Current Affairs Quiz - June 2022
11. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the manufacture of Dornier aircraft and Su-30 MKI aero-engines by which institution?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] HAL
[D] BHEL
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Correct Answer: C [HAL]
Notes:
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved the procurement of military equipment and platforms worth Rs 76,390 crore from domestic industries.
The DAC approved manufacture of Dornier aircraft and Su-30 MKI aero-engines by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It also approved next-generation corvettes (NGCs), at an estimated cost of around Rs 36,000 crore for Indian Navy. DAC also approved ‘Digital Coast Guard’ project.
12. 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.
13. Kolamarka and Muktai Bhawani are the new wildlife sanctuaries of which state?
[A] Bihar
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Maharashtra State Board for Wildlife (MSBWL) has approved 12 new conservation reserves and three wildlife sanctuaries.
The new sanctuaries are the extension of the Lonar wildlife sanctuary, Kolamarka sanctuary and Muktai Bhawani sanctuary. These protected areas (PAs) will have an area of 1,000 sq km which is twice the size of Mumbai city. Maharashtra has 6 national parks, 50 sanctuaries, 15 conservation reserves and six tiger projects.
14. Joe Root, who recently scored 17,000 runs in International cricket, plays for which country?
[A] South Africa
[B] England
[C] Australia
[D] West Indies
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Correct Answer: B [England]
Notes:
England batter Joe Root became the first English player to complete 17,000 runs in International cricket.
Earlier, Joe Root completed 10,000 runs in Test cricket, becoming the second English player and 14th overall player to reach the feat. This list is led by Sachin Tendulkar (15,921), Ricky Ponting (13,378), Jacques Kallis (13,289).
15. National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL) aims to take over large value NPA accounts from banks above ……….
[A] Rs 10 Crore
[B] Rs 50 Crore
[C] Rs 100 crore
[D] Rs 500 crore
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Correct Answer: D [Rs 500 crore]
Notes:
National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL) is a special purpose asset reconstruction company (ARC) set up to take over the large value NPA accounts (above Rs 500 crore) from banks.
The Finance ministry said the Rs 6,000-crore National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL) is expected to take over the first set of non-performing accounts of banks next month. The remaining accounts are proposed to be taken over within the third quarter of the current financial year.
16. Who is the first woman cricketer to appear in six World Cups?
[A] Jhulan Goswami
[B] Mithali Raj
[C] Charlotte Edwards
[D] Clare Taylor
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Correct Answer: B [Mithali Raj]
Notes:
Ace woman cricketer Mithali Raj recently announced her retirement from all forms of Cricket. The 39-year-old player is the first and only woman cricketer in the world to appear in six World Cups so far.
She joined the list of Sachin Tendulkar and Pakistan’s Javed Miandad recently, for this feat. Her tally of 7,805 runs from 232 ODIs is the highest in the women’s ODI game. She is also the long-serving India captain with a total of 10,868 runs, a women’s cricket record.
17. Which country announced USD 1.9 billion in private sector funding aimed at boosting jobs?
[A] Australia
[B] China
[C] USA
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
US Vice President Kamala Harris announced a new USD 1.9 billion in private sector funding aimed at boosting jobs to reduce migration from Central America.
The announcement was made at Latin America summit in Los Angeles. The fresh funding is in addition to USD 1.2 billion announced last year. It aims to create economic opportunities in the impoverished Northern Triangle of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. She also announced ‘Central American Service Corps’ to mentor youngsters.
18. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Geospatial Self Certification portal’?
[A] Ministry of Science and Technology
[B] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Earth Sciences
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Science and Technology]
Notes:
Ministry of Science and Technology launched the Geospatial Self Certification portal, for adherence to provisions of Geospatial Guidelines by individuals, companies, organisations, and government agencies.
On February 15, 2021, the government issued new Geospatial Data Guidelines, replacing the process of prior approvals, security clearances, licenses, and other restrictions. The portal has been developed in collaboration with the NIC.
19. Union Cabinet approved the MoU with which country on cooperation in the field of industries and advanced technologies?
[A] UAE
[B] Australia
[C] France
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: A [UAE]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a proposal for signing a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on cooperation in the field of industries and advanced technologies.
The MoU will lead to growth of these sectors, increased domestic production, enhanced exports and reduction in imports.
20. Which is the first Asian country to legalise the growing and consumption of marijuana?
[A] India
[B] Thailand
[C] Nepal
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [Thailand]
Notes:
Thailand becomes the first Asian country to legalise the growing of marijuana and its consumption in food and drinks, with the aim of boosting its agriculture and tourism sectors.
Thailand, which has a tradition of using cannabis to relieve pain and fatigue, legalised medicinal marijuana in 2018. The government plans to give away a million plants as cash crop to encourage farmers to take up its cultivation.
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