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

1. A summit between the leaders of the United States and North Korea aimed to discuss denuclearization. Which country hosted this summit?
(a) South Korea
(b) Vietnam
(c) Mongolia
(d) China
Answers: (c) Mongolia
2. A report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned of the accelerating impacts of climate change. What is a major concern highlighted in the report?
(a) Depletion of the ozone layer
(b) Increasing frequency of extreme weather events
(c) A slowdown in global warming
(d) Discovery of new greenhouse gases
Answers: (b) Increasing frequency of extreme weather events
3. Which country won the FIFA Women's World Cup?
(a) France
(b) Spain
(c) United States
(d) Brazil
Answers: (c) United States
4. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised interest rates to combat inflation. What is the current governor of the RBI?
(a) Shaktikanta Das
(b) Urjit Patel
(c) HasmukhAdhia
(d) Yet to be announced
Answers: (d) Yet to be announced
5. Elon Musk recently announced plans to take his electric car company, Tesla, private. What is the current stock exchange where Tesla is listed?
(a) Shanghai Stock Exchange
(b) Tokyo Stock Exchange
(c) NASDAQ
(d) London Stock Exchange
Answers: (c) NASDAQ
6. he Venice Biennale, a prestigious contemporary art exhibition, is held every two years. In which city in Italy is this event held?
(a) Rome
(b) Florence
(c) Milan
(d) Venice
Answers: (d) Venice
7. The United States Supreme Court recently overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade case, which guaranteed the right to abortion nationwide. In which year was Roe v. Wade decided?
(a) 1965
(b) 1973
(c) 1981
(d) 1994
Answers: (b) 1973
8. D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II, is commemorated annually on which date?
(a) May 8th
(b) June 6th
(c) September 2nd
(d) November 11th
Answers: (b) June 6th
9. A report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) highlighted a global learning crisis. What is a major factor contributing to this crisis?
(a) Increased access to technology
(b) Rising funding for education
(c) Shortage of qualified teachers
(d) Emphasis on standardized testing
Answers: (c) Shortage of qualified teachers
10. A international summit focused on global food security was held in which city?
(a) New York City
(b) London
(c) Davos, Switzerland
(d) Chicago
Answers: (d) Chicago