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1. Who has been appointed as the chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) recently?

- Nitin Gupta

• Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Nitin Gupta has been appointed as the new chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
• After the retirement of JB Mohapatra on 30 April 2022, the post of CBDT chief was being handled by Sangita Singh, a board member, and 1986 batch IRS officer with additional charge.
• CBDT: Central Board of Direct Taxes
• Formation: 1944
• HQ: New Delhi
• Chairman: Nitin Gupta

2. Which state team has won the recently held Ranji Trophy final?

- Madhya Pradesh

• Madhya Pradesh's Ranji Trophy (cricket) team has won the Ranji Trophy title for the first time by defeating the Mumbai team by 6 wickets.
• So far in the history of the Ranji Trophy, the Mumbai team has won the most, which has created history by winning the Ranji Trophy for the first time by defeating the team of Madhya Pradesh in the final match.
• Madhya Pradesh
• MP Capital: Bhopal
• CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
• Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel

3. Where has India's largest floating solar power project been launched recently?

- Kayamkulam

• Tata Power Solar Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has achieved a remarkable feat by commissioning India's largest floating solar power project in the backwater area, a 350-acre water body at Kayamkulam, Kerala.
• India's largest floating solar power project has a peak installed capacity of 101.6 MW.
• Tata Power
• Tata Power Company Limited is an Indian electric utility company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and part of the Tata Group. The main business of the company is to generate, transmit and distribute electricity. With an installed power generation capacity of 10,577 MW, it is the largest integrated power company in India.
• Founded: 18 September 1919
• HQ: Mumbai
• MD & CEO: Praveer Sinha
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• Kerala
• Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
• CM: Pinarayi Vijayan
• Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan

4. Which country has recently launched the solid-fuel rocket "Juljana" in space?

- Iran

• Iran has launched a solid-fuel rocket "Juljana" into space.
• Named "Zuljana", the 25.5-meter tall rocket capable of carrying a 220-kg satellite will collect data in Earth orbit and give a boost to Iran's space industry.
• Zuljanah was named for the horse of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad.
• Iran
• Capital: Tehran
• Currency: Iranian rial

5. Where has the world's largest bacterium been found recently?

- Caribbean

• The world's largest bacterium "Thiomargarita Magnifica" has been found in Caribbean mangrove swamps.
• The bacterium has been named Thiomargarita Magnifica and can reach a length of 2 centimeters above its current size.
• According to experts, it is about 50 times larger than previously known bacteria that can be seen with the naked eye.

6. On which day MSME Day has been celebrated recently?

- June 27

• "MSME Day" is celebrated every year on 27 June at the initiative of the United Nations General Assembly.
• The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the contribution of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to the sustainable achievement of the United Nations.
• MSMEs account for 90% of businesses worldwide, 60 to 70% of jobs and 50% of GDP.
• MSME Day Theme 2022: Resilience and Rebuilding: MSMEs for Sustainable Development (Resilience and Rebuilding: MSMEs for Sustainable Development)
• United Nations (UN)
• Established: 24 October 1945
• HQ: New York
• Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
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• MSME: Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
• HQ: New Delhi
• Minister of MSME: Narayan Rane

7. Recently who has been honored with the 'Kempegowda International Award'?

- Prakash Padukone

• With the first edition of 'Kempegowda International Award' on the occasion of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Jayanti, Karnataka State Government honored former Chief Minister S.M. Krishna, N.R. Narayana Murthy of Infosys and former Indian badminton player Prakash Padukone have been honored with the 'Kempegowda International Award'.
• What is the 'Kempegowda International Award'?
• The Kempegowda Award or Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Award is a civilian award given annually by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
• The 'Kempegowda International Award' nomination is based on the notable contribution of citizens in the fields of medicine, education, media, sports, theatre, film, literature, environment, folklore, music, dance, yoga, judiciary, journalism, culture, photography, social service.

8. Where was the 'United Nations Ocean Conference 2022' organized recently?

- Lisbon

• The 'United Nations Ocean Conference 2022' has been organized in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
• India is represented in the 'United Nations Ocean Conference 2022' by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh.
• The conference is co-hosted by the governments of Kenya and Portugal.
• Portugal
• Capital: Lisbon
• Currency: Euro
• PM: Antonio Costa
• President: Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa

9. On which day "International Day in Support of Victims of Torture" has been observed recently?

- June 26

• "International Day in Support of Victims of Torture" is observed every year on 26 June.
• The main purpose of this day is to express their support to the victims of torture and persecuted people from nations, societies, and individuals around the world and to promote the eradication of torture, support the victims and promote human rights.

10. Recently which Indian tennis player has been honored with the 'Golden Achievement Award 2021'?

- Vijay Amritraj

• Renowned Indian tennis player Vijay Amritraj has been named the recipient of the "Golden Achievement Award 2021" by the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the International Tennis Federation.
• The award has been given to Vijay Amritraj in recognition of his outstanding impact on tennis as a sportsman, promoter, and humanitarian.

11. Recently who has become the first Indian to win a silver medal in the 'Asian Cycling Championship 2022'?

- Ronaldo Singh

• Ronaldo Singh has become the first Indian to win a silver medal in the sprint event at the 'Asian Cycling Championships 2022'.
• He has also become the first Indian cyclist to win a silver medal (including in the elite category) at the Asian Track Championship.
• 14-year-old Ronaldo Singh Latnajam is a beloved cyclist from the state of Manipur.

12. Recently, a well-known lyricist writer, and journalist has passed away, what is his name?

- Chauvalur Krishnankutty

• A renowned lyricist, writer, and journalist, Chauvalur Krishnankutty passed away at the age of 86.
• Krishnankutty has written over 3000 devotional songs and authored over 200 books.
• He worked as an assistant editor with the Malayala Manorama daily.

13. Recently who has become India's first 'K-pop star'?

- Shreya Lenka

• Shreya Lenka, who hails from the state of Orissa from India, has become India's first 'K-pop star' (Korean pop star).
• Odisha
• Capital: Bhubaneswar
• Formation: 01 April 1936
• CM: Naveen Patnaik
• Governor: Ganeshi Lal

14. Which country has hosted the recently held "G7 Summit 2022"?

- Germany

• The "G7 Summit 2022" is hosted by Germany.
• This is the 48th edition of "G7 Summit 2022".
• Indian representation in "G7 Summit 2022" is done by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

What is Group of Seven (G7)?

• The Group of Seven (G7) is an intergovernmental political forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
• In addition, the European Union is a 'non-counting member'. Its members are the world's largest IMF advanced economies and the wealthiest liberal democracies.

15. Which state government has recently launched the "MEDISEP scheme" for the state employees?

- Kerala

• The Government of Kerala will launch a medical insurance scheme "MEDISEP" for state employees, pensioners, and their eligible family members which will be started on 1st July 2022.
• Medical assistance up to ₹ 3 lakh will be provided every year under the "MEDISEP scheme".
• Kerala
• Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
• CM: Pinarayi Vijayan
• Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan

16. Which bank has been recently penalized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

- Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)

• Due to financial irregularities in Indian Overseas Bank, a monetary penalty of ₹ 57.50 lakh has been imposed by the Reserve Bank of India.
• IOB: Indian Overseas Bank
• Established: 10 February 1937
• HQ: Chennai
• MD & CEO: Ajay Kumar Srivastava
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• RBI: Reserve Bank of India
• HQ: Mumbai
• Established: 1 April 1935
• Nationalization: 01 January 1949
• Governor: Shaktikanta Das
• Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael Debabrata Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao 4. T Rabi Sankar

17. Where has "Ambubachi Mela 2022" been organized recently?

- Guwahati

• A four-day festival "Ambubachi Mela" has been organized at the world-famous Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam.
• It is the most important religious event of the Kamakhya Temple and is also an important part of the state's tourism.
• Assam
• Formation: 26 January 1950
• Capital: Dispur
• CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma
• Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi

18. In which state 'Sao Joao festival' has been celebrated recently?

- Goa

• The "Sao Joao Festival" is an annual Catholic festival celebrated in an unusual way in Goa on 24 June.
• Large numbers of people jump and swim in local wells, rivers, and ponds as a tribute to the 'young Goan Catholic man St. John the Baptist'.
• Goa
• Capital: Panji
• CM: Pramod Sawant
• Governor: PS Sreedharan Pillai

19. On which day "International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" has been observed recently?

- June 26

• Every year on 26 June "International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" or "World Drugs Day" is observed.
• The theme of "International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking" 2022: 'Addressing drug challenges in health and humanitarian crises'
• The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) deals with drug trafficking and the use of illegal substances in India.
• NCB: Narcotics Control Bureau
• Formed: 17 March 1986
• HQ: New Delhi
• NCB Chief: Satya Narayan Pradhan

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