Daily Current Affairs 18 July 2024

1.		Who is the author of the book "Power Within: The Leadership Legacy of Narendra Modi"?

Dr. R Balasubramaniam

Shashi Tharoor

Ramachandra Guha

Chetan Bhagat

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

INS Vikrant

INS Kolkata

INS Chennai

INS Delhi

3.		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

4.		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

5.		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

6.		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

7.		Which two nations did India’s External Affairs Minister visit to strengthen ties in July 2024?

Sri Lanka and Maldives

Mauritius and Seychelles

Mauritius and South Africa

Australia and New Zealand

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

Dengue virus

Nipah virus

Chandipura virus

Zika virus

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

Majhi Ladka Yojana

Ladla Bhai Yojana

Bharat Bhai Yojana

Shakti Bhai Yojana

10.		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.