Current Affairs 18/06/2023

1.The Indian Government has announced three schemes worth over how many crore rupees for disaster management in the country?

1. 7,000 crore
2. 8,000 crore
3. 6,000 crore
4. 5,000 crore

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced three major schemes worth over Rs 8,000 crore that would cover the modernization of fire brigade services in all states, flood mitigation in seven major cities, and prevention of landslides in 17 states.

2.The Northeast railway station of which city received the FSSAI's 'Eat Right Station' certification?

1. Kohima
2. Shillong
3. Imphal 4. Guwahati

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: Guwahati Railway Station has been awarded the 'Eat Right Station' certification by FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) in recognition of providing high-quality, nutritious food to passengers.

3.According to RBI data, at what rate did the outstanding portfolio under education loans grow in the year 2022-23?

1. 25%
2. 17%
3. 23%
4. None of Above

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: According to Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) data, the outstanding portfolio under education loans grew at a rate of 17% to ₹96,847 crore in the year 2022-23, compared to ₹82,723 crore in the previous year.

4.Which state has launched the 'Him Data Portal' for better delivery of welfare schemes?

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

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh has launched the 'Him Data Portal' for better delivery of welfare schemes. The Him Parivar project, which will provide a special digital identity to the people of the state, will start in July 2023.

5.Which IIT has successfully generated hydrogen from seawater using solar energy?

1. IIT Madras
2. IIT Mumbai
3. IIT Kanpur
4. None of above

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: IIT Madras has successfully generated hydrogen from seawater using solar energy.

6.According to the recently released Forbes' Global 2000 List, at what rank did Reliance Industries Limited attain?

1. 45th
2. 40th
3. 55th
4. 49th

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Forbes' latest Global 2000 list has ranked Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Limited as the highest-ranking Indian company, climbing from the 53rd to the 45th spot this year.

7.The London Stock Exchange Group has announced plans to set up a technology centre in which city?

1. Shillong
2. Ahmedabad
3. Pune 4. Hyderabad

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has announced its plan to set up a technology centre of excellence in Hyderabad, India.

8.Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Epson India?

1. Rashmika Mandanna
2. Juhi Chawla
3. Alia Bhatt
4. Ananya Pandey

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Printer company Epson India has signed actor Rashmika Mandanna as its brand ambassador. The actress will collaborate with the company to promote its products in a multimedia campaign for its 'EcoTank' printers this month.

9.What is the name of the fourth ship of the Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL) Project?

1. Ajeya
2. Vikrant
3. Sanshodhak
4. Aangrakshak

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The fourth ship of the Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL) Project, named 'Sanshodhak' meaning 'Researcher,' was launched at Kattupalli, Chennai by L&T/GRSE for the Indian Navy.

10.Which institute has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET)?

1. Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management
2. Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research
3. Aligarh Muslim University 4. Geological Survey of India Training Institute

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: The Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI), operating under the Ministry of Mines, has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board of Education and Training (NABET).

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