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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 2, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which state government has launched the 'Mo Ghara' housing scheme?
Jharkhand
Karnataka
Odisha
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government of Odisha has recently introduced the Mo Ghara (My House) scheme to provide credit-linked financial assistance to economically and socially weaker households. The scheme aims to address the fund crunch faced by beneficiaries in completing or upgrading their houses.

2.
Which state government has approved the gender-inclusive tourism policy 'Aai'?
Manipur
Maharashtra
Sikkim
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Maharashtra cabinet approved the Gender Inclusive Tourism Policy 'Aai' on May 30, 2023, under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to empower women in the tourism sector.

3.
Which country has reduced its policy rates to combat inflation and stimulate economic recovery?
Switzerland
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sri Lanka has lowered its policy rates as a measure to curb inflation and promote economic recovery.

4.
According to the provisional estimate by the Statistics Ministry, what was India's GDP growth rate for the fiscal year 2022-23?
6.4%
6.6%
7.0%
7.2%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's GDP growth rate for the fiscal year 2022-23 was estimated at 7.2% as per the provisional estimate by the Statistics Ministry. This exceeded expectations and indicates a positive performance of India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

5.
Which state government has made 'life-saving jackets' mandatory for Shikara boats in Dal and Nigeen Lakes?
Gujarat
Uttarakhand
Jammu & Kashmir
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jammu and Kashmir government has made the use of 'life-saving jackets' mandatory for Shikara boats in Dal and Nigeen Lakes, as well as other water bodies in the region.

6.
By which year does BPCL aim to achieve its net zero targets by developing a diesel-ethanol blend to reduce emissions?
2025
2030
2035
2040
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BPCL has developed a diesel-ethanol blend to reduce emissions and plans to achieve its net zero targets by 2040. BPCL is focusing on petrochemicals and sustainable practices.

7.
Which country is the winning team of the NSCCAVA Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup 2023 held in Nepal?
France
Israel
Kenya
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has emerged as the winning team in the NSC-CAVA Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup held in Kathmandu.

8.
What is the approved investment amount for India's world's largest food storage scheme in the Cooperative Sector?
2 lakh crore
1.7 lakh crore
1 lakh crore
1.5 lakh crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian government has recently approved a groundbreaking scheme worth Rs 1 lakh crore aimed at significantly expanding the food grain storage capacity in the cooperative sector.

9.
Which state government initiated the 'Artificial Intelligence for Youth' programs in the state?
Odisha
Tripura
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the 'Odisha for Artificial Intelligence' and 'Artificial Intelligence for Youth' initiatives. The state government has collaborated with tech firm Intel for this initiative.

10.
What is the percentage of India's GDP growth in the January to March 2023 quarter?
6.1%
6.2%
6.3%
6.4%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's GDP growth accelerated to 6.1% in the January to March 2023 quarter, resulting in an upward revision of the economy's overall growth to 7.2% for the fiscal year 2022-23, as per the provisional national income data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Wednesday.

11.
Which state has achieved 100 percent household coverage of banking services through the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?
Tripura
Telangana
Mizoram
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Since the launch of Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana, Telangana State has achieved 100 percent household coverage of banking services, extending them to all sections of the population.

12.
In which Indian state is the 'India-European Union Global Gateway' conference scheduled to be organized?
Meghalaya
Assam
Mizoram
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'India-European Union Global Gateway' conference is jointly organized by the Ministry of External Affairs, the Delegation of the European Union to India, and the Asian Association in Meghalaya.

13.
The new Liberation War Gallery was inaugurated at the Indian Cultural Centre in which city?
Shillong
Bikaner
Jaipur
Dhaka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new 1971 Liberation War Gallery was inaugurated at the Indian Cultural Centre of the High Commission of India in Dhaka on Tuesday. The Chief Guest on the occasion was the Home Minister of Bangladesh, Asaduzzaman Khan.

14.
In which city did India and Vietnam hold their 3rd Maritime Security Dialogue?
Chennai
New Delhi
Dehradun
Ahmedabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 3rd India-Vietnam Maritime Security Dialogue took place in New Delhi.

15.
Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal), which has been extended for two more years until December 2025, was launched in which year?
2017
2018
2019
2020
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union government has extended the Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal) for two more years until December 2025. It was launched on 25 December 2019 under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

16.
Which state has officially renamed Ahmednagar city as ‘Ahilyanagar’?
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, announced the official renaming of Ahmednagar city as ‘Ahilyanagar’ in honour of the 18th-century Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar.

17.
Which bank has appointed Ashwani Kumar as its new Managing Director and CEO?
Yes Bank
UCO Bank
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ashwani Kumar has been appointed as the Managing Director of UCO Bank, replacing Soma Sankara Prasad, whose term has come to an end.

18.
Which state established an expert panel to review the reservation formula?
Assam
Manipur
Haryana
Meghalaya
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Meghalaya government has responded to the demands of the Voice of the People’s Party (VPP) and announced the formation of an expert committee to review the state’s reservation policy.

19.
Which state Government launched the Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana?
Maharashtra
Sikkim
Karnataka
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Maharashtra government has approved a new financial scheme under which Rs 6,000 will be paid annually to over one crore farmers in the state.

20.
Who has been appointed as the Managing Director of SECI?
Ajay Yadav
Kapil Maheshwari
Sandeep Sherawat
Anil Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ajay Yadav has assumed the position of Managing Director of Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI). SECI serves as the nodal agency of the central government for auctioning renewable energy projects.

21.
Which country implemented a ban on domestic flights for short routes that can be covered by train?
Russia
France
Egypt
Singapore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
France became the first country in the world to impose a ban on short-haul domestic flights. The country introduced a new law that prohibits air travel to destinations that can be reached within a two-and-a-half-hour train journey.