Current Affairs 15/06/2023

1.Which state has set a target of cultivating paddy using the DSR method on 5 lakh acres of land?

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

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The Punjab government has recently established a target to cultivate paddy using the direct seeded rice (DSR) method on five lakh acres of land during the current Kharif season. This method aims to enhance agricultural efficiency.

2. How many trillion rupees did the Union Government release as the third tranche of tax devolution to states?

1. 1.1 trillion
2. 1.2 trillion
3. 1.4 trillion
4. 1.3 trillion

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The Union Government released a total of ₹1.2 trillion as the third tranche of tax devolution to the states. This allocation of funds aims to support the financial requirements of the state governments. The Ministry of Finance made this announcement.

3.Which state's Police force destroyed 2.2 lakh kg of marijuana in the state after conducting a special drive?

1. Jharkhand
2. Odisha
3.Manipur
4. Goa

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: The Odisha Police force destroyed a staggering 2.2 lakh kg of marijuana in the state as part of their efforts to combat illegal drug activities. This significant operation took place in the past year.

4.In which state was the first-ever national conference of tribal writers held?

1. Rajasthan
2. Gujarat
3. Jammu & Kashmir
4. Meghalaya

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The first-ever national conference of tribal writers took place in Jammu & Kashmir. This conference provided a platform for tribal writers to come together and share their literary contributions.

5. In the past two years, how many 'anti-India' sites and YouTube news channels has the Indian Government banned?

1. 150
2. 1500
3. 250
4. 101

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The Indian Government has banned over 150 'anti-India' sites and YouTube news channels within two years.

6.In which country did the final match of the FIH Pro League 2023, where India emerged victorious against Argentina, take place?

1. Germany
2. New Zealand
3. Netherlands
4. Scotland

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The final match of the FIH Pro League 2023, in which India emerged victorious against Argentina with a score of 2-1, was held in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

7. Which state has implemented a reward system to report illegal waste dumping on roads?

1. Maharashtra
2. Punjab
3. Kerala
4. Karnataka

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The government of Kerala has initiated a reward system to encourage reporting of illegal waste dumping on roads. This scheme aims to combat the problem of unauthorized waste disposal.

8.Which state has launched the 'Integrated Water Resources Action Plan-2023-25'?

1. Haryana
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Chhattisgarh
4. Jammu & Kashmir

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar recently launched the biennial Integrated Water Resources Action Plan (2023-25) to address the challenges of water depletion and waterlogging.

9.Which country has emerged as the global leader in digital payments for the year 2022?

1. Sweden
2. China
3. India
4. USA

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: India has emerged as the global leader in digital payments for the year 2022, surpassing other nations in terms of both the value and volume of transactions. Data from the government's citizen engagement platform, MyGovIndia, highlights India's prominent position in the digital payment ecosystem.

10.Which state plans to present GI-tagged Gulabi Meenakari handicrafts to G20 delegates?

1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Arunachal Pradesh 4. Uttar Pradesh

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh government intends to gift GI-tagged Gulabi Meenakari handicrafts to the visiting delegates from G20 nations. This initiative showcases the rich cultural heritage of the state.

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