Daily Current Affairs 19th July 2024

Q.1. When is the annual Malala Day observed?
ANS. July 12
Q.2. Which state in India is currently home to the largest Ramayan Temple in the world under construction?
ANS. Bihar
Q.3. Which nation just enacted legislation giving border guards the authority to stop anyone seeking asylum from Russia?
ANS. Finland
Q.4. Which Indian state’s government-led programme won the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity in 2024?
ANS. Andhra Pradesh
Q.5. Who became the first woman to fill the position of Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court by taking an oath?
ANS. Justice Aalia Neelum
Q.6. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), what was the preliminary annual inflation rate for India in June 2024?
ANS. 5.08%
Q.7. What is the main purpose of the ‘AgriSURE’ fund that the government intends to establish?
ANS. Boost Agri Start-Ups
Q.8. What is the SDG India Index score for India as a whole for the years 2023–2024?
ANS. 71
Q.9. Where will the first university in eastern India for students with disabilities open its doors?
ANS. Ranchi
Q.10. Which state is hosting the launch of the IT Saksham Yuva Scheme, which aims to create 5,000 jobs?
ANS. Haryana
Q.11. What is NITI Aayog’s estimated GDP growth rate for India in the fiscal year 2024–25?
ANS. 7%
Q.12. Which business is building the first combined heat and power (CHP) plant ready for hydrogen in Europe at the Stanlow refinery in Ellesmere Port, UK?
ANS. Essar Energy