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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 19, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
In which country has Sberbank introduced Indian rupee accounts for individuals?
Siberia
Switzerland
Russia
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sberbank, Russia's top lender, has announced that individuals can now open accounts denominated in Indian rupees, as the bank aims to reduce its reliance on the US dollar and euro.

2.
Which country is scheduled to hold a meeting with Myanmar to seek a way out of the post-coup crisis in the country?
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Tonga
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Thailand will hold a meeting with Myanmar to find a solution to the ongoing post-coup crisis in the country. The Thai Foreign Ministry announced that it will host "informal talks" with Myanmar's military government and neighbouring countries to peacefully resolve the situation in Myanmar.

3.
Which state's prisons are being renamed as "Reform Homes"?
Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
Odisha
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In June 2023, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, made a significant decision to transform the state's prisons into "Reform Homes" as part of prison system reform.

4.
In which state will the G20 Tourism Working Group and Tourism Ministerial meetings take place?
Odisha
Goa
Meghalaya
Sikkim
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The concluding G20 Tourism Working Group meeting and Tourism Ministerial Meeting will be held in Goa from the 19th to the 22nd of June 2023.

5.
Which country is adopting the IMF-mandated method to calculate its Forex reserves?
Benin
Bhutan
Bangladesh
Bahrain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bangladesh is adopting the IMF-mandated method to calculate its Forex reserves.

6.
In which city did the Indian Men's Senior Football Team defeat Lebanon 2-0 to win the Intercontinental Cup?
Chandigarh
Chennai
Kanpur
Bhubaneshwar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Men's Senior Football Team defeated Lebanon 2-0 to clinch the Intercontinental Cup in Bhubaneshwar.

7.
Which country has unveiled the world's most powerful hypersonic wind tunnel to advance its aerospace ambitions?
Denmark
China
Norway
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China has unveiled the JF-22, the world's most powerful hypersonic wind tunnel, which represents a significant milestone in the country's pursuit of hypersonic technology.

8.
In which city will Prime Minister Narendra Modi lead the International Day of Yoga celebrations at the UN Headquarters?
New York
Dubai
Denver
Atlanta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 9th International Day of Yoga will be celebrated grandly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the event from 8 AM to 9 AM.

9.
On which date is the United Nations observing the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict?
June 17
June 18
June 19
June 16
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, observed by the United Nations, falls on June 19. The day aims to raise awareness about the urgent need to end sexual violence related to armed conflicts.

10.
Which state does Kamala Sohonie, the first Indian woman to earn a PhD degree in a scientific discipline, belong to?
Jharkhand
Madhya Pradesh
Odisha
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kamala Sohonie, born on June 18, 1911, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, was a pioneering Indian scientist. She holds the distinction of being the first Indian woman to earn a PhD degree in a scientific discipline.

11.
What is the value of India's all-time high seafood exports, where it shipped 17,35,286 MT of seafood worth over how many crore rupees?
63,780 crore
63,258 crore
63,768 crore
63,969 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India achieved a record-breaking export of seafood, both in terms of volume and value (in US$ and Indian Rupees), by shipping 17,35,286 MT of seafood worth Rs 63,969 crore during the fiscal year 2022-23, despite facing numerous challenges in major export markets like the US.

12.
INS 'Vagir' is scheduled to embark on an operational visit to which city?
Anuradhapura
Galle
Colombo
Mannar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy's advanced submarine, INS 'Vagir', is all set to undertake an operational visit to Colombo from June 19 to June 22.

13.
Rankireddy, who recently made headlines, belongs to which sport?
Badminton
Table Tennis
Boxing
Lawn Tennis
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's Rankireddy and Shetty made history by winning the Indonesia Open title, becoming the first doubles pair from the country to claim a Super 1000 event in badminton.

14.
Which agricultural product exhibited the highest growth in exports during April-May 2023 compared to April-May 2022?
Rice
Wheat
Fruit & Vegetable
Spices
Answer: Option
Explanation:
During April-May 2023, the export of spices showed a remarkable growth rate of 31.81% compared to the same period in 2022, indicating a strong surge in spice exports.

15.
Which country has announced investments of over six hundred million dollars in climate initiatives?
UAE
USA
Ukraine
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
President Joe Biden of the United States has announced investments of over six hundred million dollars in climate initiatives. The funds will be used to assist coastal communities across the country in combating climate change, as stated by a White House official.