Current Affairs - Current Affairs

Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 30, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
In which city will the exhibition of UNESCO World Heritage Sites "Banking on World Heritage" be organized?
Mumbai
Noida
New Delhi
Panchkula
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The exhibition of UNESCO World Heritage Sites "Banking on World Heritage" will be organized in New Delhi.

2.
Which country has launched a 'digital nomad strategy' for foreign workers?
Poland
Canada
Austria
Samoa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Canada has launched a "Digital Nomad Strategy" to address the shortage of skilled workers, particularly in the tech industry.

3.
Xu Haoliang, who has been appointed as the deputy head of UNDP, hails from which country?
China
Nepal
America
Canada
Answer: Option
Explanation:
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced the appointment of Xu Haoliang from China as the new Under-secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the UN Development Programme (UNDP).

4.
Where did the Chief Justice of India, Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, lay the foundation stone of the new High Court complex?
Pondicherry
Delhi
Rajasthan
Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chief Justice of India, Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, laid the foundation stone for the new complex of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court at Raika on the outskirts of Jammu.

5.
Which country has recently abandoned its traditional method of counting the age of its people?
South Korea
Spain
Singapore
Switzerland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Korea has passed laws to scrap the traditional method of counting age and fully adopt the international standard.

6.
In the Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023, which country did India defeat to enter the final?
Iraq
Indonesia
Israel
Iran
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Kabaddi Team has defeated Iran and advanced to the final of the Asian Kabaddi Championship.

7.
Which force will conduct the 'Tarang' exercise taking place in India?
Garud Commando Force
Indian Air Force
Indian Navy
Indian Coast Guard
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force is planning to conduct the largest air exercise in India named 'Tarang'. This air exercise is expected to involve the participation of 12 countries.

8.
When is International Asteroid Day observed globally?
June 28 & June 29
June 29 & June 30
June 30 & July 1
July 1 & July 2
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asteroid Foundation celebrated this year's Asteroid Day on June 30 and July 1, 2023, in Luxembourg.

9.
Which ex-President of India is Delhi's Aurangzeb Lane set to be renamed after?
Shri. K.R. Narayanan
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Giani Zail Singh
Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nearly eight years after Aurangzeb Road in Lutyens' Delhi was renamed Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) announced that Aurangzeb Lane in the area will also be renamed as Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Lane. The stretch connects Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Road with Prithviraj Road.

10.
Under which scheme is the 'Report Fish Disease App' launched by Union Minister Parshottam Rupala funded?
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme
Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, has launched the 'Report Fish Disease App.' The app is funded under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.

11.
Which airport has received the Aerodrome License from DGCA?
Jolly Grant Airport
Pantnagar Airport
Maa Ganga Airport
Naini Saini Airport
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Naini Saini Airport in Uttarakhand has received the Aerodrome License from the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

12.
When is the International Day of Parliamentarism observed every year?
June 28
June 26
June 30
June 23
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year on June 30th, the International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated to commemorate the formation of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

13.
Which profession was Ian Hacking associated with before his recent passing?
Secretary
Accountant
Architect
Philosopher
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ian Hacking, an eminent philosopher of science and much more, passed away at the age of 87. His intellectual pursuits ranged across various fields including physics, probability, and anthropology, establishing him as a major thinker.

14.
In which state has Anurag Verma been appointed as the new Chief Secretary?
Punjab
Sikkim
Bihar
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Anurag Verma, an IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Punjab, succeeding VK Janjua, who retired on June 30. Verma will assume the position on July 1.

15.
On which date is National Statistics Day celebrated?
June 26
June 27
June 28
June 29
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Statistics Day is celebrated annually on June 29 to honour the significant contributions made by Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in the fields of statistics and economic planning.

16.
When has the launching date for the third edition of Chandrayaan-3 been declared?
July 11
July 12
July 13
July 14
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has declared that the third edition of its lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, will be launched on July 14 at 2.30 pm from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

17.
Which IIT is set to develop a tamper-proof signalling system?
IIT Kharagpur
IIT Kanpur
IIT Bombay
IIT Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IIT Kharagpur is undertaking the development of a tamper-proof signalling system. The system will be based on Blockchain technology and has been designed to ensure its resistance to tampering.

18.
To which esteemed doctor of India is National Doctor's Day dedicated?
Dr. Vaidyanathan Krishnamurthy
Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy
Dr. Atma Prakash Mamtani
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India observes National Doctor's Day on July 1st each year to pay tribute to the esteemed Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. He was not only a renowned doctor but also a distinguished politician, a freedom fighter, and a champion of education.

19.
After completing a merger with Housing Development Finance Corp., HDFC has secured which position in terms of equity market capitalization?
3rd
1st
4th
10th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In a historic milestone for India's banking industry, HDFC, a homegrown company, will soon be counted among the world's most valuable banks. After completing a merger with Housing Development Finance Corp., HDFC has secured the fourth position in terms of equity market capitalization.

20.
On the WEF's Energy Transition Index, at what rank does India stand?
65th
66th
67th
68th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has climbed 20 places to the 67th position among 120 countries in the Energy Transition Index (ETI).