Current Affairs 22/06/2023

1.Which state laid the foundation stone for the 'Upper High-Level Canal Project' on the Anas River?

1. Rajasthan
2. Odisha
3. Sikkim
4. Gujarat

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot laid the foundation stone for the construction of a siphon on the Anas river in Lankai and a Rs 2,500 crore canal project in Magarda of Banswara district.

2. Which bank is set to approve an aid package worth 700 million for the crisis-hit Sri Lanka?

1. Asian Development Bank
2. Reserve Bank of India
3. World Bank
4. State Bank of India

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The World Bank is likely to approve a substantial aid package worth 700 million for the crisis-hit Sri Lanka.

3.On which date is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day observed annually?

1. June 1
2. June 19
3. June 9
4. None OF Above

... Answer is 2)
Explanation: World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is observed annually on June 19th to raise awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD) and its profound impact on individuals, families, and communities worldwide.

4.Which state does the ABADHA scheme belong to?

1. Bihar
2. Haryana
3. Odisha
4. Jharkhand

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The Odisha Cabinet recently approved a remarkable ₹1,000 crore increase in the total cost outlay for the ABADHA scheme.

5. In which city was the National Legislators' Conference Bharat (NLC Bharat) officially inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla?

1. Mumbai
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Chandigarh

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The National Legislators' Conference Bharat (NLC Bharat) was officially inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Mumbai on Friday.

6.What is India's rank in the Gender Gap Report 2023?

1. 144
2. 121
3. 127
4. 12

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: According to the Gender Gap Report 2023, India is ranked 127 out of 146 countries in terms of gender parity.

7. From 1st July, how many footwear products require a mandatory license according to the Bureau of Indian Standards?

1. 2
2. 10
3. 24
4. 15

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has made a license mandatory for 24 footwear products starting from 1st July.

8.Who has made history by becoming the first Muslim female federal judge in US history?

1. Nusrat Chowdhury
2. Aisha Ahmed
3. Zara Khan
4. None of Above

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Nusrat Chowdhury, a civil rights lawyer, has been confirmed by the Senate as the first Muslim female federal judge in US history.

9.In which city was the CREDAI Garden-People's Park inaugurated?

1. Patna
2. Surat
3. Ahmedabad
4. Chennai

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: On the auspicious occasion of the Jagannath Rath Yatra, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, inaugurated various development works and performed Bhoomipujan in Ahmedabad, including the CRE

10.Which country returned the remains of Indigenous Maori and Moriori people to New Zealand?

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

... Answer is 4)
Explanation: The remains of 95 Indigenous New Zealanders, as well as artifacts and cultural treasures, have been returned to New Zealand from museums and universities in Germany.

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