Current Affairs 10/06/2023

1.In which state did the inauguration of the 4-Lane Section between Nagaon Bypass-Teliagaon and Teliagaon-Rangagara take place?

1. Sikkim
2. Assam
3. Bihar
4. Jharkhand

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, inaugurated the 4-Lane Section between Nagaon Bypass-Teliagaon and Teliagaon-Rangagara in Assam. These projects, worth 1450 Crores, signify a significant investment in the state's infrastructure.

2.NHPC and Torrent Power signed an MoU with which state for a pumped hydro project?

1. Haridwar
2. New Delhi
3. Kolkata 4. Maharashtra

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: NHPC and Torrent Power Ltd have signed MoUs with the government of Maharashtra for the development of pumped hydro storage projects.

3.Which bank has introduced the Millennia Credit Card?

1. ICICI Bank
2. HDFC Bank
3. PNB Bank
4. None of Above

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: HDFC Bank has launched a new credit card called Millennia, which offers cashback. The card is equipped with contactless technology, allowing customers to make payments by tapping the card on a POS machine. The HDFC Millennia Credit Card provides cashback and reward points on Amazon, Flipkart, and other e-commerce platforms.

4.Which sport does Amlan Borgohain, an Indian player, belong to?

1. Badminton
2. Cricket
3. Athletics
4. Hockey

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Amlan Borgohain, an Indian sprinter, has won two gold medals in the men's 100 and 200-meter races at the Flanders Cup 2023 athletics in Merksem, Belgium.

5.Which route does India's first international cruise vessel, MV Empress, operate on?

1. Chennai to Sri Lanka
2. Chennai to Kolkata
3. Kochi to Vishakhapatnam
4. None of above

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, flagged off India's first international cruise vessel, MV Empress, on the Chennai to Sri Lanka route.

6.On which date is World Food Safety Day celebrated?

1. June 07
2. June 27
3. June 17
4. June 10

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: World Food Safety Day is observed annually on June 7. This day serves as an important occasion to raise awareness about the significance of food safety standards at all levels. The theme for 2023 is "Food Standards Save Lives."

7.Which state has launched the Learn and Earn scheme to impart employable skills to the youth?

1. Bihar
2. Haryana
3. Jharkhand 4. Madhya Pradesh

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh has launched the Learn and Earn scheme to provide employable skills to the youth. The scheme has identified 703 work areas for training, aiming to train at least one lakh youth.

8.Which country conducted the first test of an autonomous flying taxi to alleviate traffic congestion?

1. Israel
2. Germany
3. Canada
4. Afghanistan

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Israel conducted the first test of an autonomous flying taxi as a solution to ease traffic congestion.

9.Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the Wrangler brand?

1. Virat Kohli
2. Shubman Gill
3. Smriti Mandhana
4. Sachin Tendulkar

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Ace Turtle Omni Pvt Ltd., a retail company, has appointed Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana as the brand ambassador of the Wrangler brand.

10.Which state road transport corporation has received the UITP Award?

1. Jharkhand
2. Gujarat
3. Assam 4. Kerala

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) won the UITP award at the global public transport summit held in Barcelona, Spain.

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