Exercise :: June 17, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- June 17, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | Who chaired India's 'First National Conference of Chief Secretaries' in 2022? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the first-ever National Conference of Chief Secretaries at HPCA stadium at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.
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| 2. | Who won the women's singles title at the 2022 BWF Indonesia Masters Badminton Championships? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: In the women's singles, China's Chen Yufei clinched the title at the Indonesia Masters.
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| 3. | Who chaired India's 'First National Conference of Chief Secretaries' in 2022? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs the country's 'first national conference of chief secretaries' in Dharamsala in June 2022.
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| 4. | The first Indo-European Security and Defense Consultation was held in which state? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: First-ever India-European Union (EU) Security and Defense Consultations were held in Brussels, Belgium.
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| 5. | Russia has overtaken which country to become India's second-biggest supplier of oil? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Russia has overtaken Saudi Arabia to become India's second-biggest supplier of crude oil behind Iraq.
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| 6. | The Government of India has launched the Agneepath Military Recruitment Scheme, a 4-year tenure plan for the Defense Forces. Which department is implementing the scheme? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The scheme has been planned and is being implemented by the Department of Military Affairs.
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| 7. | Which bank has launched KCC Digital Renewal Scheme to enable eligible customers to renew their Kisan Credit Card accounts through digital mode? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Indian Bank launched its KCC Digital Renewal scheme, enabling eligible customers to renew their Kisan Credit Card accounts via digital modes.
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| 8. | Which Fintech startup has launched a Targeted UPI service in rural India to provide financial facilities to people in rural areas? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Bengaluru-based Fintech startup XPay.Life, India's 1st blockchain-enabled transaction framework, launched its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services.
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| 9. | Who has launched "StartUps for Railways", an important initiative in the field of innovation? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched "StartUps for Railways".
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| 10. | Who set a new national record by throwing 89.30 meters at the Pavo Nurmi Games in Finland? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra set a new national record as he threw 89.30 meters at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland.
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| 11. | Which state is the 1st Indian State to Approve a Policy for Drones? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Himachal Pradesh government gave a nod to a drone policy as it seeks to enable the use of drones and similar technology for different public services in the hill state.
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| 12. | World Old Age Awareness Day (WEAAD) is being celebrated on which date? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is annually being celebrated on June 15.
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| 13. | Which bank has launched its KCC Digital Renewal scheme, enabling eligible customers to renew their Kisan Credit Card? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Indian Bank Unveiled KCC Digital Renewal Scheme enabling customers to renew their Kisan Credit Card accounts through the digital platform.
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| 14. | The 5G spectrum will be auctioned for how many years? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal of the Department of Telecommunications for the auction of 72 GHz of spectrum for a 20-year-period.
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| 15. | International Day of Family Remittances is being celebrated on which date? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: International Day of Family Remittances is being celebrated on 16th June.
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| 16. | Who has won the men's singles title at the 2022 Indonesia Masters Badminton |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Danish badminton ace Viktor Axelsen clinched the men's singles title at the Indonesia Masters, beating Taiwan's Chou Tien-Chen in straight sets.
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| 17. | Which is the location of the BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Centre? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Union Cabinet has approved a memorandum of association (MoA) by India for the establishment of the BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Centre in Colombo.
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| 18. | Which state has the highest overall score in NeSDA Report 2021? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Kerala had the highest overall compliance score of all the States and UTs.
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| 19. | Which country has approved the proposal on the 'Way Finding Application' to be used at the United Nations Office? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: India's Union Cabinet has approved the proposal on the agreement between the Government of India and the United Nations on a 'Way Finding Application' to be used in the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG).
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| 20. | Which countries are the members of the formed 'I2U2 Grouping'? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The leaders of the West Asian QUAD - India, Israel, the US and UAE will meet for the first-ever virtual summit.
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