, 2020.
Q: Which city hosted the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship?
A: The 2020 UEFA European Football Championship, also known as Euro 2020, was hosted by multiple cities across Europe.
Q: Which country won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2019?
A: The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2019 was won by England.
Q: Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?
A: As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, the current Secretary-General of the United Nations is António Guterres.
Q: Which country is hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
A: The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be hosted by Qatar.
Q: Who won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize?
A: The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize was announced by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo on 8 October 2021. Maria Ressa (b. 1963) and Dmitry Muratov (b. 1961) received the prize "for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace."
Question: Who won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature?
Answer: Abdulrazak Gurnah
Question: Who won the U.S. Presidential election in 2000?
Answer: George W. Bush (Republican Party)
Question: Which country hosted the Summer Olympic Games in 2004?
Answer: Greece (Athens)
Question: Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the 9/11 attacks in 2001?
Answer: Tony Blair
Question: In what year did Hurricane Katrina devastate New Orleans in the United States?
Answer: 2005
Question: Who became the first African-American President of the United States in 2009?
Answer: Barack Obama
Question: Which country was the epicenter of the devastating earthquake that occurred in 2010?
Answer: Haiti
Question: In 2011, which Arab country experienced a revolution that led to the overthrow of its president, Hosni Mubarak?
Answer: Egypt
Question: Who was the founder of WikiLeaks, an organization that gained international attention for leaking classified information?
Answer: Julian Assange
Question: In 2016, which country voted to leave the European Union in a referendum commonly known as "Brexit"?
Answer: United Kingdom
Question: Which city hosted the 2016 Summer Olympic Games?
Answer: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Question: Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for her struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education?
Answer: Malala Yousafzai
Question: In 2020, which country became the first to approve a COVID-19 vaccine for public use?
Answer: Russia (Sputnik V vaccine)
Question: Who won the 2000 United States presidential election?
Answer: George W. Bush (Republican Party).
Question: Which country hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics?
Answer: Australia (Sydney).
Question: What was the major global event that occurred on September 11, 2001?
Answer: The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
Question: Which country invaded Iraq in 2003?
Answer: The United States, supported by a coalition of several other countries.
Question: Who became the first black President of the United States in 2009?
Answer: Barack Obama.
Question: What was the Arab Spring?
Answer: It refers to a series of pro-democracy uprisings and demonstrations that took place across several Arab countries, starting in late 2010.
Question: Which country hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics?
Answer: The United Kingdom (London).
Question: Who became the Prime Minister of India in 2014?
Answer: Narendra Modi.
Question: Which country voted to leave the European Union in 2016, a decision commonly known as "Brexit"?
Answer: The United Kingdom.
Question: Who won the 2020 United States presidential election?
Answer: Joe Biden (Democratic Party).
Q: Which country won the most gold medals in the 2000 Summer Olympics?
A: The United States won the most gold medals in the 2000 Summer Olympics held in Sydney, Australia.
Q: Who became the President of the United States in 2001?
A: George W. Bush became the President of the United States in 2001.
Q: In what year did the September 11 attacks take place?
A: The September 11 attacks took place in 2001.
Q: Which country hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2002?
A: South Korea and Japan co-hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2002.
Q: Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009?
A: The Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 was awarded to Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States.
Q: Which country became the first to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001?
A: The Netherlands became the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
Q: Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the 2008 financial crisis?
A: Gordon Brown was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the 2008 financial crisis.
Q: In what year did the Arab Spring protests begin?
A: The Arab Spring protests began in 2010.
Q: Who won the FIFA World Cup in 2014?
A: Germany won the FIFA World Cup in 2014, defeating Argentina in the final.
Q: Which country withdrew from the European Union in 2020?
A: The United Kingdom withdrew from the European Union in 2020, commonly known as Brexit.
Which country hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics?
Answer: Australia (Sydney)
Who was the President of the United States during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks?
Answer: George W. Bush
Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2002?
Answer: Brazil
Who became the first African-American President of the United States in 2009?
Answer: Barack Obama
Which country experienced a devastating earthquake and tsunami in 2011?
Answer: Japan
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for her efforts to promote education for girls?
Answer: Malala Yousafzai
In 2016, which country voted to leave the European Union, a decision commonly referred to as "Brexit"?
Answer: United Kingdom
Which city hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?
Answer: Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
Who became the Prime Minister of India in 2014?
Answer: Narendra Modi
In 2019, a fire engulfed the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral. In which city is the cathedral located?
Answer: Paris, France
Which country won the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
Answer: France
Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations as of 2020?
Answer: António Guterres
In 2017, which country experienced a series of hurricanes, including Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Maria?
Answer: United States
Which country won the most gold medals in the 2012 Summer Olympics?
Answer: United States
Who won the 2020 United States presidential election?
Answer: Joe Biden
Q: Who was the President of the United States during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001?
A: George W. Bush
Q: In what year did Facebook launch?
A: 2004
Q: Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2002?
A: Brazil
Q: Who was the first African-American President of the United States?
A: Barack Obama
Q: Which country hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup?
A: South Africa
Q: What was the name of the mission that successfully landed the Curiosity rover on Mars in 2012?
A: Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission
Q: Which country voted to leave the European Union in the 2016 Brexit referendum?
A: United Kingdom (UK)
Q: Who won the 2016 US Presidential Election?
A: Donald Trump
Q: Which city hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?
A: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Q: In what year did the COVID-19 pandemic begin?
A: 2019
Q: Which country won the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
A: France
Q: Who is the current Chancellor of Germany as of 2020?
A: Angela Merkel
Q: Which country signed the Paris Agreement on climate change in 2015?
A: Nearly all countries, including the United States (under President Barack Obama), but the agreement was later withdrawn by the United States under President Donald Trump.
Please note that the information provided is accurate as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021. For the most up-to-date current affairs, it's advisable to refer to reliable news sources.
