GK Current Affairs Quiz: July 18th 2024

Current Affairs Quiz 18th July 2024

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Question 1:

Which Indian minister visited Mauritius on July 16 and 17, 2024?

A) Rajnath Singh

B) S Jaishankar

C) Nirmala Sitharaman

D) Amit Shah

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) S Jaishankar

Explanation: External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar visited Mauritius on July 16 and 17, 2024, to strengthen bilateral relations.

Question 2:

What is the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) preparing to sign with India?

A) Trade Agreement

B) Headquarters Agreement

C) Energy Partnership

D) Climate Pact

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) Headquarters Agreement

Explanation: The Indian government is preparing to sign a headquarters agreement with the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA), marking a significant step in the organization’s development.

Question 3:

Which Indian infrastructure project was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

A) Delhi Metro Extension

B) Thane Borivali Twin Tunnel

C) Mumbai Coastal Road

D) Bangalore-Mysore Expressway

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) Thane Borivali Twin Tunnel

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Thane Borivali Twin Tunnel, reducing travel time between Thane and Borivali to 12 minutes.

Question 4:

What festival is currently being celebrated in Sri Lanka?

A) Vesak Festival

B) Duruthu Perahera

C) Kataragama Esala Festival

D) Kandy Esala Perahera

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) Kataragama Esala Festival

Explanation: The annual Kataragama Esala festival is being celebrated in Sri Lanka, with devotees completing a 500-kilometer journey on foot from Jaffna.

Question 5:

Who has HSBC appointed as its next CEO?

A) Noel Quinn

B) Georges Elhedery

C) John Flint

D) Stuart Gulliver

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) Georges Elhedery

Explanation: HSBC Holdings Plc has appointed its Chief Financial Officer Georges Elhedery as its next CEO, effective July 17, 2024.

Question 6:

How much loan did ADB approve for financing rooftop solar systems in India?

A) $150 million

B) $180 million

C) $240.5 million

D) $300 million

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) $240.5 million

Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a loan of USD 240.5 million to finance rooftop solar systems in India.

Question 7:

With which bank did LIC enter into a tie-up under the Corporate Agency Arrangement?

A) HDFC Bank

B) ICICI Bank

C) Axis Bank

D) IDFC First Bank

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D) IDFC First Bank

Explanation: Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India has tied up with IDFC First Bank Ltd under a Corporate Agency Arrangement.

Question 8:

Which brands topped the Kantar Brand Inclusion Index 2024 in India?

A) Google and Tata Motors

B) Amazon and Apple

C) Jio and Microsoft

D) Facebook and Tesla

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A) Google and Tata Motors

Explanation: According to the Kantar Brand Inclusion Index 2024, Google and Tata Motors were ranked as the most inclusive brands in India.

Question 9:

Which song by Missy Elliott was transmitted to Venus by NASA?

A) Work It

B) Lose Control

C) The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)

D) Get Ur Freak On

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)

Explanation: NASA transmitted Missy Elliott’s 1997 hit song “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” to Venus, marking the first time a hip-hop song has been beamed into deep space.

Question 10:

Which virus infection was recently confirmed in Gujarat, resulting in the first death?

A) Dengue Virus

B) Chandipura Virus

C) Zika Virus

D) Nipah Virus

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B) Chandipura Virus

Explanation: Gujarat reported the first confirmed death due to Chandipura virus infection, with concerns about a potential outbreak following 14 deaths in two weeks.

Question 11:

Which scheme was launched by the Maharashtra government to enhance youth employability?

A) Mukhyamantri Rozgar Yojana

B) Yuva Swabhiman Yojana

C) Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana

D) Skill Development Scheme

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana

Explanation: The Maharashtra government launched the Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana to provide internships and enhance employability for the youth.

Question 12:

Which ship was awarded the Best Ship of the Eastern Fleet 2024?

A) INS Vikramaditya

B) INS Kolkata

C) INS Delhi

D) INS Chennai

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) INS Delhi

Explanation: INS Delhi was recognized as the Best Ship of the Eastern Fleet at the Fleet Awards Function in Visakhapatnam on July 14, 2024.

Question 13:

Which state won the 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity for its natural farming model?

A) Kerala

B) Punjab

C) Andhra Pradesh

D) Tamil Nadu

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh

Explanation: Andhra Pradesh’s Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) initiative won the 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity, recognizing its innovative agricultural practices.

Question 14:

What is the title of Dr. R Balasubramaniam’s latest book on leadership?

A) Leadership in Crisis

B) Power Within

C) The Leader’s Journey

D) Visionary Leadership