Current Affairs Quiz - June 2022
1. Which state is the top sugar producer of India in 2021-22?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Maharashtra has overtaken Uttar Pradesh (UP) to regain its position as India’s top sugar producer, in the year 2021-22, after five-year gap.
The state’s output for the 2021-22 crushing year-October-September- stood at 138 lakh tonnes (lt). That is highest ever beating the previous 107.21 lakh tonnes of 2018-19. Maharashtra is followed by Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka.
2. Which company launched an initiative named ‘Student’s Club’ for academic and extracurricular needs of students?
[A] Amazon
[B] Flipkart
[C] Jiomart
[D] Walmart
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Correct Answer: B [Flipkart]
Notes:
Flipkart has launched an initiative to cater to millions of Indian students and support their academic and extracurricular interests.
The e-commerce firm has launched a dedicated virtual storefront on its app, called the ‘Flipkart Student’s Club’. This store will include several brands, offering a wide selection to enhance the shopping experience of students.
3. ‘Gen-Next Democracy Network’ is a programme organised by which institution?
[A] Indian Council for Cultural Relations
[B] NASSCOM
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Observer Research Foundation
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Council for Cultural Relations]
Notes:
Indian Council for Cultural Relations organised a ten days programme named ‘Gen-Next Democracy Network’ concluded.
Under the Gen Next Democracy Network programme, Youth from various democratic countries come to India and get acquainted with India’s heritage, culture and functioning of Indian democracy. ICCR is an autonomous organisation involved in India’s global cultural relations, through cultural exchange with other countries.
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. India signed a ‘Vision statement for defence cooperation’ with which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Israel
[C] Italy
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [Israel]
Notes:
India and Israel adopted a ‘Vision statement’ for strengthening defence cooperation in future. The statement marked 30 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Israeli counterpart held bilateral talks in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed defence cooperation and the global and regional defence scenario. Israel recently signed the instrument of ratification of the International Solar Alliance.
6. ‘Eublepharis pictus’, which was seen in the news, belongs to which species?
[A] Turtle
[B] Spider
[C] Gecko
[D] Snake
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Correct Answer: C [Gecko]
Notes:
The species, Eublepharis pictus, also known as the Painted Leopard Gecko, was originally found in Visakhapatnam in 2017.
The species, which was considered as East Indian Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis hardwickii), has now been identified as a member of a new species. It appears to be common in the forests of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The two species appear to be separated by the Brahmani River.
7. Which country’s medical team reconstructed a 3D ear made of living cells?
[A] UK
[B] USA
[C] China
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
A US medical team have reconstructed a human ear using the patient’s own tissue to create a 3D bio-implant.
This procedure can be used to treat people with a rare birth defect. The surgery was performed as an early-stage clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the implant for people with microtia, in which the external ear is small and not formed properly.
8. 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.”
9. 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.
10. 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.
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