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Daily Current Affairs: 16/06/2022
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1. Recently who has become the first Asian country to legalize 'Cannabis' for medicinal use?
- Thailand
- Thailand has become the first Asian country to legalize 'Cannabis' for medicinal use.
- Now in Thailand, growing and trading marijuana and cannabis products, or using parts of the plant to treat diseases is no longer a crime, but recreational use of the drug is still illegal.
- Thailand
- Capital: Bangkok
- Currency: Baht
- Prime Minister: Prayut Chan-o-cha
2. Which country has recently hosted the 8th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians?
- Egypt
- The 8th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians has been hosted by Egypt.
- The 8th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians has been hosted on 15 June 2022 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
- Nagaland's first woman parliamentarian 'S. Phangan Konyak' was elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha. S Phangon Konyak represented India at the conference.
- This conference is organized at the initiative of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), which is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Egypt
- Capital: Cairo
- Currency: Egyptian Pound
3. Where has recently been inaugurated "Kranti Gatha" by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi?
- Mumbai
- "Kranti Gatha" has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 14 June 2022 at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- "Revolutionary Saga" is a newly constructed gallery of Indian revolutionaries inside an underground British-era bunker at the Raj Bhavan in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- The bunker was found under the Raj Bhavan in 2016.
- He also inaugurated the newly constructed 'Jal Bhushan', the residence and office of the Governor of Maharashtra.
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- Formation: 01 May 1960
- CM: Uddhav Thackeray
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
4. Which country has recently hosted the Conference of Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN-ASEAN)?
- India
- On 16 June 2022, India hosted the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN-ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Conference.
- India is hosting the first of its kind in New Delhi.
- The theme of the Conference of Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN-ASEAN) is "Building Bridges in the Indo-Pacific".
- ASEAN: Association of Southeast Asian Nations
- Established: 08 August 1967
- HQ: Jakarta, Indonesia
- Total members: 10
5. On which day "International Day of Family Remittances" has been observed recently?
- June 16
- The "International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR)" was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and is observed on 16 June.
- "International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR)" is celebrated to appreciate the migrant workers, women, and men who send money from abroad to family members.
- The theme of "International Day of Family Remittance (IDFR)": Recovery and resilience through digital and financial inclusion
6. Recently who has been made the President of the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI)?
- Pramod K Mittal
- COAI has named Pramod K Mittal, chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm, as the new president of the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) for 2022-23.
- Mittal was earlier the Vice President of the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
- Pramod K Mittal will replace Ajay Puri as the President of the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
- COAI: Cellular Operators Association of India
- Established: 1995
- HQ: New Delhi
7. Recently, the budget of how much rupees has been presented by the Uttarakhand government for the financial year 2022-23?
- ₹65,571.49 crore
- The proposed Rs 65,571.49 crore budget includes revenue expenditure of Rs 49,013.31 crore and capital expenditure of Rs 16,558.18 crore.
- The highest allocation of ₹ 1,500 crores has been proposed in the budget for the payment of pensions to the elderly, widows without dependents, abandoned women, handicapped, and economically weaker farmers.
- Uttarakhand
- Capital: 1. Dehradun(winter) 2. Gairsain (Summer)
- Formation: 09 November 2000
- Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Governor: Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh
8. How much assistance has been announced by the United States of America to India to deal with the dangers of the disease?
- $122 million
- The United States has announced $122 million in funding to the top three Indian medical research institutes to help prevent avoidable epidemics, early detection of disease threats, and rapid and effective response.
- The fund will be distributed to three top Indian health research institutes - ICMR, NIV (Pune), and NIE (Chennai).
- US President: Joe Biden (46th)
- Vice President: Kamala Harris
- US Capital: Washington DC
9. Which missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons has been successfully test-fired by India recently?
- Prithvi-2
- Prithvi-II is known to have a maximum warhead mounting capability of 2,500 kg and a range of 250 km (160 mi).
- It was developed by DRDO and was first used by the Indian Air Force.
- India has 3 Prithvi missiles in which Prithvi-1 has a range of 150 km, Prithvi-2 has a range of 250 km.
- And Prithvi-3 has a strike range of 350 km.
- Prithvi-2 missile is also capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
- DRDO: Defense Research & Development Organization
- Established: 1958
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: G. Satheesh Reddy
10. What is the name of the eminent Urdu scholar and professor who has passed away recently?
- Gopi Chand Narang
- Professor Gopi Chand Narang, one of the noted Urdu critics, theorists, and linguists, passed away at the age of 91.
- Padma Bhushan and Sahitya Akademi Awardee Prof. Narang has published more than 65 scholarly and critical books on language, literature, poetry, and cultural studies in Urdu, Hindi, and English.
11. What is the rank of India in the recently released "Digital News Report 2022"?
- 20th
- India has moved up to 20th rank, improving from last year's 31st rank among 46 countries surveyed by "Digital News Report 2022".
- The Times of India scored the highest at 75% in terms of brand credibility, followed by All India Radio with 72%, while The Print (61 percent), Republic TV (57 percent), and The Wire (57 percent) scored. All-time low.
- 'Digital News Report 2022' is published by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism (RISJ).
12. Recently which Indian-American scientist has been appointed by the US President as the head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy?
- Arati Prabhakar
- Indian American physicist Aarti Prabhakar has been appointed by US President Joe Biden as the head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
- Born in India and raised in Texas, Dr. Aarti Prabhakar has been in public service for decades, leading premier institutions in various presidential positions.
- US President: Joe Biden (46th)
- Vice President: Kamala Harris
- US Capital: Washington DC
13. Which Indian state has ranked first in Asia in the recently released 4th Global Startup Ecosystem Report?
- Kerala
- According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), the startup ecosystem in Kerala has been ranked fourth in terms of best and most affordable talent in Asia.
- Bengaluru city has moved up to number 22 in the rankings.
- The report also showed that Bengaluru's tech ecosystem is valued at $105 billion which is more than $89 billion from Singapore and $62 billion from Tokyo.
- Top five in the fourth Global Startup Ecosystem Report: Silicon Valley, followed by New York City, London, Boston, and Beijing.
- Kerala
- Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
- CM: Pinarayi Vijayan
- Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan
14. Recently which tech giant has announced the 'Startup Accelerator Program' for new women startup founders?
- Google
- Google has announced a program for women founders, the 'Startup Accelerator Program', that will help them address challenges like fundraising and hiring.
- Selected startups will receive support and mentorship for AI/ML, Android, Web, product strategy, and growth.
- Established: 04 September 1998
- HQ: Mountain View, California, United States
- CEO: Sundar Pichai (Indian)😎
15. According to the recent survey released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programs, the unemployment rate of India has come down by what percentage?
- 4.2%
- According to the survey released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programs for 2020-21, India's unemployment rate has come down by 4.2%.
- According to the Periodic Labor Force Survey (PLFS) for 2020-21 (July-June), India's unemployment rate has come down to 4.2% in 2020-21 (July-June).
- The survey was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programs.
- Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation: Rao Inderjit Singh
16. Which social media platform has recently tied up with UN Women to create employment opportunities for women?
- LinkedIn
- LinkedIn has invested $5,00,000 (₹3.88 crores) in collaboration with United Nations Women to create employment opportunities for women.
- A pilot project will be launched in Maharashtra to develop digital, soft, and employability skills of 2,000 women.
- After the pilot project completes in 15 months, UN Women and LinkedIn will incorporate lessons learned and evaluative feedback.
- Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, United States
- United Nations Women's
- Headquarters: New York, United States
17. Recently, by which time 5G service has been announced by the Union Communications Minister Ashwani Vaishnav in India?
- March 2023
- It has been announced by the Union Minister of Communications, Ashwani Vaishnav that a fully fledged 5G service will be available in India by March 2023.
- The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has finally approved the Department of Telecommunications (5G) spectrum auction, in which bidders will be assigned spectrum for providing 5G services to the general public and businesses.
- Shri Ashwini Vaishnav: Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology
18. In which state "Baikho Mahotsav" was celebrated recently?
- Assam
- The "Baikho Festival" is celebrated annually in the state of Assam, it is celebrated by the Rabha tribes of India.
- "Baikho Mahotsav" is celebrated to bring in the auspicious harvest season and for abundant crops and good health.
- Assam
- Formation: 26 January 1950
- Capital: Dispur
- CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi
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