Daily Current Affairs 18 July 2024

1.		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

2.		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

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

Dengue virus

Nipah virus

Chandipura virus

Zika virus

4.		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.

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

Diwali

Esala Perahera

Kataragama Esala

Vesak

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

Dr. R Balasubramaniam

Shashi Tharoor

Ramachandra Guha

Chetan Bhagat

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 Indian state won the 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity for its natural farming model?

Kerala

Andhra Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

Karnataka

9.		Which companies did Elon Musk announce would relocate their headquarters to Texas?

Tesla and Twitter

X and Tesla

SpaceX and Tesla

X and SpaceX

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

Majhi Ladka Yojana

Ladla Bhai Yojana

Bharat Bhai Yojana

Shakti Bhai Yojana