Current Affairs 13th February 2024 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which country recently launched a new reusable spacecraft, marking a significant step in its space program?
a) China
b) Japan
c) India
d) United States
Answer: d) United States
2. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently downgraded its global economic growth forecast, citing what as a major factor?
a) Rising interest rates
b) Trade tensions
c) Geopolitical instability
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
3. Which tech giant is facing antitrust scrutiny from European regulators over its cloud computing business practices?
a) Microsoft
b) Amazon
c) Google
d) Apple
Answer: c) Google
4. The COP28 climate summit took place in which country in November 2023?
a) United Arab Emirates
b) Egypt
c) Argentina
d) South Korea
Answer: c) Argentina
5. Which cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy in November 2023, causing major losses for investors?
a) Binance
b) Coinbase
c) FTX
d) SMI
Answer: c) FTX
6. Scientists have recently discovered a new species of what animal in a remote rainforest region?
a) Monkey
b) Bird
c) Frog
d) Lizard
Answer: b) Bird
7. Which country recently legalized same-sex marriage after years of debate and public pressure?
a) Chile
b) Australia
c) Malaysia
d) Slovenia
Answer: a) Chile
8. What major sporting event is scheduled to take place in Paris in August 2024?
a) Summer Olympics
b) FIFA World Cup
c) Rugby World Cup
d) UEFA European Championship
Answer: a) Summer Olympics
9. Which renowned artist recently passed away, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of contemporary art?
a) Ai Weiwei
b) Yayoi Kusama
c) Christo
d) Louise Bourgeois
Answer: c) Christo
10. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently warned about the growing threat of what disease, calling for increased global cooperation?
a) Ebola
b) Malaria
c) Monkeypox
d) Antimicrobial resistance
Answer: d) Antimicrobial resistance