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1 .

Who is inaugurated the "National Food Laboratory" of "FSSAI" at Raxaul in Bihar?

A)

Mansukh Mandaviya

B)

Harsh Vardhan

C)

Nitin Gadkari

D)

Jyotiraditya Scindia

Correct Answer : Mansukh Mandaviya

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister "Mansukh Mandaviya" inaugurated the National Food Laboratory (NFL) on Sunday(5th June 2022) in Raxaul of Bihar’s East Champaran district.

The inauguration took place in the presence of the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Government of Nepal, Mahendra Rai Yadav.

According to a press release, the NFL at Raxaul, established by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), is a modern facility equipped with advanced facilities and infrastructure for testing of food samples entering India..

Source : F T L

Published On : June 6, 2022

2 .

The 171st birth anniversary of Angelo Moriondo was observed on June 6. He is known as the Godfather of which among the following inventions?

A)

Espresso Machine

B)

Typewriter

C)

Light Bulb

D)

Hair Dryer

Correct Answer : Espresso Machine

The 171st birth anniversary of Angelo Moriondo, an inventor of the Espresso Machine, was celebrated by Google with an interesting Doodle on June 6, 2022. Google honored the Godfather of Espresso Machine with an animated Doodle, which is a delight, particularly for Coffee lovers. Angelo Moriondo was credited for patenting the earliest known Espresso Machine back in 1884.

Published On : June 6, 2022

3 .

Who invested in the Chennai drone company Garuda Aerospace?

A)

Virat Kohli

B)

MS Dhoni

C)

Rahul Dravid

D)

Virender Sehwag

Correct Answer : MS Dhoni

Former Indian cricket team captain, MS Dhoni has invested an undisclosed sum in Chennai-based Garuda Aerospace, India’s leading drone-as-a-service (DaaS) provider. He will also be the face and brand ambassador of the company.

The investment is part of a bridge round, ahead of a $30-million Series A round, which the company is currently in the process of closing by end-July at a valuation of $250 million, confirmed founder Agnishwar Jayaprakash.

Source : F T L

Published On : June 6, 2022

4 .

Which Park introduces novel method to check littering of Plastic Bottles in a Unique Way?

A)

Guindy National Park

B)

Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Park

C)

Nehru Zoological Park

D)

Arignar Anna Zoological Park

Correct Answer : Arignar Anna Zoological Park

The Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Chennai has introduced a novel method to check the littering of plastic bottles inside its premises.

Coinciding with the World Environment Day (5th June 2022), the authorities of the state’s biggest zoo have begun collecting a deposit of ten rupees each for every bottle of water from the visitors. The money is refunded if they return the empty bottle. The officials say the initiative has begun yielding good results..

Source : F T L

Published On : June 6, 2022

5 .

Who is Inaugurates "Sant Kabir Academy And Research Centre" in Uttar Pradesh?

A)

Amit Shah

B)

Narendra Modi

C)

President Kovind

D)

Venkaiah Naidu

Correct Answer : President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated Sant Kabir Academy and Research Centre at Sant Kabir Nagar in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday(5th June 2022).

He said the life of Kabir is an epitome of human virtue and his teachings are still relevant even after 650 years today. He described Kabir’s life as an ideal example of communal solidarity..

Source : F T L

Published On : June 6, 2022

6 .

The luxury cruise "Empress" was flagged off by which state Chief Minister?

A)

Goa

B)

Tamil Nadu

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister "MK Stalin" flagged off the luxury cruise liner “Empress” from Chennai port on Saturday(4th June 2022). The eleven-storey tourist vessel can accommodate up to two thousand passengers and about 800 crew members.

The packages include going to the high seas from the city port and to return, and also to anchor at Puducherry and Visakhapatnam harbours, as said by the operator. The three different packages consist of two, three and five days.

Source : F T L

Published On : June 6, 2022

7 .

Who is launches global initiative 'Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE)' Movement?

A)

Narendra Modi

B)

Anurag Thakur

C)

Amit Shah

D)

Yogi Adityanath

Correct Answer : Narendra Modi

PM Narendra Modi has launched a global initiative 'Lifestyle for the Environment (LiFE)' Movement, on the occasion of World Environment Day.

To initiate ‘LiFE Global Call for Papers’ inviting ideas and suggestions from academics to influence and persuade individuals, communities and organisations to adopt an environment conscious lifestyle.

The idea of LiFE was introduced by the Prime Minister during the 26th UN COP-26 in Glasgow 2021.

Source : News On Air

Published On : June 6, 2022

8 .

Who is appointed as New Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Union Bank of India in June 2022?

A)

Amitabh Chaudhry

B)

Rakesh Sharma

C)

A Manimekhalai

D)

Sashidhar Jagdishan

Correct Answer : A Manimekhalai

The government on Friday(3rd June 2022) appointed A Manimekhalai as Managing Director and Chief Executive oOfficer (MD and CEO) of Union Bank of India for a period of three years.

We hereby inform that the Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to clause (a) of sub-section (3) of Section 9 of the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970, has appointed A Manimekhalai Executive Director, Canara Bank as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) in Union Bank of lndia for a period of three years with effect from the date of assumption of office or until further order, whichever is earlier, Union Bank of India said in a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges..

Source : F T L

Published On : June 5, 2022

9 .

50th World Environment Day 2022 Observed on __________?

A)

2nd June

B)

3rd June

C)

4th June

D)

5th June

Correct Answer : 5th June

World Environment Day is observed globally on 5th June every year. This day is observed to raise awareness about protecting the environment and to remind people not to take nature granted. It is the biggest international day for the environment. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the nodal agency that organises and supports events across the world.

HISTORY : World Environment Day has its origin in 1972, at the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, held in Stockholm. The conference began on June 5th and continued till June 16..

Source : F T L

Published On : June 5, 2022

10 .

When the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing is organized on every year?

A)

June 6th

B)

June 5th

C)

June 4th

D)

June 3rd

Correct Answer : June 5th

International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing is organized every year on 5th June. The day is the opportunity to draw attention to the threats posed by IUU fishing activities to the sustainable use of fisheries resources as well as to ongoing efforts to fight these activities.

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), IUU fishing activities are responsible for the loss of 11–26 million tonnes of fish each year, which is estimated to have an economic value of 10–23 billion USD. IUU fishing activities threatens sustainable management of our marine resources, a situation further exacerbated by overfishing..

Source : F T L

Published On : June 5, 2022