1. RBI has recently sanctioned the merger of which Co-op banks?
[A] Cosmos Co-op and Maratha Co-op
[B] Saraswat Co-op and Cosmos Co-op
[C] Bharat Co-op and Maratha Co-op
[D] SVC Bank and Maratha Co-op
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Correct Answer: A [Cosmos Co-op and Maratha Co-op]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has sanctioned the merger of Maratha Co-op Bank with Cosmos Co-op Bank.
The Scheme has been sanctioned in exercise of the powers conferred under Sub-Section (4) of Section 44A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. All branches of Maratha Sahakari Bank will function as branches of The Cosmos Co-operative Bank.
2. Which Union Ministry releases ‘Periodic Labour Force Survey Figures’?
[A] Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
[B] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation]
Notes:
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation recently released the latest figures from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). These figures indicate that the unemployment rate in Indian cities is at the lowest since the survey started in 2018.
The unemployment rate among men stood at 6.0%, while for women it was 9.2%.
3. Which state government launched the ‘Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana’?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana was rolled out recently by the Maharashtra government.
The scheme is on the lines of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi under which farmers get ₹6,000 a year as minimum income support. Once approved, the farmers in the state will be able to get a sum of ₹12,000 every year.
4. What is Hvaldimir, which is being suspected of being a Russian spy?
[A] Robot
[B] Whale
[C] Eagle
[D] Horse
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Correct Answer: B [Whale]
Notes:
Hvaldimir is the name given to a beluga whale that is suspected of being a Russian spy. It was spotted recently off the Swedish coast.
It was earlier spotted in northern Norway in April 2019 wearing a camera harness. US Navy used dolphins and sea lions as spies.
5. Which country leads the ‘Combined Maritime Forces’ coalition?
[A] Russia
[B] USA
[C] UK
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
Combined Maritime Forces is a US-led maritime coalition involved in securing tense Gulf waterways. The UAE recently withdrew from this coalition.
The coalition is tasked with securing tense Gulf waterways that are vital to the global oil trade. The coalition had 38 member states.
6. Which country is the host of the ‘Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo’?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Myanmar
[C] Nepal
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: A [Indonesia]
Notes:
The 2023 Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo will be organized by Indonesia from June 4 to 8 in Makassar.
This event will mark the fourth iteration of the exercise since its inception in 2014. The previous edition of this exercise took place in 2018 before it was suspended because of COVID-19.
7. ‘HMPV’ Virus, which was seen in the news, affects which part of the body?
[A] Liver
[B] Respiratory Tract
[C] Brain
[D] Pancreas
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Correct Answer: B [Respiratory Tract]
Notes:
The human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a pathogen capable of affecting upper and lower respiratory tract.
In March, the United States has recorded HMPV, with 11 percent of PCR tests and 20 percent of antigen tests coming out as positive.
8. ‘Black-veined white butterfly’ was recently spotted in which city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] London
[C] New York
[D] Paris
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Correct Answer: B [London]
Notes:
The Black-veined white butterfly (Aporia Crataegi), which became extinct in Britain a century ago, made a reappearance recently in London.
They were first labelled as a British species back in 1667. The Butterflies look like the Garden cabbage whites that can be spotted flying in Britain each summer.
9. Which institution released its first ‘Sustainability Report’ with initiatives taken for Environment Sustainability?
[A] SAIL
[B] ONGC
[C] NHAI
[D] Indian Railways
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Correct Answer: C [NHAI]
Notes:
NHAI’s First ‘Sustainability Report for FY 2021-22’ was released recently. This report encompasses NHAI’s governance structure, stakeholders, environment and social responsibility initiatives.
The report was recently released by Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways. Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions from energy consumption, operations, transport and travel measured in Metric Tonnes CO2 equivalent/km constructed saw a decline of 9.7% in FY 2020-21 and 2% in FY 2021-22.
10. Which country released the “Sustainable Green Airports Mission”?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Bangladesh
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
On World Environment Day, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) unveiled a publication called the “Sustainable Green Airports Mission”.
This booklet highlights the sustainability measures undertaken by the AAI and becoming carbon neutral, in line with the Panchamrit goals declared by the Prime Minister of India at COP26.