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Weekly Current Affairs: 06-12 June 2022
1. Recently which global initiative has been
launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on the occasion of World
Environment Day?
- LiFE Movement
- LiFE: Lifestyle for the Environment
- A global initiative "Lifestyle for the
Environment-LiFE" has been launched by the Prime Minister of India,
Shri Narendra Modi, on the occasion of World Environment Day.
- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, World Bank chief
David Malpass and other dignitaries attended the launch of the global
initiative "LiFE Movement".
- The idea of LiFE was introduced by the Prime
Minister during the 26th UN COP-26 in Glasgow 2021.
- The launch is the 'LiFE Global Call for Papers'
inviting ideas and suggestions from academics, universities, research
institutions, etc. to influence and persuade individuals, communities and
organizations across the world to adopt an environmentally conscious
lifestyle. will start.
- "World Environment Day" is celebrated
every year on 5th June.
2. Which program has been recently launched by the
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)?
- My Pad My Right
- The “Mera Pad Mera Adhikar” program has been
launched in Leh, Ladakh by Dr. GR Chintala, President, National Bank for
Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
- This program has been started by NABARD's NABARD
Foundation with a cost of ₹ 7.5 lakh with machinery and materials.
- NABARD has also approved one lakh (additional) to
upgrade the machinery for manufacturing sanitary pads to suit the demands
of women of different age groups.
- NABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development
- Established: 12 July 1982
- HQ: Mumbai
- Chairman: Govinda Rajulu Chintala
3. Who has recently received the Best Actor Award
at the 22nd ''International Indian Film Academy Awards'' (IIFA)?
- Vicky Kaushal
- Vicky Kaushal has received the Best Actor Award at
the 22nd International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) for his film
'Sardar Udham'.
- The 22nd ''International Indian Film Academy
Awards'' (IIFA) has been organized in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- Best Actor (Male): Vicky Kaushal (for Sardar Udham)
- Best Actor (Female): Kriti Sanon (mm)
- Best Director: Vishnuvardhan (Sher Shah)
- Best Film: Sher Shah
- Best Supporting Actor Female: Sai Tamhankar (mm)
- Best Supporting Actor Male: Pankaj Tripathi (Ludo)
- Best Female Playback Singer: Asees Kaur (Ratan
Lambian, Sher Shah)
- Best Playback Singer Female - Asees Kaur for 'Ratan
Lambiya' in Shershaah
- Best Playback Singer Male - Sher Shah for the song
'Ratan Lambiya' to Jubin Nautiyal
- Best Song - Kausar Munir for 'Lehra Do', 83
- Best Music Direction - AR Rahman for Atrangi Re and
Jasleen Royal for Javed-Mohsin, Vikram Montrose, B Praak, Jani Shershah
- Best Male Debut - Ahan Shetty (Tadpi)
- Best Female Debut - Sharvari Wagh for Bunty Aur
Babli 2
- Best Story Adapted - Kabir Khan, Sanjay Puran Singh
Chauhan 83. for
- Best Original Story - Ludo by Anurag Basu
4. Recently, which awareness program has been
started by the central government to free the country from single-use plastic
and contribute to improving the environment?
- 'Clean and Green'
- The Union Housing Ministry has launched the ''Clean
and Green'' campaign on the occasion of World Environment Day.
- Urban local bodies across the country will organize
awareness programs to free the country from single-use plastics and
contribute to improving the environment.
- Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas; and Minister
of Housing and Urban Affairs: Shri Hardeep Singh Puri
5. Which joint military exercise has been started
between India and Bangladesh recently?
- Samprati-X
- A joint military training exercise, 'Sampriti-X' has
been started by the soldiers of India and Bangladesh from June 5 to June
16 at the Jessore Military Station in Bangladesh.
- The aim of the exercise, 'Sampriti-X': To strengthen
the aspects of interoperability and cooperation between the two armies.
- Bangladesh
- Capital: Dhaka
- PM: Sheikh Hasina
- President: Abdul Hamid
- 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
6. Where has the new food laboratory of FSSAI been
inaugurated by the Union Health Minister recently?
- Raxaul
- The new National Food Laboratory of FSSAI has been
inaugurated in Raxaul, Bihar by the Union Health Minister Shri Mansukh
Mandaviya.
- The laboratory has been set up under an India-Nepal
bilateral agreement to reduce the time taken for testing imported food
samples brought from Nepal to Raxaul (Bihar).
- Earlier, all imported samples with legal validity
had to be sent to the National Food Laboratory in Kolkata for testing.
- Bihar
- Capital: Patna
- CM: Nitish Kumar
- Governor: Phagu Chauhan
- Nepal
- Capital: Kathmandu
- Currency: Nepali Rupee
- PM: Sher Bahadur Deuba
- President: Vidyadevi Bhandari
7. On which day 'Russian Language Day' has been
celebrated recently?
- June 6
- The Russian language is one of the six official
languages used by the United Nations, whose use and promotion are
celebrated every year on 6 June as ''Russian Language Day''.
- The 6 official languages used in the United
Nations are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
8. Recently, the “ACB14400” mobile app has been
launched by which state government to register complaints related to
corruption?
- Andra Pradesh
- "ACB14400" mobile app has been launched by
the Andhra Pradesh government to register complaints related to
corruption.
- Andhra Pradesh
- Capital: 1. Amaravati (Legislative: Legislative) 2.
Visakhapatnam (Executive: Executive) 3. Kurnool (Judicial: Judicial)
- CM: Y. S. JaganMohan Reddy
- Governor: Biswabhusan Harichandan
9. Recently in which state 'Aanchal' campaign has
been started for pregnant women?
- Rajasthan
- A special health care program 'Aanchal' has been
started for pregnant women in the Karauli district of Rajasthan.
- More than 13 thousand women have benefited from
this. During the campaign, the hemoglobin level of 13144 pregnant women
was checked. Anemia was found in 11202 of these women.
- These women were advised to take medicine and
necessary nutritious diet. They were also asked to stay away from stress.
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- Formation: 30 March 1949
- CM: Ashoke Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
10. On which day International Day of Innocent
Children Victims of Aggression has been observed recently?
- June 4
- International Day of Innocent Children Victims of
Aggression to raise awareness of children who are victims of physical,
mental, and emotional abuse around the world on 4 June every year at the
initiative of the United Nations. is celebrated.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
11. With which country has the Government of India
recently signed an agreement for stronger cooperation on climate action?
- Canada
- India and Canada have signed an agreement for
stronger cooperation on environmental protection and climate action.
- Union Environment Minister: Shri Bhupendra Yadav
- Canada
- Capital: Ottawa
- Currency: Canadian Dollar
- Prime Minister: Justin Trudeau
12. Which film has recently been given the ''Golden
Conch Award'' for Best Documentary at the 'Mumbai International Film Festival
(MIFF) 2022'?
- 'Turn Your Body to the Sun'
- Dutch documentary film "Turn Your Body to the
Sun" which tells the incredible story of a Soviet prisoner of war has
won the prestigious ''Golden Conch Award'' for Best Documentary Film at
MIFF 2022.
- The film is directed by Aliona van der Horst.
13. On which day "World Environment Day"
has been celebrated recently?
- June 5
- June 5 is marked by the United Nations as World
Environment Day (WED), a day set aside since 1973 to promote worldwide
awareness and action to protect our environment.
- In 2018, India hosted "World Environment
Day" and its theme was "Beat Plastic Pollution".
- Pakistan was the global host of "World
Environment Day" 2021.
- Sweden is the host of "World Environment
Day" this year.
- The 50th "World Environment Day" is being
celebrated in the year 2022.
- The theme of "World Environment Day 2022"
is 'Only One Earth'.
- UNEP: United Nations Environment Program
- Established: 05June1972
- HQ: Nairobi, Kenya
- Executive Director: Inger Andersen
14. Recently the Indian hockey team won the 'FIH
Hockey Championship' by defeating which country's team?
- Poland
- India has won the "Inaugural FIH Hockey 5s
Championship" by defeating Poland in the final match.
- The "Inaugural FIH Hockey 5s Championship"
was held in Lausanne, Switzerland.
- FIH: International Hockey Federation
- Established: 07 January 1924
- HQ: Lausanne, Switzerland
- President: Narinder Dhruv Batra
15. Where has the "National Tribal Research
Institute (NTRI)" been inaugurated recently?
- New Delhi
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated the
"National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI)" in New Delhi.
- NTRI will collaborate and network with reputed
research institutes, universities, and organizations as well as academic
bodies and resource centers.
- It will monitor the projects of tribal research
institutes and set benchmarks for improving the quality of research and
training.
16. Recently which state government has announced a
complete ban on single-use plastic from July 2022?
- Punjab
- The Punjab government has announced a complete ban
on single-use plastic from July 2022.
- Keeping the environment in mind, the Punjab
government has taken this decision on the occasion of World Environment
Day on 5th June.
- Punjab
- Capital: Chandigarh
- CM: Bhagwant Mann
- Governor: Banwarilal Purohit
17. On which day "World Food Safety Day"
has been observed recently?
- June 7
- Every year, June 7 is observed as "World Food
Safety Day" across the world.
- "World Food Safety Day" aims to raise
awareness of food safety and encourage adequate steps to prevent, detect
and manage foodborne risks.
- The theme of World Food Safety Day 2022 is
"Safer Food, Better Health".
- The day is celebrated with a joint effort of the
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization
(WHO).
- FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization
- Established: 16 October 1945
- HQ: Rome, Italy
- Director-General: Qu Dongyu
- WHO: World Health Organization
- Established: 7 April 1948
- HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
- President: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
18. In which multinational exercise was organized
by Mongolia recently, the Indian Army has participated?
- Khan Quest 2022
- A multinational peace exercise "Khan Quest
2022" involving military contingents from 16 countries has started in
Mongolia.
- President of Mongolia Mr. Ukhnagin Khurelsukh
inaugurated the exercise.
- The Indian Army is represented by a contingent of
Ladakh Scouts.
- 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
19. Where recently the Sant Kabir Academy and
Research Center has been inaugurated by President Shri Ram Nath Kovind?
- Magahar, Uttar Pradesh
- President Ram Nath Kovind paid homage to Sant Kabir
and inaugurated Sant Kabir Academy and Research Center and Swadesh Darshan
Scheme at Kabir Chaura Dham, Maghar, Uttar Pradesh on June 5, 2022.
- His Samadhi and Mazar exist on the same basis which
is a rare example of communal unity.
- Uttar Pradesh
- Capital: Lucknow
- CM: Yogi Aditya Nath
- Governor: Anandiben Patel
20. "Blue Duke" has been declared as the
state butterfly of which state?
- Sikkim
- The "Blue Duke" has been declared as the
state butterfly by the Sikkim government.
- Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang declared 'Blue
Duke' as the State Butterfly of Sikkim on the occasion of World
Environment Day celebrations.
- Sikkim
- Capital: Gangtok
- CM: Prem Singh Tamang (P S Golay)
- Governor: Ganga Prasad
21. Union Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh is
going to Vietnam on a three-day official visit, where is the capital of
Vietnam?
- Hanoi
- Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh is going to
Vietnam on a three-day official visit.
- On his visit to Vietnam, Shri Rajnath Singh will be
involved in bilateral talks on various issues.
- Vietnam
- Capital: Hanoi
- Currency: Vietnamese Dong
- President: Nguyen Xuan Phuc
- PM: Pham Minch Chinh CPV
22. Recently who has been appointed as the new
President of the International Aluminum Institute (IAI)?
- Satish Pai
- Hindalco Industries MD Satish Pai has been appointed
as the new President of the International Aluminum Institute (IAI).
- The International Aluminum Institute (IAI) is the
body representing the global primary aluminum industry.
23. Recently who has been elected as the new
President of Albania?
- Bajram Begaz
- Bajram Begaz has been elected as the new President
of Albania.
- Albania
- Capital: Tirana
- Currency: Albanian Lek
- PM: Edi Rama
24. Recently which portal has been launched by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the aim of taking government schemes to the
people?
- Jan Samarth Portal
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the
National Portal – “Jan Samarth Portal” to take credit-linked government
schemes to the masses.
- Jan Samarth Portal is a one-stop digital portal
linking government loan schemes.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a special
series of coins that are also 'blind friendly'.
- The coins of Rs 1, 2, 5, 10, and Rs 20 will have
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) designs which are not commemorative coins
and will be part of the circulation.
25. Which social media platform has recently
announced to lunch of the "AMBER Alerts" feature to inform missing
children?
- Instagram
- Meta has announced that "AMBER Alert" will
soon be rolled out on Instagram in 25 countries.
- With the help of these alerts, users will be able to
get information about missing children in the area.
- Although the feature was already available on
Facebook and since it was introduced in 2015, it has helped hundreds of
kids find them.
- It has been developed in partnership with the
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the International
Center for Missing and Exploited Children in the US.
- Meta (Formerly Facebook)
- Established: February 2004
- HQ: Menlo Park, California, United States
- CEO: Mark Zuckerberg
26. Recently who has been appointed as the brand
ambassador of 'Garuda Aerospace'?
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni
- Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been appointed as
the brand ambassador of a drone startup company, 'Garuda Aerospace'.
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni has also invested in this
startup company, 'Garuda Aerospace' with an undisclosed amount.
27. Which international award has been awarded to
Indian Railways recently?
- UIC International Sustainable Railway
Awards
- Indian Railways has been awarded the UIC
International Sustainable Railway Awards (ISRA) in the category of
"Best Use of Zero-Carbon Technology" for directly converting a
25 KV AC Traction System to Solar Power.
- The following initiatives have been taken by Indian
Railways to protect the environment:- Use of alternative fuels like CNG,
water recycling, and rainwater harvesting.
- 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
28. Recently, how much amount has been approved by
the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) to become 'Atam-Nirbhar' in the defense
sector?
- ₹76,390 crore
- The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved
the Approval of Requirement (AON) for capital acquisition proposals of the
Armed Forces amounting to Rs 76,390 crore.
- This will give a boost to the Indian defense
industry and significantly reduce foreign expenditure.
- Defense Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the
meeting of DAC.
29. Which nuclear-capable ballistic missile
designed by DRDO and manufactured by Bharat Dynamic Limited has been
successfully test-fired recently?
- Agni-4
- A nuclear-capable Agni-IV ballistic missile has been
successfully test-fired from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha.
- Agni-IV is capable of striking targets up to 4,000
km away.
- This missile is the fourth missile in the Agni
series which was earlier known as Agni II prime.
- The missile has been designed by the Defense
Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat
Dynamics Limited.
30. On which day "World pest Day" has
been observed recently?
- June 6
- World Pest Awareness Day is observed annually across
the world on 6 June to create awareness about the need for pest management
and the role of pest management organizations in protecting public health.
31. Recently which state has announced to start of
the 'Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award'?
- Rajasthan
- Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has announced
to give the 'Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratan Award' to the players of the state.
- However, the Central Government has changed the name
of 'Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award' to 'Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratan
Award'.
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- Formation: 30 March 1949
- CM: Ashok Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
32. Which state has secured the first position in
the recently released “State Food Security Index (SFSI)”?
- Tamil Nadu
- Tamil Nadu has been ranked first, Gujarat second,
and Maharashtra third in the 4th "State Food Security Index
(SFSI)" released by the Union Health Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya.
- The 4th "State Food Safety Index (SFSI)"
has been released by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
(FSSAI).
- Tamil Nadu
- Capital: Chennai
- CM: MK Stalin
- Governor: RN Ravi
- FSSAI: -Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
- Established: August 2011
- Chairperson: Rita Teaotia
- HQ: New Delhi
33. Recently who has become the first Indian
Railway officer to complete the "Ironman Triathlon"?
- Shreyas Hosur
- Shreyas Hosur has become the first Indian Railway
officer to complete the "Ironman Triathlon".
- The "Ironman Triathlon" event consisted of
swimming 3.8 km, cycling 180 km, and running 42.2 km.
- This achievement has been achieved by Shreyas Hosur
in 13 hours 26 minutes on 5 June 2022 in Hamburg, Germany.
34. What is the rank of India in the recently
released “Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2022”?
- Bottom (180)
- India's rank in the "Environmental Performance
Index (EPI) 2022" with a score of 18.9 is at the bottom of the list
of 180 countries.
- Whereas Denmark has topped the "Environmental
Performance Index (EPI) 2022".
- The EPI is an analysis by researchers at Yale and
Columbia University that provides a data-driven summary of the state of
sustainability around the world.
35. Recently who has been announced to be appointed
as the new Managing Director (MD) of State Bank of India (SBI)?
- Alok Kumar Choudhary
- Alok Kumar Choudhary has been announced as the new
Managing Director (MD) of State Bank of India for a tenure of the next 2
years.
- SBI: State Bank of India
- HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 01 July 1955
- Chairman: Dinesh Kumar Khara
- MD: Alok Kumar Chaudhary
36. On which day "World Ocean Day" has
been celebrated recently?
- June 8
- "World Ocean Day" is observed every year
on 8 June to raise awareness among people about the importance of oceans
and their major role in everyday life.
- The concept of 'World Ocean Day' was first proposed
by the United Nations in 1992 at the 'Earth Summit' in Rio de Janeiro.
- The theme of "World Oceans Day 2022":
"Revitalization: Collective action for the ocean"
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
37. Recently the Repo Rate (RR) has been increased
to what percentage by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of RBI?
- 4.90%
- The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of
India has raised the benchmark repo rate by 50 basis points to 4.90%, in
an attempt to contain high inflation in the economy.
- The key rates as per Reserve Bank of India's
Monetary Policy, May 2022 are as follows:-
- Repo Rate: 4.90%
38. Recently what percentage of India's economic
growth rate has been estimated by the World Bank for the financial year
2022-23?
- 7.5%
- The World Bank has slashed India's economic growth
forecast to 7.5% for the current fiscal year (2022-23) as rising
inflation, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions eased.
- World Bank
- Established: July 1944
- HQ: Washington, D.C., United States
- President: David Malpass (USA)
- Vice-President: Junaid Kamal Ahmed (Bangladesh)
39. Recently which has become the first telecom
service provider to provide 4G voice and data service in the Union Territory of
Ladakh the region?
- Reliance Jio
- Reliance Jio has launched its 4G voice and data
services at Spangmik village near Pangong Lake in Ladakh and has become
the first telecom service provider to offer 4G services in the Ladakh
region.
- The launch will help in providing seamless
connectivity to tourists and troops in the region besides boosting the
economy of the region.
- Ladakh
- Capital: Leh
- Lt. Governor: Radha Krishna Mathur
40. In which state "Sital Shashthi"
festival has been celebrated recently?
- Odisha
- A week-long special festival "Sital Shashthi"
is celebrated in the state of Orissa with full gusto which is considered
to symbolize the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
- Odisha
- Capital: Bhubaneswar
- Formation: 01 April 1936
- CM: Naveen Patnaik
- Governor: Ganeshi Lal
41. Recently "Beach Vigil App" has been
launched by which state government?
- Goa
- "Beach Vigil App" has been launched by Goa
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
- The objective of this "Beach Vigil App" of
the Government of Goa is to benefit the tourists and institutions working
in the beach tourism sector in the overall management of beaches.
- Goa
- Capital: Panji
- CM: Pramod Sawant
- Governor: PS Sreedharan Pillai
42. Which financial services company has recently
launched the “Every Time EMI on Time” campaign?
- Bajaj Finance
- Lender company Bajaj Finance Limited has launched
the “Every Time EMI on Time” campaign to raise awareness about the
importance and benefits of good financial habits for a secure financial
future.
- Bajaj Finserv
- Founded: 2017
- HQ: Pune, Maharashtra
- Chairman: Rahul Bajaj
43. Which state government has recently started the
“Nalaya Thiran Kaushal” program for the students?
- Tamil Nadu
- Tamil Nadu government has started the "Nalaya
Thiran Kaushal" program for the students.
- This "Nalaya Thiran Kaushal" program of
the Government of Tamil Nadu will train 50,000 college students with
knowledge in computer science, electronics, and IT domains.
- Tamil Nadu
- Capital: Chennai
- CM: MK Stalin
- Governor: RN Ravi
44. On which day "World Brain Tumor Day" has
been observed recently?
- June 8
- Every year on June 8, "World Brain Tumor
Day" is observed to raise awareness about brain tumors.
- A brain tumor is a mass or growth of abnormal cells
in our brain.
- There are two types of brain tumors - non-cancerous
and cancerous.
- The theme of "World Brain Tumor Day" 2022:
Together We Are Strong
45. Recently who has become the first Indian to get 200 million
followers on the social media app Instagram?
- Virat Kohli
- Virat Kohli has become the first Indian sportsperson
to get 200 million followers on the social media app Instagram.
- Instagram is an American photo and video sharing
social networking service founded in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike
Krieger and later acquired by Facebook.
46. Recently the global economic growth rate released by
the World Bank has been estimated to be for the financial year 2022-23?
- 2.9%
- The global economic growth rate released by the
World Bank has been projected to be 2.9% for the financial year 2022-23.
- The World Bank has lowered its forecast for global
economic growth to 2.9% for 2022 due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- World Bank
- Established: July 1944
- HQ: Washington, D.C., United States
- President: David Malpass (USA)
- Vice-President: Junaid Kamal Ahmed (Bangladesh)
47. Which Indian female cricketer has recently announced
her retirement from all forms of international cricket?
- Mithali Raj
- Renowned Indian women's batsman Mithali Raj has
announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket.
- Mithali Raj has made significant contributions to
Indian cricket in her career spanning 23 years in the world of cricket.
- BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Established: 04 December 1928
- President: Saurav Ganguly (39th)
- Secretary: Jai Shah
48. Recently the National Highways Authority of India
(NHAI) has created the Guinness Book of World Records by constructing a 75 km
long National Highway in just 105 hours, who is the Union Road and Transport
Minister at present?
- Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari
- The Guinness Book of World Records has been created
by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on National Highway-53
in Amravati to Akola section by constructing 75 km long National Highway
in just 105 hours 33 minutes.
49. What is the rank of India in the recently held
"Balot Turlikhanov Cup 2022"?
- 2nd
- India finished its campaign in second place with a
total of 12 medals including six gold, one silver and five bronze medals
at the Balot Turlikhanov Cup in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
- Sarita Mor and Manisha have won their first gold
medal from India.
- Iran is in the first place with 14 medals in
"Balot Turlikhanov Cup 2022".
- "Balot Turlikhanov Cup 2022" was organized
in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
50. Recently with which country has the Government of
India signed an agreement in the field of health?
- The USA
- The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of Biotechnology,
the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and the International AIDS
Vaccine Initiative, USA.
- Apart from this, the Government of India has also
signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates for cooperation in the
field of technical assistance.
- Union Health Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya
- US President: Joe Biden (46th)
- Vice President: Kamala Harris
- US Capital: Washington DC
51. With which country has the Government of India
recently signed an agreement for technical cooperation?
- Australia
- The Union Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), and the
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Government of Australia.
- Australia
- Capital: Canberra
- Currency: Australian Dollar
- PM: Anthony Albanese
52. Recently who has become the first Indian agency to
connect two countries by tourism train?
- IRCTC
- Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
(IRCTC) has become the first Indian agency to connect two countries by
tourism train.
- The work of connecting two countries by the Indian
Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) tourism train has been
done under the "Bharat Gaurav Yojana".
- Shri Ramayana Yatra circuit train under "Bharat
Gaurav Yojna" will depart from New Delhi and will cover a distance of
about 8,000 km to reach Nepal and will also stop at Ram Janaki Temple in
Janakpur Nepal.
- IRCTC: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism
Corporation
- Founded: 27 September 1999
- HQ: New Delhi
- CMD: Rajni Hasija
53. On which day Birsa Munda's 122nd death anniversary
has been celebrated recently?
- June 9
- June 9, 2022, is the 122nd death anniversary of
tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda.
- Birsa Munda was born on 15 November 1875 and died in
prison at the age of 24 during his trial in 1900.
- He is known for his activism against British rule in
the region that now forms the states of Jharkhand and Bihar.
54. Which country has recently passed the world's first
'right to repair' law for digital electronics?
- United States of america
- The United States of America (USA) has passed the
world's first 'right to repair' law for digital electronics.
- The bill would require digital electronics
manufacturers to make parts, equipment, information and software available
to consumers and independent repair shops.
- US President: Joe Biden (46th)
- Vice President: Kamala Harris
- US Capital: Washington DC
55. Which mascot and logo have been launched for the 44th
FIDE Chess Olympiad recently?
- Thambi
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched the
"Thambi" mascot and logo for the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad.
- India has been given the host of 'FIDE Olympiad
2022' by the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
- The 'FIDE Olympiad 2022' will be held from 28 July
to 14 August 2022 at Mallapuram, Tamil Nadu near Chennai in India.
56. Recently who has become the first state in India to approve
the Drone Policy?
- Himachal Pradesh
- The drone policy has been approved by the Chief
Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur, and with this new drone
policy, Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in the country to
formally accept the public use of drones.
- The Himachal Pradesh government has approved the
drone policy as it seeks to enable the use of drones and similar
technology for various public services in the hill state.
- Himachal Pradesh
- Founded: 25 January 1971
- Capital: Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
- CM: Jai Ram Thakur
- Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
57. Recently which of India's first Covid-19 vaccines has
been launched for animals?
- Anocovax
- India's first COVID-19 vaccine for animals, Anocovax
has been launched by the Union Agriculture Minister Shri Narendra Singh
Tomar.
- This vaccine is made by ICAR-National Research
Center on Equines, Haryana.
- According to the company, this vaccine is also safe
for dogs, lions, leopards, rats, and rabbits.
58. To what level has Fitch Rating Agency upgraded
India's economic outlook?
- Stable
- Fitch Rating Agency has upgraded India's economic
outlook from negative to stable.
- Fitch Rating Agency has projected India's GDP growth
rate to be 7.8% for the financial year 2022-23.
59. Which portal has been launched by the Central
Government to invite nominations for various awards from various ministries,
departments, and agencies?
- National Awards Portal
- The Central Government has launched the
"National Awards Portal" to invite nominations for various
awards from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
- This common portal has been developed by the
government to bring all the awards together under a single digital
platform.
60. Recently who has been appointed as the new Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Prasar Bharati?
- Mayank Agarwal
- The current Director-General of Doordarshan, Mayank
Kumar Agarwal has been given additional charge as the Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of Prasar Bharati.
- What is Prasar Bharati?
- Prasar Bharati is India's public broadcaster,
headquartered in New Delhi. It is a statutory autonomous body established
by an Act of Parliament and comprises Doordarshan Television Network and
All India Radio.
- Formation: 23 November 1997
- HQ: New Delhi
- CEO: Mayank Kumar Agrawal
61. What is the rank of India in the FDI rank released by
the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNKTAD) recently?
- Seventh
- According to a report released by the United Nations
Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India jumped one place among
the top recipients of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2021 to reach the
seventh position.
- The US remains the first recipient of foreign direct
investment (FDI) with $367 billion, followed by China with $181 billion,
and Hong Kong with $141 billion.
62. The recently released India's first book on sports
marketing “Business of Sports: The Winning Formula for Success” has been
authored by?
- Vineet Kumar
- India's first book on sports marketing
"Business of Sports: The Winning Formula for Success" is
authored by Vineet Kumar.
- India's first book on sports marketing
"Business of Sports: The Winning Formula for Success" was
released by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on 6 June 2022.
63. Which district of India has secured the first
position in the recently released District Skill Development Scheme (DSDP)
Excellence Award?
- Rajkot (Gujarat)
- In the second edition of Awards for Excellence in
District Skill Development Scheme (DSDP) released on 9th June 2022, Rajkot
of Gujarat stood first, Cachar of Assam second, and Sitara district of
Maharashtra third.
- A total of the top 30 districts across the country
have been awarded for innovative best practices in skill development.
64. Where is the "Sufi festival" celebrated
recently?
- Srinagar
- Recently the Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir
has organized "Sufi Festival" at Sher-e-Kashmir International
Convention Centre, Srinagar.
- The objective of the "Sufi Festival" is to
highlight and propagate the teachings of Sufis and Rishis in the Kashmir
Valley.
65. Recently which Indian shooter has won the gold medal
in the Parachuting World Cup?
- Avni Lekhara
- Tokyo Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara has won gold
at the Para Shooting World Cup with a world record score of 250.6 in the
Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 in Chateauroux, France.
- The 20-year-old shooter broke his own world record
of 249.6 to seal his place at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
- Indian shooters, Manish Narwal and Rubina Francis
have won gold in the 10m P6 air pistol mixed team event at the
Para-shooting World Cup in Chateauroux, France.
66. Which university has secured the first position in
the recently released "QS World University Rankings 2023"?
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Globally, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT) held a record 1st place for the eleventh year in a row, with the
University of Cambridge in second place, and Stanford University in third
place.
- The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
has emerged as the topmost Indian Institute, ranking at 155th position in
the released QS World University Rankings 2023.
- IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi are ranked 172 and 174
respectively in the current rankings.
67. Recently which Indian medical institute has been
rewarded by the World Health Organization (WHO) for its meritorious cooperation
in tobacco control?
- PGIMER
- PGIMER: Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education
and Research
- Recognizing its efforts in advancing tobacco
control, WHO has honored the Resource Center for Tobacco Control (e-RCTC)
of Community Medicine and School of Public Health at the Postgraduate Institute
of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh.
- WHO: World Health Organization
- Established: 7 April 1948
- HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
- President: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
68. Recently, what percentage of India's growth rate has
been estimated by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD) for the fiscal year 2022-23?
- 6.9%
- India's real GDP is projected to grow by 6.9% in the
fiscal year 2022-23 and 6.2% in the fiscal year 2023-24 to the
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
- OECD: Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development
- Established: 16 April 1948
- HQ: Paris, France
- Secretary-General: Mathais Cormann
69. Which initiative has been recently launched by the
social media platform WhatsApp to support small business?
- SMBSaathi Utsav
- WhatsApp India has launched an initiative 'SMBSaathi
Utsav' to help small businesses adopt digital mediums like WhatsApp
Business app to run their business.
- The WhatsApp initiative aims to help small businesses
unlock the potential of their business through WhatsApp.
- WhatsApp
- Established: 2009
- HQ: Menlo Park, California, United States
- CEO: Will Cathcart
70. Who has been appointed as the Lokpal of Mahatma
Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) recently?
- N J Ojha
- Former MSU registrar NJ Ojha has been appointed as
the Lokpal under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
(MGNREGA) for a period of 2 years.
- MGNREGA: It was launched in 2005 to increase
employment generation and social security in India.
- It is a demand-driven wage employment scheme under
the Ministry of Rural Development.
71. Which general reform agenda has been recently
launched by the Union Finance Minister to improve inclusive banking, and
support small businesses, and agriculture?
- EASE 5.0
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched
EASE (Enhanced Access and Service Excellence) 5.0 'Common Reform Agenda'
for Public Sector Banks (PSBs) under the EASENext program.
- EASE 5.0 will focus on digital customer experience,
and integrated and inclusive banking, with an emphasis on supporting small
businesses and agriculture.
72. On which day World Accreditation Day has been
celebrated recently?
- June 9
- World Accreditation Day is celebrated every year on
the 9th of June.
- The purpose of World Accreditation Day is to meet
objectives such as increasing business and addressing environmental health
and safety concerns.
72. Which anniversary has been celebrated by BIMSTEC
recently?
- 25th
- Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral
Technical and Economic Operation (BIMSTEC) has celebrated its 25th
anniversary.
- BIMSTEC: The Bay of Bengal Initiative for
Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation
- Established: 6 June 1997
- HQ: Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Members: India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand,
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan
73. Recently who has been appointed as the new ambassador
of the India-United Kingdom Culture Platform?
- A R Rahman
- Eminent Indian music composer AR Rahman has been
appointed as the ambassador of the Season of Culture platform, which marks
the 75th anniversary of India's independence.
- It was officially launched for the cultural
development between India-UK.
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74. On which day "World Day Against Child
Labor" has been observed recently?
- June 12
- The "World Day Against Child Labor" is
observed every year on 12 June to focus attention on the global extent of
child labor and the necessary action and efforts to eliminate it.
- "World Day Against Child Labor" is
celebrated on the initiative of the International Labor Organization.
- The theme of "World Day Against Child
Labour" 2022: "Universal Social Protection to End Child
Labor"
- ILO: International Labor Organization
- Established: 1919
- HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
- Director-General: Gilbert F. Hongbo
75. Recently which Indian diplomat has been appointed as
the envoy to the Secretary-General of the United Nations?
- Amandeep Singh Gill
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed
senior Indian diplomat Amandeep Singh Gill as his envoy on technology to
coordinate programs for international digital cooperation.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
76. Where has the headquarters of the 'Indian National
Space Promotion and Authority' (IN-SPACe) center recently been inaugurated?
- Bhopal
- On 10 June 2022, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the
headquarters of the 'Indian National Space Promotion and Authority'
(IN-SPACe) center at Bopal, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- It is an autonomous and single window nodal agency
in the Department of Space for promotion, promotion, and regulation of
space activities of both government and private entities.
- The 'Indian National Space Promotion and Authority'
(IN-SPACe) was established in June 2020.
77. Which country has recently announced the abolition of
the compulsory death penalty?
- Malaysia
- According to the Government of Malaysia, the death
penalty can now be replaced with an alternative punishment at the
discretion of the courts.
- Malaysia
- Capital: Kuala Lumpur
- Currency: Ringgit
- PM: Ismail Sabri Yaakob
78. Which country has recently released a new geological
map of the Moon?
- China
- China has released a new geological map of the Moon,
which it says is the most detailed map ever.
- Before this, for the first time in 2020, a
geological map of the Moon was released by the United States of America
(USA).
- China's space agency is named "CNSA".
- China Capital: Beijing
- Currency: Yuan or Renminbi
- President: Xi Jinping
79. Recently who has been appointed as the new Managing
Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of RBL Bank?
- R Subramaniam Kumar
- Recently RBI has approved the appointment of R
Subramaniam Kumar as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
(MD & CEO) of RBL Bank.
- RBL Bank
- Established: August 1943
- HQ: Mumbai
- Tagline: Apno ka Bank
- MD & CEO: R Subramaniakumar
80. Which international organization has recently adopted
a multilingualism-based India-sponsored resolution in which the Hindi language
has been mentioned for the first time?
- United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
- The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has
adopted an India-sponsored resolution on multilingualism in which the
Hindi language has been mentioned for the first time.
- The passed resolution urges the United Nations to
continue to disseminate important communications and messages in both
official and non-official languages, including Hindi.
- The six official languages of the United Nations
are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary-General: Antonio Guterres
81. Where recently the National Customs and GST Museum
"Dharohar" has been dedicated to the nation by the Union Finance
Minister?
- Panaji
- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman dedicated
the National Customs and GST Museum 'Dharohar' to the nation in Goa.
- The heritage is a one of its kind museum in the
country which not only displays the artifacts confiscated by the Indian
Customs across the country but also shows the basic customs procedures for
the knowledge of the general public.
82. Recently in which neighboring country the bus service
has been started again by the Government of India?
- Bangladesh
- The cross-border bus service between India and
Bangladesh has resumed after two years of suspension due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
- The flag-off marks the opening of bus services
between the two countries through the Akhaura-Agartala and
Benapole-Haridaspur Integrated Check Posts (ICPs).
- Bangladesh
- Capital: Dhaka
- PM: Sheikh Hasina
- President: Abdul Hamid
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