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1 .

47th meeting of GST Council to be held in________.

A)

Manali

B)

Ladakh

C)

Srinagar

D)

Darjeeling

Correct Answer : Srinagar

The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will meet on June 28 and 29 in Srinagar.

"The 47th meeting of the GST Council will be held on June 28-29, 2022 (Tuesday & Wednesday) in Srinagar," the finance minister's office tweeted.

This is the second time that the GST Council meeting is being held in Srinagar. Before the launch of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on July 1, 2017, the 14th meeting of the Council was held on May 18 and 19 in the city. GST rates on 1,211 items were approved at the two-day meeting.

The 47th GST Council meeting assumes significance as it is expected to discuss the report of the panel of state ministers on rate rationalisation and also the tax rate on casinos, race courses and online gaming.

The GST Council, chaired by the Union Finance Minister and comprising state counterparts, is also expected to discuss certain simplifications in procedures..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : June 18, 2022

2 .

Which country to participate in NATO summit for the first time?

A)

Australia

B)

Germany

C)

Japan

D)

South Korea

Correct Answer : Japan

Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday(15th June 2022) he will attend this month’s NATO summit in Madrid, becoming the country’s first leader to join a top meeting of the transatlantic alliance. The June 28-30 gathering is seen as a crunch moment for the 30 North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies, four months into Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Japan, a key U.S. ally and not a NATO member, has delivered defensive supplies to Ukraine and imposed tough sanctions on Russia in tandem with the other Group of Seven countries. Sweden and Finland, which have applied to join NATO, are sending delegations to the summit, and South Korea’s new President Yoon Suk-yeol will also be the first leader from his country to attend..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : June 18, 2022

3 .

With reference to the ultra-thin heteroprotein films, consider the following statements:

1. It has been developed by Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati.

2. Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A)

1 only

B)

2 only

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer : 2 only

* Scientists have developed ultra-thin heteroprotein films with excellent thermal, mechanical and pH stability which can pave the way for expanding applications of thin films in biomedical and food packaging industries.

* It has been developed by Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology.

* These films consists of two globular proteins: bovine serum albumin (BSA) and lysozyme (Lys).

* They used the technique called using Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) technique which gives the films thickness in the order of nanometer.

* These films are much thinner as compared to the other protein or plastic films. They are soft and thin and have the advantage of being more flexible than the other films.

Source : PIB

Published On : June 17, 2022

4 .

Who is the new CEO of "Verizon Business" as an Indian-American?

A)

Dinesh Paliwal

B)

Dilip Shanghvi

C)

Vishal Sikka

D)

Sowmyanarayan Sampath

Correct Answer : Sowmyanarayan Sampath

Indian American Sowmyanarayan Sampath will lead Verizon Business as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2022, according to a Verizon press release on 15 June 2022.

Sampath started working with Verizon in 2014 and will remain in his current role of Chief Revenue Officer for Verizon Business until the end of June. During his time with the company, Sampath has displayed prowess in strategic planning in various roles, according to the press release.

Sampath will directly report to Hans Vestberg, Verizon Chairman and CEO.

With more than two decades of experience in critical network infrastructure and digital transformation, Sampath brings in-depth knowledge of Verizon's products and the company's role in empowering enterprise growth and global security, said Vestberg..

Source : The Quint

Published On : June 17, 2022

5 .

Who has developed a robot that can clean septic tanks without the need for humans?

A)

IIT Madras

B)

IIT Kanpur

C)

IIT Roorkee

D)

IIT kharagpur

Correct Answer : IIT Madras

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras have developed a robot to clean septic tanks without human intervention.

Named HomoSEP, ten units are planned to be deployed across Tamil Nadu and the researchers are in touch with sanitation workers to identify the locations, officials said.

Gujarat and Maharashtra are being considered for the deployment of the robots that have been developed with an aim to eliminate manual scavenging in the next phase, they said.

At present, first two HomoSEP units have been distributed to self-help groups led by Nagamma and Ruth Mary whose husbands died tragically during sanitation work, through the support of the NGO, Safai Karamchari Andolan (SKA).

"The septic tank is a poisonous environment, filled with semi-solid and semi-fluid human faecal material that make up about two-thirds of the tank," said Prabhu Rajagopal, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : June 17, 2022

6 .

Who partnered with Jio-bp to speed up EV adoption in June 2022?

A)

Swiggy

B)

Zomato

C)

McDonald's

D)

foodpanda

Correct Answer : Zomato

Jio-bp – a fuels and mobility joint venture between RIL and bp – and Zomato have entered into an agreement to support Zomato’s commitment towards The Climate Group’s EV100 initiative of 100% EV fleet by 2030. Jio-bp will provide EV mobility services to Zomato along with access to ‘Jio-bp pulse’ branded battery swapping stations for last-mile deliveries.

Leveraging the RIL and bp’s strengths in electrification, Jio-bp constructed and launched two EV charging hubs in India last year. The JV’s electric mobility business, offering charging infrastructure to Indian consumers, operates under the brand Jio-bp pulse.

The collaboration is poised to accelerate EV adoption in the rapidly growing Indian delivery and transportation segment, the company said in a statement..

Source : Financial Express

Published On : June 17, 2022

7 .

When the "World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought" is observed on every year?

A)

17th June

B)

16th June

C)

15th June

D)

14th June

Correct Answer : 17th June

Every year, World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on June 17. The day is celebrated to turn the degraded land into healthy land. It is to find a solution to combat desertification and ensure the restoration of degraded land to enhance food fertility.

The factors that led to the desertification of land are caused due to human activities and climatic variations. The land is extremely dry areas prone to over-exploitation and inappropriate use of land. The factors that cause weak productivity include poverty, political instability, overgrazing, bad irrigation practices and deforestation.

HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE : The history behind this day began in December 1994 at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to combat desertification and drought.

Therefore, the United Nations, NGOs and countries are organising events to spread awareness regarding the significance of this day.

The main motive for creating this day is to turn the degraded land into healthy terrain.

THEME : The theme for this year’s World Day to combat desertification and drought 2022 is ‘Rising up from drought together.’..

Source : India Today

Published On : June 17, 2022

8 .

Whom did US President Joe Biden nominate for the Pentagon's top position in June 2022?

A)

Reshma Saujani

B)

Sashee Chandran

C)

Radha Iyengar Plumb

D)

Aishwarya Iyer

Correct Answer : Radha Iyengar Plumb

Radha Iyengar Plumb, an Indian-American, is currently the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary of Defense. US President "Joe Biden" has nominated Radha Iyengar Plumb to a top Pentagon position.

Ms. Plumb, who is currently the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, was nominated to the position of Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment on Wednesday(15th June 2022).

About Radha Iyengar Plumb :

* Plumb began her career as an assistant professor at the London School of Economics and completed her postdoctoral studies at Harvard University.

* She has a BS in Economics and a PhD in Economics from Princeton University.

* Plumb was previously the Director of Research and Insights for Trust and Safety at Google, where she led cross-functional teams focused on business analytics, data science, and technical research.

* She previously worked at Facebook as the Global Head of Policy Analysis, where she was responsible for high-risk/high-harm safety and important international security concerns.

* Plumb formerly worked at RAND Corporation as a senior economist, where she focused on strengthening the measurement and evaluation of preparedness and security activities across the Department of Defense.

* She has also worked in the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the White House National Security Council as a senior staff member on national security issues.

Source : First Post

Published On : June 17, 2022

9 .

Who is named as chairperson of Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI) for 2022-23?

A)

Amit Bhatia

B)

Shiv Nadar

C)

Timoteo Di Maulo

D)

Pramod K Mittal

Correct Answer : Pramod K Mittal

Industry body Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI) on Tuesday(14th June 2022) named Pramod K Mittal, President of Reliance Jio Infocomm, as the new Chairperson of the association for 2022-23.

Mittal was previously the Vice Chairperson of the Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI), whose members include Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (VIL).

Mittal will replace Ajai Puri as the COAI Chairperson. Puri held the position for the two consecutive terms.

Announcing the leadership for the year 2022-23, the COAI said P Balaji, Chief Regulatory and Corporate Affairs Officer of Vodafone Idea (VIL), will be the Vice Chairperson of the association.

"Pramod K Mittal, President, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. who was Vice Chairperson of the industry body will now hold the position of Chairperson while P Balaji, Chief Regulatory and Corporate Affairs Officer, Vodafone Idea Limited, will be the Vice Chairperson of the Association," the telecom body said in a statement..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : June 17, 2022

10 .

Which country signs agreement to accept UPI payments and RuPay cards from India?

A)

Germany

B)

Spain

C)

Poland

D)

France

Correct Answer : France

Union Communication Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that UPI and Rupay card services will be available in France soon, giving a huge boost to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Rupay cards.

The overseas branch of India’s National Payments Corporation (NPCI) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with France’s Lyra Network for the acceptance of UPI and Rupay in the country.

Important Points :

* So far, countries such as Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Bhutan, and Nepal have adopted India’s UPI payment system.

* The NPCI International is in discussions to expand UPI services in the United States, Europe, and West Asia.

* Indian travellers will be able to make smooth payments throughout their trip to France thanks to an agreement between NPCI International and Lyra Network.

* Jawed Ashraf, an Indian ambassador in France, spoke about his experience with a seamless and transparent digital payment system and how beneficial it may be in France..

Source : Business Insider

Published On : June 17, 2022