Daily Current Affairs Quiz : June 26-27, 2022
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1. When is the ‘United Nations Public Service Day’ observed?
[A] June 18
[B] June 21
[C] June 23
[D] June 25
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Correct Answer: C [June 23]
Notes:
Observed on June 23, UN Public Service Day aims to recognize the importance of public institutions and public servants in ensuring the development of all sectors across the globe.
The 2022 theme is “Building back better from COVID-19: Enhancing innovative partnerships to meet the Sustainable Development Goals”.
2. Which state/UT launched ‘Mo Bus service’, which was recently recognized by the UN’s Public Service Awards?
[A] Telangana
[B] New Delhi
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: D [Odisha]
Notes:
Odisha’s Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) authority introduced the Mo Bus Service in November 2018 to promote smart technologies and safe transportation for women riders
It was recently recognised by the UN’s Public Service Awards for 2022.
3. India recently announced ‘Commonwealth Diplomatic Academy programme’ with which country?
[A] Australia
[B] UK
[C] Italy
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [UK]
Notes:
A joint India-UK Commonwealth Diplomatic Academy programme was recently announced by the foreign ministers of the UK and India.
It aims to equip diplomats from all Commonwealth member states with expertise and skills required for addressing emerging challenges that have global-level impact. This academy programme will be hosted in New Delhi. This was announced during the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which was held in Rwanda, East Africa from June 24 to 25.
4. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 comes under the jurisdiction of which union ministry (as of June 2022)?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Law and Justice
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Finance]
Notes:
The Revenue Department under the Finance Ministry governs the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance (NDPS) Act of 1985.
The Central Government is planning the transfer of the administration of this Act from finance ministry of Home Ministry to bring all issues related to narcotics under one department.
5. Which state is set to roll out the comprehensive health insurance scheme, ‘MEDISEP’?
[A] Kerala
[B] Bihar
[C] Gujarat
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala government is set to launch MEDISEP scheme from July 1, 2022. It is a medical insurance scheme for state government employees, pensioners and their eligible family members.
It will provide cashless medical assistance with a comprehensive coverage of up to Rs.3 lakhs per year.
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