Current Affairs 19/06/2023

1.Who has become the first female British envoy appointed to Islamabad?

1. Jane Marriott
2. Alex Chalk
3. Nur Jahan
4. Mike Freer

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Jane Marriott, a senior diplomat, has been appointed as the next British High Commissioner to Pakistan, making her the first female British envoy to Islamabad.

2. The Surbiton Trophy, which recently made news, is associated with which sport?

1. Badminton
2. Football
3. Tennis
4. Cricket

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Andy Murray emerged victorious over Jurij Rodionov, securing the Surbiton Trophy. The Surbiton Trophy is an esteemed tennis tournament.

3.In which country has news consumption and sharing declined, as per the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2023?

1. Australia
2. India
3. Vietnam
4. Kuwait

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: The consumption and sharing of news in India have declined overall compared to the previous year, including a significant decrease in online news access (-12 percentage points). Television as a news source has also seen a 10pp decline. These findings are based on the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2023, published on June 14.

4.In which month will the United States of America re-join UNESCO, the United Nations cultural organization?

1. August 2023
2. September 2023
3. July 2023
4. June 2023

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The United States will rejoin UNESCO, the United Nations cultural organization, in July 2023.

5. Which state government has transferred Rs 1,000 each to the accounts of 1.25 crore women in the state as it rolled out the 'Ladli Behna Yojana'?

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

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The Madhya Pradesh Government has transferred funds of 1000/- under the Ladli Behna Scheme. The Ladli Behna Scheme was launched to improve the socio-economic conditions of girls in Madhya Pradesh.

6.Where has the third and final working group for the W-20 Summit commenced?

1. Pune
2. Jaipur
3. Mahabalipuram
4. Kanpur

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The third and final working group session for the W-20 Summit has begun in Mahabalipuram, located near Chennai. The session focused on the road to achieving sustainable development goals, particularly the intersection between women's health, gender equality, and social and economic development.

7. On which date is Global Wind Day, also known as World Wind Day, celebrated globally?

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

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Global Wind Day, also known as World Wind Day, is celebrated globally on June 15th. It provides an opportunity to explore the potential of wind energy, and its ability to transform our energy systems, reduce carbon emissions, and stimulate job creation and economic growth.

8.With which state will Indian Oil Corp partner to establish an aviation fuel plant?

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

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Indian Oil Corp (IOC), one of India's largest oil refiners, has announced its partnership with LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company, to establish an aviation fuel plant in Haryana.

9.Who has been awarded the title of 'Governor of the Year 2023' by Central Banking, an economic research journal, in London?

1. Raghuram Rajan
2. Niharika Singh
3. Shaktikanta Das
4. Uma Maheswari

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Shaktikanta Das, the governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has been honoured with the 'Governor of the Year' award for 2023 by Central Banking, an economic research journal based in London.

10.In which country is the prestigious Annecy International Animation Festival being held?

1. India
2. Japan
3. Australia 4. France

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: India's Animation, Gaming, Visual Effects, and Comics (AVGC) sector will make a remarkable impression on the global stage as the country participates for the first time in the prestigious Annecy International Animation Festival (AIAF) held in France.

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