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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 16, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Who has become the 74th Grandmaster of India?
Rahul Srivatshav Peddi
Krishnan Sashikiran
Surya Shekhar Ganguly
Vidit Santosh Gujrathi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rahul Srivatshav Peddi of Telangana became India's 74th Grandmaster, achieving the title after breaking the 2500 (Elo points) barrier in live FIDE ratings during the 9th Cattolica Chess Festival 2022 in Italy.

2.
Which state government has launched 'Farmer Registration and Integrated Beneficiary Information System' or FRUITS software?
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Punjab
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Karnataka government has launched 'Farmer Registration and Integrated Beneficiary Information System' or FRUITS software for Aadhaar-based, single-window registration for schemes.

3.
When will Strawberry Supermoon be visible in June 2022?
June 16
June 14
June 17
June 15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Strawberry Supermoon will brighten the skies on June 14, 2022, providing a treat for the stargazers.

4.
India's first centralised AC railway terminal has started its operation from which city?
Kolkata
Cochin
Mumbai
Bengaluru
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ultra-luxury Sir M Visvesvaraya Railway Terminal in Karnataka's capital city Bengaluru has been made operational.

5.
Who has been appointed as the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations?
Deepika Rathi
Rabab Fatima
Kiran Khair
Padmaja Chundru
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has been appointed as the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.

6.
Who has announced that it became the 1st RBI licensed PPI to launch cash withdrawal using a RuPay-powered card from any ATMs across the country?
ICICI Card
OmniCard
HDFC Card
SBI Card
Answer: Option
Explanation:
OmniCard becomes 1st RBI licensed PPI to launch cash withdrawal across all ATMs PAN India.

7.
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, India's headline retail inflation rate eased to which percent in May?
7.04
7.02
7.05
7.03
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, India's headline retail inflation rate eased to 7.04 percent in May from April's near-eight-year high of 7.79 percent thanks to a favourable base effect.

8.
Which state has won the title of Khelo India Youth Games 2021 by securing the top position?
Haryana
Punjab
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Host Haryana won the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2021 title with 52 gold medals on the final day.

9.
In The 'Innovation Policy for Indian Railways', what is the maximum limit of the grant provided to innovators?
Rs 1.5 Crore
Rs 10 lakh
Rs 50 lakhs
Rs 25 lakh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The policy seeks to provide up to Rs. 1.5 Crore to innovators on an equal sharing basis.

10.
Which edition of Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) between the Indian Navy Units of ANC and Indonesian Navy was conducted?
39th
37th
36th
38th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 38th India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) between the Indian Navy Units of Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) and the Indonesian Navy is being conducted from in the Andaman Sea and Straits of Malacca.

11.
What is the theme of World Blood Donor Day 2022?
Give blood and keep the world-beating
Safe Blood For All
Donating blood is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives
Safe Blood Saves Lives
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Theme for World Blood Donor Day 2022 is "Donating blood is an act of solidarity.

12.
Andaman Sea 38th joint patrol exercise has been organized in India and which country?
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 38th India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol between the Indian Naval Units of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) and the Indonesian Navy is being conducted in the Andaman Sea and Straits of Malacca.

13.
World Wind Day is being celebrated on which date?
June 12
June 14
June 15
June 13
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Wind Day, also known as Global Wind Day, is being celebrated every year on 15 June.

14.
Who has won the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix 2022?
Max Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton
Sebastian Vettel
Charles Leclerc
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix 2022 (his fifth victory of the season).

15.
Asia's largest brackish water lagoon is located in which Indian state/UT?
Jammu and Kashmir
Sikkim
Odisha
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chilika Lake, located in Odisha is Asia's largest brackish water lagoon.

16.
Who has been named ICC Women's Players of the Month for May 2022?
Bismah Maroof
Tuba Hassan
Alyssa Healy
Trinity Smith
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tuba Hassan has been voted the ICC Women's Players of the Month for May 2022.

17.
Which one is the first country in the world which has given instructions to print warnings on every cigarette?
Canada
Ireland
Netherlands
Denmark
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Canada is poised to become the first country in the world to require that a warning be printed on every cigarette.

18.
Who has been named as the ICC Man Players of the Month for May by the ICC?
Rishab Pant
Saqib Al Hasan
Angelo Mathews
David Warner
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Angelo Mathews led the Sri Lanka team to victory in the ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh and was named the stand-out male player.

19.
NCPCR is celebrating Elimination of Child Labour Week 2022 on which date?
13-21 June
11-19 June
15-23 June
12-20 June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is celebrating Elimination of Child Labour Week from 12-20 June 2022.