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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 20, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Who has been awarded the European Essay Prize on the occasion of the French translation of her latest essay, 'Azadi'?
Shashi Tharoor
Arundhati Roy
Garima Pandit
Rishaba Dubey
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'.

2.
Which country emerged as the winner of the Nations League 2023?
Benin
Switzerland
Haiti
Spain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Spain clinched a victory in the Nations League 2023 by defeating Croatia.

3.
In which state is the 'Godhan Nyaya Yojana' being launched?
Punjab
Jharkhand
Bihar
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jharkhand's Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh inaugurated the 'Godhan Nyay Yojana' in the auditorium of the Animal Husbandry Department at Hesag.

4.
Ravi Sinha, the newly appointed chief of the Research and Analysis Wing, belongs to which state as an IPS officer?
Odisha
Jharkhand
Chhattisgarh
Assam
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).

5.
On which date is International Yoga Day celebrated?
June 20
June 21
June 22
June 23
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.

6.
Which state launched a portal to check illegal cattle transportation?
Kerala
Goa
Assam
Karnataka
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.

7.
In which state has the 'Jal Mitan-Yuva Udyami' Entrepreneurship Development Program been recently initiated?
Manipur
Tripura
Chhattisgarh
Mizoram
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.

8.
Which country emerged as the winner of the World Squash Championship-2023?
Japan
Kenya
Egypt
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Egypt has won the World Squash Championship-2023.

9.
Which country successfully deployed the SATRIA satellite?
Indonesia
Italy
Israel
Iran
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SpaceX successfully deployed Indonesia's communication satellite named 'SATRIA'.

10.
In which country did Bhavani Devi become the first Indian to win a bronze medal at the Asian Fencing Championships?
France
China
Bhutan
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Olympian C.A. Bhavani Devi won the bronze medal at the Asian Fencing Championships 2023 held in China.

11.
To which country did India gift the missile corvette INS Kirpan?
Finland
Ireland
Vietnam
Norway
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India gifted the missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam as a friendly gesture to enhance military cooperation between the two nations.

12.
From which country is India's Defence Ministry planning to purchase MQ-9B armed drones?
UAE
USA
Uganda
Ukraine
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.

13.
On which date is World Refugee Day 2023 observed?
June 17
June 18
June 19
June 20
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.

14.
On which date is the International Day against Desertification and Drought observed?
June 17
June 16
June 15
June 14
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day against Desertification and Drought is observed on June 17.

15.
Which state government has introduced the Cooperative Societies Policy 2023?
Arunachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of Madhya Pradesh has implemented the Cooperative Societies Policy 2023 to strengthen cooperative societies and generate employment opportunities.

16.
In which Indian state did the 4th G-20 Tourism Meeting take place?
Gujarat
Assam
Goa
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 4th G-20 Tourism Working Group Meeting and Tourism Ministers Meeting were held in the state of Goa.

17.
According to a new report, what percentage of ice are Himalayan Glaciers projected to lose by 2100?
60%
65%
70%
75%
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.

18.
In which country is the multinational joint exercise "Khan Quest 2023" being held, in which the Indian Army is participating?
Mauritius
Malaysia
Moldova
Mongolia
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.

19.
Which state laid the foundation stone for the 'Upper High-Level Canal Project' on the Anas River?
Rajasthan
Odisha
Sikkim
Gujarat
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.