Public Policy and Governance Society

Which cultural festival is being celebrated for the first time in a new city in 2024?

• Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

• Diwali in New York City

• Oktoberfest in Tokyo

• Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Melbourne

Which new streaming service has gained significant global traction in 2024?

• Disney+

• HBOMax

• Peacock

• AppleTV+

Which popular film released in 2024 has been a major box office hit?

• “Avatar: The Way of Water”

• “Dune: Part Two”

• “Barbie”

• “Oppenheimer”

What new economic trend is shaping the global market in 2024?

• Rise of green bonds

• Decline in cryptocurrency use

• Surge in traditional retail

• Expansion of artificial intelligence investments

Who was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner of India in 2024?

• Sushil Chandra

• Rajiv Kumar

• Sunil Arora

• Nasim Zaidi

India recently hosted which major international sporting event in 2024?

• ICC Cricket World Cup

• Asian Games

• FIFA U-17 World Cup

• Commonwealth Games

Which Indian emperor is known for his promotion of Buddhism and his edicts?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Ashoka

• Akbar

• Aurangzeb

What is the name of the Indian space mission that aims to explore the Moon’s South Pole in 2024?

• Chandrayaan-2

• Chandrayaan-3

• Mangalyaan

• Astrosat

Which classical Indian music genre is characterized by its improvisational elements and is performed with instruments like the sitar and tabla?

• Hindustani

• Carnatic

• Folk

• Devotional

Which Indian political figure recently launched a new regional party in 2024?

• Mamata Banerjee

• Sharad Pawar

• Arvind Kejriwal

• Jagan Mohan Reddy