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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 29, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which country has launched a new batch of 3 Yagon-35 remote sensing satellites?
Vietnam
Japan
South Korea
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China successfully launched 3 new remote satellites from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in China's Sichuan Province.

2.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved the Draft GSR Notification to introduce Bharat NCAP. What does 'A' stand for in NCAP?
Access
Assessment
Attention
Applied
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved the Draft GSR Notification to introduce Bharat NCAP wherein automobiles in India shall be accorded Star Ratings based upon their performance in Crash Tests.

3.
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2022 is being celebrated on which date?
June 26
June 22
June 24
June 23
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, is being celebrated on June 26.

4.
Who has been appointed as Director of IB?
Rohan Pratap Singh
Tapan Kumar Deka
Dr Manoj Soni
Dinkar Gupta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Government appointed senior IPS officer Tapan Kumar Deka as Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB).

5.
Which nation has launched a solid-fuelled rocket named 'Zuljanah' into space?
Turkey
China
North Korea
Iran
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iran launched a solid-fueled rocket into space called Zuljanah.

6.
Who has been re-appointed as chief of R&AW?
Samant Kumar Goel
Vipin Sharma
Dr. Suman K Bery
Rakesh Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government extended the tenure of current Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) chief Samant Kumar Goel for another year, till June 2023.

7.
Which one has launched the GatiShakti Sanchar portal, which would streamline the application and approval procedure for RoW across the country?
NITI Aayog
TRAI
Department of Investment & Public asset
Department of Telecommunications
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Department of Telecommunications has launched the GatiShakti Sanchar portal, which would streamline the application and approval procedure for the right of way (RoW) across the country.

8.
Who has won Rampur Lok Sabha bypoll 2022?
Ghanshyam Lodhi
Mohd. Asim Raja
Dinesh Lal Yadav
Dharmendra Yadav
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In UP Lok Sabha Bypoll Results 2022, BJP's Ghanshyam Lodhi defeated SP's Mohd Asim Raja in Rampur Lok Sabha bypoll 2022.

9.
The AIM-PRIME Playbook has been launched at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in which city?
New Delhi
Chennai
Pune
Bhopal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The AIM-PRIME Playbook has launched at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.

10.
Justice Satish Chandra Sharma has taken oath as which High Court's Chief Justice?
Allahabad High Court
Bombay High Court
Delhi High Court
Madras High Court
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Justice Satish Chandra Sharma took oath as the new Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.

11.
Global Liveability Index is released by whom?
UNDP
UNESCO
Economist Intelligence Unit
Transparency International
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Global Liveability Index is released by Economist Intelligence Unit.

12.
Which Indian state-based public transport service has been honoured with a prestigious UN Public Service Award 2022?
Mo Bus, Odisha
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation
Delhi Transport Corporation
Haryana State Road Transport Corporation
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mo Bus, an Odisha-based public transport service has been honoured with a prestigious United Nations award, for its role and efforts in helping the world recover better from Covid-19.

13.
Which festival in Goa, do people wear crowns of fresh fruit and wildflowers, traditionally called 'Kopel' to celebrate the occasion?
Goa Sunburn Festival
Sao Joao
Samvatsar Padvo
Grape Escapade
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A large number of people participated in the boat parade in Siolim village of Goa's Bardez taluka, marking the beginning of revelry in the 'Sao Joao' festival.

14.
MSME Day is being celebrated on which date?
June 24
June 22
June 27
June 23
Answer: Option
Explanation:
June 27 is being celebrated as the Micro-Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day.

15.
Who has won Sangrur Lok Sabha bypoll 2022?
Simranjit Singh Mann
Dharmendra Yadav
Gurmail Singh
Ghanshyam Lodhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shiromani Akali Dal's Simranjit Singh Mann defeated AAP's Gurmail Singh with a margin from the Sangrur Lok Sabha constituency.

16.
Who has been appointed as acting president of the IOA?
Janardhan Singh Gehlot
Sourav Ganguly
Anil Khanna
Narender Batra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Anil Khanna has been appointed the acting President of Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The Delhi High Court has ordered that Narinder Dhruv Batra cannot continue as the President of the IOA and appointed Anil Khanna as acting president.

17.
The SEBI has constituted a committee for advising on ESG-related matters in the securities market. Who chaired the committee?
Nimesh Shah
Navneet Munot
Imtaiyazur Rahman
Vinay M. Tonse
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The committee will be chaired by Navneet Munot.

18.
Which city is the world's most liveable city as per Global Liveability Index 2022?
Vancouver
Vienna
Copenhagen
Calgary
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vienna is the world's most liveable city as per the Global Liveability Index 2022.

19.
Which of the Indian state is set to become the first state to offer breakfast along with midday meals?
Odisha
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu is set to become the first state to offer breakfast along with midday meals.