Latest Current Affairs in 2022 : June 2022 Current Affairs, GKToday, Great Learning

1 .

Who is urges Students to be Nurtured as Future Entrepreneurs?

A)

Piyush Goyal

B)

Dharmendra Pradhan

C)

Naveen Patnaik

D)

Hardeep Singh Puri

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister "Dharmendra Pradhan" said that the era of incremental change is over and urged higher educational institutions to focus on exponential development in order to develop future-ready workers. India has demonstrated its technical capability in many programmes such as UPI, Direct Benefit Transfer, and Aadhar, and that we must build on this strength and create a future-ready workforce to accept the changes resulting from Industrial Revolution 4.0.

In his concluding remarks at the two-day conference of vice-chancellors of central universities and directors of in institutions of national importance at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Wednesday(8th June 2022), the minister said that the age of incremental change is gone.

Source : F T L

Published On : June 9, 2022

2 .

When did former Sony CEO Nobuyuki Idei Passed away?

A)

2 June 2022

B)

3 June 2022

C)

4 June 2022

D)

5 June 2022

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 2 June 2022

Nobuyuki Idei, who led Japan's Sony from 1998 through 2005, steering its growth in the digital and entertainment businesses, has died, the company said Tuesday. He was 84.

Idei died of liver failure on June 2, 2022 in Tokyo, Sony Group Corp. said in a statement.

Sony Chief Executive Kenichiro Yoshida said he and the company were indebted to Idei's vision in preparing Sony for the Internet age.

During his seven years as CEO from 1998, Mr Idei made an immense contribution to Sony's evolution as a global company. In particular, the prescience and foresight with which he predicted the impact of the Internet and engaged proactively with digitalization across Sony amazes me to this day, he said..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : June 9, 2022

3 .

Transfer of 10 in-orbit communication satellites from the government to __________ approved by Cabinet.

A)

NewSpace India Ltd(NSIL)

B)

Department of Space(DS)

C)

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL)

D)

Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO)

Correct Answer : Option (A) - NewSpace India Ltd(NSIL)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday(8th June 2022) approved the transfer of 10 in-orbit communication satellites from the government of India to NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in a move that is widely expected to ensure adequate commercial exploitation of these satellites.

The Cabinet also approved increasing the authorised share capital of NSIL from â‚¹1,000 crore to â‚¹7,500 crore.

Source : F T L

Published On : June 9, 2022

4 .

Who became a 1st Indian Railways officer to complete gruelling â€˜Ironmanâ€™ Triathlon?

A)

Rajeshwar Singh

B)

Ashwani Lohani

C)

Shreyas G Hosur

D)

Vinay Kumar Tripathi

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Shreyas G Hosur

Shreyas G Hosur became the first officer from the Indian Railways to complete the gruelling “Ironman Triathlon” in Hamburg. Hosur completed the event in 13 hours and 26 minutes.

Let’s take a closer look at the competition and who he is :

The Ironman Triathlon : The Ironman Triathlon is considered to be the toughest single-day sports event in the world with thousands of athletes flocking to compete in it

It comprises three loops :

* Swimming: 3.8-km

* Cycling: 180-km

* Running: 42.2-km.

The finishers are called ‘Ironman’ due to the race’s gruelling mental and physical demands.

Source : F T L

Published On : June 9, 2022

5 .

Jio becomes first telecom to provide 4G mobile services in _________

A)

Dal Lake

B)

Nubra Valley

C)

Gurudongmar Lake

D)

Pangong lake

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Pangong lake

Reliance Jio has launched its 4G voice and data services at Spangmik village near Pangong lake in Ladakh and becomes the first telecom service provider to give 4G services in Ladakh region.

Lok Sabha member from Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal has inaugurated the Jio mobile tower at Spangmik village.

This launch will help to boost the economy of the region besides providing seamless connectivity to the tourists and the troops in the area.

Source : Mint

Published On : June 8, 2022

6 .

When the World Oceans Day is observed on every year?

A)

June 9th

B)

June 8th

C)

June 7th

D)

June 6th

Correct Answer : Option (B) - June 8th

World Oceans Day is celebrated annually on 8 June to remind us of the important role of the oceans in sustaining our livelihoods and the necessity to prevent them from destruction. According to the United Nations (UN), oceans are the lungs of our planet and a major source of food and medicine, and a critical part of the biosphere.

Key Points :

* World Oceans Day is celebrated on 8 June to shed light on the importance of oceans.

* The theme for this year is "Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean."

* World Oceans Day is celebrated to highlight the negative impact of human activities.

Source : F T L

Published On : June 8, 2022

7 .

The centre has approved proposal between India and which nation for cooperation in industries and advanced technologies?

A)

Oman

B)

Qatar

C)

Saudi Arabia

D)

United Arab Emirates(UAE)

Correct Answer : Option (D) - United Arab Emirates(UAE)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today(8th June 2022) has approved the proposal for signing a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Cooperation in the field of Industries and Advanced Technologies.

Growing India-UAE economic and commercial relations contribute to the stability and strength of a rapid diversifying and deepening bilateral relationship between the two countries.

India-UAE bilateral trade, valued at US$ 180 million (Rs.1373 crore) per annum in the 1970s has increased to US$ 60 billion (Rs.4.57 lakh crore) making the UAE, India's third largest trading partner for the year 2019-20 after China and the US. Moreover, the UAE is the second largest export destination of India (after US) with an export value of US$ 29 billion (Rs.2.21 lakh crore) for the year 2019-2020.

The UAE is eighth largest investor in India with an estimated investment of US$ 18 billion (Rs.1.37 lakh crore). Indian investments in the UAE are estimated at around US$ 85 billion (Rs.6.48 lakh crore).

India and the UAE have signed a bilateral "Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement" (CEPA) on 18/02/2022. This agreement has potential to increase trade between India and the UAE from US$ 60 billion (Rs.4.57 lakh crore) to US$ 100 billion (Rs.7.63 lakh crore) in the next five years.

The MoU envisages cooperation on a mutually beneficial basis in the following areas:

a. Strengthening the Supply Chain Resilience of Industries

b. Renewable & Energy Efficiency

c. Health and life sciences

d. Space Systems

e. Artificial Intelligence

f. Industry 4.0 Enabling Technologies

g. Standardization, metrology, conformity assessment, accreditation, and Halal certification.

Source : PIB

Published On : June 8, 2022

8 .

Which country has banned wedding ceremonies in its capital city after 10 pm to conserve energy?

A)

Pakistan

B)

Nepal

C)

Sri Lanka

D)

Bangladesh

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Pakistan

Pakistan has decided to ban wedding functions in Islamabad after 10 pm from June 8th, 2022 to conserve energy amid its worsening power crisis. The move is a part of several steps taken by the government to bring down the consumption of electricity to reduce load shedding.

Published On : June 8, 2022

9 .

Who is launched a 'Beach Vigil App' for Holistic Management of beaches?

A)

Manohar Parrikar

B)

Uddhav Thackeray

C)

Pramod Sawant

D)

Pushkar Singh Dhami

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Pramod Sawant

Goa Chief Minister "Pramod Sawant" launched “Beach Vigil App” on Friday(4th June 2022). With an aim to ensure the holistic management of beaches.

Speaking at the occasion, Sawant said, “The Beach Vigil App shall benefit the institutions working in beach tourism sector and tourists. The collaboration of information technology with the tourism sector shall open many avenues in future.”.

Source : F T L

Published On : June 8, 2022

10 .

Who is the new Chairman of International Aluminum Institute in June 2022?

A)

Manoj Kumar

B)

Satish Pai

C)

Rajesh Maniyan

D)

Narayana Murty

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Satish Pai

International Aluminium Institute (IAI) on Monday(6th June 2022) announced the appointment of of Satish Pai as its new Chairman. Pai is the Managing Director at Hindalco Industries.

He succeeds Ben Kahrs, Chief Innovation Officer of Alcoa Corporation..

Source : F T L

Published On : June 8, 2022