Daily Current Affairs 18 July 2024

1.		What is the significance of Nelson Mandela International Day, celebrated on July 18th?

Celebrating Mandela’s birthday

Honoring Mandela’s legacy and promoting social justice

Marking the end of apartheid

Commemorating Mandela’s release from prison

2.		Which alliance is India preparing to sign a headquarters agreement with in 2024?

Global Climate Alliance

International Solar Alliance

Global Biofuels Alliance

Renewable Energy Association

3.		Which festival is being celebrated in Sri Lanka with a journey of over 500 kilometers on foot?

Diwali

Esala Perahera

Kataragama Esala

Vesak

4.		Which virus caused the first confirmed death in Gujarat in July 2024?

Dengue virus

Nipah virus

Chandipura virus

Zika virus

5.		Which song was transmitted by NASA to Venus, marking a milestone in hip-hop history?

"Lose Yourself" by Eminem

"The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" by Missy Elliott

"In Da Club" by 50 Cent

"Juicy" by The Notorious B.I.G.

6.		What significant step did the Asian Development Bank (ADB) take to support renewable energy in India in 2024?

Approved a $500 million loan for wind energy

Approved a $240.5 million loan for rooftop solar systems

Approved a $300 million loan for hydropower projects

Approved a $150 million loan for biofuel development

7.		What is the travel time reduction expected with the Thane Borivali Twin Tunnel project?

From over an hour to 30 minutes

From over an hour to 15 minutes

From over an hour to 10 minutes

From over an hour to 12 minutes

8.		Which ship was awarded the Best Ship of the Eastern Fleet in 2024?

INS Vikrant

INS Kolkata

INS Chennai

INS Delhi

9.		Which two entities entered into a Corporate Agency Arrangement in July 2024?

LIC and HDFC Bank

LIC and ICICI Bank

LIC and IDFC First Bank

LIC and Axis Bank

10.		What new scheme did Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde announce for boys?

Majhi Ladka Yojana

Ladla Bhai Yojana

Bharat Bhai Yojana

Shakti Bhai Yojana