1. Which institution recently unveiled ‘Param Ananta’ Super Computer?
[A] IIT Guwahati
[B] NIT Tiruchirappalli
[C] IIT Gandhinagar
[D] IIT Madras
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Correct Answer: C [IIT Gandhinagar]
Notes:
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar have jointly unveiled a new supercomputer called Param Ananta.
It was launched in phase two of the central government’s National Supercomputing Mission (NSM). The supercomputer is capable of offering peak performance of 838 teraflops. With this, India has 15 supercomputers disclosed to the public, with a combined performance capability of 24 petaflops.
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. Which is the nodal agency of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)?
[A] ICMR
[B] AIIMS
[C] NHA
[D] Niti Aayog
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Correct Answer: C [NHA]
Notes:
The National Health Authority (NHA) under its flagship scheme of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has launched a public dashboard. It has information on the mission’s progress at state level.
The dashboard will display detailed information on core registries under the mission – Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) numbers, Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR) and Health Facility Registry (HFR).
4. What are the new annual premium rates of PMJJBY and PMSBY respectively, with effect from June 1, 2022?
[A] Rs 520 and Rs 40
[B] Rs 436 and Rs 20
[C] Rs 400 and Rs 40
[D] Rs 350 and Rs 30
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Correct Answer: B [Rs 436 and Rs 20]
Notes:
The government raised the premium for Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), to make them economically viable.
The premium rate of PMJJBY has been revised upward to Rs 1.25 per day, with an increase from Rs 330 to Rs 436 annually. The annual premium for PMSBY has been hiked from Rs 12 to Rs 20. The new premium rates are effective from June 1, 2022.
5. What is the fiscal deficit recorded in India for 2021-22 (in percentage of GDP)?
[A] 7.51 %
[B] 7.01 %
[C] 6.71 %
[D] 6.21 %
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Correct Answer: C [6.71 %]
Notes:
The Controller General of Accounts (CGA) released the fiscal deficit for 2021-22, which improved to 6.71 per cent of the GDP over the revised budget estimate of 6.9 per cent. The fiscal deficit in absolute terms was Rs 15,86,537 crore (provisional).
The increase was mainly on account of higher tax realisation. The tax receipts during the fiscal stood at Rs 18.2 trillion as against the revised estimates (RE) of Rs 17.65 trillion.
6. Which country announced USD 700 million worth security assistance to Ukraine?
[A] Italy
[B] France
[C] USA
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
United States Department of Defense (DoD) announced the authorization of a security assistance valued at up to USD 700 million.
The assistance has been announced to meet critical Ukrainian needs for its fight. This authorization is the eleventh drawdown of equipment from the country for Ukraine since August 2021. The United States has now committed USD 5.3 billion in security assistance to Ukraine.
7. India hosted the ‘Industry Transition Dialogue’ with which country?
[A] Finland
[B] Australia
[C] Sweden
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Sweden]
Notes:
Industry Transition Dialogue was hosted by India and Sweden in Stockholm. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav addressed the summit.
The event was organised as a part of India and Sweden’s joint initiative called Leadership for Industry Transition (LeadIT). The Minister said that the developed countries must take lead in the global transition towards net zero and low carbon industry transition.
8. When is the ‘World Bicycle Day’ celebrated every year?
[A] June 1
[B] June 3
[C] June 5
[D] June 7
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Correct Answer: B [June 3]
Notes:
World Bicycle Day is celebrated every year on June 3, to develop a culture of cycling for basic transportation, commutation, and strengthening physical and mental health.
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur launched a nationwide ‘Fit India Freedom Rider Cycle Rally’ from Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, Delhi on the occasion of World Bicycle Day 2022.
9. India signed MoUs on visa-free regime for Diplomatic and Official passport holders and Youth Matters, with which country?
[A] Portugal
[B] Japan
[C] Turkey
[D] Senegal
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Correct Answer: D [Senegal]
Notes:
India’s Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu is on a three-nation tour, reached Senegal, a West African country.
India signed three MoUs with the country on 1) visa-free regime for Diplomatic and Official passport holders; 2)renewal of Cultural Exchange Progarmme (CEP) for the period 2022-26 and 3) bilateral cooperation in youth matters.
10. 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.