Daily Current Affairs 18 July 2024

1.		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.

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

Dr. R Balasubramaniam

Shashi Tharoor

Ramachandra Guha

Chetan Bhagat

3.		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

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

Kerala

Andhra Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

Karnataka

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

Tesla and Twitter

X and Tesla

SpaceX and Tesla

X and SpaceX

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 virus caused the first confirmed death in Gujarat in July 2024?

Dengue virus

Nipah virus

Chandipura virus

Zika virus

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

Majhi Ladka Yojana

Ladla Bhai Yojana

Bharat Bhai Yojana

Shakti Bhai Yojana

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

Diwali

Esala Perahera

Kataragama Esala

Vesak

10.		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