Current Affairs 25th October 2024 : Daily GK Update in English
1. What is the primary goal of the new global initiative launched by the World Health Organization in?
A) Eradicating malaria
B) Combating antibiotic resistance
C) Reducing tobacco use
D) Preventing childhood obesity
Answer: B) Combating antibiotic resistance
2. What major change was announced in the U.S. immigration policy recently?
A) Increase in visa quotas
B) Extension of Temporary Protected Status
C) Introduction of a new work visa category
D) Elimination of the Diversity Visa Lottery
Answer: B) Extension of Temporary Protected Status
3. Which pharmaceutical company announced a breakthrough in developing a vaccine for a rare disease in?
A) Pfizer
B) Moderna
C) Johnson & Johnson
D) Novavax
Answer: A) Pfizer
4. WWhich international organization released a report highlighting the global water crisis in?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) United Nations (UN)
C) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
D) International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Answer: B) United Nations (UN)
5. What significant technological advancement was made in the field of quantum computing this month?
A) Development of a quantum internet
B) Creation of a practical quantum computer
C) Introduction of quantum-resistant encryption
D) Launch of a global quantum research initiative
Answer: B) Creation of a practical quantum computer
6. Which automotive company announced plans to produce only electric vehicles by?
A) Ford
B) General Motors
C) Toyota
D) Volkswagen
Answer: B) General Motors
7. What is the name of the new international initiative focused on global health equity launched by the World Health Organization?
A) Health for All Initiative
B) Global Health Equity Fund
C) Universal Health Coverage
D) Health Systems Strengthening Program
Answer: A) Health for All Initiative
8. What significant milestone was achieved by the International Space Station (ISS) in?
A) Completion of 25 years of operation
B) First private crewed mission
C) Launch of a new module
D) Successful docking of the first commercial spacecraft
Answer: A) Completion of 25 years of operation
9. Which major sporting event is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles in?
A) FIFA World Cup
B) Summer Olympic Games
C) Winter Olympic Games
D) Commonwealth Games
Answer: B) Summer Olympic Games
10. What significant discovery was made by scientists in the field of renewable energy?
A) New solar panel technology
B) Breakthrough in hydrogen fuel cells
C) Advanced battery storage solution
D) Geothermal energy development
Answer: C) Advanced battery storage solution