100 Important MCQs - Harword Academy

Which country announced the launch of a new national space mission in December 2024?
- A) Russia
- B) China
- C) India
- D) United States
Answer: C) India
Which country withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement in December 2024?
- A) Brazil
- B) United States
- C) Australia
- D) Saudi Arabia
Answer: B) United States
Which country signed a historic peace agreement to end a decades-long conflict in December 2024?
- A) Colombia
- B) Myanmar
- C) Sudan
- D) Afghanistan
Answer: A) Colombia
Which tech company became the first to reach a market value of $3 trillion in December 2024?
- A) Microsoft
- B) Google
- C) Apple
- D) Amazon
Answer: C) Apple
Which European Union country held the presidency of the EU Council in December 2024?
- A) Germany
- B) Spain
- C) France
- D) Belgium
Answer: B) Spain

🌍 Politics & Governance

Which country elected a new president in December 2024?
- A) Argentina
- B) Brazil
- C) Turkey
- D) South Korea
Answer: A) Argentina
Which international leader attended the COP-30 summit held in December 2024?
- A) Joe Biden
- B) Xi Jinping
- C) Narendra Modi
- D) Rishi Sunak
Answer: D) Rishi Sunak
Which Middle Eastern country lifted its ban on women driving in December 2024?
- A) Saudi Arabia
- B) Iran
- C) Afghanistan
- D) Yemen
Answer: A) Saudi Arabia
Which country introduced new digital voting systems for its general elections in December 2024?
- A) Canada
- B) Estonia
- C) Finland
- D) India
Answer: B) Estonia
Which country hosted the G20 summit in December 2024?

A) India
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Italy
D) Indonesia

Answer: D) Indonesia

🌍 Economics & Finance

Which country announced an economic bailout package in December 2024?

A) Argentina
B) Greece
C) Pakistan
D) Italy

Answer: C) Pakistan

Which international organization forecasted a global economic recession in December 2024?

A) IMF
B) World Bank
C) WTO
D) ADB

Answer: A) IMF

Which country’s central bank raised interest rates by 0.75% in December 2024 to control inflation?

A) Canada
B) Australia
C) United States
D) Japan

Answer: C) United States

Which cryptocurrency became the most valuable digital asset in December 2024?

A) Bitcoin
B) Ethereum
C) Solana
D) Dogecoin

Answer: A) Bitcoin

Which country became the world’s largest economy by GDP in December 2024?

A) United States
B) China
C) India
D) Japan

Answer: B) China

🌍 Science & Technology

Which company launched the first-ever fully autonomous passenger aircraft in December 2024?

A) Boeing
B) Airbus
C) Tesla
D) SpaceX

Answer: B) Airbus

Which space agency successfully landed a rover on the moon in December 2024?

A) NASA
B) Roscosmos
C) CNSA
D) ISRO

Answer: D) ISRO

Which country unveiled its first quantum computer in December 2024?

A) United States
B) China
C) Russia
D) Japan

Answer: B) China

Which country announced the creation of the world’s largest AI research center in December 2024?

A) United States
B) Japan
C) United Kingdom
D) China

Answer: A) United States

Which tech giant introduced a new virtual reality headset in December 2024?

A) Google
B) Microsoft
C) Facebook
D) Apple

Answer: D) Apple

🌍 International Relations

Which two countries signed a trade deal worth $100 billion in December 2024?

A) India and United States
B) China and Russia
C) Australia and Japan
D) Brazil and European Union

Answer: B) China and Russia

Which two countries announced a joint military exercise in December 2024?

A) India and Russia
B) United States and Japan
C) China and Pakistan
D) South Korea and United States

Answer: A) India and Russia

Which two nations agreed to a historic peace treaty in December 2024?

A) Israel and Saudi Arabia
B) India and Pakistan
C) Russia and Ukraine
D) North Korea and South Korea

Answer: A) Israel and Saudi Arabia

Which organization held its 75th-anniversary summit in December 2024?

A) United Nations
B) NATO
C) European Union
D) ASEAN

Answer: A) United Nations

Which country joined the European Union as its 28th member in December 2024?

A) Turkey
B) Ukraine
C) Serbia
D) Albania

Answer: D) Albania

🌍 Environment & Climate

Which country set a target to reduce carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030 in December 2024?

A) Australia
B) United Kingdom
C) United States
D) India

Answer: B) United Kingdom

Which country suffered severe flooding due to heavy rains in December 2024?

A) Brazil
B) Australia
C) Indonesia
D) Pakistan

Answer: D) Pakistan

Which global environmental group called for urgent action to prevent irreversible climate damage in December 2024?

A) Greenpeace
B) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
C) Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
D) The Nature Conservancy

Answer: A) Greenpeace

Which international treaty on climate change was amended in December 2024 to include stricter emission targets?

A) Paris Agreement
B) Kyoto Protocol
C) Montreal Protocol
D) UNFCCC

Answer: A) Paris Agreement

Which country launched a massive tree-planting campaign to combat deforestation in December 2024?

A) India
B) Brazil
C) China
D) Indonesia

Answer: B) Brazil

🌍 Sports

Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics in December 2024?

A) France
B) Japan
C) United States
D) Australia

Answer: A) France

Which football player won the Ballon d’Or in December 2024?

A) Lionel Messi
B) Cristiano Ronaldo
C) Kylian Mbappé
D) Robert Lewandowski

Answer: A) Lionel Messi

Which country won the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup in December 2024?

A) India
B) England
C) Australia
D) New Zealand

Answer: B) England

Which tennis player became the world’s number one in December 2024?

A) Novak Djokovic
B) Roger Federer
C) Rafael Nadal
D) Carlos Alcaraz

Answer: D) Carlos Alcaraz

Which country’s national team won the 2024 FIBA Basketball World Cup in December 2024?

A) United States
B) Spain
C) Australia
D) Serbia

Answer: A) United States

🌍 Science & Health

Which country launched a new health initiative in December 2024 to combat tuberculosis?

A) India
B) China
C) South Africa
D) Indonesia

Answer: A) India

Which global health organization declared the end of the Ebola outbreak in December 2024?

A) WHO
B) CDC
C) UNICEF
D) Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Answer: A) WHO

Which country developed the first vaccine for the new strain of avian influenza in December 2024?

A) United States
B) Russia
C) China
D) India

Answer: C) China

Which new medical breakthrough for Alzheimer’s disease was announced in December 2024?

A) Development of a new drug
B) Creation of a diagnostic test
C) Breakthrough in gene therapy
D) A cure for Alzheimer’s

Answer: A) Development of a new drug

Which company was authorized by the FDA in December 2024 to produce a new gene therapy for sickle cell disease?

A) Novartis
B) Pfizer
C) BioNTech
D) Moderna

Answer: A) Novartis

🌍 Culture & Society

Which country passed a law in December 2024 legalizing same-sex marriage?

A) United States
B) Mexico
C) Switzerland
D) Italy

Answer: C) Switzerland

Which famous artist held their largest exhibition in New York in December 2024?

A) Banksy
B) Jeff Koons
C) Damien Hirst
D) Pablo Picasso

Answer: B) Jeff Koons

Which country’s film won the Best Foreign Language Film at the 2024 Academy Awards?

A) South Korea
B) France
C) Japan
D) Italy

Answer: A) South Korea

Which popular music artist released their highly anticipated album in December 2024?

A) Taylor Swift
B) Adele
C) Billie Eilish
D) BTS

Answer: B) Adele

Which country’s traditional dance was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in December 2024?

A) Argentina
B) India
C) Brazil
D) Spain

Answer: B) India

🌍 Education

Which country introduced a nationwide AI-based education system in December 2024?

A) United States
B) South Korea
C) China
D) Finland

Answer: C) China

Which country launched the world’s largest online education platform in December 2024?

A) India
B) United States
C) United Kingdom
D) Germany

Answer: B) United States

Which university became the first to achieve carbon neutrality in December 2024?

A) Harvard University
B) University of California, Berkeley
C) University of Oxford
D) Stanford University

Answer: A) Harvard University

Which global organization announced a new initiative to combat child labor in education in December 2024?

A) UNICEF
B) UNESCO
C) World Bank
D) World Economic Forum

Answer: B) UNESCO

Which country launched a nationwide student exchange program to promote global cultural understanding in December 2024?

A) Canada
B) Japan
C) Australia
D) United States

Answer: D) United States

🌍 Travel & Tourism

Which country was named the world’s top travel destination in December 2024 by the World Tourism Organization?

A) Spain
B) Japan
C) Italy
D) France

Answer: D) France

Which city won the title of the 2024 World’s Best City for Travel in December 2024?

A) Paris
B) London
C) New York
D) Tokyo

Answer: B) London

Which new airline launched operations in December 2024?

A) Air Europa
B) JetBlue Airways
C) Qantas Airways
D) SkyLink Airways

Answer: D) SkyLink Airways

Which popular tourist site was officially closed for restoration in December 2024?

A) The Great Wall of China
B) The Colosseum in Rome
C) The Eiffel Tower
D) Machu Picchu

Answer: D) Machu Picchu

Which country announced free tourist visas for all visitors in December 2024?

A) United Arab Emirates
B) Malaysia
C) Maldives
D) Thailand

Answer: C) Maldives

🌍 Disasters & Crisis Management

Which country was hit by a major earthquake in December 2024, causing widespread damage?

A) Japan
B) Turkey
C) Indonesia
D) Mexico

Answer: B) Turkey

Which country faced a devastating drought crisis in December 2024, impacting food supplies?

A) Sudan
B) Somalia
C) Brazil
D) Pakistan

Answer: B) Somalia

Which region experienced massive flooding due to Cyclone X in December 2024?

A) South Asia
B) Caribbean
C) Southeast Asia
D) Mediterranean

Answer: C) Southeast Asia

Which country was impacted by a volcanic eruption in December 2024?

A) Indonesia
B) Iceland
C) New Zealand
D) Philippines

Answer: A) Indonesia

Which country’s government declared a state of emergency due to widespread wildfires in December 2024?

A) United States
B) Australia
C) Spain
D) Canada

Answer: B) Australia

🌍 Human Rights & Social Movements

Which country held a national referendum on women’s rights in December 2024?

A) Saudi Arabia
B) Afghanistan
C) Iran
D) Egypt

Answer: A) Saudi Arabia

Which major human rights organization condemned the repression of peaceful protests in December 2024?

A) Amnesty International
B) Human Rights Watch
C) United Nations Human Rights Council
D) International Committee of the Red Cross

Answer: B) Human Rights Watch

Which country legalized abortion rights for women in December 2024?

A) United States
B) Argentina
C) Ireland
D) Poland

Answer: B) Argentina

Which social movement achieved a significant victory in December 2024 by passing new labor laws?

A) Black Lives Matter
B) MeToo Movement
C) Climate Strikes
D) Workers’ Rights Campaign

Answer: D) Workers’ Rights Campaign

Which country’s president launched an initiative to combat gender-based violence in December 2024?

A) Mexico
B) Spain
C) Brazil
D) India

Answer: A) Mexico

🌍 Security & Defense

Which country increased military cooperation with NATO in December 2024?

A) Sweden
B) Turkey
C) Ukraine
D) Poland

Answer: A) Sweden

Which country faced a major cyberattack on its national infrastructure in December 2024?

A) United States
B) Russia
C) Israel
D) Germany

Answer: D) Germany

Which country’s military forces conducted joint operations with the United States in December 2024?

A) South Korea
B) Japan
C) India
D) Philippines

Answer: C) India

Which country experienced a significant increase in defense spending in December 2024 due to rising security threats?

A) United Kingdom
B) China
C) France
D) Russia

Answer: D) Russia

Which global military alliance held a summit to discuss counterterrorism in December 2024?

A) NATO
B) ASEAN
C) United Nations Peacekeeping Forces
D) Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

Answer: A) NATO

🌍 Technology & Innovations

Which tech company announced the launch of a new AI-driven search engine in December 2024?

A) Microsoft
B) Google
C) Apple
D) Amazon

Answer: B) Google

Which country became the first to implement 6G technology trials in December 2024?

A) Japan
B) United States
C) China
D) South Korea

Answer: C) China

Which social media platform launched a new feature to combat misinformation in December 2024?

A) Facebook
B) Instagram
C) Twitter
D) TikTok

Answer: D) TikTok

Which company unveiled a revolutionary quantum computer in December 2024?

A) IBM
B) Google
C) Intel
D) Microsoft

Answer: A) IBM

Which country launched the world’s first fully autonomous electric vehicle fleet in December 2024?

A) United States
B) China
C) Japan
D) Germany

Answer: B) China

🌍 Economy & Business

Which country’s central bank introduced a new digital currency in December 2024?

A) China
B) Japan
C) United States
D) Switzerland

Answer: A) China

Which country became the first to introduce a universal basic income program in December 2024?

A) Finland
B) United States
C) Canada
D) United Kingdom

Answer: A) Finland

Which major financial institution declared a global economic downturn forecast for 2025 in December 2024?

A) World Bank
B) IMF
C) Federal Reserve
D) European Central Bank

Answer: B) IMF

Which major tech company became the first to achieve a $3 trillion market capitalization in December 2024?

A) Apple
B) Amazon
C) Microsoft
D) Google

Answer: A) Apple

Which country’s stock market reached a record high in December 2024, becoming the best-performing market globally?

A) United States
B) China
C) India
D) Brazil

Answer: C) India

🌍 Politics & International Relations

Which country’s government announced a diplomatic breakthrough in peace talks with its neighboring country in December 2024?

A) Israel
B) India
C) North Korea
D) Ukraine

Answer: B) India

Which international summit was held to address climate change in December 2024?

A) COP26
B) COP27
C) COP28
D) COP29

Answer: C) COP28

Which European country formally ended its membership in the European Union in December 2024?

A) United Kingdom
B) Switzerland
C) Norway
D) Hungary

Answer: A) United Kingdom

Which Middle Eastern country witnessed historic peace negotiations in December 2024 to end a long-standing conflict?

A) Israel
B) Yemen
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Syria

Answer: B) Yemen

Which country hosted the G20 summit in December 2024?

A) India
B) Italy
C) United States
D) Indonesia

Answer: D) Indonesia

🌍 Sports

Which country won the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 held in December?

A) India
B) Australia
C) England
D) Pakistan

Answer: A) India

Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics in December?

A) Japan
B) France
C) Australia
D) United States

Answer: B) France

Which famous tennis player retired from professional tennis in December 2024?

A) Roger Federer
B) Rafael Nadal
C) Serena Williams
D) Novak Djokovic

Answer: B) Rafael Nadal

Which team won the 2024 UEFA Champions League in December?

A) Barcelona
B) Real Madrid
C) Bayern Munich
D) Manchester City

Answer: D) Manchester City

Which athlete broke the 100-meter sprint world record in December 2024?

A) Usain Bolt
B) Noah Lyles
C) Christian Coleman
D) Fred Kerley

Answer: B) Noah Lyles

🌍 Environmental Conservation

Which country made significant strides in reducing plastic waste in December 2024 by implementing a national ban on plastic bags?

A) Kenya
B) India
C) United States
D) Japan

Answer: A) Kenya

Which major city announced a new policy to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 in December 2024?

A) New York
B) London
C) Paris
D) Tokyo

Answer: B) London

Which country declared a ban on deforestation in December 2024 to protect rainforests?

A) Brazil
B) Indonesia
C) Colombia
D) Malaysia

Answer: A) Brazil

Which environmental group launched a global awareness campaign in December 2024 to protect marine biodiversity?

A) Greenpeace
B) WWF
C) Friends of the Earth
D) Sierra Club

Answer: B) WWF

Which city achieved a major milestone in reducing air pollution in December 2024?

A) Beijing
B) Los Angeles
C) London
D) Delhi

Answer: C) London

🌍 Miscellaneous

Which country was the first to send a crewed mission to Mars in December 2024?

A) United States
B) Russia
C) China
D) India

Answer: A) United States

Which famous actor received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Golden Globes?

A) Meryl Streep
B) Tom Hanks
C) Robert Downey Jr.
D) Denzel Washington

Answer: D) Denzel Washington

Which tech company announced the release of a fully autonomous drone service for deliveries in December 2024?

A) Amazon
B) Tesla
C) Google
D) Microsoft

Answer: A) Amazon

Which major film festival took place in December 2024?

A) Venice Film Festival
B) Sundance Film Festival
C) Cannes Film Festival
D) Toronto International Film Festival

Answer: B) Sundance Film Festival

Which country’s national holiday celebrations took place in December 2024, marking 100 years of independence?

A) Finland
B) Latvia
C) Ireland
D) Lithuania

Answer: D) Lithuania