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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 7, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which country has won FIH Hockey 5s 2022?
India
Poland
Switzerland
Sweden
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India beat Poland 6-4 in the final to clinch the inaugural FIH Hockey 5s championship in Lausanne in Switzerland.

2.
In The Bloomberg Billionaires Index, who became Asia's Richest Man?
Mukesh Ambani
Elon Musk
Jeff Bezos
Gautam Adani
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to Bloomberg Billionaire Index, Mukesh Ambani's net worth has risen to $99.7 billion, while Gautam Adani's net worth stood at $98.7 billion. Mukesh Ambani is ranked the eighth richest person in the world as per the Bloomberg Billionaire index. In India as well as in Asia Reliance Industries Limited's chairman Mukesh Ambani is the richest.

3.
Who will launch a global initiative 'Lifestyle for the Environment Movement, on the occasion of World Environment Day?
Narendra Modi
Yogi Adithyanath
Ram Nath Kovind
Rajnath Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
On the occasion of World Environment Day through video conferencing, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

4.
Which state has become only the second state in the country to recognize CFR?
Jharkhand
Uttar Pradesh
Karnataka
Chhattisgarh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh has become only the second state in the country to recognize the Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights of a village inside a Kanger Ghati National Park.

5.
Which state government has signed an MoU with IPPB for obtaining life certificates from pensioners through doorstep services of the Postal Department?
Jharkhand
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) for obtaining life certificates from pensioners through doorstep services of the Postal Department.

6.
National Higher Education Day 2022 is being celebrated on which day in India?
June 05
June 03
June 06
June 04
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Higher Education Day is being celebrated on June 6, 2022.

7.
India and which county hosted the Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm, as a part of a joint initiative?
Sweden
Germany
Denmark
Finland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Sweden hosted the Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm, as a part of their joint initiative.

8.
UN Russian Language Day is being celebrated on which day?
June 06
June 01
June 05
June 03
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN Russian Language Day is being celebrated annually on June 6.

9.
Who will take over as the company's chief operating officer after Sheryl Sandberg stepped down from the post?
Mike Krieger
Kevin Systrom
Adam Mosseri
Javier Olivan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Meta Platforms veteran Javier Olivan is taking over as the company's chief operating officer (COO).

10.
India has signed a 'Vision statement for defence cooperation' with which country?
France
Russia
Israel
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Israel adopted a 'Vision statement' for strengthening defence cooperation in future.

11.
The world's largest plant has been discovered in which country?
Canada
Germany
Australia
Israel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The world's largest plant has recently been discovered off the West Coast of Australia: a seagrass 180 km in length.

12.
India will hand over 12 high-speed interceptor boats to which nation during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit?
Maldives
Vietnam
Mauritius
Indonesia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Defence minister Rajnath Singh will hand over 12 high-speed interceptor boats during his three-day visit to Vietnam later this week.

13.
Which state Government launched 'ACB 14400' to File Corruption Related Complaints?
Kerala
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The app has developed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Andhra Pradesh.

14.
Satyendra Nath Bose belonged to which field?
Mathematician
Astronomer
Freedom Fighter
Social Reformer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Google paid tribute to Indian physicist and mathematician Satyendra Nath Bose with an artistic doodle showcasing him performing an experiment.

15.
The 171st birth anniversary of Angelo Moriondo has been celebrated. He is known as the Godfather of which inventions?
Light Bulb
Typewriter
Hair Dryer
Espresso Machine
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 171st birth anniversary of Angelo Moriondo, inventor of the Espresso Machine, has been celebrated by Google with an interesting Doodle.

16.
In which city a Special Health Care Abhiyan 'Anchal' has been launched in the Karauli district for pregnant women?
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Punjab
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Rajasthan, a Special Health Care Abhiyan 'Anchal' has been launched in the Karauli district for pregnant women.

17.
Which company has bagged the contract to build the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar, UP?
Hindustan Construction Company
Adani Group
GMR Group
Tata Projects
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tata Projects, the infrastructure, and construction arm of Tata Group, has won the contract to construct the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar, in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

18.
Bengaluru Based Ambee joined which PACE Mission as an Early Adopter?
JAXA
NASA
CNSA
ESA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Datair Technology Private Limited a Bengaluru based private firm, has joined the PACE mission of NASA, the space agency of the USA as an early adopter.

19.
Which state has won a coveted UN Award- WSIS prize at Geneva in Switzerland?
Assam
Meghalaya
Sikkim
Tripura
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Meghalaya government's key initiative of the e-proposal system, part of Meghalaya Enterprise Architect has won a coveted UN Award- World Summit on the Information Society Forum (WSIS) prize at Geneva in Switzerland.

20.
Who has won the men's singles final at Roland Garros 2022?
Rafael Nadal
Alexander Zverev
Novak Djokovic
Casper Ruud
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The clay court champion Rafael Nadal has won his 14th French Open title and 22nd Grand Slam after beating first-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud in the men's singles final.