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June - 2022 Current Affairs
1 .
Who is joined hands with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to activate e-commerce in the agriculture domain?
A)
ONDC
B)
IFFCO
C)
NFL
D)
KRIBHCO

Correct Answer :   ONDC

The newly minted Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is working to activate e-commerce in the agriculture domain in partnership with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
 
As one of the first initiatives to drive ONDC enablement in the domain, ONDC and NABARD have come together to host the NABARD-ONDC Grand Challenge which aims to establish market linkages for the enabled players with market ready Farmers Producers Organisations (FPOs) in the country.
 
Aim : To promote development of innovative solutions that are likely to aid adoption of e-commerce in the agriculture domain.
 
ONDC CEO T Koshy told ET, for the NABARD - ONDC hackathon, they have more than 400 entities registered, out of whom around 250 are agri-tech startups while 150 are non-agri tech startups. Agri tech entities include Ninjakart, Agmart, John Deere, Arun Dairy Farm, and Udyami Kisan Agro Producer Company Limited..

Source : India Times

Published On : June 21, 2022
2 .
Which Hospital join hands with Imperial Hospital of Bangladesh?
A)
CARE Hospitals
B)
AMRI Hospitals
C)
Sterling Hospitals
D)
Apollo Hospitals

Correct Answer :   Apollo Hospitals

Chennai-based Apollo Hospitals on Monday(20th June 2022) signed an MoU with Imperial Hospital Ltd (IHL) of Bangladesh to manage and operate a 375-bedded multispecialty tertiary care hospital in Chittagong.
 
Apollo Hospitals will run the facility built with an investment of more than Rs 1,000 crore under its brand licensing, operations and management (BOMA) agreement based on a fixed fee and variable share in revenue.
 
Briefing newspersons at a press conference here on Monday, Dinesh Madhavan, president group oncology and international, Apollo Hospitals, said the expected revenue from the hospital during the Bangladeshi financial year 2022-23 (July- June period) is 50 to 180 crore Bangladeshi taka (Rs 125 to Rs 150 crore)..

Source : India Times 

Published On : June 21, 2022
3 .
What is the International Yoga Day 2022 Theme?
A)
Yoga for Helth
B)
Yoga for Humanity
C)
Yoga for Union Life
D)
Yoga for Maturity Life

Correct Answer :   Yoga for Humanity

The 8th edition of International Day of Yoga is being observed on 21st June 2022.

Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that helps to boost one’s mental and social well-being. The word ‘yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’ which symbolises the union of body and consciousness. Yoga is more than just asanas. It is a means of unlocking our infinite possibilities and power. The high benefits of Yoga have made it a popular practice all over the world.
 
NTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY THEME : The theme for International Yoga Day 2022 is ‘Yoga for Humanity’. The ministry has designed special programmes for the specially-abled and transgender population, women and children. The 8th edition of International Yoga Day will also witness an innovative programme ‘Guardian Ring’ that will see the participation of enthusiasts, along with the sun’s movement, i.e. beginning from the east and marching towards the west.
 
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY HISTORY : Yoga originated thousands of years ago, even before belief systems were born. The word Yoga was also mentioned in ancient literature like the Rig Veda. The idea of International Yoga Day was conceived by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who proposed the concept on September 27, 2014, during his speech at the UN General Assembly.
 
The draft resolution passed by India was supported by 177 nations. Recognizing its universal appeal and growing popularity, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga on December 11, 2014. Consequently, the first International Yoga Day was observed on June 21, 2015.
 
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY SIGNIFICANCE : Yoga Day is celebrated across the globe to highlight the importance of Yoga and its role in keeping the body and mind in perfect health. Practicing different asanas and pranayama calms the mind by allaying one’s fears and anxiety. The significance of Yoga Day should be seen in the light of spreading awareness on the issue of mental and physical well-being. International Day of Yoga also aims to inculcate a habit of meditation for peace of mind and self-awareness which is necessary to survive in a stress-free environment.

Source : News18

Published On : June 21, 2022
4 .
When the World Music Day is celebrated on every year?
A)
June 21st
B)
June 20th
C)
June 19th
D)
June 18th

Correct Answer :   June 21st

World Music Day is celebrated on June 21 every year to honour the musicians and singers for the gift of music, which gives flight to the imagination and life to everything. Music servers as mediation for great musicians. The right kind of music can help people to do wonders. Since India is a land of diversity with varied cultures, every region has its own unique musical form.
 
A world without music would have no meaning to many and World Music Day is observed to celebrate the power of this art. Hence, to mark the importance of music, every year World music day is celebrated.
 
More than 120 countries celebrate World Music Day and organise free public concerts in parks, stadiums and public places. Music lovers organise different musical concerts and events on this special day. World Music Day is celebrated to provide free music for all music lovers and to provide a platform for amateur and professional musicians to showcase their talents to the world. It is celebrated to highlight the importance of music and how it is beneficial for the human mind and body.
 
WORLD MUSIC DAY HISTORY :

The World Music Day celebrated on June 21 is also known as Fete de la Musique. It was a music festival which began in France in 1982.
 
In 1981, French Minister of Culture Jack Lang conceived the idea. Since then, the day has been celebrated every year as World Music Day..

Source : India Today

Published On : June 21, 2022
5 .
International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice is observed globally on________
A)
19thJune
B)
20th June
C)
21st June
D)
22nd June

Correct Answer :   21st June

International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice is observed globally on 21st June. This day bring awareness about solstices and equinoxes and their significance for several religions and ethnic cultures. The Summer Solstice is the day of the year when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. It happens on June 21st this year.
 
What happens on the Summer Solstice?
The Summer Solstice is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere and the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It occurs on June 21st this year.
 
There are a number of things that happen on the Summer Solstice. First, the sun reaches its highest point in the sky during the day. This is called summer solstice sunrise. Second, the sun sets at its lowest point in the sky during the day. This is called summer solstice sunset. Finally, there is a shift in Earth’s rotational axis, which means that Earth’s north pole moves towards the sun for a few weeks during the Summer Solstice.
 
Therefore, there are two solstices that occur annually : around the summer solstice (commonly referred to as “Summer Solstice” for being the primary day of summer and therefore the longest day of the year) and December 21 (commonly referred to as “Winter Solstice” for being the primary day of winter and the shortest day of the year).

Published On : June 21, 2022
6 .
Who is elected as the first-leftist President of Colombia?
A)
Daniel Quintero
B)
Gustavo Petro
C)
Francia Márquez
D)
Sergio Fajardo

Correct Answer :   Gustavo Petro

Leftist Gustavo Petro, a former member of the M-19 guerrilla movement who has vowed profound social and economic change, won Colombia's Presidency on Sunday(19th June 2022), the first progressive to do so in the country's history.
 
Mr. Petro beat construction magnate Rodolfo Hernandez with an unexpectedly wide margin of some 7,16,890 votes. The two had been technically tied in polling ahead of the vote.
 
Francia Marquez has become the first Black woman Vice President of Colombia..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : June 21, 2022
7 .
Who is launched National Initiative for Promoting Upskilling of Nirman workers (NIPUN) in New Delhi?
A)
R. K. Singh
B)
Anurag Thakur
C)
Nitin Gadkari
D)
Hardeep Singh Puri

Correct Answer :   Hardeep Singh Puri

Housing and Urban Affairs Minister "Hardeep Singh Puri" 20th June 2022 launched an innovative project National Initiative for Promoting Upskilling of Nirman workers (NIPUN) in New Delhi. 
 
NIPUN is an initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under its flagship scheme of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission DAY-NULM to train over one lakh construction workers, through fresh skilling and upskilling programmes and provides them with work opportunities in foreign countries also. 
 
While addressing, Mr Puri said, the transformational impact of the National Urban Livelihoods Mission has definitively reduced the vulnerability of urban poor households by providing upskilling and employment opportunities to urban dwellers, especially the youth. He said, the spirit of entrepreneurship has been encouraged and supported by giving urban workers access to self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities.
 
He said, NIPUN Project will enable the construction workers to seek better job opportunities, increase their wages and even pursue overseas placements - an indication of a new eco-system. Mr Puri added that through suitable skilling initiatives such as NIPUN, India creating a future labour force for the construction industry which will propel innovation and large-scale development in the country.
 
On the occasion, Mr Puri also interacted with some construction workers and presented them with safety helmets.
 
Secretary Housing and Urban Affairs Manoj Joshi, Secretary Skill development and Entrepreneurship Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary Labour and Employment Sunil Barthwal, Additional Secretary Housing and Urban Affairs Sanjay Kumar were among those present on the occasion..

Source : News On Air

Published On : June 21, 2022
8 .
Which country's coalition government has decided to dissolve the parliament?
A)
Italy
B)
Turkey
C)
Israel
D)
Tajikistan

Correct Answer :   Israel

Israel's coalition government decided to dissolve the Parliament on June 20, 2022 and call for a new election, the country’s fifth in three years. Israel Elections are expected to take place in this fall.

It could set a stage for the return of a nationalist religious government led by the former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or another period of political gridlock.

Published On : June 21, 2022
9 .
Which country became India's largest trading partner in FY 2021-22?
A)
US
B)
UK
C)
UAE
D)
Russia

Correct Answer :   US

The United States has become India's largest trading partner, as per the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry's latest data. India's bilateral trade with the US has touched USD 119.42 billion, exceeding India's trade with China.

India's trade exports to the United States increased from USD 51.62 billion in the previous fiscal year to USD 76.11 billion in FY 2021-2022 and imports increased from around USD 29 billion to USD 43.31 billion.

Published On : June 21, 2022
10 .
Which country has found the largest freshwater fish?
A)
Vietnam
B)
Malaysia
C)
Indonesia
D)
Cambodia

Correct Answer :   Cambodia

The world’s largest recorded freshwater fish, a giant stingray, has been caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia, according to scientists from the Southeast Asian nation and the United States.
 
The stingray, captured on June 13, measured almost four meters (13 feet) from snout to tail and weighed slightly under 300 kilograms (660 pounds), according to a statement on Monday by Wonders of the Mekong, a joint Cambodian-U.S. research project..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : June 21, 2022