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1. Which outbreak has been declared as a pandemic by the World Health Network (WHN) recently?

- Monkeypox

• The World Health Network (WHN) has declared monkeypox a pandemic.
• It is a viral infection that originates in rodents and is transmitted to primates and people.
• Symptoms of monkeypox include fever, rash, and swelling.
• Monkeypox is usually a self-limited illness with symptoms appearing for 2 to 4 weeks.
• World Health Network (World Health Network-WHN): WHN is a network dedicated to the development and execution of science-based global, national and local pandemic responses.

2. Recently which has become the first airport in India to run on renewable energy?

- Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport

• Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has become the first airport in India to run on renewable energy i.e. completely hydro and solar power from June 2022.
• From the year 2015, Cochin International Airport in Kerala became the first airport in the world to run on solar power.
• Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport has been adjudged as the best airport in India and South Asia at the 'Skytrax World Airport Awards 2022'.
• While Qatar's Hamad International Airport has been adjudged the best airport in the world for the second year in a row.

3. What is the rank of India in the recently released FIFA World Rankings?

- 104th

• Brazil remains in the first place in the FIFA World Rankings, leaving Belgium behind.
• In the FIFA World Rankings, Dua has improved to the 104th position.
• FIFA: Federation International de Football Association
• Established: 21 May 1904
• HQ: Zurich, Switzerland
• President: Gianni Infantino

4. Recently who has been appointed as the new Director-General of the National Investigation Agency?

- Dinkar Gupta

• Dinkar Gupta has been appointed as the new Director-General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
• Dinkar Gupta will succeed Kuldeep Singh and will hold the post of NIA chief till March 31, 2024.
• NIA: National Investigation Agency
• Established: 2009
• HQ: New Delhi
• Director-General: Dinkar Gupta

5. Recently who has been elected as the new President of the India International Center (IIC)?

- Shyam Saran

• Shyam Saran has assumed charge as the President of the India International Center (IIC).
• Shyam Saran, former Foreign Secretary and Special Envoy to the Prime Minister for Nuclear Affairs and Climate Change.
• India International Center (IIC) is a non-governmental organization based in New Delhi, India. The membership of IIC includes artists, academicians, senior government officials, judges, jurists, parliamentarians, doctors, ministers, governors, social workers, journalists, and individuals from other domains.

6. Recently the tenure of the Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has been extended for the next 3 months, what is his name?

- Randeep Guleria

• The tenure of the Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) 'Randeep Guleria' has been extended for the next 3 months.
• The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is a group of autonomous government public medical universities of higher education under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

7. On which day 'International Day of Women in Diplomacy' has been celebrated recently?

- June 24

• Every year on 24 June, the 'International Day of Women in Diplomacy' is celebrated.
• In the year 2022, June 24 has been declared by the United Nations General Assembly as 'International Day of Women in Diplomacy'.
• United Nations (UN)
• Established: 24 October 1945
• HQ: New York
• Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres

8. Where has the G20 summit 2023 been announced to be held?

- Jammu & Kashmir

• Jammu and Kashmir will host the 2023 meetings of the G20, an influential grouping of the world's major economies.
• India will chair the G-20 from December 1, 2022, and in 2023, the first summit of the G20 leaders will be held in Jammu & Kashmir.

What is G20?

• The G20 is made up of the world's 20 most powerful economies which include 19 countries and the European Union (EU).
• The G20 includes both find industrialized and developing countries and accounts for about 90% of the Gross World Product (GWP), 75–80% of international trade, and two-thirds of the global population which is about half the world's area. It works to address key issues related to the global economy such as international financial stability, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development.

9. Recently, the central government has made a health insurance scheme of how many years mandatory for surrogate mothers?

- 3 years

• As per the new surrogacy rules of the Union Health Ministry, intending couples will be required to purchase a general health insurance cover in favor of the surrogate mother for a period of 36 months from an insurance company or an agent recognized by the IRDAI. enough to cover.
• According to the new surrogacy rules, the expenses will be supported for all complications arising out of complications related to pregnancy and postpartum delivery.
• Union Health Minister: Mansukh Mandaviya
• Union Minister of Women and Child Development: Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani

10. Recently the World Bank approved the approval of how much loan amount for the modernization of the infrastructure of Indian Railways?

- $245 million

• The World Bank has approved a $245 million loan to support India's efforts to modernize rail freight and logistics infrastructure.
• The Rail Logistics project will help India move more traffic from road to rail, making transportation – both freight and passenger – more efficient and reducing millions of tonnes of GHG emissions.

Important information about Indian Railways:-

• Indian Railways is the fourth-largest rail network in the world.
• 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

11. On which day World Rainforest Day has been observed recently?

- June 22

• 'World Rainforest Day' is celebrated every year on 22 June.
• It is celebrated to highlight the importance of rainforests and to raise awareness about the need for their conservation.
• The theme of 'World Rainforest Day' 2022 is 'The Time is Now'.
• World Rainforest Day was first observed in 2017 by a non-profit organization named Rainforest Partnership.

12. Recently which country has been selected as "Country of the Year"?

- India

• Europe's largest start-up conference, VivaTech 2020 (VivaTech 2022) has recognized India as the "Country of the Year".
• The country has been recognized with this honor due to the global contribution of Indian start-ups.
• India's start-up ecosystem is growing rapidly and has over 100 unicorns.
• India has participated in 'VivaTech' to showcase that Indian start-ups are solving global problems and innovating for the world.

13. Which Indian industrialist and philanthropist has recently announced a donation of ₹60,000 crores for social work?

- Gautam Adani

• Gautam Adani, one of the richest men in Asia and a well-known Indian industrialist and philanthropist, on the occasion of his 60th birthday on June 24, 2022, has announced a donation of ₹60,000 crores for social causes.
• According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Adani's net worth is around $92 billion.
• He is ranked sixth ($95 billion) by Forbes Real-Time Billionaires.

14. Recently in which state the 17th 'Shala Praveshotsav' has been launched?

- Gujarat

• Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has launched the 17th 'Shala Praveshotsav'.
• The objective of 'Shala Pravetotsav': To increase the enrollment of students in primary schools in the state.
• The 'Shala Praveshotsav' campaign helps in reducing the dropout rate of students.
• The dropout rate has been reduced to 3.07% from 37.22% in the 'Shala Praveshotsav' campaign in 2002.
• Gujarat
• Formation: 01 May 1960
• Capital: Gandhinagar
• CM: Bhupendra Patel
• Governor: Acharya Devvrat

15. Recently which state of India's public transport service "Mo Bus" has been awarded the prestigious United Nations Award?

- Odisha

• Odisha-based public transport service "Mo Bus" has been awarded the prestigious United Nations Award.
• Reason for coveted UN award to "Mo Bus": role and effort in helping the world better recover from COVID-19.
• "Mo Bus" service started: on November 6, 2018
• Objective: Transformation of urban public transport
• Bus fare: Rs 5-70 (AC), Rs 5-55 (Non AC)
• Odisha
• Capital: Bhubaneswar
• Formation: 01 April 1936
• CM: Naveen Patnaik
• Governor: Ganeshi Lal

16. Which country has recently hosted the 14th BRICS Summit 2022?

- China

• The 14th BRICS Summit 2022 has been hosted by China.
• The Indian representation in the 14th BRICS Summit 2022 has been done by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
• BRICS: A group of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa
• Established: June 2006
• HQ: Shanghai, China
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• China Capital: Beijing
• Currency: Yuan or Renminbi
• President: Xi Jinping

17. What is the rank of India in the recently held 'Asian Track Cycling Championship (ATCC) 2022'?

- 5th

• In the 'Asian Track Cycling Championships (ATCC) 2022', India is at the fifth position with 2 gold, 6 silver, and 15 bronze medals with a total of 23 medals.
• The 'Asian Trek Cycling Championship (ATCC) 2022' was organized by the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) from 18 to 22 June 2022 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.
• In the 'Asian Trek Cycling Championships (ATCC) 2022', Japan topped with a total of 27 medals with 18 gold, 7 silver, and 2 bronze medals.

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