Current Affairs 01/06/2023

1.The Central Board of Direct Taxes has raised the tax exemption on leave encashment to______ lakhs for private sector employees upon retirement.

1. 25 lakhs
2. 55 lakhs
3. 85 lakhs
4. 59 lakhs

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The Central Board of Direct Taxes has increased the tax exemption on leave encashment for non-government salaried employees upon retirement from ₹3 lakhs to ₹25 lakhs, effective from 1 April 2023.

2. In which ocean have researchers discovered over 5,000 new species in a region known as the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ)?

1.Arctic Ocean
2. Southern Ocean
3. Pacific Ocean
4. Indian Ocean

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: A recent study has identified more than 5,000 new species inhabiting deep-sea habitats in the Pacific Ocean's Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), an area that is set to be targeted for mining in the upcoming years.

3.Which bank has partnered with Manipal Global to establish a talent pipeline?

1. ICICI Bank
2. HDFC Bank
3.SBI Bank
4. PNB Bank

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: HDFC Bank, one of India’s premier private sector lenders, has announced a strategic partnership with Manipal Global Skills Academy to launch the Leadership Excellence Program (LXP).

4.Which country has unveiled a USD 17-billion project linking Europe to West Asia?

1. Israel
2. India
3. Iraq
4. Iran

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Iraq announced plans for a USD 17-billion transportation project linking Asia to Europe.

5. Who has been appointed as CII President for 2023-24?

1. R Dinesh
2. Manish Sharma
3. Ajay Verma
4. Nitin Kumar

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The National Council of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) elected R. Dinesh, Executive Vice Chairman of TVS Supply Chain Solutions, as the President of the industry body for 2023.

6.Which actor has received Honoris Causa for his noble work at Apex University’s Jaipur?

1 Akshay Kumar
2. Amir Khan
3. Sonu Sood
4. Shahid Kapoor

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Sonu Sood, the acclaimed actor and philanthropist, received the esteemed Honoris Causa for his noble work at the 1st Convocation Ceremony of Apex University Jaipur.

7. Which bank has appointed Srikrishnan Harihara Sarma as MD and CEO?

1. UCO Bank
2. Yes Bank
3. Karnataka Bank
4. Canara Bank

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Private sector Karnataka Bank announced the appointment of Srikrishnan Hari Hara Sarma, former Jio Payments Bank head, as the Managing Director and CEO for three years.

8.Which state government urged the Centre to direct PFRDA to return ₹9,242.6 crore deposited under NPS?

1. Himachal Pradesh
2. Tripura
3. Karnataka
4. Jharkhand

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has urged the Centre to direct the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority to refund ₹9,242.60 crore deposited by the state government in the New Pension Scheme.

9.Which state government has launched the 'Hamar Sughar Laik Abhiyan' in the 'Bharose Ka Sammelan' program?

1. Maharashtra
2. Sikkim
3. Chhattisgarh
4. Odisha

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched the 'Hamar Sughar Laik Abhiyan' during the 'Bharose Ka Sammelan' program in Sankra, Durg district.

10.Who has been appointed as the Tennis Ambassador for Sony Sports Network?

1. Rutuja Bhosale
2. Riya Bhatia
3. Ankita Raina 4. Sania Mirza

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: Leading sports broadcaster Sony Sports Network has exclusively onboarded Sania Mirza as the Tennis Ambassador.

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