Current Affairs 08/06/2023

1.Which country has approved the 'Debt Ceiling Deal' to raise the government's borrowing limit?

1. Kenya
2. USA
3. Chile
4. Mali

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: The vote comes as the US hurtles towards a June 5 deadline to raise the government borrowing limit or face default. The United States Senate has voted to approve a bipartisan deal that would increase the country's debt ceiling, clearing the bill's last major hurdle before it reaches the desk of President Joe Biden.

2.In which city did the State Bank of India recently launch 'Project Kuber'?

1. Haridwar
2. New Delhi
3. Varanasi 4. Bengaluru

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: The State Bank of India (SBI), Bengaluru Circle, launched 'Project Kuber' in the city in June 2023. The project involves the establishment of four transaction banking hubs and one corporate salary package hub.

3.What was the distance achieved by Siddharth Choudhary of India in the men's shot put event to secure the gold medal at the Under 20 Asian Athletics Championships in Yecheone, South Korea?

1. 19.2 m
2. 19.52 m
3. 19.82 m
4. None of Above

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: Siddharth Choudhary of India won the gold medal in the men's shot put event with a personal best throw of 19.52 meters at the Under 20 Asian Athletics Championships in Yecheon, South Korea.

4.Muthamizh Selvi has become the first woman from which state to climb the world's highest peak, Mount Everest?

1. Gujarat
2. West Bengal
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Rajasthan

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: N Muthamizh Selvi, a teacher from Chennai, achieved a significant feat by becoming the first woman from Tamil Nadu to climb Mount Everest.

5.Kafue National Park (KNP), which has been in the news, is located in which country?

1. Zambia
2. Siberia
3. Greece
4. Cuba

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Found in the centre of western Zambia, Kafue is the oldest and largest of Zambia's national parks.

6.In which year was World Oceans Day officially recognized by the United Nations?

1. 2008
2. 2011
3. 2018
4. 2000

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The United Nations officially recognized "World Oceans Day" in 2008. The international day supports the implementation of worldwide Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fosters public interest in the protection of the ocean and the sustainable management of its resources.

7.On which date is World Brain Tumor Day observed globally?

1. June 21
2. June 2
3. June 20 4. June 08

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: World Brain Tumor Day is an annual global healthcare event observed every year on June 8th with the intent of increasing public awareness about brain tumours.

8.In which Indian city was the state-of-the-art National Training Centre for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) inaugurated?

1. Ghaziabad
2. Jhansi
3. Kanpur
4. Allahabad

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the state-of-the-art National Training Centre for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

9.Which state has launched the Nand Baba Milk Mission scheme?

1. Punjab
2. Assam
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Chhattisgarh

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh has launched the Nand Baba Milk Mission scheme at a cost of Rs 1,000 crore.

10.Which bank has introduced a facility for cash withdrawals using UPI on its ATMs?

1. RBI Bank
2. Yes Bank
3. State Bank of India 4. Bank of Baroda

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: Bank of Baroda has launched the Interoperable Cardless Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) facility, allowing customers to withdraw cash using UPI from the bank's ATMs.

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