Current Affairs 12th April 2024 : Daily GK Update in English

1. SpaceX recently launched its latest Starlink mission with how many satellites?
a) 50
b) 100
c) 200
d) 300
Answer: b) 100
2. Which country is hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics?
a) France
b) Japan
c) United States
d) Australia
Answer: c) United States
3. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently revised global growth projections for 2024 to what percentage?
a) 2%
b) 3%
c) 4%
d) 5%
Answer: b) 3%
4. Which major technology company announced a new investment in renewable energy projects?
a) Apple
b) Microsoft
c) Amazon
d) Meta
Answer: c) Amazon
5. A recent scientific breakthrough has been made in the field of fusion energy research by which country?
a) China
b) Germany
c) South Korea
d) Canada
Answer: a) China
6. Which of the following countries recently launched a new space exploration mission?
a) India
b) Brazil
c) South Africa
d) New Zealand
Answer: a) India
7. A major international climate conference is being held this month to discuss what topic?
a) Reducing plastic pollution
b) Protecting endangered species
c) Addressing deforestation
d) Mitigating climate change
Answer: d) Mitigating climate change
8. A new trade agreement was recently signed between which two economic blocs?
a) European Union and Mercosur
b) African Union and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) countries
c) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries
d) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Answer: c) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) countries
9. Which world leader recently announced their retirement from politics?
a) Angela Merkel (Already retired)
b) Narendra Modi
c) Emmanuel Macron
d) Jacinda Ardern
Answer: d) Jacinda Ardern
10. A major international sporting event besides the Olympics is happening this month. Which sport is it?
a) Cricket World Cup
b) Tennis French Open
c) Formula One World Championship
d) Rugby World Cup
Answer: b) Tennis French Open