Current Affairs 01/07/2023

1.By which year has the city of Dubai set goals to achieve Zero-Emissions public transportation?

1. 2050
2. 2080
3. 2100
4. 2088

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai has set a target to achieve zero-emissions public transportation by 2050.

2.Which state has launched the 'Mo Ghara Scheme'?

1. Sikkim
2. Rajasthan
3. Odisha
4. None of Above

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Odisha has launched the Mo Ghara Scheme. The scheme will cover all such families who were left out of the existing housing schemes due to stringent eligibility criteria or insufficient allocation and also those who had received housing assistance of smaller amounts in the past and now want to upgrade or expand.

3.The farmers of which state are to receive Rs 12,000 annually under 'Kisan Samman Nidhi'?

1. Assam
2. Maharashtra
3. Sikkim
4. None of Above

... Answer is 2)
Explanation Maharashtra farmers will receive Rs 12,000 annually under the 'Kisan Samman Nidhi' scheme, as announced by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

4.Which country is going to host the SCO Head of State Summit 2023?

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

... Answer is 1)
Explanation - India has decided to host the Shanghai Cooperation Summit (SCO) summit in a virtual format on 4 July 2023.

5.Which state's hockey team has won the 13th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2023?

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

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh Hockey won the 13th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2023. Uttar Pradesh Hockey won the championship after defeating the Hockey Association of Odisha in the Final at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Odisha.

6.Which state/UT is set to implement the 'Non-Conforming Industrial Area Redevelopment Project'?

1. Assam
2. Karnataka
3. Delhi
4. None of Above

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The Non-Conforming Industrial Area Redevelopment Project is going to be implemented by the Delhi Government. It aims to transform all 26 Non-Conforming Industrial Areas into recognized Conforming Industrial Areas.

7.Which country has recently announced a new $74m assistance package to Ukraine?

1. India
2. United Kingdom
3. Australia
4. None of Above

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Australia has recently announced a new $74m assistance package to Ukraine, which includes various military vehicles and artillery ammunition.

8.In which state has the "Kharchi Puja Festival" started?

1. Tripura
2. Meghalaya
3. Karnataka
4. None of Above

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: India is known for its rich cultural heritage, and each Indian state has its unique traditions and festivals. One such fascinating festival is Kharchi Puja, which is celebrated in the northeastern state of Tripura.

9.On which date is the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture observed?

1. June 21
2. June 29
3. June 26
4. None of Above

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed on June 26th to commemorate the day in 1987 when the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment came into force.The UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed on June 26th to commemorate the day in 1987 when the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment came into force. This convention is a crucial instrument in the global fight against torture.

10.When is International Pineapple Day observed?

1. June 24
2. June 2
3. June 27
4. June 25

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: International Pineapple Day is celebrated on June 27th each year to honour and appreciate the tropical fruit known as the pineapple.

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