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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 6, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Two cases of Norovirus have been discovered in which Indian state?
Tamil Nadu
Madhya Pradesh
Karnataka
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kerala government confirmed two cases of Norovirus in children.

2.
World Environment Day is being celebrated on which day?
June 01
June 03
June 05
June 04
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Environment Day is being celebrated annually on June 5.

3.
Which country blocked moves to step up the protection of emperor penguins in Antarctica?
Italy
Canada
China
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China has blocked efforts to step up the protection of emperor penguins that are increasingly threatened by the effects global warming is having on their natural habitat in Antarctica.

4.
Which Union Ministry has launched the SHRESTHA scheme?
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the "Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas" (SHRESTHA).

5.
India's Digital Payments may reach $10 trillion by which year?
2025
2027
2024
2026
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's digital payments market is at an inflection point and is expected to increase more than threefold from the current US$3 trillion to US$10 trillion by 2026.

6.
Which pandemic PM Care for Children scheme has been unveiled in India?
Swine flu
Plague
Kavil
Covid-19
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released benefits under the PM CARES for Children scheme for children who were orphaned by the COVID-19 pandemic.

7.
Marriott International to suspend all of its operations in which state?
Russia
Pakistan
India
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Marriott International says it's going to suspend all of its operations in Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

8.
Ministry of Tourism has launched the 'National strategy for sustainable tourism' along with which organisation?
FAO
UNEP
World Bank
World Economic Forum
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Tourism, in association with the UNEP and RTSOI organised the 'National Summit on developing sustainable and responsible tourist destinations' in New Delhi.

9.
Who attended the Centenary Celebrations of Gita Press in Uttar Pradesh?
Ram Nath Kovind
Rajnath Singh
Yogi Adithyanath
Narendra Modi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind has reached Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh to participate in the Centenary Celebrations of the Gita Press, the world's largest publisher of Hindu religious books.

10.
What is the new rate of interest ratified by the Government for the EPF deposits for 2021-22'?
7.5%
8.1%
8.7%
8.5%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government has approved an 8.1 per cent rate of interest on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for the year 2021-22.

11.
Adani Group to invest 70,000 Crore in which state?
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said on Friday his group companies would invest Rs 70,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh which would help create around 30,000 jobs in the state.

12.
India delivered 3.3 tons of essential medical supplies to which country?
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Russia
Ukraine
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In line with its "neighbourhood first" policy, India again came forward to help Sri Lanka during its economic crisis as High Commissioner to Colombo.

13.
What is the theme of the 'World Environment Day 2022'?
50th Environment Day
Only One Earth
Live with the Nature
Invest in our Planet
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Environment Day is celebrated to raise awareness about degrading environmental conditions and environmental protection.

14.
In which state Amit Shah inaugurates Khelo India Youth Games?
Punjab
Odisha
Haryana
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Khelo India Youth Games-2021 is being hosted by Haryana.