Current Affairs Quiz – June 2022 | Daily GK Up Dates
Current Affairs Quiz – June 2022
1.The ‘West Nile fever’ was first detected in 1937 in which country?
Uganda Notes: West Nile fever was first detected in 1937 in Uganda. The vector-borne infection is spread by the Culex species of mosquitoes. The fever was first detected in Kerala in 2011. A 47-year-old man died due to West Nile fever in Kerala’s Thrissur district. It is the first fatality in the state caused by the disease in the last three years.."
2.A ‘2,100-Year-Old Farmstead’ was recently discovered in which country?
Israel Notes: Israel archaeologists have recently found a 2,100-Year-Old ancient farmstead at the archaeological site of Horbat Assad in Israel. They also unearthed loom weights used for weaving garments, large ceramic storage vessels, and iron agricultural implements, including various picks and scythes. The ancient coins retrieved date the farmstead to the second half of the second century BCE..
3.‘Scholarship for PMCARES Children’ scheme was launched under which Ministry?
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Notes: Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the ‘Scholarship for PMCARES Children’ under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, as a central sector scheme. Under the Scheme, Scholarship of Rs 20,000/- per child per annum will be provided, including monthly allowance of ₹1,000 and annual academic allowance of Rs. 8,000 to cover the entire school fees, cost of the books and uniform, shoes and other educational equipment...
4.‘Operation Rakth Chandan’ was associated with which institution?
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Notes: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recently launched Operation Rakth Chandan recovered 14.63 MT of Red Sanders estimated at Rs 11.70 crores in the international market. The red sanders were seized from a consignment at ICD Sabarmati which was to be exported to Sharjah, UAE. The suspect container was scanned through a ‘container scanning device’..
5.‘Gen-Next Democracy Network’ is a programme organised by which institution?
Indian Council for Cultural Relations Notes: Indian Council for Cultural Relations organised a ten days programme named ‘Gen-Next Democracy Network’ concluded. Under the Gen Next Democracy Network programme, Youth from various democratic countries come to India and get acquainted with India’s heritage, culture and functioning of Indian democracy. ICCR is an autonomous organisation involved in India’s global cultural relations, through cultural exchange with other countries...
6. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed ‘Garib Kalyan Sammelan’ in which city?
Shimla Notes: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed ‘Garib Kalyan Sammelan’ in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, marking the completion of eight years of the government. The programme is organised across the country at state capitals, district headquarters, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). The Prime Minister also released the 11th instalment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme of around Rs. 21,000 crore to more than 10 crore beneficiary farmer families. .
7. As per the RBI Annual Report, what is the trend of total number of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in 2021-22, compared to previous year?
Increased Notes: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the RBI Annual Report 2021-22. As per the report, the total number of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of all denominations detected in the banking sector increased to 2,30,971 pieces. There was an increase of 16.4 per cent, 16.5 per cent, 11.7 per cent, 101.9 per cent and 54.6 per cent in the counterfeit notes detected in the denominations of Rs 10, Rs 20, Rs 200, Rs 500 and Rs 2,000, respectively. The total expenditure on security printing during 2021-2022 was ₹4,984.8 crore as against ₹4,012.1 crore in the previous year. .
8.Which country was the top export destination for the country’s textiles and apparel shipments in 2021-22?
USA Notes: India recorded its highest-ever textiles and apparel exports in the financial year 2021-22 at USD 44.4 billion. The exports including handicrafts recorded an increase of 41 per cent over corresponding figures in FY21. USA was the top export destination for the country’s textiles and apparel shipments with 27 per cent share, followed by the European Union (18 %), Bangladesh (12 %) and UAE (6 %). .
9. ‘Hurricane Agatha’, the first of the Pacific season, recently hit which country?
Mexico Notes: ‘Hurricane Agatha’, the first of the Pacific season hit Mexico and the casualties climbed to at least 10 dead and around 20 missing in southern Mexico. Heavy rains triggered landslides and flooding in the country. The storm was the strongest to make landfall along Mexico’s Pacific coast in May since record keeping began in 1949. Mexico is regularly hit by tropical storms on both its Pacific and Atlantic coasts, between May and November. ..
10.Which state/UT hosted the ‘National Conference of School Education Ministers’ in 2022?
9. [A] [B] [C] [D] Hide Answer Correct Answer: B [Gujarat] Notes:
Gujarat Notes: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the ‘National Conference of School Education Ministers’ in Gujarat. The Conference was organised by the Department of School Education & Literacy of Union Education Ministry and Education Ministry of Gujarat. It aims to focus on strengthening the education ecosystem in the country with a focus on the implementation of National Education Policy 2020, skilling in schools, and digital initiatives. ..
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