Here are 10 current affairs questions with multiple-choice answers and explanations based on today’s news:

1. **Question:** Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Jordan?
– A) Omar Razzaz
– B) Bisher Al-Khasawneh
– C) Jafar Hassan
– D) Abdullah Ensour
– **Answer:** C) Jafar Hassan
– **Explanation:** King Abdullah II of Jordan appointed Jafar Hassan as the new Prime Minister following the resignation of Bisher Al-Khasawneh and his Cabinet after the recent parliamentary elections

2. **Question:** What is the theme of the Swachhata Hi Seva – 2024 campaign?
– A) Swachh Bharat- Harit Bharat
– B) Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskaar Swachhata
– C) Swachhata Hi Seva – Ek Sankalp
– D) None of the Above
– **Answer:** B) Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskaar Swachhata
– **Explanation:** The theme emphasizes the importance of cleanliness in behavior and culture, aligning with the broader goals of the Swachh Bharat Mission

3. **Question:** Which country has recently legalized marriage registration for same-sex cross-strait couples?
– A) Japan
– B) South Korea
– C) Taiwan
– D) China
– **Answer:** C) Taiwan
– **Explanation:** Taiwan has officially recognized same-sex marriages between Taiwanese and Chinese partners, marking a significant step in supporting LGBTQ rights in cross-strait relationships

4. **Question:** What is the name of the mission that will mark India’s first human presence on the International Space Station (ISS)?
– A) Gaganyaan
– B) Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission
– C) Chandrayaan-3
– D) Mangalyaan-2
– **Answer:** B) Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission
– **Explanation:** Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot the Ax-4 mission in 2025, making it India’s first government-sponsored human spaceflight to the ISS

5. **Question:** What recent astronomical discovery involves jets extending vast distances from a supermassive black hole?
– A) Jets extending 23 million light-years
– B) Jets extending 10 million light-years
– C) Jets extending 5 million light-years
– D) Jets extending 1 million light-years
– **Answer:** A) Jets extending 23 million light-years
– **Explanation:** Astronomers have discovered two enormous beams of energy, called jets, coming from a supermassive black hole in a galaxy about 7.5 billion light-years away, the largest ever found

6. **Question:** Which Indian state recently launched a green hydrogen conference?
– A) Gujarat
– B) Maharashtra
– C) Karnataka
– D) Tamil Nadu
– **Answer:** B) Maharashtra
– **Explanation:** Maharashtra hosted a conference focusing on green hydrogen as a sustainable energy source, highlighting its potential in reducing carbon emissions

7. **Question:** What is the significance of the VL-SRSAM missile test conducted by India?
– A) It is a successful test of a new air defense system
– B) It is a successful test of a new ballistic missile
– C) It is a successful test of a new cruise missile
– D) It is a successful test of a new anti-tank missile
– **Answer:** A) It is a successful test of a new air defense system
– **Explanation:** The Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) test demonstrates India’s advancements in indigenous defense technology

8. **Question:** Which country is set to host the next G20 summit?
– A) India
– B) Brazil
– C) Japan
– D) Germany
– **Answer:** B) Brazil
– **Explanation:** Brazil will host the G20 summit in 2024, focusing on global economic issues and international cooperation

9. **Question:** What recent decision did the Indian government make regarding the Zika vaccine?
– A) Approval for clinical trials
– B) Approval for mass production
– C) Approval for emergency use
– D) Approval for export
– **Answer:** A) Approval for clinical trials
– **Explanation:** The Indian government has approved clinical trials for a new Zika vaccine, aiming to combat the spread of the virus

10. **Question:** Who won the recent India-Oman joint military exercise?
– A) India
– B) Oman
– C) Both countries
– D) It was a collaborative exercise with no winners
– **Answer:** D) It was a collaborative exercise with no winners
– **Explanation:** The India-Oman joint military exercise aimed at enhancing military cooperation and interoperability between the two nations