Current Affairs - Miscellaneous

Exercise : Miscellaneous - Latest Current Affairs
  • Miscellaneous - Latest Current Affairs
281.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), based in China, recently stated that there is "no evidence" of it being dominated by the ruling Communist Party. Where is the headquarters of AIIB located?
Chengdu
Shanghai
Beijing
Guangzhou
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), headquartered in Beijing, China, recently denied any evidence of being dominated by the ruling Communist Party of China.

282.
Which crop in Maharashtra and Karnataka states is mostly affected by CMV and ToMV viruses?
Ridge gourd
Bottle gourd
Potato
Tomato
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tomato farmers in Maharashtra and Karnataka reported a decline in their yields earlier this year due to the CMV (Cucumber Mosaic Virus) and ToMV (Tomato Mosaic Virus) viruses.

283.
Which firm has introduced the first hand-held navigation device in the country based on the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (NavIC)?
DRDO
ISRO
Antrix
Elena Geo Systems
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Elena Geo Systems, a Bengaluru-based firm, has unveiled the first hand-held navigation device in the country, which utilizes the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (NavIC). This milestone is a significant step towards achieving self-reliance in navigation applications and services.

284.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has launched which app as a competitor to Twitter?
Alpha
Meta
Threads
Fandom
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Facebook's parent company, Meta, has introduced an app named Threads as a rival to Twitter. This app targets users seeking an alternative to the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, which has undergone frequent changes.

285.
Which space agency owns the heavy-lift rocket Ariane-5, which launches into space?
NASA
JAXA
ISRO
ESA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ariane-5, the heavy-lift rocket, belongs to the European Space Agency (ESA). On its final mission, the rocket launched two telecoms satellites into space, concluding its three-decade-long career of enabling European access to space.