Current Affairs 14th August 2024 : Daily GK Update in English

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making rapid strides. Which company is leading in AI development?
A) Google
B) Apple
C) Microsoft
D) Amazon
Answer: A) Google

2. Which space agency successfully landed a spacecraft on the Moon in years?
A) NASA
B) ISRO
C) Roscosmos
D) ESA

Answer: B) ISRO

3. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of which sector?
A) Agriculture
B) Healthcare
C) Manufacturing
D) Tourism

Answer: B) Healthcare

4. The BRICS group of nations is expanding. Which countries are set to join the bloc?
A) Argentina, Iran, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
B) Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
C) Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal
D) United States, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic

Answer: A) Argentina, Iran, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
5. Cybersecurity has become a critical issue. Which type of cyberattack involves gaining unauthorized access to a computer system?
 
A) Phishing
B) Hacking
C) Malware
D) Ransomware

Answer: B) Hacking
6. Which global summit focused on addressing the challenges of artificial intelligence?
A) G20 Summit
B) COP28
C) B20 Summit
D) AI Safety Summi

Answer:  D) AI Safety Summi

7. The conflict in which region has been a major humanitarian crisis, leading to a large number of refugees?
A) Sudan
B) Syria
C) Yemen
D) Afghanistan

Answer: A) Sudan
8. The concept of a "green economy" is gaining prominence. What does it primarily focus on?
A) Renewable energy sources
B) Sustainable development
C) Environmental protection
D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

9. Data privacy and cybersecurity are growing concerns. Which regulation is aimed at protecting the personal data of European Union citizens?
A) GDPR
B) CCPA
C) HIPAA
D) PIPEDA
Answer: A) GDPR

10. A new form of energy, often referred to as "clean energy," is gaining popularity. What is it?
A) Nuclear energy
B) Hydropower
C) Solar energy
D) Hydrogen energy

Answer: A) Nuclear energy