1. Which organisation tested indigenously-developed anti-tank guided missile from Maharashtra?
[A] DRDO
[B] ISRO
[C] NSIL
[D] HAL
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Correct Answer: A [DRDO]
Notes:
The DRDO and the Indian Army successfully tested indigenously-developed anti-tank guided missile at KK range in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.
The anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) was successfully test fired from Arjun battle tank. With the trial, the capability of ATGM to engage targets from minimum to maximum range has been established.
2. When is the ‘Goods and Services Tax (GST) Day’ celebrated in India?
[A] June 1
[B] June 30
[C] July 1
[D] July 31
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Correct Answer: C [July 1]
Notes:
GST Day is celebrated on July 1 to mark completion of five years of Goods & Services Tax. It was introduced in 2017, with the idea of “One Nation- One Market- One Tax”.
GST is a multi-stage, indirect consumption-based tax system that subsumed a set of domestic indirect taxes such as service tax, value-added tax, purchase tax, excise duty among others.
3. Which is the first state assembly to pass a resolution against the Agnipath recruitment scheme?
[A] Kerala
[B] Punjab
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: B [Punjab]
Notes:
Punjab has become the first state in the country to pass a resolution against the Agnipath recruitment scheme.
The resolution also said that more than one lakh soldiers from Punjab served in the armed forces of the nation. The house also recommended the state government to take up the matter with the Union government in order to roll back the Agnipath scheme immediately.
4. Which institution has released a report titled ‘Harnessing Green Hydrogen’?
[A] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] FICCI
[D] IRENA
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Correct Answer: B [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
The NITI Aayog released its report titled ‘Harnessing Green Hydrogen — Opportunities for Deep Decarbonisation in India’.
It has recommended tax breaks like reduction or exemption of GST and custom duties on green hydrogen production. It has also proposed setting up green hydrogen corridors and offering grants to start-ups working on green hydrogen solutions.
5. Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) launched ‘Grand Hackathon’ in collaboration with which institution?
[A] RBI
[B] NABARD
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] SIDBI
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Correct Answer: B [NABARD]
Notes:
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a Government of India initiative that aims to build an open network for buyers and sellers to democratise the current e-commerce ecosystem in the country.
It has launched a ‘Grand Hackathon’ in collaboration with NABARD. The event is divided into two categories: Agri Grant Challenge and Agri Innovation Hackathon, to showcase the innovations to aid the adoption of e-commerce in the agricultural sector.
6. Which is the top ranked city in the ‘QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2023’?
[A] Dubai
[B] Singapore
[C] London
[D] New York
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Correct Answer: C [London]
Notes:
In the QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2023, London has been ranked as the best city for students looking to study abroad.
Seoul and Munich are at the second place. The report ranks 140 cities in terms of affordability, student facilities, and university standard among other factors. India’s highest-ranked student city is Mumbai at 103 spot. It is followed by Bengaluru at 114th rank.
7. What is the theme for International Day of Cooperatives 2022?
[A] Cooperatives Build a Better World
[B] Decision-making in Cooperatives
[C] Human-centred business model
[D] Social responsibility
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Correct Answer: A [Cooperatives Build a Better World]
Notes:
International Day of Cooperatives is celebrated on the first Saturday of July every year. The day was designated by the United Nations.
International Day of Cooperatives was observed around the world on July 2 this year. This year will mark the 100th International Day of Cooperatives, also known as Coops Day. This year’s theme for International Day of Cooperatives is – “Cooperatives Build a Better World.”
8. What is ‘Varroa Destructor’, which was seen in the news recently?
[A] Anti-ship Missile
[B] Satellite
[C] Parasitic Mite
[D] Vaccine
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Correct Answer: C [Parasitic Mite]
Notes:
Varroa destructor is an external parasitic mite that attacks and feeds on the honey bees. The Varroa mite reproduces only in a honey bee colony.
After the detection of the Varroa destructor mite, Australia is taking measures to protect its honey bees. The mite has caused severe collapses of honey bee colonies in the US and other part of the world.
9. Which state/UT passed bills to hike salaries by over 66% of its members?
[A] Kerala
[B] Delhi
[C] Telangana
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Delhi]
Notes:
The Delhi Assembly passed bills to hike salaries and allowances by over 66% of its members.
Five different bills were tabled for the hike in salaries of ministers, MLAs, chief whip, Speaker and Deputy Speaker, and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, which were passed by the members.
10. What is India’s position on the ‘Under-15 Asian Wrestling Championship’?
[A] First
[B] Third
[C] Fifth
[D] Tenth
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Correct Answer: B [Third]
Notes:
Iran clinched Asia Title in the Under-15 Asian Wrestling Championship while Kazakhstan was runner-up. India secured 3rd place with 172 Points.
The Indian Under-15 Greco Roman Wrestling Team clinched two gold, two silver and four bronze medals in the Championship being held at Bahrain. Sachin in the 68 kg and Abhay in the 72 kg bagged gold medals in their respective categories.