1. The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) has been extended till which year?
[A] 2023-24
[B] 2024-25
[C] 2025-26
[D] 2029-30
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Correct Answer: C [2025-26]
Notes:
The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) has been approved for continuation till 2025-26 with the total outlay of Rs 13,554.42 crore.
The extension of the scheme is over the 15th Finance Commission Cycle for five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26. The scheme will create sustainable employment opportunities for about 40 lakh persons in five financial years. It is implemented by the Ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises.
2. ‘Operation Rakth Chandan’ was associated with which institution?
[A] Narcotics Control Bureau
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indian Navy
[D] Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
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Correct Answer: D [Directorate of Revenue Intelligence]
Notes:
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recently launched Operation Rakth Chandan recovered 14.63 MT of Red Sanders estimated at Rs 11.70 crores in the international market.
The red sanders were seized from a consignment at ICD Sabarmati which was to be exported to Sharjah, UAE. The suspect container was scanned through a ‘container scanning device’.
3. What is the name of the campaign launched to ensure complete Covid-19 vaccination (in June 2022)?
[A] Har Ghar Dastak campaign 2.0
[B] Atmanirbhar Vaccine campaign 2.0
[C] Pradhan Mantri Vaccine Campaign
[D] Garib Kalyan Vaccine Campaign 2.0
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Correct Answer: A [Har Ghar Dastak campaign 2.0]
Notes:
The Har Ghar Dastak campaign 2.0 was organised across the country to ensure complete Covid-19 vaccination of all eligible beneficiaries.
The special focus was on those in the 12-14 age group and precaution dose for those above 60. The two-month long door-to-door campaign will run between June 1 and July 31. The first Har Ghar Dastak campaign was conducted in November 2021. As many as 193.6 crore doses have been administered across the country, so far.
4. Who has topped the 2021 Fortune 500 list of the most highly compensated CEOs?
[A] Jack Ma
[B] Elon Musk
[C] Tim Cook
[D] Jensen Huang
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Correct Answer: B [Elon Musk]
Notes:
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has topped the 2021 Fortune 500 list of the most highly compensated CEOs.
In 2021 Musk received compensation worth almost USD 23.5 billion while Tesla ranked 65 on this year’s Fortune 500 list. Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook received USD 770.5 million in 2021 and Jensen Huang, the NVIDIA chief, received USD 561 million in 2021.
5. What is the name given to robots that are flexible which can be programme to execute specific tasks?
[A] Flexi Robots
[B] Soft Robots
[C] Super Robots
[D] Multi-task Robots
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Correct Answer: B [Soft Robots]
Notes:
Soft robots are robots that are flexible and unlike traditional robots can be used to perform more delicate functions.
Soft robots can be programmed to execute specific tasks such as reaching into difficult gaps or holding onto delicate objects.
6. Which organisation organised the ‘Start-up India-2022 Expo and Conclave’?
[A] Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
[B] Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
[C] PHD Chamber of Commerce
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: C [PHD Chamber of Commerce]
Notes:
Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh addressed the ‘Start-up India-2022 Expo and Conclave’ as the Chief Guest.
It was organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce in New Delhi. After the launch of ‘StartUp India StandUp India’, the number of StartUps in India has grown to 70,000 from about 400 from 2014 to 2022.
7. What is the new name of Turkey from June 2022, as announced by the United Nations?
[A] Turkiye
[B] Ankara
[C] Turchia
[D] Torke
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Correct Answer: A [Turkiye]
Notes:
The United Nations received the official request of Turkey to rebrand itself to ‘Turkiye’ in all languages.
The UN chief’s spokesperson announced that the change is immediate. Over the past few years, the country sought to change the branding on its products from “Made in Turkey” to “Made in Turkiye.”
8. Ministry of Tourism launched the ‘National strategy for sustainable tourism’ along with which organisation?
[A] FAO
[B] UNEP
[C] World Bank
[D] World Economic Forum
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Correct Answer: B [UNEP]
Notes:
Ministry of Tourism, in association with the United Environment Program (UNEP) and Responsible Tourism Society of India (RTSOI) organised the ‘National summit on developing sustainable and responsible tourist destinations’ in New Delhi.
On this occasion, the Ministry of Tourism launched the national strategy for sustainable tourism and the responsible traveller campaign.
9. What is the new rate of interest ratified by the Government for the ‘employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2021-22’?
[A] 8. 7 %
[B] 8. 5 %
[C] 8. 1 %
[D] 7. 5 %
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Correct Answer: C [8. 1 %]
Notes:
The Government has approved 8.1 per cent rate of interest on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits for the year 2021-22, from 8.5 per cent provided in the previous year.
The 8.1 per cent EPF rate of interest is the lowest since 1977-78, when it stood at 8 per cent. The interest rate on EPF deposits was decided by the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) and was ratified by the finance ministry 2021.
10. What is the theme of the ‘World Food Safety Day 2022’?
[A] Prevent Food-borne risks
[B] Safer Food, Better Health
[C] Manage Food-borne Infections
[D] Safe Food to Children
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Correct Answer: B [Safer Food, Better Health]
Notes:
Every year, June 7 is observed as World Food Safety Day across the world. The objective behind the day is to promote awareness to prevent, detect and manage food-borne risks.
The day was declared by the United Nations in 2018 to raise awareness of food safety. This year, the theme of World Food Safety Day is, “Safer Food, Better Health”. As per a report by WHO, the world records over 600 million cases of food-borne diseases annually.