Current Affairs 12th June 2024 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which country became the first to lose all its glaciers due to climate change?
(a) Argentina
(b) Bolivia
(c) Venezuela
(d) Peru
Answers: (c) Venezuela
2. The theme for the 2024 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is:
(a) Women and Girls of Color
(b) A World Free from Racism
(c) Those Who Dare to Speak Out
(d) Recognizing the Legacy of Slavery
Answers: (d) Recognizing the Legacy of Slavery
3. India's estimated number of startups in 2024 is around:
(a) 1 million
(b) 5 million
(c) 10 million
(d) 20 million
Answers: (c) 10 million
4. At the Italian Open 2024, the winner in the women's singles category was:
(a) Naomi Osaka
(b) IgaSwiatek
(c) Serena Williams
(d) Emma Raducanu
Answers: (b) IgaSwiatek
5. Which organization 4th edition of the Startup Forum focused on startups and innovation?
(a) BRICS
(b) G7
(c) SCO
(d) ASEAN
Answers: (c) SCO
6. India's GDP growth rate for the financial year 2024 is likely to be around:
(a) 5%
(b) 6%
(c) 7%
(d) 8%
Answers:(c) 7%
7. According to a report, which Indian company is seeking overseas critical mineral assets?
(a) Reliance Industries
(b) Coal India
(c) Tata Steel
(d) Infosys
Answers: (b) Coal India
8. DeeptiJeevanji, an Indian para-athlete, won a gold medal and set a new world record in which sport?
(a) Javelin Throw
(b) Powerlifting
(c) Long Jump
(d) Wheelchair Racing
Answers: (b) Powerlifting
9. SpaceX successfully launched its new Starship prototype on a test flight to what altitude?
(a) 10 km
(b) 50 km
(c) 100 km
(d) 200 km
Answers: (c) 100 km
10. The first crewed mission to the Moon since the Apollo program is planned for which year by NASA?
(a) 2025
(b) 2026
(c) 2027
(d) 2028
Answers: (b) 2026