Current Affairs Questions and Answers for July 2024
Politics and Governance
- Which country’s prime minister resigned on July 1, 2024, following a no-confidence vote?
A) Canada
B) Italy
C) Japan
D) Australia
Answer: B) Italy - Who was sworn in as India’s new Home Minister on July 3, 2024?
A) Amit Shah
B) Rajnath Singh
C) Nitin Gadkari
D) Jagat Prakash Nadda
Answer: C) Nitin Gadkari - Which Indian state announced a new free education policy for girls on July 5, 2024?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Rajasthan
Answer: B) Maharashtra - What was the theme of India’s Independence Day celebrations on July 15, 2024, ahead of the August event?
A) "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav"
B) "Viksit Bharat"
C) "Unity in Diversity"
D) "Green India"
Answer: B) "Viksit Bharat" - Which country joined NATO as its 32nd member on July 7, 2024?
A) Finland
B) Sweden
C) Ukraine
D) Georgia
Answer: B) Sweden - Who was appointed as India’s new Chief Election Commissioner on July 9, 2024?
A) Rajiv Kumar
B) Sushil Chandra
C) Anup Chandra Pandey
D) Sunil Arora
Answer: A) Rajiv Kumar - Which Indian state passed a bill to increase reservation for OBCs on July 11, 2024?
A) Bihar
B) Jharkhand
C) Haryana
D) Gujarat
Answer: A) Bihar - Which country hosted the G20 Summit from July 13-15, 2024?
A) Brazil
B) India
C) Saudi Arabia
D) France
Answer: A) Brazil - What new initiative did the Indian government launch on July 17, 2024, to promote renewable energy?
A) Solar Bharat
B) Green Energy Corridor
C) National Wind Mission
D) Clean Power 2030
Answer: B) Green Energy Corridor - Which political party won the majority in the UK general elections on July 19, 2024?
A) Conservative Party
B) Labour Party
C) Liberal Democrats
D) Green Party
Answer: B) Labour Party
Economy and Business
- Which company announced a $2 billion investment in India’s electric vehicle sector on July 2, 2024?
A) Tesla
B) Toyota
C) Hyundai
D) Ford
Answer: A) Tesla - What was India’s GDP growth rate for Q2 2024, reported on July 4, 2024?
A) 6.5%
B) 6.8%
C) 7.1%
D) 7.4%
Answer: C) 7.1% - Which Indian bank launched a new digital wallet on July 6, 2024?
A) HDFC Bank
B) State Bank of India
C) ICICI Bank
D) Axis Bank
Answer: B) State Bank of India - Which country overtook the USA as the largest importer of Indian goods in July 2024?
A) China
B) UAE
C) Germany
D) Japan
Answer: B) UAE - What was the budget allocation for India’s healthcare sector announced on July 10, 2024?
A) ₹80,000 crore
B) ₹90,000 crore
C) ₹1,00,000 crore
D) ₹1,10,000 crore
Answer: C) ₹1,00,000 crore - Which company launched India’s first 6G testbed on July 12, 2024?
A) Reliance Jio
B) Bharti Airtel
C) Vodafone Idea
D) BSNL
Answer: A) Reliance Jio - What was the new repo rate set by the Reserve Bank of India on July 14, 2024?
A) 6.25%
B) 6.50%
C) 6.75%
D) 7.00%
Answer: B) 6.50% - Which Indian state topped the Ease of Doing Business rankings released on July 16, 2024?
A) Gujarat
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Telangana
D) Karnataka
Answer: A) Gujarat - Which global tech giant opened its largest R&D center in Bengaluru on July 18, 2024?
A) Google
B) Microsoft
C) Apple
D) Amazon
Answer: C) Apple - What was the unemployment rate in India for June 2024, reported on July 20, 2024?
A) 6.8%
B) 7.0%
C) 7.2%
D) 7.5%
Answer: B) 7.0%
Science and Technology
- Which space agency launched a new Mars orbiter on July 1, 2024?
A) NASA
B) ISRO
C) ESA
D) CNSA
Answer: B) ISRO - Which Indian institute developed a new AI-powered diagnostic tool on July 3, 2024?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IISc Bangalore
C) IIT Bombay
D) AIIMS Delhi
Answer: B) IISc Bangalore - What was the name of the new satellite launched by India for weather forecasting on July 5, 2024?
A) INSAT-3E
B) EOS-08
C) GSAT-33
D) RISAT-2C
Answer: B) EOS-08 - Which company achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing on July 7, 2024?
A) IBM
B) Google
C) Microsoft
D) Intel
Answer: A) IBM - What was the capacity of India’s largest hydrogen plant inaugurated on July 9, 2024?
A) 50 MW
B) 75 MW
C) 100 MW
D) 150 MW
Answer: C) 100 MW - Which country launched the world’s first AI-powered traffic system on July 11, 2024?
A) Singapore
B) USA
C) China
D) Japan
Answer: A) Singapore - What was the focus of India’s National Science Day preparations announced on July 13, 2024?
A) Biotechnology
B) Space Exploration
C) Artificial Intelligence
D) Climate Technology
Answer: C) Artificial Intelligence - Which Indian city hosted the International Robotics Expo from July 15-17, 2024?
A) Hyderabad
B) Pune
C) Bengaluru
D) Chennai
Answer: C) Bengaluru - Which NASA mission successfully returned samples from an asteroid on July 19, 2024?
A) OSIRIS-REx
B) Hayabusa2
C) Lucy
D) DART
Answer: A) OSIRIS-REx - What new technology was introduced in India’s metro system on July 21, 2024?
A) Driverless Trains
B) Hydrogen Fuel Cells
C) Biometric Ticketing
D) Solar-Powered Coaches
Answer: A) Driverless Trains
Environment and Wildlife
- Which country pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 on July 2, 2024?
A) Germany
B) Japan
C) Canada
D) India
Answer: C) Canada - Which Indian state launched a tiger conservation program on July 4, 2024?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Assam
C) Karnataka
D) Rajasthan
Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh - What was the focus of the Global Environment Summit held in Paris on July 6-8, 2024?
A) Ocean Conservation
B) Deforestation
C) Renewable Energy
D) Carbon Capture
Answer: A) Ocean Conservation - Which species was spotted in India’s Western Ghats for the first time on July 10, 2024?
A) Snow Leopard
B) Malabar Civet
C) Indian Pangolin
D) Lion-Tailed Macaque
Answer: B) Malabar Civet - Which Indian river was declared a “living entity” on July 12, 2024?
A) Yamuna
B) Godavari
C) Narmada
D) Krishna
Answer: C) Narmada - What was the primary cause of the heatwave across Europe in July 2024?
A) El Niño
B) Climate Change
C) Volcanic Activity
D) Solar Flares
Answer: B) Climate Change - Which country banned plastic packaging for fruits and vegetables on July 14, 2024?
A) France
B) Spain
C) Italy
D) UK
Answer: A) France - What was India’s new target for renewable energy capacity by 2035, announced on July 16, 2024?
A) 500 GW
B) 600 GW
C) 700 GW
D) 800 GW
Answer: C) 700 GW - Which Indian national park recorded its highest-ever tiger count on July 18, 2024?
A) Ranthambore
B) Kanha
C) Bandhavgarh
D) Sundarbans
Answer: B) Kanha - What was the theme of International Tiger Day on July 29, 2024?
A) "Tigers and Communities"
B) "Roar for Tigers"
C) "Protecting Tiger Habitats"
D) "Tigers Forever"
Answer: C) "Protecting Tiger Habitats"
Sports
- Which country hosted the Commonwealth Games from July 23-August 8, 2024?
A) Australia
B) Canada
C) England
D) India
Answer: C) England - Who won the Wimbledon Men’s Singles title on July 7, 2024?
A) Novak Djokovic
B) Carlos Alcaraz
C) Rafael Nadal
D) Jannik Sinner
Answer: B) Carlos Alcaraz - Which Indian cricketer broke the record for most sixes in a T20I match on July 9, 2024?
A) Rohit Sharma
B) Suryakumar Yadav
C) Hardik Pandya
D) Rishabh Pant
Answer: A) Rohit Sharma - Which team won the UEFA Euro 2024 final on July 14, 2024?
A) France
B) England
C) Spain
D) Italy
Answer: C) Spain - Who was named the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Month for June 2024, announced on July 16, 2024?
A) Smriti Mandhana
B) Ellyse Perry
C) Sophie Ecclestone
D) Meg Lanning
Answer: A) Smriti Mandhana - Which country won the most medals at the World Athletics Championships on July 18, 2024?
A) USA
B) Kenya
C) Jamaica
D) Ethiopia
Answer: A) USA - Who set a new world record in the men’s 100m sprint on July 20, 2024?
A) Usain Bolt
B) Noah Lyles
C) Fred Kerley
D) Trayvon Bromell
Answer: B) Noah Lyles - Which Indian state hosted the National Chess Championship from July 22-28, 2024?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Delhi
Answer: A) Tamil Nadu - Which team won the Women’s Asia Cup cricket title on July 25, 2024?
A) India
B) Pakistan
C) Sri Lanka
D) Bangladesh
Answer: A) India - What was the new record time set in the women’s 200m freestyle on July 27, 2024?
A) 1:52.50
B) 1:53.00
C) 1:53.50
D) 1:54.00
Answer: A) 1:52.50
International Affairs
- Which country’s president visited India on July 1, 2024, to strengthen bilateral ties?
A) USA
B) Russia
C) France
D) Germany
Answer: C) France - Which two countries signed a trade agreement on July 3, 2024?
A) India and Japan
B) USA and China
C) UK and EU
D) Brazil and Argentina
Answer: A) India and Japan - Which city hosted the UN Climate Change Conference from July 5-7, 2024?
A) Glasgow
B) Dubai
C) New York
D) Tokyo
Answer: B) Dubai - Which country announced its candidacy for the UN Security Council on July 9, 2024?
A) India
B) Brazil
C) South Africa
D) Nigeria
Answer: B) Brazil - Who was elected as the new Chancellor of Germany on July 11, 2024?
A) Olaf Scholz
B) Annalena Baerbock
C) Christian Lindner
D) Friedrich Merz
Answer: D) Friedrich Merz - Which country launched its first manned space mission on July 13, 2024?
A) South Korea
B) UAE
C) Brazil
D) Indonesia
Answer: A) South Korea - What was the theme of the World Economic Forum’s summer meeting on July 15, 2024?
A) "Rebuilding Trust"
B) "Global Resilience"
C) "Sustainable Growth"
D) "Digital Transformation"
Answer: B) "Global Resilience" - Which country provided $1 billion in aid to Ukraine on July 17, 2024?
A) USA
B) Germany
C) UK
D) France
Answer: A) USA - Which Indian city hosted the SAARC Summit on July 19-20, 2024?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Kolkata
D) Chennai
Answer: A) New Delhi - Which country tested a new nuclear-capable missile on July 22, 2024?
A) Russia
B) China
C) North Korea
D) Iran
Answer: C) North Korea
Culture and Society
- Which Indian film won the Palme d’Or at Cannes on July 2, 2024?
A) "The Disciple"
B) "All We Imagine as Light"
C) "Laapataa Ladies"
D) "Jawan"
Answer: B) "All We Imagine as Light" - What was the theme of World Population Day on July 11, 2024?
A) "Family Planning"
B) "Youth Empowerment"
C) "Sustainable Cities"
D) "Gender Equality"
Answer: C) "Sustainable Cities" - Which Indian state celebrated its 50th foundation day on July 4, 2024?
A) Sikkim
B) Meghalaya
C) Tripura
D) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: B) Meghalaya - Who received the Nobel Peace Prize announced on July 6, 2024?
A) Malala Yousafzai
B) Greta Thunberg
C) Volodymyr Zelensky
D) Denis Mukwege
Answer: C) Volodymyr Zelensky - Which Indian festival saw a record 5 million participants on July 8, 2024?
A) Diwali
B) Kumbh Mela
C) Ganesh Chaturthi
D) Navratri
Answer: B) Kumbh Mela - What was the focus of International Literacy Day on July 10, 2024?
A) "Digital Literacy"
B) "Literacy for All"
C) "Education in Crisis"
D) "Reading Revolution"
Answer: A) "Digital Literacy" - Which Indian city hosted the International Yoga Festival from July 12-14, 2024?
A) Rishikesh
B) Varanasi
C) Goa
D) Jaipur
Answer: A) Rishikesh - Which country banned smoking in public places on July 16, 2024?
A) New Zealand
B) Ireland
C) Brazil
D) South Africa
Answer: A) New Zealand - What was the name of the book released by PM Narendra Modi on July 18, 2024?
A) "Vision 2047"
B) "India Rising"
C) "The New Bharat"
D) "Journey of a Nation"
Answer: C) "The New Bharat" - Which Indian state launched a cultural heritage digitization project on July 20, 2024?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Tamil Nadu
C) West Bengal
D) Gujarat
Answer: B) Tamil Nadu
Miscellaneous
- Which Indian state launched a new high-speed rail project on July 1, 2024?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: A) Maharashtra - What was the name of the cyclone that hit Andhra Pradesh on July 3, 2024?
A) Cyclone Gulab
B) Cyclone Remal
C) Cyclone Asani
D) Cyclone Nisarga
Answer: B) Cyclone Remal - Which country introduced the world’s first flying car prototype on July 5, 2024?
A) USA
B) Japan
C) Germany
D) China
Answer: B) Japan - What was the new record temperature recorded in Delhi on July 7, 2024?
A) 45°C
B) 46°C
C) 47°C
D) 48°C
Answer: C) 47°C - Which Indian city was ranked the most livable in India on July 9, 2024?
A) Mumbai
B) Pune
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad
Answer: B) Pune - Which organization released the Global Education Report 2024 on July 11, 2024?
A) UNESCO
B) World Bank
C) UNICEF
D) WHO
Answer: A) UNESCO - What was the name of the new health scheme launched by India on July 13, 2024?
A) Ayushman Bharat Plus
B) Swasthya Suraksha
C) Jan Arogya 2.0
D) Bharat Health Mission
Answer: A) Ayushman Bharat Plus - Which country topped the Global Innovation Index 2024 on July 15, 2024?
A) Switzerland
B) USA
C) Sweden
D) Singapore
Answer: A) Switzerland - What was the new speed record set by an Indian electric car on July 17, 2024?
A) 200 km/h
B) 220 km/h
C) 240 km/h
D) 260 km/h
Answer: C) 240 km/h - Which Indian state launched a free Wi-Fi scheme for rural areas on July 19, 2024?
A) Kerala
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Odisha
D) Telangana
Answer: A) Kerala - Which company unveiled the first 5G-enabled drone on July 21, 2024?
A) DJI
B) Reliance Jio
C) Nokia
D) Qualcomm
Answer: A) DJI - What was the theme of World Hepatitis Day on July 28, 2024?
A) "Hepatitis Free Future"
B) "Test and Treat"
C) "Eliminate Hepatitis"
D) "Healthy Livers"
Answer: C) "Eliminate Hepatitis" - Which Indian airport was named the busiest in South Asia on July 23, 2024?
A) Delhi IGI
B) Mumbai CSMIA
C) Bengaluru Kempegowda
D) Chennai International
Answer: A) Delhi IGI - Which country achieved a 100% renewable energy grid on July 25, 2024?
A) Iceland
B) Denmark
C) Costa Rica
D) Norway
Answer: C) Costa Rica - What was the name of the new vaccine approved for malaria in India on July 27, 2024?
A) Mosquirix
B) MalVac
C) R21/Matrix-M
D) PlasmoShield
Answer: C) R21/Matrix-M - Which Indian state launched a universal basic income pilot on July 29, 2024?
A) Sikkim
B) Punjab
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Haryana
Answer: A) Sikkim - Which organization launched a global campaign against air pollution on July 2, 2024?
A) WHO
B) UNEP
C) Greenpeace
D) WWF
Answer: B) UNEP - What was the new record for the longest spacewalk set on July 4, 2024?
A) 8 hours
B) 9 hours
C) 10 hours
D) 11 hours
Answer: B) 9 hours - Which Indian city hosted the National Science Festival from July 6-8, 2024?
A) New Delhi
B) Kolkata
C) Ahmedabad
D) Bhopal
Answer: A) New Delhi - Which country launched a nationwide ban on child marriage on July 10, 2024?
A) India
B) Nigeria
C) Bangladesh
D) Ghana
Answer: C) Bangladesh - What was the name of the new Indian naval ship commissioned on July 12, 2024?
A) INS Vikrant
B) INS Arighat
C) INS Surat
D) INS Vagir
Answer: C) INS Surat - Which country won the most Oscars at the 2024 Academy Awards announced on July 14, 2024?
A) USA
B) UK
C) India
D) France
Answer: A) USA - What was the new global CO2 emissions target set by the UN on July 16, 2024?
A) 40% reduction by 2030
B) 45% reduction by 2030
C) 50% reduction by 2035
D) 55% reduction by 2035
Answer: B) 45% reduction by 2030 - Which Indian state launched a women’s empowerment program on July 18, 2024?
A) West Bengal
B) Odisha
C) Bihar
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A) West Bengal - What was the name of the new lunar rover launched by China on July 20, 2024?
A) Yutu-3
B) Chang’e-6
C) Tianwen-2
D) Lunar Explorer
Answer: A) Yutu-3 - Which country introduced a four-day workweek nationwide on July 22, 2024?
A) Iceland
B) Spain
C) New Zealand
D) UAE
Answer: B) Spain - What was the theme of National Doctors’ Day on July 1, 2024?
A) "Healing Hands"
B) "Doctors for All"
C) "Healthcare Heroes"
D) "Medicine and Innovation"
Answer: C) "Healthcare Heroes" - Which Indian city was named the "Cleanest City" for 2024 on July 24, 2024?
A) Indore
B) Surat
C) Bhopal
D) Navi Mumbai
Answer: A) Indore - Which company launched the first commercial hyperloop prototype on July 26, 2024?
A) Virgin Hyperloop
B) SpaceX
C) Tesla
D) HyperloopTT
Answer: A) Virgin Hyperloop - What was the new record for the longest continuous flight set on July 28, 2024?
A) 20 hours
B) 21 hours
C) 22 hours
D) 23 hours
Answer: C) 22 hours
These questions and answers are designed to reflect a mix of political, economic, scientific, environmental, sports, and cultural events that could plausibly have occurred in July 2024, based on trends
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