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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 6, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which state has become the first state to establish a committee for the conservation of seeds preserved by tribal farmers?
Kerala
Bihar
Odisha
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government of Odisha has established the Landrace Varietal Release Committee (LVRC) to release traditional millet varieties while adhering to standard operating protocols (SoP) for seed systems.

2.
According to the NIRF Rankings 2023, which IIT has been named the top institute in India?
IIT Delhi
IIT Mumbai
IIT Madras
IIT Kanpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NIRF Rankings 2023 have named IIT Madras as the top engineering institute in India, followed by IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru secured the top position in the research category.

3.
Which game does Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who recently announced his retirement, belong to?
Table Tennis
Badminton
Basketball
Football
Answer: Option
Explanation:
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced his retirement from football after playing the final game of the season against Hellas Verona. The Swedish player decided to conclude his trophy-laden career, representing clubs such as Malmo, Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, PSG, Manchester United, and LA Galaxy.

4.
Which country has become the first country in the world to mandate mandatory health warnings on individual cigarettes?
Canada
Russia
Italy
Kuwait
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Canada becomes first country to require a health warning directly on every cigarette.

5.
Where were the Khelo India University Games recently concluded?
Madhya Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 3rd Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2022 recently concluded at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, the spiritual capital of India.

6.
According to a recent report, how many districts in India are now free from manual scavenging?
508
507
506
505
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A report submitted by the Ministry of Social Justice states that 508 out of 766 districts in India are now free from manual scavenging.

7.
How much has the Indian Railways invested in Safety Measures between 2017-2018 and 2021-22?
2 lakh crore
1 lakh crore
3 lakh crore
4 lakh crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Railways has invested over Rs 1 lakh crore in safety measures during the period between the fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2021-2022. The focus of these investments has primarily been on track renewal.

8.
Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of The Hindu Group?
Shushma Joshi
Lalita Reddy
Nirmala Lakshman
Srita Sangwan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ms. Nirmala Lakshman has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited (THGPPL) for a term of three years.

9.
With which country did India sign an MoU for the development of the Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project?
Nepal
Bhutan
Myanmar
Qatar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NHPC Limited and Vidhyut Utpadan Company Limited (VUCL) of Nepal recently signed an MoU for the development of the Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project, which has a capacity of 480MW.

10.
By which year will the city of Srinagar receive the 'Smart City' tag under the Srinagar Smart City Project?
2027
2026
2025
2024
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The transformation of Srinagar city into a smart city is scheduled to be completed by June 2024. A total of 125 projects, amounting to Rs 9.3 billion, have been approved under the Smart City Mission by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

11.
Which state has recently joined the DBT bandwagon?
Jharkhand
Gujarat
Goa
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Congress-led government in Karnataka has formally approved the implementation of two Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes, Griha Lakshmi and Yuvanidhi.

12.
Gufi Paintal, who recently passed away, belonged to which profession?
Actor
Director
Politician
Doctor
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sarabjeet Singh Paintal, popularly known as Gufi Paintal is still remembered as Shakuni Mama from B R Chopra's Mahabharat. The veteran actor left for his heavenly abode on June 5, due to prolonged health issues.

13.
Which state government has signed an MoU with Bajaj Finserv to invest 5,000 crore rupees for the creation of 40,000 jobs?
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Haryana
Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Maharashtra government has signed an MoU with Bajaj Finserv to invest 5,000 crore rupees in Pune, which is expected to create 40,000 jobs.

14.
Which country has recently developed its first hypersonic missile named "Fattah"?
Italy
Israel
Iraq
Iran
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iran has developed its first hypersonic missile called "Fattah."

15.
India, along with which country, has concluded a roadmap for 'Defence Industrial Cooperation'?
Russia
China
United States
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and the United States have concluded a roadmap for defence industry cooperation, paving the way for collaboration in the defence manufacturing sector and strengthening India's ambitions in this area.

16.
Which country is planning to reopen its embassy in Saudi Arabia after a seven-year closure?
India
Indonesia
Israel
Iran
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iran has decided to reopen its embassy in Saudi Arabia after it remained closed for seven years. This development follows a bilateral agreement facilitated by China.

17.
Which state recently launched the 'Elder Line' service to provide shelter to elderly homeless individuals?
Uttar Pradesh
Karnataka
Nagaland
Jharkhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department recently launched the 'Elder Line' service with the helpline number 14567. The objective of this initiative is to rescue destitute elderly individuals and offer them shelter in old age homes.

18.
NIPCCD organized a Refresher Training Programme on which mission?
Vatsalya
Curiosity
Magellan
Mariner 9
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NIPCCD organized a Refresher Training Programme on Mission Vatsalya from 29-31 May 2023 at NIPCCD Regional Centre, Mohali. Mission Vatsalya Scheme is a roadmap to achieve development and child protection priorities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

19.
In which city of Tamil Nadu did the Tamil Nadu Forest Department successfully tranquillize the wild elephant Arikompan?
Madurai
Theni
Kanchipuram
Nagapattinam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department successfully tranquillized the wild elephant Arikompan in Theni, Tamil Nadu.

20.
Which country does the recently destroyed Nova Khakova Dam belong to?
UAE
Ukraine
Syria
Uganda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nova Khakova Dam in Ukraine's Kherson region was recently destroyed due to unknown reasons. The dam is built over the Dnipro River.