Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Who has been awarded the European Essay Prize on the occasion of the French translation of her latest essay, 'Azadi'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Writer and activist, Arundhati Roy, has been honoured with the 45th European Essay Prize for lifetime achievement on the occasion of the French translation of her latest essay, 'Azadi'.
Category : Awards and Honours
2.
Which country emerged as the winner of the Nations League 2023?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Spain clinched a victory in the Nations League 2023 by defeating Croatia.
Category : Sports
3.
In which state is the 'Godhan Nyaya Yojana' being launched?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jharkhand's Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh inaugurated the 'Godhan Nyay Yojana' in the auditorium of the Animal Husbandry Department at Hesag.
Category : State
4.
Ravi Sinha, the newly appointed chief of the Research and Analysis Wing, belongs to which state as an IPS officer?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ravi Sinha, an IPS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, has been selected as the new chief of India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).
Category : State
5.
On which date is International Yoga Day celebrated?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Yoga Day is observed on June 21st each year to promote the numerous benefits of practising yoga. The chosen date coincides with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Category : Important Days
6.
Which state launched a portal to check illegal cattle transportation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Assam Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department launched a web portal for checking illegal cattle transportation during a program held in Guwahati.
Category : State
7.
In which state has the 'Jal Mitan-Yuva Udyami' Entrepreneurship Development Program been recently initiated?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched the 'Jal Mitan-Yuva Udyami' entrepreneurship skill development project, a first-of-its-kind program aimed at the operation and sustainable maintenance of drinking water schemes in rural areas of Chhattisgarh.
Category : State
8.
Which country emerged as the winner of the World Squash Championship-2023?
9.
Which country successfully deployed the SATRIA satellite?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SpaceX successfully deployed Indonesia's communication satellite named 'SATRIA'.
Category : Science
10.
In which country did Bhavani Devi become the first Indian to win a bronze medal at the Asian Fencing Championships?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Olympian C.A. Bhavani Devi won the bronze medal at the Asian Fencing Championships 2023 held in China.
Category : Sports
11.
To which country did India gift the missile corvette INS Kirpan?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India gifted the missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam as a friendly gesture to enhance military cooperation between the two nations.
Category : Defence
12.
From which country is India's Defence Ministry planning to purchase MQ-9B armed drones?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's Ministry of Defence recently approved the procurement of 31 MQ-9B armed drones from the United States. The deal, valued at a little over $3 billion, is expected to be announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Washington.
Category : Defence
13.
On which date is World Refugee Day 2023 observed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Refugee Day 2023 is observed on June 20. Every year on this day, the world highlights the plight and vulnerability of refugees across the globe.
Category : Important Days
14.
On which date is the International Day against Desertification and Drought observed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day against Desertification and Drought is observed on June 17.
Category : Important Days
15.
Which state government has introduced the Cooperative Societies Policy 2023?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of Madhya Pradesh has implemented the Cooperative Societies Policy 2023 to strengthen cooperative societies and generate employment opportunities.
Category : State
16.
In which Indian state did the 4th G-20 Tourism Meeting take place?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 4th G-20 Tourism Working Group Meeting and Tourism Ministers Meeting were held in the state of Goa.
Category : State
17.
According to a new report, what percentage of ice are Himalayan Glaciers projected to lose by 2100?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new report suggests that Himalayan Glaciers could lose up to 75% of their ice volume by the end of the century.
Category : Miscellaneous
18.
In which country is the multinational joint exercise "Khan Quest 2023" being held, in which the Indian Army is participating?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The multinational peacekeeping joint exercise "Ex Khan Quest 2023" is taking place in Mongolia with the participation of military contingents and observers from over 20 countries. The exercise was inaugurated by Mongolian President Ukhnagin Khurelsukh at the exercise site.
Category : Defence
19.
Which state laid the foundation stone for the 'Upper High-Level Canal Project' on the Anas River?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot laid the foundation stone for the construction of a siphon on the Anas river in Lankai and a Rs 2,500 crore canal project in Magarda of Banswara district.
Category : State
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