Today Current Affairs Quiz: 15 July 2024- Euro Cup 2024

Current Affairs for UPSC: Jagran Josh presents Daily Current Affairs Quiz for all dedicated students and readers preparing for various competitive exams. In today’s session, get briefings about the important topics given in Q&A formats such as Copa America 2024, Nepal new Prime Minister, Euro Cup 2024 etc.

1. In which state did Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurate 'PM College of Excellence'?

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Madhya Pradesh

(c) Rajasthan

(d) Assam

2. Which country recently won the Copa America title?

(a) Brazil

(b) Colombia

(c) Argentina

(d) Uruguay

3. Who has become the new Prime Minister of Nepal recently?

(a) Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'

(b) KP Sharma Oli

(c) Rambaran Yadav

(d) None of these

4. Who recently won the Wimbledon Women's Singles 2024 title?

(a) Emma Raducanu

(b) Elena Rybakina

(c) Jasmine Paolini

(d) Barbora Krejcikova

5.  Carlos Alcaraz, who won the Wimbledon men's singles title 2024, is a player from which country?

(a) Czech Republic

(b) France

(c) Spain

(d) Italy

6. Who won the Euro Cup 2024 title?

(a) Spain

(b) England

(c) France

(d) Portugal

Answer:-

1. (b) Madhya Pradesh

Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently virtually inaugurated the 'PM College of Excellence' in Madhya Pradesh. Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated it from Indore in all 55 districts of the state. On this occasion, the Chief Minister of the state, Dr. Many other ministers including Mohan Yadav were present.

2. (c) Argentina

Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 in a thrilling final played at Hard Rock Stadium Miami to win the Copa America football tournament for a record 16th time. With this, Argentina has also stopped Colombia's winning streak of 28 consecutive matches.   

3. (b) KP Sharma Oli

Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) (CPI-UML) leader KP Sharma Oli was sworn in as Prime Minister for the fourth time, heading a coalition government supported by the Nepali Congress party. Oli's appointment comes after former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' lost the trust vote. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated KP Sharma Oli on being appointed the new Prime Minister of Nepal.

4. (d) Barbora Krejcikova

Recently, Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic displayed a brilliant game and won the Wimbledon Women's Singles 2024 title. She defeated Jasmine Paolini in the final held in London. Krejcikova also received prize money of ₹28.5 crore.

5. (a) Spain

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title, which he also won last year. With his successful title defence, Alcaraz joined the exclusive club with Roger Federer.

6. Spain

Spain defeated England in the final of Euro Cup 2024 to win the Euro Cup title for the fourth time. Lamine Ymal (Spain) won the Young Player of the Tournament award, Rodri won the Player of the Tournament award and the Golden Boot was shared between six players. The next Euro will be hosted by England.