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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 17, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Who chaired India's 'First National Conference of Chief Secretaries' in 2022?
Nirmala Sitharaman
Narendra Modi
Ram Nath Kovind
Rajnath Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the first-ever National Conference of Chief Secretaries at HPCA stadium at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.

2.
Who won the women's singles title at the 2022 BWF Indonesia Masters Badminton Championships?
Busanan Ongbamarungfan
Yamaguchi Akane
Matsuyama Nami
Chen Yufei
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the women's singles, China's Chen Yufei clinched the title at the Indonesia Masters.

3.
Who chaired India's 'First National Conference of Chief Secretaries' in 2022?
Union Defence Minister
Prime Minister
Union Finance Minister
Union Home Minister
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs the country's 'first national conference of chief secretaries' in Dharamsala in June 2022.

4.
The first Indo-European Security and Defense Consultation was held in which state?
Brussels, Belgium
Athens, Greece
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Zurich, Switzerland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
First-ever India-European Union (EU) Security and Defense Consultations were held in Brussels, Belgium.

5.
Russia has overtaken which country to become India's second-biggest supplier of oil?
Qatar
Iran
Saudi Arabi
Ukraine
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russia has overtaken Saudi Arabia to become India's second-biggest supplier of crude oil behind Iraq.

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?
Department of Defense Production
Department of Defense Research and Development
Department of Military Affairs
Ex-Servicemen Welfare Department
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The scheme has been planned and is being implemented by the Department of Military Affairs.

7.
Which bank has launched KCC Digital Renewal Scheme to enable eligible customers to renew their Kisan Credit Card accounts through digital mode?
Indian Bank
Punjab National Bank
Karnataka Bank
Union Bank of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Bank launched its KCC Digital Renewal scheme, enabling eligible customers to renew their Kisan Credit Card accounts via digital modes.

8.
Which Fintech startup has launched a Targeted UPI service in rural India to provide financial facilities to people in rural areas?
FypMoney
XPay.Life
Active.ai
PayKun
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bengaluru-based Fintech startup XPay.Life, India's 1st blockchain-enabled transaction framework, launched its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services.

9.
Who has launched "StartUps for Railways", an important initiative in the field of innovation?
Amit Shah
Nitin Gadkari
Piyush Goyal
Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched "StartUps for Railways".

10.
Who set a new national record by throwing 89.30 meters at the Pavo Nurmi Games in Finland?
Anil Singh
Ravinder Singh Khaira
Joginder Singh Bedi
Neeraj Chopra
Answer: Option
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.

11.
Which state is the 1st Indian State to Approve a Policy for Drones?
Himachal Pradesh
Gujarat
Karnataka
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
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.

12.
World Old Age Awareness Day (WEAAD) is being celebrated on which date?
June 12
June 15
June 13
June 14
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is annually being celebrated on June 15.

13.
Which bank has launched its KCC Digital Renewal scheme, enabling eligible customers to renew their Kisan Credit Card?
ICICI Bank
HDFC Bank
Axis Bank
Indian Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Bank Unveiled KCC Digital Renewal Scheme enabling customers to renew their Kisan Credit Card accounts through the digital platform.

14.
The 5G spectrum will be auctioned for how many years?
25
5
20
10
Answer: Option
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.

15.
International Day of Family Remittances is being celebrated on which date?
June 17
June 18
June 16
June 15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Day of Family Remittances is being celebrated on 16th June.

16.
Who has won the men's singles title at the 2022 Indonesia Masters Badminton
Viktor Axelsen
Dominic Theme
Under Antonsen
Alexander Zverev
Answer: Option
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.

17.
Which is the location of the BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Centre?
New Delhi
Jakarta
Colombo
Dhaka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved a memorandum of association (MoA) by India for the establishment of the BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Centre in Colombo.

18.
Which state has the highest overall score in NeSDA Report 2021?
Kerala
Bihar
Telangana
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala had the highest overall compliance score of all the States and UTs.

19.
Which country has approved the proposal on the 'Way Finding Application' to be used at the United Nations Office?
UAE
India
USA
Russia
Answer: Option
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).

20.
Which countries are the members of the formed 'I2U2 Grouping'?
India, Israel, USA and UAE
India, Iraq, USA and UAE
India, Israel, USA and UK
India, Iraq, USA and UK
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The leaders of the West Asian QUAD - India, Israel, the US and UAE will meet for the first-ever virtual summit.