Daily Current Affairs Quiz 15th June 2024
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Are you ready to challenge yourself and stay updated with current affairs? Today’s quiz topics: Lok Sabha election, Junior Hockey World Cup, Pema Khandu, Global Economic Prospects, Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI), Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina. For Indian Government Jobs, visit Indgovtjobs.
Current Affairs Quiz 15th June 2024: Today, we provide the 15th June Current Affairs Quiz.
These topics are most important for candidates who prepare fοr Government and Bank Exams in 2024. In this article, we are covering the following impοrtant topics Headlines:
- Lok Sabha election
- Junior Hockey World Cup
- Pema Khandu
- Global Economic Prospects
- Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI)
- Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina
Current Affairs Quiz 15th June 2024
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15th June 2024 covering the below important topics Headlines: Lok Sabha election, Junior Hockey World Cup, Pema Khandu, Global Economic Prospects, Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI), Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina.
Here are Current Affairs Quiz 15th June 2024
Q1. Pema khandu recently became the chief minister of which northeastern state?
A] Arunachal Pradesh
B] Assam
C] Manipur
D] Mizoram
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Correct Answer: A [Arunachal Pradesh]
He was sworn into the government on 13 june 2024 in the dk state convention centre in itanagar and announced that the bharatiya janata partys election manifesto will guide the new government for the next five
Q2. What was the recent global economic prospects report?
A] World Bank
B] UNEP
C] UNDP
D] ILO
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Correct Answer: A [World Bank]
Notes:
The World Bank’s June 2024 Global Economic Prospects report revised India’s GDP growth forecast for 2024-25 to 6.6%, up from 6.4% in January. India is projected to remain the fastest-growing major economy in 2024-25. For 2025-26, the forecast increased to 6.7% from 6.5%. India’s economy grew by 8.2% in 2023-24, per the NSO. The Reserve Bank of India raised its 2024-25 forecast to 7.2%.
Q3. Which state has launched the mmnm scheme recently?
A] Manipur
B] Nagaland
C] Sikkim
D] Assam
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Correct Answer: D [Assam]
” Notes:the assam government launched the mukhya mantri nijut moina (mmnm) scheme in june, 2024, to promote girl education and end child marriage. approved by the state cabinet, the scheme offers financial support to around 10 lakh girl students. girls in higher secondary education will receive rs 1000 monthly, those in degree courses rs 1200, and those in post graduation or b.ed programs rs 2500.”
Q4. What country is going to host the 2025 world junior hockey cup?
A] Germany
B] France
C] India
D] Malaysia
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Correct Answer: C [India]
The international hockey federation fih has chosen india to host the inaugural fih hockey mens junior world cup in december 2025 comprising 24 teams this decision aligns with fih’s strategy to expand opportunities and promote diversity in hockey
Q5. Who would be the next chief of the army if appointed?
A] Mukesh Chadha
B] Upendra Dwivedi
C] Dheerendra Singh
D] Manjit Kumar
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Correct Answer: B [Upendra Dwivedi]
” Notes:lieutenant general upendra dwivedi has been appointed as the chief of the army staff, succeeding general manoj c pande. born on july 1, 1964, he joined the infantry (jammu and kashmir rifles) in 1984. with nearly 40 years of service, he held key roles such as director general infantry and goc-in-c northern command. an alumnus of prestigious institutions, he holds multiple advanced degrees and has received several military honors.”
Q6. According to the world energy investment report 2024 iea international energy agency global investment in clean energy technology and infrastructure is expected to grow by 2024
[A] USD 4 trillion
[B] USD 2 trillion
[C] USD 5 trillion
[D] USD 6 trillion
[E] USD 3 trillion
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Correct Answer-[B] USD 2 trillion
According to the world energy investment report 2024 released by the international energy agency iea global investment in clean energy technology and infrastructure is expected to achieve usd 2 trillion in 2024 which is twice the amount going to fossil fuels
Q7. The internet of things iot-enabled integrated generator monitoring and control system which was launched by the Indian army earlier on june 24
[A] Jugaad
[B] Akashteer
[C] SAMBHAV
[D] Vidyut Rakshak
[E] Ugram
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Correct Answer-[D] Vidyut Rakshak
” The vice chief of the army staff (vcoas) of the indian army, lieutenant general upendra dwivedi has launched ‘vidyut rakshak’ and was developed by major rajprasad r s of the army design bureau (adb). the launch event encompassed the roll-out of the first production units of vidyut rakshak.• vidyut rakshak is an internet of things (iot) enabled integrated generator monitoring, protection and control system.• the indian army is observing 2024 as the ‘year of tech absorption’, where the vidyut rakshak from ‘innovation to induction’ signifies the indian army’s commitment and efforts to leverage technology as a catalyst for transformative change.”
Q8. In june 2024, India participated in ____________foreign ministers meeting chaired by russian foreign minister sergey lavrov, held in nizhny novgorod, russia.”
[A] BRICS
[B] World Economic Forum
[C] Shanghai Cooperation Organization
[D] Group of 77
[E] Association of Southeast Asian Nations
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Correct Answer-[A] BRICS
” On 10th june 2024, india participated in brics (brazil, russia, india, china and south africa) foreign ministers meeting hosted by russia, the current chair of brics, in nizhny novgorod, russia. the meeting was chaired by sergey lavrov, foreign minister, russia.· the indian delegation at the brics foreign ministers meeting was led by dammu ravi, secretary (economic relations), ministry of external affairs (mea).· this also mark’s india’s first foreign policy assignment under the historic 3rd consecutive term of prime minister (pm) narendra modi.· this is the 1st foreign ministers meeting since the expansion of brics in 2023.”
Q9. Who is the new chief minister of sikkim sworn in in june 2024?
[A] Prem Singh Tamang
[B] Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
[C] Pema Khandu
[D] Nayab Singh Saini
[E] Lalduhawma
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Correct Answer-[A] Prem Singh Tamang
” On 10th june 2024, prem singh tamang, president of sikkim krantikari morcha (skm), took oath as the chief minister (cm) of sikkim for the second consecutive term. he has been serving as the 6th cm of sikkim since 2019.· lakshman prasad acharya, the governor of sikkim administered the oath of office and secrecy to prem singh tamang and his council of ministers during the swearing-in ceremony held at paljor stadium, gangtok, sikkim.· sikkim krantikari morcha won the 2024 sikkim assembly elections by 31 out of the 32 seats while the opposition sikkim democratic front (sdf) secured only one seat.”
Q10. It is observed annually across the globe to raise awareness of the risks at level crossings and to increase safety at railway crossings globally
[A] February 12
[B] January 12
[C] April 8
[D] May 24
[E] June 6
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Correct Answer-[E] June 6
The international level crossing awareness day ilcad is annually observed around the globe on 6 june each year to raise public awareness about the risks at level crossings and improve safety at railway crossings globally the ilcad campaign is widely followed by the world’s railway community and is a key event for
Q11. Name the launch vehicle developed by spacex that has recently (in june ‘24) completed its 1st full test flight returning to earth followed by a soft splashdown of the booster in the gulf of mexico and the spacecraft in the Indian ocean.
[A] H-IIA
[B] Sorayya
[C] Falcon 9
[D] Yunhai-3 02
[E] Starship
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Correct Answer-[E] Starship
” Space exploration technologies corporation (spacex)’s starship, the world’s most powerful launch vehicle ever developed, completed its 1st full test flight returning to earth followed by a soft splashdown of the booster in the gulf of mexico and the spacecraft in the indian ocean.· starship was launched on 6th june 2024 from starbase in texas, the united states of america (usa). this marks the fourth integrated test flight (ift-4) of starship.· spacex’s starship spacecraft and super heavy rocket are collectively referred to as “starship”.starship represents a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo”
Q12. Who was the first female helicopter pilot of the Indian navy?
[A] Akansha Gomes
[B] Vishav Vandana
[C] Anamika B. Rajeev
[D] Kavita Sahai
[E] Sonia Anthak
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Correct Answer-[C] Anamika B. Rajeev
” Sub-lieutenant anamika b. rajeev became the first woman helicopter pilot in the indian navy after she joined the ranks of a pilot for the indian navy helicopters.· lieutenant jamyang tsewang, the first commissioned naval officer from the union territory (ut) of ladakh, also graduated as a qualified helicopter pilot.· anamika and jamyang are among 21 officers awarded the golden wings at the passing out parade, which took place on june 7 2024 at a naval air station indian navy ship (ins) rajali in arakkonam, tamil nadu (tn).”
Q13. Who was appointed chairman of a recent rbi committee on online fraud?
[A] M Damodaran
[B] Rajeev Kher
[C] Abhaya Prasad Hota
[D] VSK Kaumudi
[E] Vinod Kumar Paul
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Correct Answer-[C] Abhaya Prasad Hota
” The reserve bank of india (rbi) has formed a committee under the chairmanship of abhaya prasad hota, former managing director (md) and chief executive officer (ceo), national payments corporation of india (npci).· the committee is formed to examine various aspects related to the setting up a digital public infrastructure for digital payments intelligence platform which is proposed by rbi.• the proposed digital payments intelligence platform will be equipped with advanced technologies that can help to reduce payment fraud risks.”
Q14. When is international archives day celebrated?
[A] June 5
[B] May 5
[C] June 9
[D] April 18
[E] May 24
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Correct Answer-[C] June 9
International archives day iad is observed on 9 june each year across the globe to raise awareness among the public about the significance of records and archives the date also commemorates the founding of the international council on archives ica in 1948 under the auspices of the un educational scientific and cultural organisation une
Q15. In june 2024 narendra modi was elected prime minister of India for the third consecutive term following the bjp-led national democratic alliancenda obtained the majority in the lok sabha elections
[A] 19th
[B] 17th
[C] 20th
[D] 18th
[E] 16th
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Answer- 4) 18th
” On 9th June 2024, Narendra modi(73-year-old), leader of the Bhartiya janta party (bjp), was sworn in as the prime minister(pm) of India for the third consecutive term.· Droupadi murmu, president of India, administered the oath of office to pm modi, along with 71 ministers, at a grand ceremony on the forecourt of rashtrapati bhavan, new delhi, delhi.· bjp-led national democratic alliance(nda) won the 2024 lok sabha general election with 293 seats, a much lower margin than predicted by exit polls. the opposition won a total of 234 seats out of 543.· the new cabinet includes 30 cabinet ministers, 5 ministers of state (mos) with independent charge and 36 ministers of state.· pm narendra modi is only the second indian pm after jawaharlal nehru to retain power for a 3rd five-year term.click here to read more”
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