Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which state is the top sugar producer of India in 2021-22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Maharashtra has overtaken Uttar Pradesh (UP) to regain its position as India's top sugar producer, in the year 2021-22, after a five-year gap.
Category : State
2.
When will ISRO launch GSAT-24 communications satellite?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's communication satellite GSAT-24 is scheduled for launch on June 22nd, confirmed Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in its mission statement.
Category : Important Days
3.
Who has been awarded the '01 Best Content Award' and the Immunization Champion award by UNICEF?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Radio Jockey Umar Nisar (RJ Umar) from South Kashmir, has been awarded the '01 Best Content.
Category : Awards and Honours
4.
Which country overtook China to become India's top trading partner in 2021-22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States overtook China to become India's top trading partner in 2021-22.
Category : International
5.
Global Parents Day is being celebrated on which day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Global Day of Parents is commemorated on June 1 every year to honour parents.
Category : Important Days
6.
Which state chief minister laid the foundation stone of Ram Mandir 'Garb Griha'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for Ram Mandir's Garbhagriha in Ayodhya.
Category : State
7.
World Vape Day is being celebrated on which day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Vape Day is being celebrated on 30th May across the globe to create awareness about the alternatives to harmful tobacco products.
Category : Important Days
8.
Which institution released the report titled 'Tobacco: Poisoning Our Planet'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a report titled 'Tobacco: Poisoning Our Planet' to coincide with World No Tobacco Day.
Category : Miscellaneous
9.
Which Life insurance company has launched "Bima Ratna" - a non-linked, non-participating, individual, savings life insurance plan?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), India's largest insurer, has launched "Bima Ratna" - a non-linked, non-participating, individual, savings life insurance plan.
Category : Miscellaneous
10.
How many armed forces personnel were honoured with the Kirti Chakra by the President?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The President, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces conferred one Kirti Chakra (Posthumously).
Category : Defence
11.
Reserve Bank of India's Banknote Survey of Consumers findings has revealed that how many Rs has the most preferred banknote?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India's Banknote Survey of Consumers' findings has revealed that Rs 100 has the most preferred banknote while Rs 2,000 has the least preferred denomination.
Category : Banking
12.
Which institution has unveiled the 'Param Ananta' Super Computer?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar have jointly unveiled a new supercomputer called Param Ananta.
Category : National
13.
Bujar Nishani, was the former president of which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bujar Nishani, a former Albanian President died at 55 due to a health problem.
Category : International
14.
The PMEGP has been extended till which year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) has been approved for continuation till 2025-26 with a total outlay of Rs 13,554.42 crore.
Category : Miscellaneous
15.
Who has been appointed as the acting Chairperson of Lokpal by President Ram Nath Kovind?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Justice Pradip Kumar Mohanty has been appointed as the acting Chairperson of Lokpal by President Ram Nath Kovind after Pinaki Chandra Ghose completed his tenure as the Lokpal Chief.
Category : Persons
16.
Which state has the largest gold reserves in the country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A survey by the Geological Survey of India has stated that a gold reserve of mineral-rich ore is present in the Jamui district of Bihar.
Category : State
17.
Who has been conferred with the V Shantaram Lifetime achievement award at MIFF 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Film Festival of India (MIFF 2022) confers Dr V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award on noted author and documentary filmmaker Shri Sanjit Narwekar.
Category : Awards and Honours
18.
World Milk Day is being celebrated on which day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Milk Day is being celebrated every year on June 1 to recognize milk as global food and to celebrate the dairy industry.
Category : Important Days
19.
Which team has won the bronze medal in the men's event at Asia Cup Hockey 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian men's hockey team won bronze in Hockey Asia Cup 2022 after defeating Japan 1-0 in the third-Place match.
Category : Sports
20.
Who has won the F1 GP De Monaco 2022?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Red Bull racing driver Sergio Perez (Mexican) has won the Formula 1 (F1) Grand Prix (GP) De Monaco 2022.
Category : Sports
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