Current Affairs 8th August 2024 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which state/union territory has topped the NITI Aayog's SDG India Index?
A) Kerala
B) Uttarakhand
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Goa
Answer: B) Uttarakhand
2. A major wildfire ravaged parts of Canada, leading to widespread evacuations and significant property damage. What was the primary cause of the fire?
A) Lightning strikes
B) Human negligence
C) Climate change-induced drought
D) Unknown
Answer: C) Climate change-induced drought
3. Which country hosted the FIFA Women's World Cup?
A) Australia
B) New Zealand
C) United States
D) Australia and New Zealand
Answer: D) Australia and New Zealand
4. The government launched the Digital India initiative. Its primary objective is to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
A) Bridging the digital divide
B) Promoting e-governance
C) Creating digital infrastructure
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
5. Which country is facing a major economic crisis?
A) Sri Lanka
B) Pakistan
C) Argentina
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
6. Which Indian state has its own electric vehicle policy?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Karnataka
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: D) Tamil Nadu
7. Which country has faced severe flooding and landslides causing significant loss of life and property?
A) Pakistan
B) Bangladesh
C) Nepal
D) All of the above
Answer: A) Pakistan
8. The International Day of Yoga is celebrated on which date?
A) June 21
B) December 21
C) March 21
D) September 21
Answer: A) June 21
9. Which Indian state is known for its backwaters?
A) Kerala
B) Goa
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
Answer: A) Kerala
10. Which of the following is not a renewable source of energy?
A) Solar
B) Wind
C) Hydropower
D) Coal
Answer: D) Coal