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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 12, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which Union Ministry launched the 'Green Open Access Rules 2022'?
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Ministry of Science and Technology
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Ministry of Power
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Power has notified the Green Open Access Rules 2022 to accelerate India's renewable energy programmes.

2.
Who is the chairman of the restructured advisory committee on mutual funds by SEBI?
Neeraj Choksi
Dharmishta Narendraprasad Raval
Sunil Gulati
Usha Thorat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 25-member advisory committee will be chaired by former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Usha Thorat.

3.
BIMSTEC has celebrated which Anniversary of the regional organisation on BIMSTEC Day?
25th
21st
24th
23rd
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BIMSTEC has celebrated its 25th Anniversary of the regional organisation on BIMSTEC Day.

4.
The books 'Loktantra ke Swar' and 'The Republican Ethic' have selected speeches of __________.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Manmohan Singh
Narendra Modi
Ram Nath Kovind
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The books 'Loktantra ke Swar' and 'The Republican Ethic', having selected speeches of the President of India Ram Nath Kovind.

5.
Who launched the EASE 5.0 public sector banks' common reforms agenda?
Rajnath Singh
Ram Nath Kovind
Nirmala Sitharaman
Narendra Modi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nirmala Sitharaman launched EASE 5.0 'Common reforms agenda' for PSBs.

6.
Which country Ambassador called upon Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, to discuss 24x7 water supply, and air purity?
Canada
Denmark
France
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Denmark Ambassador Freddy Swain discussed avenues for collaboration in the round-the-clock tap water supply.

7.
Ather Energy partners with which bank for vehicle financing?
PNB
BOB
SBI
RBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ather Energy partnered with the State Bank of India(SBI) to offer vehicle financing for its customers.

8.
Who has been appointed as Director of the APD of IMF?
Zulfiquar Hasan
Swati Dhingra
Krishna Srinivasan
Rajesh Gera
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced the appointment of Indian national Krishna Srinivasan as Director of the Asia and Pacific Department (APD).

9.
Who has secured a spot at the 2024 Paris Paralympics after winning the gold medal in the Para Shooting World Cup in women's 10m air rifle?
Anahat Singh
Avani Lekhara
Priyanka Mohite
Jahnavi Dangeti
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tokyo Paralympics champion Avani Lekhara secured a spot at the 2024 Paris Paralympics after winning the gold medal in the Para Shooting World Cup in women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 in France.

10.
Which is the world's first accreditation body to have its office space in the metaverse?
All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Medical Council of India (MCI)
Quality Council of India (QCI)
National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has become the first accreditation body in the world to have its office space in the metaverse.

11.
Baikho festival is celebrated in which state?
Manipur
Nagaland
Tripura
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Baikho festival is celebrated in the state of Assam, which is called the gateway to northeast India.

12.
Who has been given additional charge of Prasar Bharati CEO?
Rohan Gupta
Sanjeev Kumar
Mayank Kumar Agrawal
Vishwas Agrawal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Doordarshan and Doordarshan News Director-General Mayank Kumar Agrawal has been given the additional charge of Prasar Bharati Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

13.
Which bank partnered with ZestMoney to expand the 'Cardless EMI' facility?
ICICI Bank
YES Bank
HDFC Bank
Axis Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ICICI Bank has partnered with ZestMoney, a leading digital EMI/ pay-later platform, to expand its 'Cardless EMI' facility for purchases at retail and e-commerce platforms.

14.
Who has launched Aahar' logo has launched on the occasion of World Food Safety Day?
Bhupender Yadav
Mansukh Mandaviya
Giriraj Singh
Pralhad Joshi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched the 'Ayurveda Aahar' logo on the occasion of World Food Safety Day.

15.
Members of the European Parliament have voted to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by which year?
2035
2024
2031
2033
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Members of the European Parliament have voted to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035.

16.
The "DAVINCI Mission" will fly by Venus and explore its harsh atmosphere in which year?
2029
2027
2028
2025
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The mission will fly by Venus and explore its harsh atmosphere in 2029.

17.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has launched the official logo and mascot. What is the name of the mascot?
Baku
Thambi
Bathusa
Chess Mate
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The mascot 'Thambi' is a knight dressed in the traditional Tamil attire Veshti (Dhoti) with a shirt and is seen with folded hands, apparently extending the Tamil greeting 'Vanakkam'.

18.
Which Indian institute has ranked as the top research university in the world in QS World University Rankings 2023?
IIT- Delhi
IIT-Madras
IISc- Bengaluru
IIT-Bombay
Answer: Option
Explanation:
QS World University Rankings 2023: IISc, Bengaluru topped among research varsity globally and among Indian institutes, MIT got 1st rank overall.

19.
Which city is the host of the 'Summit of the Americas 2022'?
Washigton D.C
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York
Answer: Option
Explanation:
US President Biden and dozens of other world leaders gathered in Los Angeles for the ninth Summit of the Americas.

20.
Which state has become the first state in the country to formally acknowledge the public use of drones?
Sikkim
Uttarakhand
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
With this new drone policy, Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in the country to formally acknowledge the public use of drones.