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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 22, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
In the latest Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2023, which company has emerged as India's most attractive employer brand?
Amazon
Tata Steel
Tata Power Company
Infosys
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the latest Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2023, Tata Power Company has been recognized as India's most attractive employer brand, closely followed by Amazon and Tata Steel.

2.
Which country is facing a 30% skill gap resulting in the inability to fill cybersecurity jobs?
Indonesia
India
Iran
Iraq
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is unable to fill 30% of cybersecurity jobs due to a skill gap.

3.
Who has been appointed as a member of the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) High-level Advisory Group on Digital Technology for Development?
Manish Kumar
Aalok Kumar
Rajesh Malik
Girish Patel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Aalok Kumar has been appointed as a member of the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) High-level Advisory Group on Digital Technology for Development, effective from May 1, 2023.

4.
How many child adoption orders were issued across India after the Amended Juvenile Justice Act came into force?
2,250
2,365
2,738
2,376
Answer: Option
Explanation:
After the Amended Juvenile Justice Act came into force in September 2022, a total of 2,250 child adoption orders were issued across India.

5.
At which IIT did NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam commission its first solar rooftop project?
IIT Kanpur
IIT Jodhpur
IIT Bombay
IIT Roorkee
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd (NVVN) commissioned its inaugural rooftop solar PV project at IIT Jodhpur in Rajasthan.

6.
Which country in Central Europe recently legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first in the region to do so?
Estonia
Germany
Greece
Denmark
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Estonia's parliament passed a law legalizing same-sex marriage, making it the pioneering Central European nation to take this step.

7.
Which bank introduced four new deposit options catering to women, retirees, and co-ops?
Union Bank of India
Yes Bank
State Bank of India
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Bank of India has unveiled four specialized bank accounts targeting different segments of the population, including women, women entrepreneurs and professionals, pensioners, and cooperative housing societies.

8.
Who has been named as the Chairman of GIFT City Ltd?
Hardik Patel
Arun Goel
Kunal Kapoor
Hasmukh Adhia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hasmukh Adhia, a senior retired bureaucrat and former Union Finance Secretary & Revenue Secretary, has been appointed as the Chairman of GIFT City Ltd.

9.
Which state/UT introduced the Cloud Kitchen Policy?
New Delhi
Haryana
Kerala
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi government has introduced the Cloud Kitchen Policy as a significant step towards supporting independent food outlets.

10.
Who was awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?
Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus
Pete Townshend
Roger Daltrey
Zak Starkey
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) bestowed the Olympic Order upon Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr Tedros was honoured for his inspiring efforts in ensuring the successful realization of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

11.
To which IIT did Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani donate ₹315 crores?
IIT Kanpur
IIT Madras
IIT Delhi
IIT Bombay
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nandan Nilekani, the co-founder and chairman of Infosys, contributed ₹315 crores to his alma mater, IIT Bombay, in commemoration of his 50-year association with the prestigious technology institute.

12.
On which date is International Olympic Day celebrated?
June 21
June 22
June 23
June 24
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Olympic Day is celebrated on June 23 every year as a global invitation to engage in sports, promote health, and unite together with purpose.

13.
In which city was a Mesolithic period rock painting discovered, depicting a person tilling a piece of land?
Hyderabad
Chennai
Guntur
Rakhigarhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A Mesolithic period rock painting portraying a person engaged in tilling a piece of land was found in Orvakallu village, located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

14.
In which country has Catalin Predoiu been appointed as the Prime Minister?
Poland
Philippines
Romania
Belarus
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Catalin Predoiu, a former Justice, has been appointed as the Prime Minister of Romania by the President of Romania through the signing of a decree.

15.
Dimapur, the city where a Unity Mall with a budget of ₹145 crores is set to open, is located in which state?
Assam
Nagaland
Sikkim
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central government has allocated ₹145 crores to Nagaland for the construction of a Unity Mall in Dimapur. The Unity Mall aims to promote and showcase the One District One Product (ODOP) offerings of the state.

16.
Where was North India's first skin bank inaugurated?
Noida
New Delhi
Ajmer
Jaipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first skin bank in North India was inaugurated at the Centre-run Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi.

17.
Who has been appointed as a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
Aalok Kumar
James Braid Taylor
Swaminathan Janakiraman
Manilal Balabhai Nanavati
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Swaminathan Janakiraman has been appointed as a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by the Government of India.

18.
In which Indian city did the two-day G20 Labour Engagement Group meeting commence?
New Delhi
Gaya
Darbhanga
Patna
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The two-day G20 Labour Engagement Group meeting began in Patna, Bihar, with the theme of 'one earth, one family, and one future'.

19.
What is the name of the Integrated Simulator Complex that was inaugurated for the Indian Navy?
Dhruv
Star
Hershey
Roadster
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy's training capabilities received a significant boost with the inauguration of the Integrated Simulator Complex named 'Dhruv' by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

20.
Which date is considered the longest day of the year?
August 21
March 22
June 21
July 21
Answer: Option
Explanation:
June 21 is recognized as the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, known as the longest day of the year.