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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 5, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Who has won the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee?
Vikram Raju
Harini Logan
Ekansh Rastogi
Shijay Sivakumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
History was made Thursday night when Harini Logan, 14, won the first-ever spell-off at the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee. The San Antonio, Texas, native received a trophy and a check for $50,000.

2.
Which social media platform has launched an 'alert' feature to help find missing children?
Whatsapp
Meta
Snapchat
Instagram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Instagram has launched an 'alert' feature to help find missing children.

3.
Who has taken charge as a WTM at the market regulator Sebi?
Ashwani Bhatia
Divya Agrawal
Raunak Singh
Sonam Dixit
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ashwani Bhatia has taken charge as a whole-time member (WTM) at the market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

4.
Which country did India defeat to win the bronze medal in the Asia cup of hockey?
Singapore
Japan
South Korea
Malaysia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India beat Japan for the second time in the eight-team tournament to win bronze in the Asia Cup hockey at the GBK Sports Complex in Jakarta.

5.
Who has launched a nationwide 'Fit India Freedom Rider Cycle rally' on World Bicycle Day?
Narendra Singh Tomar
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Arjun Munda
Anurag Thakur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Thakur has launched a nationwide 'Fit India Freedom Rider Cycle rally' on World Bicycle Day.

6.
Delhi Customs has launched the 'Nigah' project at which place?
Bawal
Garhi Harsaru
Dharuhera
Kosli
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Delhi Customs has launched the 'Nigah' project at Garhi Harsaru.

7.
Where did the Geological Survey of India (GSI) discover the country's largest gold deposits?
Tamil Nadu
Bihar
Gujarat
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) discover the country's largest gold deposits in Bihar.

8.
Who will take over as the company's chief operating officer after Sheryl Sandberg stepped down from the post?
Chris Hughes
Mike Schroepfer
David Wehner
Javier Olivan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Javier Olivan, the current chief growth officer at Meta Platforms, will take over as the company's chief operating officer after Sheryl Sandberg stepped down from the post.

9.
Which bank ties with Accenture to Digitally Transform Lending Business?
Yes Bank
ICICI Bank
HDFC Bank
Axis Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Ltd. partnered with Accenture for digitizing its lending business by using a cloud-native platform for application, processing, credit underwriting and disbursement.

10.
What is the name of the new model schools proposed by the Union Education Ministry?
PM Model Schools
Bharat Gaurav Schools
PM Shri Schools
Atmanirbhar Schools
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the National Education Ministers' Conference in Gujarat's Gandhinagar with a focus on the implementation of the new National Educational Policy 2020.

11.
Which state has launched faceless RTO?
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
Telangana
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Maharashtra government has decided to make six Road Transport Office' (RTO) services online.

12.
What is the name of the MD & CEO of Punjab & Sind Bank Limited who is going to retire from the role?
S Krishnan
Ramesh Tiwari
Sameer Soni
Dinkar Rawat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Punjab & Sind Bank Limited, an Indian nationalised bank, announced that its MD & CEO, S Krishnan to retire from the role, with effect from May 31, 2022.

13.
India and which country hosted the Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm, as a part of a joint initiative?
Denmark
Germany
Sweden
Finland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Sweden hosted the Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm, as a part of their joint initiative.

14.
Dr S Somanath, the chairman of the ISRO, inaugurated ANANTH Technologies' spacecraft manufacturing unit at which state?
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr S Somanath, the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), inaugurated ANANTH Technologies' spacecraft manufacturing unit at Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) Aerospace Park.

15.
India signed a 'Vision statement' for defence cooperation with which country?
Germany
Russia
Israel
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Israel adopted a 'Vision statement' for strengthening defence cooperation in future.

16.
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is being celebrated on which date?
June 02
June 04
June 03
June 01
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is a United Nations observance held on June 4 every year.

17.
Which state has decided to abolish the physical stamp papers in an attempt to bring efficiency and check the pilferage of State revenue?
Punjab
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Punjab government has decided to abolish the physical stamp papers in an attempt to bring efficiency and check the pilferage of State revenue.

18.
Which team won the title of IPL-2022?
Rajasthan Royals
Gujarat Titans
Lucknow Super Giants
Chennai Super Kings
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gujarat Titans has won the 2022 IPL title.

19.
Which country has voted to join the European Union Defence policy?
Denmark
Sweden
Finland
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Denmark is set to join the European Union's defence policy after it held a referendum on the decision.

20.
India's first wind-solar hybrid power facility has been launched in which state/UT?
Bihar
Kerala
Gujrat
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Adani Hybrid Energy Jaisalmer One Limited (AHEJOL), a subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), announced the commissioning of a 390 megawatt (MW) wind-solar hybrid power plant in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.