Exercise :: June 13, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- June 13, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
1. | India ranked at which spot in the top recipients of FDI in the last calendar year (2021), according to the UNCTAD World Investment Report? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: India jumped one position to 7th among the top recipients of foreign direct investment (FDI).
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2. | The Reserve Bank has cancelled the licence of which state's Mudhol Co-operative Bank Limited, thus restricting it from repayment of deposits and acceptance of fresh funds? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Reserve Bank has cancelled the licence of The Mudhol Co-operative Bank Limited, Bagalkot (Karnataka).
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3. | What are the new annual premium rates of PMJJBY and PMSBY respectively? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The premium rate of PMJJBY has been revised upward to Rs 1.25 per day, with an increase from Rs 330 to Rs 436 annually.
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4. | 'Scholarship for PMCARES Children' scheme was launched under which Ministry? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 'Scholarship for PMCARES Children' under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, as a central sector scheme.
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5. | Which country has released a new geological map of the moon? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: China has released a new geological map of the moon.
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6. | Which state announced the 'Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award' and 'Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympics'? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award will be introduced in the state for sportspersons.
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7. | What is the 'Global Mercy' which was seen in the news? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Global Mercy, the world's largest civilian hospital ship, made its debut in Africa in the port of Dakar, the capital city of Senegal.
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8. | Which district has topped in the 2nd edition of Awards for Excellence in DSDP? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Rajkot in Gujarat, Cachar in Assam and Satara in Maharashtra ranked top three among all participating districts.
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9. | Who has unveiled India's largest educational metaverse 'Polyversity' & Academic Blockchain Consortium BBN? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Dharmendra Pradhan launched India's largest educational metaverse 'Polyversity' & Bharat Blockchain Network.
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10. | Which company took over Ford's passenger vehicle manufacturing plant at Sanand in Gujarat? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Tata Motors' subsidiary Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML) signed a tripartite MoU with Ford India and the Government of Gujarat to take over Ford's passenger vehicle manufacturing plant at Sanand.
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11. | Who has been appointed as Ombudsman under MGNREGA? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Ex-registrar of MS University, N J Ojha has been appointed as ombudsman under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) for a 2-year term.
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12. | World Day Against Child Labour is being celebrated on which date? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: 12 June is being celebrated as World Day Against Child Labour.
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13. | Who has launched the country's first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine "Anocovax" for animals? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Agriculture Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar has launched the country's first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine "Anocovax".
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14. | Which bank has partnered with ZestMoney, to expand its 'Cardless EMI' facility for purchases on retail and e-commerce platforms? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: ICICI Bank has announced that it has partnered with digital EMI/pay-later platform ZestMoney, to expand its 'Cardless EMI' facility for purchases on retail and e-commerce platforms.
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15. | Which state has launched Yantra Seva Scheme and flagged off the distribution of tractors and combine harvesters? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched YSR Yantra Seva Scheme and flagged off the distribution of tractors and combine harvesters at Chuttugunta Centre in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
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