Current Affairs 5th July 2024 : Daily GK Update in English

1. Which country celebrated its Independence Day?
(a) Canada
(b) United States
(c) Australia
(d) France

Answer: (b) United States
 
2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increased financial accommodation for states. By what percentage did it increase?
(a) 10%
(b) 18%
(c) 28%
(d) 35%

Answer: (c) 28%
3. Hurricane Beryl intensified and made landfall in which Caribbean island nation?
(a) Cuba
(b) Grenada
(c) Dominican Republic
(d) Puerto Rico

Answer: (b) Grenada

4. India initiated an anti-dumping probe against imports of a particular good. What good is it?
(a) Steel
(b) Solar Panels
(c) Glass Fibre
(d) Pharmaceuticals

Answer: (c) Glass Fibre

5. A major scientific conference, "Longevity Revolution 2024", recently took place. What field does it focus on?
(a) Artificial Intelligence
(b) Regenerative Medicine
(c) Space Exploration
(d) Climate Change

Answer: (b) Regenerative Medicine

6. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) the host city for the 2032 Summer Olympics. Which city was chosen?
(a) Brisbane, Australia
(b) Doha, Qatar
(c) Berlin, Germany
(d) Delhi, India

Answer: (d) Delhi, India

7. Elon Musk's SpaceX company a new fleet of Starlink internet satellites. What is the primary purpose of these satellites?
(a) Military Communication
(b) Global Internet Access
(c) Weather Monitoring
(d) Deep Space Exploration

Answer: (b) Global Internet Access

8. A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the growing threat of a specific disease. Which disease is it?
(a) Malaria
(b) HIV/AIDS
(c) Antimicrobial Resistance
(d) Dengue Fever

Answer: (c) Antimicrobial Resistance

9. What is the main aim of the Uttar Pradesh government's newly passed NIRMAN Bill Draft?
(a) To improve education standards
(b) To promote renewable energy
(c) To transform UP into a one-trillion-dollar economy
(d) To strengthen healthcare infrastructure

Answer: (c) To transform UP into a one-trillion-dollar economy

10. Did Chandrayaan 3's rover Pragyan make a significant discovery about the moon's origin?

(a) Yes, confirmed the volcanic origin theory.
(b) Yes, evidence suggests an icy origin
(c) No, findings are inconclusive so far.
(d) The rover is not equipped for such analysis

Answer: (b) Yes, evidence suggests an icy origin