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

1 .

Which State launched "Nalaya Thiran skilling programme" for college students?

A)

Tamil Nadu

B)

Kerala

C)

Karnataka

D)

Uttar Padesh

Correct Answer : Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu government recently launched Naan Mudhalvan (I am the first). Under this programme, Tamil Nadu government has now launched Nalaya Thiran (Tomorrow’s ability). In this programme, 50,000 college students will train with the knowledge in computer science, electronics and IT domains, skilling them on problem solving using technologies. The Tamil Nadu government has created the Nalaya Thiran program to help the industry get skilled students.

This multi-agency programme has been co-created by Nasscom, ICT Academy and Skill Development Corporation, giving students access to much needed cross-cutting skills. This will help the companies to get skilled workforce.

It is not a pilot programme. Annually about four lakh people are added to the workforce, of which, nearly one lakh are STEM-related.

Published On : June 8, 2022

2 .

Which State launched 'ACB 14400 app' to report corrupt officials?

A)

Telangana

B)

Karnataka

C)

Tamil Nadu

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister "Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy" on Wednesday(1st June 2022) launched mobile application ‘ACB 14400’ developed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for curbing the menace of corruption, during his videoconference with Collectors and Superintendents of Police on the Spandana programme.

Source : F T L

Published On : June 8, 2022

3 .

In which country the multinational peacekeeping campaign 'X Khan Quest 2022' begins?

A)

Uzbekistan

B)

Mongolia

C)

Cambodia

D)

Moldova

Correct Answer : Mongolia

* A multinational peacekeeping exercise, 'Ex Khaan Quest' 2022 has started in Mongolia.

* 16 countries are taking part in this exercise including India.

* This exercise has been inaugurated by the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh.

* Indian Army is represented by a contingent from the Ladakh Scouts.

* Enhance interoperability, building military to military relationships, developing peace support operations and military readiness among participating nations.

Source : PIB

Published On : June 7, 2022

4 .

When is World Food Safety Day observed?

A)

June 5th

B)

June 6th

C)

June 7th

D)

June 8th

Correct Answer : June 7th

The World Food Safety Day is observed every year across the world on June 7th. The day is observed to detect, manage and avert airborne diseases as well as to improve human health.

The day also aims to raise awareness of the health hazards that are associated with unsafe food and for highlighting the significance of maintaining hygiene in day-to-day life..

Source : F T L

Published On : June 7, 2022

5 .

Which countries are inked MoU on Climate Action for Stronger Cooperation?

A)

India and Germany

B)

India and France

C)

India and Canada

D)

India and Russia

Correct Answer : India and Canada

India and Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen bilateral collaboration on climate change, environmental preservation, and conservation. On the sidelines of the Stockholm+50 summit, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and his Canadian colleague Steven Guilbeault signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Source : F T L

Published On : June 7, 2022

6 .

Who is inaugurated "National Tribal Research Institute" in New Delhi?

A)

Amit Shah

B)

Narendra Modi

C)

Rajnath Singh

D)

Arvind Kejriwal

Correct Answer : Amit Shah

Home Minister, Amit Shah has inaugurated the National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI) in New Delhi as a part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebration by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

NTRI will be a leading national institute for tribal concerns, issues and executive and legislative fields.

It will also monitor projects of Tribal Research Institutes and set up norms for improvement in the quality of research and training..

Source : News On Air

Published On : June 7, 2022

7 .

Who launched India's first National Air Sports Policy 2022?

A)

Amit Shah

B)

Anurag Thakur

C)

Rajnath Singh

D)

Jyotiraditya Scindia

Correct Answer : Jyotiraditya Scindia

Union Civil Aviation Minister "Jyotiraditya Scindia" launched India's first-ever National Air Sports Policy-2022 in New Delhi on June 7, 2022.

The main objective of the policy is to include India among the top air sporting nations by 2030. The policy aims to provide a safe, affordable and sustainable air sports ecosystem in the country. The air sports policy will promote eleven air sports including ballooning, aerobatics, gliding, powered aircraft, parachuting and rotorcraft.

Published On : June 7, 2022

8 .

What is India's rank on Environmental Performance Index 2022?

A)

182

B)

180

C)

175

D)

168

Correct Answer : 180

India has been ranked at the bottom of the 2022 Environmental Performance Index. India was ranked at 180 with a score of 18.9, which is the lowest among 180 countries in the index that evaluated the environmental performance of these countries.

India's performance has gone down by 0.6 scores in the last decade, while our neighbours have done better including Pakistan, which is ranked at 176 and Bangladesh that is at 177.

Source : Mint

Published On : June 7, 2022

9 .

Which country has topped the Environmental Performance Index 2022?

A)

Sweden

B)

Finland

C)

Switzerland

D)

Denmark

Correct Answer : Denmark

Denmark is ranked at the top of the Environmental Performance Index 2022 with a total score of 77.9, followed by United Kingdom at second rank with a score of 77.7 and Finland at third rank with a score of 76.5. Malta is ranked fourth with a score of 75.2 and Sweden is ranked fifth with a score of 72.7.

Published On : June 7, 2022

10 .

Which country is hosting the Bonn Climate Change Conference 2022?

A)

Egypt

B)

Poland

C)

France

D)

South Africa

Correct Answer : Egypt

The Bonn annual UN Climate Change Conference 2022 began on June 6, 2022 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The conference is designed to lay the groundwork for success of COP27. This is the first time that the governments are meeting since the conclusion of the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021.

Published On : June 7, 2022