Current Affairs & GK
Q. In 2021, which artist was awarded the Turner Prize for their work addressing social issues and community engagement?
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A.
Lubaina Himid
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B.
Helen Cammock
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C.
Forensic Architecture
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D.
Gentle/Radical
Solution
Gentle/Radical was awarded the Turner Prize in 2021 for their work.
Correct Answer: D — Gentle/Radical
Q. In 2021, which country announced a ban on the use of glyphosate herbicide?
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A.
Germany
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B.
France
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C.
Canada
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D.
Australia
Solution
France announced a ban on the use of glyphosate herbicide in 2021 due to health concerns.
Correct Answer: B — France
Q. In 2022, which country hosted the Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious art exhibitions in the world?
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A.
France
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B.
Italy
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C.
Germany
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D.
Spain
Solution
Italy hosted the Venice Biennale in 2022.
Correct Answer: B — Italy
Q. In 2022, which crop was declared as the 'Crop of the Year' by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)?
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A.
Rice
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B.
Wheat
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C.
Millet
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D.
Soybean
Solution
Millet was declared as the 'Crop of the Year' by the FAO in 2022 to promote its nutritional benefits.
Correct Answer: C — Millet
Q. What is the main goal of the 'One Health' approach adopted in agriculture?
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A.
Increase crop yield
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B.
Promote organic farming
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C.
Integrate human, animal, and environmental health
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D.
Reduce pesticide use
Solution
'One Health' aims to integrate human, animal, and environmental health to address agricultural challenges.
Correct Answer: C — Integrate human, animal, and environmental health
Q. What is the name of the 2023 documentary that explores the life and work of artist Yayoi Kusama?
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A.
Kusama: Infinity
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B.
Kusama: The Art of Being
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C.
Kusama: A Life in Color
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D.
Kusama: Beyond Infinity
Solution
The documentary 'Kusama: Beyond Infinity' explores the life and work of Yayoi Kusama.
Correct Answer: D — Kusama: Beyond Infinity
Q. What major agricultural event took place in 2022 in the Netherlands?
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A.
International Horticultural Expo
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B.
World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit
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C.
Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture
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D.
International Conference on Organic Farming
Solution
The Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture took place in the Netherlands in 2022.
Correct Answer: C — Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture
Q. What significant agricultural policy was introduced by the European Union in 2021?
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A.
Green Deal
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B.
Farm to Fork Strategy
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C.
Common Agricultural Policy
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D.
Biodiversity Strategy
Solution
The Farm to Fork Strategy was introduced by the European Union in 2021 to promote sustainable food systems.
Correct Answer: B — Farm to Fork Strategy
Q. What significant cultural event took place in Paris in 2023, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus movement?
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A.
Bauhaus Festival
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B.
Bauhaus Art Fair
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C.
Bauhaus Symposium
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D.
Bauhaus Exhibition
Solution
The Bauhaus Exhibition took place in Paris in 2023, celebrating the movement's 100th anniversary.
Correct Answer: D — Bauhaus Exhibition
Q. Which artist created the mural 'The Great Wave' in 2021, inspired by Hokusai's famous woodblock print?
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A.
Banksy
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B.
Kara Walker
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C.
Yayoi Kusama
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D.
Takashi Murakami
Solution
Takashi Murakami created a mural inspired by Hokusai's 'The Great Wave' in 2021.
Correct Answer: D — Takashi Murakami
Q. Which country became the largest exporter of agricultural products in 2022?
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A.
United States
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B.
Brazil
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C.
China
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D.
India
Solution
Brazil became the largest exporter of agricultural products in 2022, surpassing the United States.
Correct Answer: B — Brazil
Q. Which country hosted the 2022 World Food Summit focusing on food security?
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A.
Italy
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B.
Germany
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C.
United States
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D.
Brazil
Solution
Italy hosted the 2022 World Food Summit, focusing on global food security challenges.
Correct Answer: A — Italy
Q. Which country is the largest producer of organic food as of 2022?
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A.
Australia
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B.
United States
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C.
Germany
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D.
India
Solution
The United States is the largest producer of organic food as of 2022.
Correct Answer: B — United States
Q. Which country launched the 'Kisan Credit Card' scheme to support farmers in 2021?
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A.
Bangladesh
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B.
India
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C.
Pakistan
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D.
Nepal
Solution
India launched the 'Kisan Credit Card' scheme to provide financial support to farmers in 2021.
Correct Answer: B — India
Q. Which country was the focus of the 2022 Edinburgh International Festival, showcasing its culture and arts?
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A.
India
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B.
South Africa
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C.
Ukraine
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D.
Brazil
Solution
Ukraine was the focus of the 2022 Edinburgh International Festival.
Correct Answer: C — Ukraine
Q. Which famous artist's work was the centerpiece of the 2021 Met Gala theme, 'In America: A Lexicon of Fashion'?
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A.
Andy Warhol
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B.
Jean-Michel Basquiat
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C.
Alexander McQueen
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D.
Frida Kahlo
Solution
Jean-Michel Basquiat's work was the centerpiece of the 2021 Met Gala theme.
Correct Answer: B — Jean-Michel Basquiat
Q. Which museum in the United States opened a major exhibition in 2022 dedicated to the works of Kehinde Wiley?
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A.
The Museum of Modern Art
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B.
The Whitney Museum of American Art
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C.
The Brooklyn Museum
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D.
The Smithsonian American Art Museum
Solution
The Brooklyn Museum opened a major exhibition dedicated to Kehinde Wiley in 2022.
Correct Answer: C — The Brooklyn Museum
Q. Which renowned artist collaborated with the Louvre in 2022 to create a series of installations in the museum?
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A.
Ai Weiwei
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B.
Jeff Koons
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C.
Damien Hirst
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D.
Olafur Eliasson
Solution
Ai Weiwei collaborated with the Louvre in 2022 to create a series of installations.
Correct Answer: A — Ai Weiwei
Q. Which technology is increasingly being used in agriculture for precision farming?
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A.
Blockchain
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B.
Artificial Intelligence
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C.
3D Printing
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D.
Virtual Reality
Solution
Artificial Intelligence is increasingly used in agriculture for precision farming to optimize crop management.
Correct Answer: B — Artificial Intelligence
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