Current Affairs 27th August 2024 : Daily GK Update in English

1. Which Indian organization has been selected to host the Commonwealth Games?
A. Indian Olympic Association
B. Sports Authority of India
C. National Sports Federation
D. Olympic Council of Asia
Answer: A Indian Olympic Association
2. The Indian government has approved the establishment of how many new districts in Ladakh?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Answer: D 5
 
3. Which Indian city was declared the "World Capital of Yoga" by the United Nations?
A. Rishikesh
B. Varanasi
C. Mysore
D. Ahmedabad
Answer: A Rishikesh

4. Which major central bank raised interest rates in to combat inflation?
A) Federal Reserve (US)
B) European Central Bank
C) Bank of England
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

5. he Indian government has the 'National Hydrogen Mission' with the aim of making India a global hydrogen hub. Which ministry is leading this mission?
A. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C. Ministry of Science and Technology
D. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Answer: A Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

6. Which country it would provide fighter jets to Ukraine?
A) Germany
B) France
C) Poland
D) Denmark
Answer: C) Poland

7. The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is scheduled to take place in which country in?
A) UAE
B) Egypt
C) Poland
D) Scotland
Answer: A) UAE

8. Which disease outbreak has been a major concern in months?
A) Ebola
B) Zika
C) Dengue
D) Measles
Answer: D) Measles

9. Which international agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
A) Kyoto Protocol
B) Paris Agreement
C) Montreal Protocol
D) Copenhagen Accord
Answer: B) Paris Agreement

10. Which disease is considered a major global health threat due to its antibiotic resistance?
A) Malaria
B) Tuberculosis
C) HIV/AIDS
D) Ebola
Answer: B) Tuberculosis