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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 18, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Haryana Government Sign Joint Declaration on Water Cooperation with which country?
Israel
China
Iran
Brazil
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Israel and the Haryana government signed a joint declaration on integrated water resources management and capacity building.

2.
Which organization developed the nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile?
DRDO
BHEL
ONGC
ISRO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
It has developed by DRDO and was first used by the Indian Air Force.

3.
Which country has become the second largest oil supplier of India?
Iraq
Russia
United Arab emirates
Iran
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russia has overtaken Saudi Arabia to become India's second-largest oil supplier after Iraq as refiners buy post-war Russian crude in Ukraine at huge discounts.

4.
Which state has approved to set up 'Pilibhit Tiger Protection Foundation'?
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
Gujarat
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government will constitute a Pilibhit Tiger Conservation Foundation for better management and development of the tiger reserve.

5.
The Indian Railways has flagged off India's first privately-run train under the scheme 'Bharat Gaurav' from which city?
Coimbatore
Indore
Bangalore
Mumbai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nearly 11, 000 passengers boarded the train from Coimbatore to Shirdi.

6.
Which state Government Presents the Honorary Doctor of Literature to Ratan Tata?
Uttar Pradesh
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Maharashtra Governor presents Honorary Doctor of Literature to industrialist Ratan Tata.

7.
What is the rank of India in the World Competitiveness Index 2022?
57th
27th
47th
37th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has registered the sharpest rise among the Asian economies, with a six-place jump from 43rd to 37th rank on the index due to gains in economic performance.

8.
Tata Projects wins bid to construct Noida International Airport at which state?
Karnataka
Odisha
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tata Group's infrastructure and construction arm, Tata Projects, has bagged the contract to construct the upcoming Noida International Airport at Jewar, in Uttar Pradesh.

9.
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is being celebrated on which date?
June 15
June 17
June 14
June 16
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2022 is celebrated on 17th June.

10.
Which state ranked first in Asia in Affordable Talent in GSER?
Kerala
Bihar
Karnataka
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala ranks top in Asia in a global report.

11.
Inflation based on the wholesale price index in India has risen to how many % in May 2022?
12.38%
10.17%
15.88%
10.17%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's wholesale price inflation (WPI) climbed 15.88% in May from year-ago levels.

12.
What is the theme of Combat Desertification and Drought Day 2022?
Rising up from drought together
land and recovery
Restoration, land and recovery
Let's Grow the Future Together
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This year's theme is 'Rising up from drought together.'

13.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry, that India May trade deficit widened to how many billion?
$23.74 billion
$24.29 billion
$32.47 billion
$14.19 billion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Trade data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry showed that India's May trade deficit widened to $24.29 billion.

14.
Which tech giant has announced a startup accelerator program for women founders in India?
Amazon
TCS
Google
Infosys
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The inaugural batch of the 'Google for Startups Accelerator - India Women Founders' will accept up to 20 women-founded/ co-founded startups in the country, and support them through a three-month program.

15.
Which city did PM Modi inaugurate Jagatguru Sreesanth Tukaram Maharaj Shila Mandir?
Delhi
Kanpur
Mumbai
Pune
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Jagatguru Sreesanth Tukaram Maharaj Shila Mandir in Dehu village near Pune, dedicated to the 17th-century saint.

16.
India has Ranked at which place in Overall Skill Proficiency Globally?
72nd
57th
68th
44th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has slipped four places in terms of overall skills proficiency globally, and stands at 68th position.

17.
In which state India's first display fab will be set up?
Telangana
Odisha
Kerala
Chhattisgarh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first display fab to be set up in Telangana with investment of Rs 24,000 crore. Rajesh Exports, a gold retailer based in Bangalore, has announced plans to invest $3 billion to build India's first display manufacturing plant.

18.
India, Israel, UAE And US first virtual summit to be held by which month?
August 2022
December 2022
July 2022
October 2022
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first-ever I2U2 summit in a virtual mode will be held in July 2022.

19.
Which institution offers the skill-based bachelor degree programme for 'Agniveers'?
AICTE
IIT Madras
Jawaharlal Nehru University
IGNOU
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a bid to help the Agniveers -- the beneficiaries under the Union Government's Agnipath scheme -- build a good career and with the prime motive of making them job-ready, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will launch a skill-based bachelor’s degree programme.

20.
In which state Raj Mahotsav has been celebrated?
Bihar
Odisha
Himachal Pradesh
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Raja Parb or Raja Parb festival has been celebrated with gaiety in Odisha.