Current Affairs 19th June 2024 : Daily GK Update in English

1. The GDP growth rate of India for the financial year 2023-24 is estimated to be around:
(a) 5%
(b) 6.5%
(c) 8.2%
(d) 9.8%
Answer: (c) 8.2%
2. Monkeypox is a viral disease that is currently causing concern in some parts of the world. The virus is primarily transmitted through:
(a) Coughing and sneezing
(b) Close contact with infected animals or humans
(c) Contaminated food or water
(d) Mosquito bitespen
Answer: (b) Close contact with infected animals or humans
3. The between the European Union and India focuses on cooperation in areas like:
(a) Military and Defense
(b) Climate Change and Trade
(c) Space Exploration
(d) Education and Healthcare
Answer: (b) Climate Change and Trade
4. The first successful crewed mission to Mars is expected to take place sometime in the:
(a) 2020s
(b) 2030s
(c) 2040s
(d) 2050s
Answer: (b) 2030s
5. The first ever Winter Olympics to be held in the Middle East will take place in:
(a) Beijing
(b) Dubai
(c) PyeongChang
(d) Salt Lake City
Answer: (b) Dubai
6. The advancements in nuclear fusion research have been achieved by:
(a) The European Union
(b) The United States
(c) China
(d) A joint international collaboration
Answer: (b) The United States
7. The ongoing drought in parts of East Africa has caused a major food security crisis in countries like:
(a) South Africa
(b) Kenya
(c) Nigeria
(d) Morocco
Answer: (b) Kenya
8. With the growing popularity of electric vehicles, which metal is expected to see a surge in demand?
(a) Iron
(b) Lithium
(c) Copper
(d) Aluminum
Answer: (b) Lithium
9. With the increasing focus on cybersecurity, which type of cyberattacks are becoming more common?
(a) Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks
(b) Physical attacks on data centers
(c)  Simple phishing scams
(d) Attacks targeting specific individuals
Answer: (a) Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks
10. The growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked discussions on ethical considerations. Which of these is NOT a current concern regarding AI?
(a) Bias in AI algorithms
(b) Job displacement due to automation
(c) The potential for AI to become superintelligent
(d) The lack of transparency in AI decision-making
Answer: (c) The potential for AI to become superintelligent