Current Affairs Quiz - June 2022
41. Bashi Channel, which was making news recently, is part of which strait in the Pacific Ocean?
[A] Taiwan Strait
[B] Luzon Strait
[C] Karimata Strait
[D] Malacca Strait
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Correct Answer: B [Luzon Strait]
Notes:
The Bashi Channel, which connects the South China Sea with the western Pacific Ocean, is a waterway between the Philippines’ northern island of Luzon and the Taiwanese island of Orchid. It is part of the Luzon Strait, which connects the Philippine Sea to the South China Sea.
42. Which body is responsible for the implementation of the NIPUN project of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs?
[A] National Skill Training Institute
[B] National Skill Development Fund
[C] National Skill Development Corporation
[D] National Council for Vocational Education and Training
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Correct Answer: C [National Skill Development Corporation]
Notes:
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), which comes under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, is responsible for the implementation of the NIPUN project of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It will train, monitor and track potential candidates under this initiative.
43. The Marshall Plan, that made news recently, was signed by which American President?
[A] Andrew Johnson
[B] Woodrow Wilson
[C] Harry Truman
[D] FDR
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Correct Answer: C [Harry Truman]
Notes:
The Economic Recovery Act of 1948 or the Marshall Plan was signed by President Truman to enable the United States to provide economic aid required for the infrastructure restoration in postwar Europe.
44. Swadesh Darshan scheme is the initiative of which union ministry?
[A] Ministry of Culture
[B] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[C] Ministry of Tourism
[D] Ministry of Railways
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Tourism]
Notes:
Swadesh Darshan Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Tourism for the integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits in India. Under this central sector scheme, central financial assistance will be provided to states and union territories for the infrastructural development of the tourist circuits.
45. Spitsbergen treaty, which was mentioned in news recently, recognizes Svalbard to be part of which country’s territory?
[A] Canada
[B] Iceland
[C] Denmark
[D] Norway
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Correct Answer: D [Norway]
Notes:
The Spitsbergen treaty or the Svalbard Treaty recognizes sovereignty of Norway over the Arctic Archipelago of Svalbard, which is located between mainland Norway and the North Pole. It provides citizens of signatory countries the equal right to exploit the archipelago’s resources. However, only two countries – Norway and Russia – have utilised this benefit.
46. When is International Day of Women in Diplomacy observed?
[A] June 23
[B] June 24
[C] June 25
[D] June 26
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Correct Answer: B [June 24]
Notes:
The UNGA has adopted the resolution to designate June 24 as the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. Its purpose is to promote the full and equal participation of women at all levels of diplomacy.
47. Which is the most liveable city in the world, as per the ‘EIU Global Liveability Index’?
[A] London
[B] Vienna
[C] Copenhagen
[D] Geneva
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Correct Answer: B [Vienna]
Notes:
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) launched its annual ranking of the world’s most liveable cities- Global Liveability Index for 2022.
173 cities were ranked based on a range of criteria, including infrastructure, availability to green space, political stability, crime rates, and health care. Vienna (Austria), Copenhagen (Denmark) and Zurich (Switzerland) were the top three cities in the index.
48. Samuel B Roberts (Sammy B), which was recently discovered, was a World War II era Navy Destroyer of which country?
[A] Germany
[B] USA
[C] Russia
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
The remains of the US Navy destroyer escort USS Samuel B Roberts, which had sunk during the Second World War, was found in the Philippine Sea.
The vessel, also known as the Sammy B, was split in half and lodged on a slop below the Pacific Ocean. It was found at a depth of 6,895 meters in the Philippines Sea. It remained undiscovered for nearly eight decades.
49. Which institution released the report titled “Heat Wave 2022 Causes, impacts and way forward for Indian Agriculture”?
[A] FAO
[B] ICAR
[C] NABARD
[D] IMO
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Correct Answer: B [ICAR]
Notes:
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) released a report titled ‘Heat Wave 2022: Causes, impacts and way forward for Indian Agriculture’.
The report provided suggestions for opting for the right crop varieties, bathing animals, adopting mulching technique etc. The report also highlights ways to fight heat wave, protect crops.
50. Eoin Morgan, who announced retirement from international cricket, was from which team?
[A] South Africa
[B] Australia
[C] England
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: C [England]
Notes:
The England Men’s white-ball captain Eoin Morgan has retired from international cricket after his 13-year career with England.
The 35-year-old won the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup as Captain in 2019, the first time England Men had won the world title. He was also a part of the England team that won the 2010 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup. He is the all-time leading run-scorer and most-capped player for England Men in both ODI and T20I matches.
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