1. Which country has launched a new “Foreign debt payment system”?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Russia
[C] Venezuela
[D] Syria
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
Russia has launched a new “Foreign debt payment system”, an arrangement similar to that used for payments for its gas supplies to pay its dollar-denominated foreign debts.
Russia will offer the holders of its Eurobond obligations to accept a payment system bypassing the Western financial infrastructure. Russia has not defaulted on its international debts since the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution when the Soviet Union was created.
2. Which state/UT hosted the India’s first Lavender Festival?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Nagaland
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Lavender Festival, the first-of-its kind in India, in Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir.
Bhaderwah in Doda district is the birthplace of the purple revolution and it is known for lavender cultivation in terms of land and climate. CSIR-Aroma Mission, under the Ministry of Science & Technology, aims to develop aroma-related science and technology to reach farmers, industry, and society.
3. Which country is the host of the ‘GLOBSEC 2022 Forum’?
[A] USA
[B] Slovakia
[C] Australia
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [Slovakia]
Notes:
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is on a five day visit to Slovakia and the Czech Republic. He is set to attend the GLOBSEC 2022 Forum in Slovakia and speak on the topic ‘Taking Friendship to the Next Level: Allies in the Indo-Pacific Region’.
He is scheduled to meet Minister of European and International Affairs of Austria Alexander Schallenberg on the sidelines of the GLOBSEC 2022 Forum. The Czech Republic will be taking over the EU Presidency from next month.
4. Which company recently announced to launch ‘AMBER alerts’ to find missing children?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Meta
[D] Apple
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Correct Answer: C [Meta]
Notes:
Meta recently announced that AMBER alerts will be launched in Instagram in 25 countries. With the new feature, users in these regions will get notifications of missing children in the area.
The feature was already present on Facebook and it has helped find hundreds of children since its launch in 2015. AMBER alerts for Instagram was developed in partnership with various organisations like US- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children.
5. Which state launched a special Health Care scheme called ‘Anchal’ for pregnant women?
[A] Bihar
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Rajasthan launched a special Health Care scheme ‘Anchal’ in the Karauli district for pregnant women. During the campaign, over 13000 pregnant women were tested for their haemoglobin levels and are advised to take right medicines.
Under this campaign, it is also ensured that the Auxiliary Nurse Midwife and ASHA workers in the district are in constant touch with the pregnant women of their respective areas.
6. What is the objective of the ‘Farishtey Dilli Ke’ scheme?
[A] Providing Nutrition kit to children
[B] Encouraging people to rescue people from road accidents
[C] Skill Development to Urban Poor
[D] Financial assistance to pregnant women
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Correct Answer: B [Encouraging people to rescue people from road accidents]
Notes:
‘Farishtey Dilli Ke’ scheme was launched in October 2019, to encourage people to rescue those who have met with road accidents.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that about 13,000 lives have been saved by good samaritans under the ‘Farishtey Dilli Ke’ scheme. Under the scheme, the Delhi government incurs the expenditure for treating eligible road accident victims and gives incentives to those who helped them.
7. When is the ‘International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression’ observed every year?
[A] June 2
[B] June 4
[C] June 6
[D] June 8
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Correct Answer: B [June 4]
Notes:
The United Nations General Assembly had decided to mark June 4 as the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression in 1982.
The day acknowledges the pain and suffering experienced by the children who are victims of emotional, physical and mental abuse. According to the United Nations, every child should get the proper environment to develop a good personality.
8. ‘Ex SAMPRITI-X’ is a joint military training exercise between India and which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Japan
[C] Bangladesh
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
‘Ex SAMPRITI-X’, a joint military training exercise between India and Bangladesh commenced in Bangladesh, as part of bilateral defence cooperation.
The military training exercise is aimed at strengthening the features of interoperability and cooperation between both armies. The Indian contingent is represented by a battalion of the Dogra regiment.
9. Which states of India announced to impose a ban on single-use plastic from July 2022?
[A] Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
[B] Punjab and Haryana
[C] Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Punjab and Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Punjab and Himachal Pradesh governments announced to impose a ban on single-use plastic from July.
The Central government has decided to stop single-use plastic from July 1, 2022. Himachal Pradesh is the first state in the country to ban plastic envelopes.
10. What is ‘Agni-4’, which was recently tested by India?
[A] Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile
[B] Next-generation corvette (NGC)
[C] Anti Submarine Missile
[D] Inter-continental Ballistic Missile
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Correct Answer: A [Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile]
Notes:
India successfully tested the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-4. The successful training launch was carried out from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha.
Agni-4 is an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile with a range of around 4,000 km. It was developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and can carry a 1,000-kg payload and can go as high as 900 km.