Current Affairs 21/06/2023

1.Which state launched a portal to check illegal cattle transportation?

1. Karnataka
2. Assam
3. Kerala
4. Goa

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: The Assam Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department launched a web portal for checking illegal cattle transportation during a program held in Guwahati.

2.Which country successfully deployed the SATRIA satellite?

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

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: SpaceX successfully deployed Indonesia's communication satellite named 'SATRIA'.

3.In which country did Bhavani Devi become the first Indian to win a bronze medal at the Asian Fencing Championships?

1. France
2. China
3. Bhutan
4. None of Above

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: Olympian C.A. Bhavani Devi won the bronze medal at the Asian Fencing Championships 2023 held in China.

4.To which country did India gift the missile corvette INS Kirpan?

1. Finland
2. Ireland
3. Vietnam
4. Norway

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: India gifted the missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam as a friendly gesture to enhance military cooperation between the two nations.

5.From which country is India's Defence Ministry planning to purchase MQ-9B armed drones?

1. USA
2. Uganda
3. Ukraine
4. None of above

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: India's Ministry of Defence recently approved the procurement of 31 MQ-9B armed drones from the United States. The deal, valued at a little over $3 billion, is expected to be announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Washington.

6.On which date is World Refugee Day 2023 observed?

1. June 20
2. June 2
3. June 18
4. June 8

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: World Refugee Day 2023 is observed on June 20. Every year on this day, the world highlights the plight and vulnerability of refugees across the globe.

7.On which date is the International Day against Desertification and Drought observed?

1. June 10
2. June 7
3. June 1 4. June 17

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: The International Day against Desertification and Drought is observed on June 17.

8.In which Indian state did the 4th G-20 Tourism Meeting take place?

1. Goa
2. Assam
3. Telangana
4. None Of Above

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The 4th G-20 Tourism Working Group Meeting and Tourism Ministers Meeting were held in the state of Goa.

9.According to a new report, what percentage of ice are Himalayan Glaciers projected to lose by 2100?

1. 20%
2. 70%
3. 75%
4. 7%

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: A new report suggests that Himalayan Glaciers could lose up to 75% of their ice volume by the end of the century.

10.In which country is the multinational joint exercise "Khan Quest 2023" being held, in which the Indian Army is participating?

1. Mauritius
2. Malaysia
3. Moldova 4. Mongolia

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: The multinational peacekeeping joint exercise "Ex Khan Quest 2023" is taking place in Mongolia with the participation of military contingents and observers from over 20 countries. The exercise was inaugurated by Mongolian President Ukhnagin Khurelsukh at the exercise site.

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