The phrase "a recent question" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a question that has been posed or discussed not long ago.
Example: "In response to a recent question about our project timeline, I would like to provide some updates."
Alternatives: "a recent inquiry" or "a recent query".
A recent question involved two college professors eager to hire a student.
— said in a recent question and answer session with reporters that the film's commercial prospects never crossed his mind.
In particular he criticised Clinton's response to a recent question from Ashley Williams, an activist for the black liberation movement, Black Lives Matter.
In a recent question and answer session on Guardian Students, careers advisers, course directors and current postgrad students shared their expertise with students thinking about studying further.
BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Kevin Faulk vs. Giants' defensive line Justin Tuck responded to a recent question about the Giants' run defense by saying, "I don't want to talk about it," and his hesitation was understandable.
The new lawsuit also says a SUNY representative identified only as John responded to a recent question, e-mailed to the university's advice line, about the out-of-state exception.
He wants people to think he's for the students, even if that means being against the teachers, as seen in a recent question-and-answer session in which the governor apparently interviewed himself.
Mr. Ravitch is also pondering a more recent question: Does he feel he made a difference in Albany?
"What is the sexiest food?" is a typical recent question.
A typical recent question asked how to promote one's start-up company at the South by Southwest technology conference.
On a sidenote, I had a good laugh when I looked up the most recent question from a mobile phone that was featured on the ChaCha website.
