Current Affairs 12/06/2023

1.What is the minimum support price (MSP) set by the Indian Government for paddy sown during the kharif or monsoon season per quintal?

1. ₹2,183
2. ₹2,100
3. ₹2,500
4. ₹1,183

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for rice, the primary summer staple, to ₹2,183 per quintal (100kg), a 7% increase.

2. Birsa Munda, whose 123rd death anniversary was recently celebrated, is associated with which state?

1. Goa
2. Bihar
3. Jharkhand
4. Chhattisgarh

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Birsa Munda, the great freedom fighter, social reformer, and revered tribal leader, sacrificed his life for the country on June 9, 1900, at the young age of 25 in the Ranchi Central Jail. Born on November 15, 1875, Birsa Munda was a resident of Khunti in Jharkhand.

3.With which country did ISRO co-host the International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations (SMOPS-2023)?

1. Indonesia
2. Italy
3. Israel
4. Australia

... Answer is 2)
Explanation ISRO, along with Italy, hosted the International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations (SMOPS-2023).

4.Which country has announced over 100 million US Dollars in assistance for the Caribbean?

1. United States of America
2. United Kingdom
3. Mexico
4. Canada

... Answer is 1)
Explanation - Vice President Kamala Harris of the United States has announced an investment of over 100 million US Dollars in the Caribbean region. This funding aims to combat weapons trafficking, address the humanitarian crisis in Haiti, and support climate change initiatives.

5.Who has been appointed as the non-executive chairman of the credit bureau TransUnion CIBIL?

1. V Anantharaman
2. Madhuraji Singh Patel
3. Gurjar Malik
4. Ravi Mishra

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: V Anantharaman, a seasoned banker with extensive experience in the banking industry, has been appointed as the non-executive chairman of the credit bureau TransUnion CIBIL.

6.On which date did the historical event of Mahatma Gandhi's eviction from a train in South Africa take place?

1. June 17, 1893
2. June 07, 1900
3. June 07, 1893
4. None of Above

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The INS Trishul, a leading battleship of the Indian Navy, sailed to the Durban port in South Africa to observe the 130th anniversary of an event that happened on June 7, 1893, at the Pietermaritzburg railway station. The event marked the eviction of Mahatma Gandhi from a train, which further prompted his fight against discrimination.

7.By which year is India's internet economy poised for $1 Trillion Growth?

1. 2033
2. 2050
3. 2030
4. 2020

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: India's internet economy is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, showing substantial growth from $175 billion in 2022, as per a joint report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company.

8. Which of the following states has topped the 5th Food Safety Index among smaller states?

1. Goa
2. Sikkim
3. Gujarat
4. Kolkata

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Goa has topped the 5th Food Safety Index among smaller states.

9.On which date is National Herbs and Spices Day celebrated in India?

1. June 1
2. June 15
3. June 10
4. June 20

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: National Herbs and Spices Day is celebrated on June 10.

10.Which state has announced the 'Shakti' scheme providing free bus travel for women?

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

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Karnataka has announced the 'Shakti' scheme, allowing women to travel free of cost for up to 20 km within border states using buses.

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