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A)
US women's
B)
China women's
C)
Indian women's
D)
Russia women's

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Indian women's


Indian women's Wrestling team has won five medals to claim Under-17 Asian Championship title with a total of eight gold at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
 
India lifted the title with a total of 235 points from eight golds, one silver and one bronze. Japan had to be content with the runners-up trophy with 143 points and Mongolia finished third with 138 points.
 
Bouts in 5 weight categories of women wrestling were held. Indian women including Ritika won gold in 43 kilogram, Ahilaya Shinde got gold in 49 kilogram, Siksha lifted gold medal in 57 kilogram, Priya received gold in 73 kilogram while Pulkit secured a Silver medal in 65 kilogram.
 
In addition, the competitions in three weight categories of Free Style were also held and Parwinder Singh won Gold in 80 kilogram while Narender secured Silver in 71 kilogram. The competition in the remaining seven weight categories of Free Style will be held today(22nd June 2022)..

Source : Newsonair

Published On : June 22, 2022
A)
Dushyant Chautala
B)
Manohar Lal khattar
C)
Bandaru Dattatreya
D)
Manohar Parrikar

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Manohar Lal khattar


Haryana Chief Minister "Manohar Lal khattar" on the eve of 8th International Yoga Day released a book titled Ashtang Yoga authored by Dr Sonu Phogat.

Manohar Lal khattar  said that every person should have a resolution for Yoga and he has to connect himself with the resolution. He said that the Mantra of Yog to Sehyog will show us a new way to the future. Appreciating the efforts of writer Dr Sonu Phogat, it is a matter of  pride that the book on Yoga was released on the eve of International Yoga Day. He said that it will benefit the people.

Published On : June 22, 2022
A)
LIC of India
B)
SBI Life Insurance
C)
Tata AIA Life Insurance
D)
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance

Correct Answer : Option (A) - LIC of India


The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched a Dhan Sanchay Savings scheme, which is a non-linked, non-participating, individual, savings life insurance plan that combines life protection and savings. The plan provides guaranteed income benefit during the pay-out period from the date of maturity and guaranteed terminal benefit.
 
The Dhan Sanchay plan provides the options of level income benefit, increasing income benefit, single premium level income benefit and single benefit with different calculation of guaranteed income benefit on maturity.
 
The maturity benefits will be payable in the form of guaranteed income benefit and guaranteed terminal benefit.
 
Four types of plans have been introduced under the LIC Dhan Sanchay plan. These are options A, B, C and D. The minimum sum assured under the option A & B of the plan is Rs 3,30,000. For option C it is Rs 2,50,000 and for option D it is Rs 22,00,000.
 
The minimum age at entry is 3 years (complete) and the maximum entry age is as follows :
* Option A & B: 50 years (nearer birthday)
* Option C: 65 years (nearer birthday)
* Option D: 40 years (nearer birthday)
 
There is no maximum limit on premium contributions. However, the Minimum Annualised / Single Premium limit for different options of the plan are as follows.
* Option A & B: Rs 30,000
* Option C & D: Rs 2,00,000
 
Maturity period and death benefits :
 
The Dhan Sanchay plan is available for a term of minimum 5 years to maximum 15 years depending on the option chosen by the policy holder.
* Policy Term for Option A & B: 10 and 15 years
* Policy Term for Option C & D: 5, 10 and 15 years
 
In case of the unfortunate death of the policyholder during the term policy, after the commencement of the policy, the plan will provide financial support to the family. The death benefits can be paid in a lumpsum and/or in instalments over a period of 5 years, depending on the option chosen by the policyholder. The instalments shall be paid in advance at yearly or half-yearly or quarterly or monthly intervals, as opted by the policyholder (subject to minimum instalment amount)..

Source : CNBC

Published On : June 21, 2022
A)
TATA AIG
B)
Acko General Insurance
C)
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
D)
Kotak General Insurance

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Kotak General Insurance


* Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited (Kotak General Insurance) has partnered with PhonePe Insurance Broking Services Pvt. Ltd (PhonePe).

* Aim : To offer motor insurance on the PhonePe platform.

* With the help of this platform, the Kotak General Insurance will provide quick and seamless car and two-wheeler insurance policies to its customers.

* Phonepe HQ : Bengaluru, Karnataka

* Kotak Mahindra General Insurance HQ: Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Source : Mint

Published On : June 21, 2022
A)
Chine Coast Guard
B)
Indian Coast Guard
C)
Russia Coast Guard
D)
Israeli Coast Guard

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Indian Coast Guard


The Indian Coast Guard on Monday(20th June 2022) inducted the made-in-India Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk3, into the Coast Guard Region East. While this is the first induction into the newly created '840 Squadron' that is to be based in Chennai, three more choppers of the same variant are to follow. 
 
The first chopper was received at Coast Guard Air Station, Chennai with a traditional ‘water cannon salute', in the presence of Inspector General AP Badola, Commander, Coast Guard Region East..

Source : WIO News

Published On : June 21, 2022
A)
Bhaichung Bhutia
B)
Liston Colaco
C)
Peter Vermes
D)
Sunil Chhetri

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Sunil Chhetri


Indian men’s football team captain "Sunil Chhetri" became the joint fifth highest goalscorer in international football history.
 
Chhetri achieved this feat during their AFC Asian Cup Qualifier clash against Hong Kong on Tuesday(14th June 2022), where he scored his 84th goal. He has now equalled legendary Real Madrid and Hungarian player Ferenc Puskas goals scoring exploits on the international level.
 
Earlier in October 2021, Chhetri also surpassed legendary football player Pele’s record of 77 goals. He is now third on the list of active international goalscorers, just behind Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina’s Lionel Messi.
 
Currently, Ronaldo is the highest goalscorer in international football with 117 goals, while Messi is in the fourth spot with a total of 86 goals.
 
Coming to the clash against Hong Kong, India completed their AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers 2023 campaign in style at the VYBK Stadium in Kolkata as they bagged a massive 4-0 win over Hong Kong in the final game of Group D. Anwar Ali, Sunil Chhetri, Manvir Singh and Ishan Pandita were the goalscorers for the Blue Tigers.
 
It was the third consecutive win for Team India in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers. Earlier, they had defeated Cambodia and Afghanistan..

Source : The Print

Published On : June 21, 2022
A)
Netherlands
B)
Ireland
C)
Scotland
D)
New Zealand

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Netherlands


After missing out the second ODI match against England, Netherlands skipper and batter Pieter Seelaar on Sunday(19th June 2022) announced his international retirement, citing persistent back problems.
 
The 34-year-old made his debut for the Netherlands team in 2005, eventually taking over from Peter Borren in the leadership role in 2018.
 
Starting his career as solely a left-arm orthodox spinner, Seelaar’s batting became more vital for the side, and he moved up the batting order as a result.
 
“Since 2020 my back problems got worse to such an extent that – much to my regret – I am no longer able to give everything I’ve got,” said Seelaar in a statement.
 
Seelaar played 57 ODIs and 77 T20Is for the Netherlands, taking over 100 wickets across the two formats. Known for stifling opponents with crafty angles and subtle changes, the canny spinner kept his ODI economy to just 4.67 and T20I economy at 6.83.
 
Seelaar was part of the team that famously ran over England both at Lord’s in the opening match of the T20 World Cup in 2009, and in Bangladesh in the same tournament five years later..

Source : The Print

Published On : June 21, 2022
A)
VVS Lakshman, Anil Kumble
B)
Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly
C)
Rahul Dravid, Virendra Sehwag
D)
Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly


Two Indian legendary batsmen and former skippers Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid had made their Test debut on June 20, 1996. They were selected for the Indian squad touring England and they both played memorable innings, contributing to a vital first-inning lead for India. Fifteen years later, another legendary Indian batsman and former skipper debuted on June 20, 2011 in India vs West Indies test match. He was none other than Virat Kohli.

Published On : June 21, 2022
A)
AIIMS
B)
DRDO
C)
CSIR
D)
ISRO

Correct Answer : Option (A) - AIIMS


While the world celebrates International Day for Yoga on June 21, experts at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, have developed an anti-gravity body suit for astronauts that will help them perform yoga in space.
 
Announcing the development on the eve of International Yoga Day, the AIIMS doctors said astronauts will benefit from the anti-gravity gear as it will help them strengthen muscles and prevent loss of bone density minerals.
 
What is touted to be India’s first bodysuit for astronauts will increase the weight of the astronauts by over 70 percent in space, preventing them from floating, doctors at AIIMS said. The National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, validated their claim. The proof of concept will be presented to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)..

Source : CNBC

Published On : June 21, 2022
A)
Max Verstappen
B)
Carlos Sainz
C)
Lewis Hamilton
D)
George Russell

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Max Verstappen


Red Bull's Max Verstappen claimed his sixth win of the 2022 F1 season to extend his lead at the top of the drivers' championship.
 
The Dutch star managed to hold off Ferrari's Carlos Sainz as the Spaniard pushed for his maiden F1 victory up until the very last lap. A late safety car set up a thrilling duel between the pair over the final 15 laps.
 
For the second time this season, Verstappen's teammate Sergio Perez was forced to retire from the race due to engine problems, while Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton grabbed his second podium this campaign in third. 


Position Driver Team Points
1 Max Verstappen Red Bull 25
2 Carlos Sainz Ferrari 20
3 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 15
4 George Russell Mercedes 12
5 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 10
6 Esteban Ocon Alpine 8
7 Valtteri Bottas Alfa Romeo 6
8 Zhou Guanyu Alfa Romeo 4
9 Fernando Alonso Alpine 2
10 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 1
11 Daniel Ricciardo McLaren  
12 Sebastian Vettel Aston Martin  
13 Alexander Albon Williams  
14 Pierre Gasly AlphaTauri  
15 Lando Norris McLaren  
16 Nicholas Latifi Williams  
17 Kevin Magnussen Haas  
DNF Sergio Perez Red Bull  
DNF Mick Schumacher Haas  
DNF Yuki Tsunoda AlphaTauri  

Source : Sporting 

Published On : June 21, 2022