DAILY GK QUIZ 13-18 JUNE

 DAILY GK QUIZ 13-18 JUNE

[Q] The World Bank approved a USD 148 million loan to support ___________ (state) of India to improve irrigation practices in rural areas.

(a) Telangana

(b) Andhra Pradesh

(c) Odisha

(d) West Bengal

[ANS] d

 

[Q] Who was recently appointed as the New Director General of the Border Security Force:

(a) Ajay Tyagi

(b) Madhabi Puri Buch

(c) Nitin Agarwal

(d) M. Damodaran

[ANS] c

 

[Q] What is the theme of United Nations World Day against Child Labour 2023 that was observed across the world on 12th June 2023:

(a) Social Justice for All End Child Labour

(b) Conserving Biodiversity for Future Generations

(c) From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity

(d) Restoring Ecosystems for a Sustainable Future

[ANS] a

 

[Q] International Albinism Awareness Day is observed annually on 13th June. What is the theme for International Albinism Awareness Day 2023?

(a) Breaking Stereotypes

(b) Embracing Diversity

(c) Inclusion is Strength

(d) United in making our voice heard

[ANS] c

 

[Q] Name the Indian Naval Ship that has recently participated in the 4th edition of Multilateral Naval Exercise ‘Komodo’ (MNEK 2023) held in Indonesia:

(a) INS Visakhapatnam

(b) INS Kolkata

(c) INS Surat

(d) INS Satpura

[ANS] d

 

[Q] North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) began its air force deployment ‘Air Defender 23’ Exercise in Europe.

Which country is hosting the ‘Air Defender 23’ Exercise from 12th to 23rd June 2023:

(a) Germany

(b) Swedan

(c) Australia

(d) United Kingdom

[ANS] a

 

[Q] Name the financial inclusion dashboard that has recently launched by the RBI Governor, Shaktikanta Das.

(a) Antarchitavan

(b) Antargyan

(c) Antardrishti

(d) Jyotidrishti

[ANS] c

 

[Q] Name the personality who has recently elected as the chair-elect of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Board of Governors.

(a) Dennis Francis

(b) Csaba Korösi

(c) Antonio Guterres

(d) Pieter Elbers

[ANS] d

 

[Q] World Blood Donor Day is observed annually on June 14. The slogan or theme of the World Blood Donor Day 2023 is “Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often.” Which country is the host for World Blood Donor Day 2023?

(a) Algeria

(b) Nigeria

(c) India

(d) United States

[ANS] a

 

[Q] How much cash transfer is provided to eligible women under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)?

(a) Rs. 1,000 in three installments

(b) Rs. 2,000 in three installments

(c) Rs. 3,000 in three installments

(d) Rs. 5,000 in three installments

[ANS] d

 

[Q] Which annual report provides findings on global nuclear arsenals and arms control?

(a) SIPRI Yearbook

(b) UNICEF Annual Report

(c) World Health Organization Report

(d) International Monetary Fund Report

[ANS] a

 

[Q] What is the minimum investment limit for the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24?

(a) 0.5 grams

(b) 1 gram

(c) 5 grams

(d) 10 grams

[ANS] b

 

[Q] Which State’s Startup, Farmers Fresh Zone (Farmers FZ) , has recently been selected for the UN Accelerator Programme hosted by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO):

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Delhi

(c) Karnataka

(d) Kerala

[ANS] d

 

[Q] Which two organizations have joined hands to accelerate sustainable development in India?

(a) World Bank and NITI Aayog

(b) United Nations and NITI Aayog

(c) World Health Organization and NITI Aayog

(d) United Nations and Indian Government

[ANS] b