Daily Current Affairs 18 July 2024

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

Dengue virus

Nipah virus

Chandipura virus

Zika virus

2.		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

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

Majhi Ladka Yojana

Ladla Bhai Yojana

Bharat Bhai Yojana

Shakti Bhai Yojana

5.		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

6.		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

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

INS Vikrant

INS Kolkata

INS Chennai

INS Delhi

8.		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

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.		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