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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 12, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Which country has become the fourth-largest investor in India?
Canada
Singapore
USA
UAE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Foreign investment from the UAE has tripled to $3.35 billion from $1.03 billion in 2021-22. Singapore remains the largest foreign investor in India, followed by Mauritius and the USA.

2.
Mayon Volcano, which recently made news, belongs to which country?
Indonesia
Philippines
Russia
Java
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mayon Volcano is located in the Philippines. It belches red-hot emissions down its slope, as seen from Legaspi, Albay province, northeastern Philippines.

3.
The Indian Government has set up a peace committee under the chairmanship of the Governor of which state?
Punjab
Gujarat
Nagaland
Manipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A peace Committee has been set up under the Governor of Manipur Anusuiya Uikey. This committee has been set up to facilitate the peace process in Manipur.

4.
Which company has recently released 'The e-Conomy of a billion connected' report?
Microsoft
Facebook
Google
Amazon
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's internet economy is projected to grow to $1 trillion by 2030 from $175 billion in 2022, according to a report titled 'The e-Conomy of a Billion Connected Indians' released by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company released recently.

5.
On which date is World Day against child labour observed?
June 10
June 11
June 12
June 13
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Labour Organization (ILO) launched the first World Day Against Child Labour in 2002 as a way to highlight the plight of children engaged in child labour. It is observed on June 12th, intended to catalyze the growing worldwide movement against child labour.

6.
Which country's hockey team recently won their first Women's Junior Hockey Asia Cup in 2023?
Australia
Kenya
India
South Africa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian women's hockey team clinched the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023 title in Kakamigahara, Japan, with a 2-1 win over the Republic of Korea in the final. This is India's first-ever victory in the Women's Junior Asia Cup.

7.
Which country has approved the highest budget in the world for a growing public wage bill and development projects?
Syria
Pakistan
Iraq
Ukraine
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iraq's parliament has approved a budget of 198.9 trillion dinars ($153bn) for 2023, allocating record spending for a growing public wage bill and development projects aimed at improving services and rebuilding infrastructure damaged by neglect and war.

8.
Which state's government launched the 'CM Learn and Earn scheme'?
Uttar Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'CM Learn and Earn scheme' has been launched by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan. This program aims to provide young people with highly sought-after skills that are valued by employers.

9.
To which age does the recently discovered Celt in Tamil Nadu belong?
Paleolithic Age
Chalcolithic Age
Neolithic Age
Mesolithic Age
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A neolithic-era celt was discovered in Poothinatham Village, Dharmapurai District of Tamil Nadu. A celt is a prehistoric tool made of stone or metal, typically used as a cutting or shaping implement.

10.
Where is the G20 SAI Summit being held?
Goa
Assam
Chhattisgarh
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The SAI20 Summit is taking place in the state of Goa from June 12th to 14th, 2023. Shri Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India will deliver the inaugural speech on June 12th.

11.
In which state did WBIDC, FICCI, and Amazon jointly host the E-export haat?
Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
Jammu & Kashmir
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
WBIDC, FICCI, and Amazon jointly hosted the E-export haat in West Bengal. The event aimed to provide a platform for the state's exporters through technology-led e-commerce exports.

12.
Which player has won the French Open 2023?
Novak Djokovic
Casper Ruud
Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Novak Djokovic won his men’s-record 23rd Grand Slam title with a victory over Casper Ruud in the French Open Final. Djokovic broke a tie with rival Rafael Nadal for the most major singles trophies in the history of men’s tennis.

13.
Which country has recently built the world's first hypersonic wind tunnel 'JF-22'?
China
Russia
Germany
Israel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chinese scientists have built the world's largest ultra-high-speed wind tunnel 'JF-22'. The tunnel can reach speeds of 7.14 miles per second (2.5 to 11.5 km/s), or Mach 33. It is 80 cm wide and twice as large as the earlier designs.

14.
Murali Sreeshankar, who secured third place in the Paris Diamond League, belongs to which sport?
Pole Vault
Long Jump
High Jump
Triple Jump
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar achieved a notable third place in the Paris Diamond League in the discipline of the long jump. He jumped 8.09m, securing his first podium finish in the prestigious event held on June 11, 2023.

15.
Which Indian program has been described as important in the recent World Health Organization report 'Public health and economic savings'?
PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
Har Ghar Jal Program
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
PM Suraksha Bima Yojana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) report highlighted the significant impact of the 'Har Ghar Jal' Program on Public Health and Economic Savings.