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Daily Current Affairs: 14/06/2022
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1. Which state has won the title of "Khelo India Youth Games 2021" held recently?
- Haryana
- In "Khelo India Youth Games 2021" Haryana has stood first with a total of 137 medals including 52 gold medals, 39 silver, and 46 bronze medals.
- Meanwhile, Maharashtra finished second with 125 medals, winning 45 gold, 40 silver and 40 bronze medals. Karnataka finished third with 67 medals with 22 gold, 17 silver and 28 bronze.
- Due to the delay caused by the Kovid-19 epidemic, now 'Khelo India Youth Games 2021' was organized in Haryana from 4 to 13 June 2022.
- The mascot of 'Khelo India Youth Games 2021' is 'Dhaakad'.
- According to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, 'Khelo India Youth Games 2021' was organized in Panchkula, Haryana, Shahbad, Ambala, Chandigarh, and Delhi.
- Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs: Shri Anurag Singh Thakur
2. Which military recruitment scheme has been launched by the Union Defense Ministry recently?
- Agneepath Military Recruitment Scheme
- The Government of India has launched a 4-year tenure plan, the “Agneepath Military Recruitment Scheme” for Defense Soldiers.
- The scheme will allow inducting more soldiers for shorter tenures.
- Under this scheme, the candidates will join the defense forces and remain there for a period of four years only.
- Union Defense Minister: Shri Rajnath Singh
- CDS: Chief of Defense Staff?
- Chief of Army Staff: General Manoj Pandey
- Vice Chief of Army Staff: BS Raju (Baggavalli Somashekar Raju)
- Chief of the Air Force: Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari
- Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral R. Hari Kumar
3. Who has won the Best Actor in a Leading Role award at the recently held "Tony Awards" ceremony?
- Simon Russell Beale
- The "Antoinette Perry Award" for Excellence in Broadway Theatre, commonly known as the "Tony Award", recognizes excellence in live Broadway theater.
- The awards are presented by the American Theater Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in midtown Manhattan.
- The list of other important awards for "The Tony Award 2022" are as follows:-
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: Simon Russell Beale, for "The Lehman Trilogy".
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: Deirdre O'Connell, for "Dana H."
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Miles Frost, for "MJ" |
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Joaquina Calucango, for "Paradise Square".
- Best Director (Musical): Marianne Elliott for "The Company"
- Best Music: "A Strange Loop"
- Best Play: "The Lehman Trilogy"
4. Recently who has been appointed as the first female foreign minister of North Korea?
- Cho Son-hui
- Cho Son-hui has been appointed North Korea's first female foreign minister.
- 'Cho Son-hui' is a well-known former diplomat.
- North Korea
- Capital: Pyongyang
- Currency: North Korean won
- Administrator: Kim Jong-un
5. Recently who has been appointed as the Director of the Asia Pacific Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
- Krishna Srinivasan
- Krishna Srinivasan has been appointed as the Director of the Asia Pacific Division of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- IMF: International Monetary Fund
- Established: 1944
- HQ: Washington, D.C., United States
- Chairperson: Kristalina Georgieva
- Chief Economist: Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas
6. On which day "World Blood Donor Day" has been observed recently?
- June 14
- Every year 14 June is observed as "World Blood Donor Day" to promote awareness of the need for blood donation and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their gift of life-saving blood.
- This year the host country of "World Blood Donor Day 2022" is Mexico.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) started and declared June 14, the birth anniversary of Karl Landsteiner, as World Blood Donor Day (WBD) in 2004.
- Karl Landsteiner distinguished human blood into groups A, B, AB, and O.
- The theme of "World Blood Donor Day 2022": "Donating blood is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives" ("Donating blood is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives")
7. Recently the holy relics of Lord Mercury have been sent from India to which country for the Budha Purnima festival?
- Mongolia
- In a special gesture towards the people of Mongolia, four sacred relics of Lord Buddha are being taken from India to Mongolia for an 11-day exhibition as part of the Mongolian Buddha Purnima celebrations.
- A 25-member delegation led by Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju has gone to Mongolia with the holy relics.
- Mongolia
- Capital: Ulaanbaatar
- Currency: Mongolian togrog
- PM:
- President: Ukhnaa Khurelsukh
8. Recently 38th coordinated patrol with which country has been started in the Andaman Sea and Straits of Malacca?
- Indonesia
- The 38th India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) between the Indian Naval units of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) and the Indonesian Navy is being conducted in the Andaman Sea and Straits of Malacca.
- Indonesia
- Capital: Jakarta
- Currency: Indonesian Rupiah
- President: Joko Widodo
9. Recently who has become India's first RBI authorized PPI (Prepaid Payment Instrument)?
- OmniCard
- Omnicard has become the first RBI-licensed PPI to start cash withdrawal at all ATMs across India.
- Omnicard has announced that it has become the first RBI licensed PPI (Prepaid Payment Instrument) to start cash withdrawal using RuPay-powered cards from any ATM across the country.
- The move comes after RBI allowed non-bank licensed entities to enable cash withdrawal from digital wallets.
10. Recently who has been selected as 'ICC Player of the Month' for the month of May?
- Angelo Mathews
- The International Cricket Council (ICC) on June 13 announced that Sri Lankan batsman Angelo Mathews has been named the ICC Player of the Month for May 2022 in the men's category.
- And Pakistan's first spin sensation 'Tuba Hasan' has been named 'ICC Player of the Month' for May 2022 in the women's category.
- ICC: International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Geoff Allardyce
11. Which fair has been announced to be organized every month for the purpose of training and providing employment to the youth?
- Prime Minister's National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM)
- The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will now organize 'Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela' (PMNAM) every month.
- Objective: To connect youth with more opportunities for on-ground training within corporates and give them an opportunity to get employment.
- PM National Apprenticeship Fair will take place at 200+ locations in India.
- Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: Dharmendra Pradhan
12. Recently which portal has been launched by Indian Railways for startup funding?
- Railway Innovation Portal
- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav launched the Indian Railways Innovation Portal with a start-up policy for Railways that will fund startups.
- Objective: To promote Indian innovators and entrepreneurs through a range of innovative start-ups.
- Railways will continue to support innovative start-ups in every way possible, even providing a grant of up to Rs 1.5 crore to innovative start-ups.
- The first train in India was run on 16 April 1853 between Bori Bunder station in Bombay to Thane station for a distance of 34 km.
- Railway Board was established in March 1905.
- There are a total of 18 railway zones (including Kolkata Metro) in the Indian Railways.
- First Railway Minister of India: John Mathai
- Current Union Minister of Railways: Shri Ashwini Vaishnav
- New Chairman and Executive Officer of Railway Board: Vinay Kumar Tripathi
13. Where has the 'Jagatguru Shri Sant Tukaram Maharaj Shila Mandir' been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently?
- Pune
- 'Jagatguru Shri Sant Tukaram Maharaj Shila Mandir' has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Dehu, Pune, Maharashtra.
- The city of Dehu has been sanctified by Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj, a famous poet and worshiper of Lord Vitthal since the 17th century.
- The place is particularly highly revered by the Varkari sect, for whom the verses written by Saint Tukaram, affectionately known as Tukoba, are the essence of his life.
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- CM: Uddhav Thackeray
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
14. Recently 'META4 Group' has signed an agreement to set up an electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Telangana with an investment of Rs 250 crore, 'META4 Group' is a company of which country?
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- UAE-based "META4 Group" has signed an MoU with the Telangana government to set up an electric vehicle manufacturing plant at Zaheerabad, Telangana with an investment of Rs 250 crore.
- As per the MoU, the Telangana government will provide 15 acres of concessional land in the National Investment and Manufacturing Zone, Zaheerabad.
- META4 has made this investment through Voltly Energy, which provides advanced EV 2-wheeler manufacturing and provides energy-efficient EV charging solutions.
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Capital: Abu Dhabi
- Currency: UAE Dirham
- President: Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Crown Prince:
15. Who has recently won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022?
- Max Verstappen
- Max Verstappen has won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022.
- Has won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2022
- He went on to become the most successful driver of all time at Red Bull.
- Red Bull's Sergio Perez finished second and Mercedes' George Russell third.
- Max Verstappen is a racing driver for Red Bull, Netherlands.
16. Which legend of long-distance running has passed away recently?
- Hari Chand
- India's famous long-distance running legend 'Hari Chand' has passed away.
- He has died at the age of 69.
- Harichand has also been a two-time Asian Games gold medalist.
17. What is the name of Asia's longest-toothed elephant who died recently?
- Bhogeshwar
- Asia's longest-toothed elephant "Bhogeshwar" has died of natural causes at the age of 60.
- Asia's longest tooth elephant "Bhogeshwar" was also known as Mr. Kabini.
- Asia's longest-toothed elephant "Bhogeshwar" had one tooth 2.54 meters and the other 2.34 meters long.
- Asia's longest-toothed elephant "Bhogeshwar" lived in the Gundre range of Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka.
18. Recently with which country has an agreement has been signed to bring the fastest animal, Cheetah, which has become extinct in India?
- South Africa and Namibia
- The Indian government has finalized deals with South Africa and Namibia to release the planet's fastest animal, the cheetah, into the wild at Kuno Palpur, Madhya Pradesh, by the end of 2022.
- Twelve cheetahs from South Africa and 8 from Namibia will be brought in in subsequent years.
- The project to relocate cheetahs from Africa to India is a long-term, one-time project being implemented by the Ministry of Environment with the help of the Wildlife Institute of India to reintroduce cheetahs into the wild, which began in India in the 1950s. had become extinct.
19. Recently which state government has launched “Fruits Software”?
- Karnataka
- “Fruits Software” has been launched by the Government of Karnataka.
- The Karnataka government has launched 'Farmer Registration and Integrated Beneficiary Information System' or FRUTS software for Aadhaar-based, single-window registration for schemes.
- The FRUITS software will facilitate single registration using the Aadhar card and land digitized land record system of Karnataka to authenticate the ownership.
- Karnataka
- Capital: Bengaluru
- Formation: 01 November 1956
- CM: Basavaraj Bommai
- Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot
20. Recently who has been appointed as the Under-Secretary of the United Nations?
- Rabab Fatima
- Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations, has been appointed as the Under-Secretary of the United Nations.
- Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced the appointment of Ambassador Fatima.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
21. Recently who has become the 74th Chess Grandmaster of India?
- Kishore Rahul Srivastava
- 19-year-old Rahul Srivatshav P has become the 74th Grandmaster of India to clinch the title by breaking the 2500 (Elo points) barrier in the live FIDE ratings during the 9th Cattolica Chess Festival 2022 in Italy.
- 19-year-old Rahul Srivastava P belongs to Telangana state.
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