Current Affairs 25/06/2023

1.Which state has partnered with NDDB to establish a milk processing unit?

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

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu informed that the Himachal Pradesh government will collaborate with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to set up a state-of-the-art milk processing plant at Dagwar in Kangra district.

2.According to the climate report, which continent is the world's fastest-warming continent?

1. South America
2. Antarctica
3. Europe
4. None of Above

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Europe is the fastest-warming continent in the world, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the European Copernicus network.

3.In which Indian state does American chipmaker Micron intend to invest 825 million dollars to establish a Chip Assembly and Testing Facility?

1. Karnataka
2. Gujarat
3. Nagaland
4. Jharkhand

... Answer is 2)
Explanation American chipmaker Micron will invest 825 million dollars to build a Chip Assembly and Testing Facility in Gujarat. The combined investment by Micron, the Indian central government, and the Gujarat government will amount to 2.75 billion dollars.

4.In which Indian cities will the United States of America open two new consulates?

1. Bengaluru and Ahmedabad
2. Ahmedabad and Bhopal
3. Bhopal and Indore
4. Chandigarh and New Delhi

... Answer is 1)
Explanation - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during an address to Indian community members at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, announced that the United States will open new consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad.

5.On which date is World Rainforest Day observed?

1.June 22
2. June 24
3. June 21
4. June 23

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: World Rainforest Day is observed on June 22. The day has been designated to raise awareness and encourage action to protect rainforests.

6.Which city has been ranked as the most liveable city according to the Global Liveability Index 2023 published by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU)?

1. Paris
2. New York
3. Vienna
4. None of Above

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Vienna in Austria has topped the ranking of the most liveable cities according to the Global Liveability Index 2023 published by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU).

7.Which bank will Apple Inc tie up with to launch its credit card in India?

1. SBI
2. PNB
3. HDFC
4. None of Above

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Apple Inc plans to launch its credit card, known as Apple Card, in India. The company is planning to collaborate with HDFC Bank to offer the credit card to its Indian customers.

8.Which Indian city holds the 'Guinness World Record' for the largest number of people gathering for a yoga session at the state level?

1.Surat
2. Hyderabad
3. Chennai
4. None of Above

... Answer is 1)
Explanation: Surat holds the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people for a yoga session in one place at the state level during the 'International Day of Yoga'. More than one lakh people participated in the event.

9.In which country is the Heliopolis (Port Tewfik) Memorial located, which recently made the news?

1. Japan
2. Iraq
3. Egypt
4. None of Above

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: The Heliopolis (Port Tewfik) Memorial is located in Cairo, Egypt. It stands as a solemn tribute to the valour and sacrifice of Indian soldiers who fought in Egypt and Palestine during World War I.

10.Lloyds Banking Group, one of the leading financial services organizations in the UK, is planning to establish a technology centre in which Indian city?

1. Kochi
2. Bengaluru
3. Hyderabad
4. Ahmedabad

... Answer is 3)
Explanation: Lloyds Banking Group has announced its plans to establish a technology centre in Hyderabad, India. The centre aims to enhance the group's digital capabilities and is expected to be operational by the end of 2023.

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