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 Current Affairs Q&A PDF – 21 June 2023
NATIONAL AFFAIRS

1. Which of the following companies has/have recently (in June ‘23) signed a tripartite MoU
with ITI Ltd to develop & provide new communication products and services for smart cities?
1) Telecommunications Consultants India Limited
2) Centre for Development of Telematics
3) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
ITI Ltd signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Centre for Development of
Telematics (C-DOT ) and Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) to develop and
provide new communication products and services for smart cities.
• Each project will be administered under a separate project agreement, in which TCIL will be
the lead partner, C-DOT will be the technology partner and ITI will be the manufacturing
partner.
i. To establish a framework for cooperation between the TI, CDOT, and TCIL in creating and delivering
innovative telecommunication products and related services for Smart Cities.
ii. Under the MoU, project agreements will specify the responsibilities of the parties involved,
payment terms, and mutual objectives of the parties.

2. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the recent initiatives
undertaken by Indian Institute of Technologies (IITs) under INUP-i2i Indian Nanoelectronics
Users Programme-Idea to Innovation (INUP-i2i), funded by Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY)?
A) Nanoscale Research Facility at IIT Delhi is organizing its “8th User Awareness Workshop on
Fabrication & Characterization Facility for Nanotechnology” on June 22-23, 2023 under INUP-
i2i.
B) IIT Kharagpur is organizing INUP-i2i Nano Hackathon on Healthcare, 2023.
C) IIT Delhi is organizing a Nano Hackathon under the INUP-i2i programme for students and
academic researchers in the area of Healthcare, Agriculture, Safety, Energy & Environment.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has joined hands with IITs (Indian
Institute of Technologies) to promote research, development of nanoelectronics.

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i. Several initiatives have been undertaken by MeitY in the last five years to promote the Research and
Development (R&D) of nanoelectronics in India. The most important of these initiatives is the
establishment of Nanoelectronics Centres of international standards at premier institutes.
ii. Indian Nanoelectronics Users Programme-Idea to Innovation (INUP-i2i) is a flagship programme
initiated and funded by MeitY.
iii. Recent Initiatives undertaken by IITs under INUP-i2i:
• Nanoscale Research Facility at IIT Delhi is organizing its “8th User Awareness Workshop on
Fabrication & Characterization Facility for Nanotechnology” on June 22-23, 2023 under INUP-
i2i.
• IIT Kharagpur is organizing INUP-i2i Nano Hackathon on Healthcare, 2023.
• IIT Delhi is organizing a Nano Hackathon under the INUP-i2i programme for students and
academic researchers in the area of Healthcare, Agriculture, Safety, Energy & Environment.
• The INUP-i2i would provide infrastructure and technical support and technical mentoring to
the hackathons.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

3. In June 2023, India participated in the 19th edition of Multinational Peacekeeping Joint
Exercise, Ex Khaan Quest 2023 held in ___________.
1) Kyrgyzstan
2) Mongolia
3) Bangladesh
4) Seychelles
5) Kazakhstan
Answer- 2) Mongolia
Explanation:
The 19th edition of Multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise, Ex Khaan Quest 2023, was
inaugurated by the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF)
Ukhnaagiin Khurelsuk at the Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
i. The Indian Army(IA) represented by a contingent from the Garhwal Rifles participated in the
exercise.
ii. ‘Ex Khaan Quest 2023’ is scheduled to be held from June 19 to July 2, 2023
iii. The exercise co-sponsored by MAF and United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC) features
participation from military contingents and observers from 20 countries, including Indian Army (IA).

4. Which country has recently (in June ‘23) signed an MoU with the Department of Economic
Affairs, Ministry of Finance (MoF), Government of India (GoI) on Financial Technology (fintech)
cooperation?
1) Australia
2) Singapore
3) Indonesia
4) Philippines
5) Malaysia
Answer- 4) Philippines

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Explanation:
The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance (MoF), Government of India and the
Department of Finance (DOF), Government of Philippines, signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) on Financial Technology (fintech) cooperation. The MoU also aims to promote financial
inclusion to address the digital divide.
i. Under the MoU, a Joint Working Group (JWG) would be constituted comprising senior
representatives from Foreign and IT Ministries, Central Banks, financial sector regulatory institutions
and other related agencies as members.
ii. The JWG would be co-chaired at the undersecretary level from the Ministries of Finance.

5. In June 2023, the United Nations adopted the first-ever legally binding international treaty,
named ‘BBNJ treaty’ to protect the high seas and preserve marine biodiversity in international
waters.
What does ‘J’ stand in the BBNJ treaty?
1) Justice
2) Joint
3) Jurisdiction
4) Juvenile
5) Junction
Answer- 3) Jurisdiction
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) adopted the first-ever legally binding international treaty, Biodiversity
Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty (BBNJ treaty), also known as the “High Seas Treaty”, to protect
the high seas and preserve marine biodiversity in international waters.
• It is an agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) which
came into force in 1994. It is about the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological
diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction.
i. The agreement was adopted during the “Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of
Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction” held from 19th to 20th June 2023 in UN headquarters, New York,
United States of America (USA).
ii. The treaty establishes a framework for “Marine Protected Areas” and establishes standards and
guidelines to determine the environmental impacts of high seas.
iii. The treaty creates a Conference of Parties (COP) to enforce the treaty’s terms, which includes a
scientific advisory board.

6. According to the study released by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain
Development (ICIMOD) in June 2023, Glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalayas are melting at
unprecedented rates and are expected to lose up to ________ of their volume by 2100 due to
global warming.
1) 60%
2) 70%

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3) 65%
4) 80%
5) 75%
Answer- 5) 75%
Explanation:
According to the study report issued by Kathmandu (Nepal) based intergovernmental scientific
authority International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Glaciers in the Hindu
Kush Himalayas are melting at unprecedented rates and are expected to lose up to 75% of their
volume by 2100 due to global warming.
i. The Hindu Kush Himalaya stretches about 3,500 km (2,175 miles) across India, Afghanistan,
Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan encompassing the peaks like Everest and
K2.
ii. As per the report, the melting of glaciers could cause dangerous flooding and water shortages for
the 240 million people who live in the mountainous Himalayan region.

BANKING AND FINANCE

7. Which company has recently (in June ‘23) unveiled a new brand identity/logo of GIFT Nifty
at International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City
(GIFT City) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat?
1) India International Exchange
2) Bombay Stock Exchange
3) Indian Commodity Exchange
4) NSE International Exchange
5) Calcutta Stock Exchange
Answer- 4) NSE International Exchange
Explanation:
On June 19, 2023, the NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) unveiled a new brand identity/logo of
GIFT Nifty at International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City
(GIFT City) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, as a part of the full-scale transition of Singapore Exchange (SGX)
Nifty to Gift Nifty under NSE IFSC-SGX Connect Project.
i. NSE IFSC-SGX Connect Project will replace the existing SGX Nifty Futures & Options contracts, which
were traded on SGX, with GIFT Nifty from July 3, 2023.
ii. The new brand logo of Gift Nifty is aligned with the flagship index NIFTY 50. The full form of Nifty is
the National stock exchange FIFTY.

8. Name the bank that has recently (in June ‘23) launched four bank account schemes to benefit
women, pensioners & cooperative housing societies (CHS).
1) Canara Bank
2) Bank of India
3) Union Bank of India
4) Bank of Baroda
5) Bank of Maharashtra
Answer- 3) Union Bank of India

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Explanation:
The Union Bank of India launched four bank account schemes named Union Unnati, Union
Samriddhi, Union Samman, and Union SBCHS (SB Account For Co-Operative Housing Society),
targeting women, women entrepreneurs and professionals, pensioners and cooperative housing
societies (CHS).
• Union Unnati: CD (certificate of deposit) Account For Women
• Union Samriddhi: SB Account For Women
• Union Samman: SB Account For Pensioners
• Union SBCHS: All Registered CHS, Resident Welfare Associations, Apartment Owners
Association who are eligible to open Savings Accounts.

ECONOMY AND BUSINESS

9. Which company has recently (in June ‘23) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Tourism to
promote cultural tourism and heritage homestays?
1) Airbnb
2) Trivago
3) Tripadvisor
4) Expedia
5) Agoda
Answer- 1) Airbnb
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with
Airbnb, Inc., an online marketplace for Homestays (based in the United States of America-USA), to
promote cultural tourism and heritage homestays to showcase Indian heritage to foreign visitors.

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i. The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister, Kishan Reddy, Ministry of Tourism, on the
onset of the 4th G20(Group of 20) Tourism Working Group(TWG) Meeting held in Goa.
ii. Under this MoU, Airbnb will partner with MOT to promote inbound tourism as a part of its ‘Visit
India 2023’ initiative.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

10. Name the personality who has been recently (in June ‘23) awarded with the 2023 Peace
Prize of the German Book Trade.
1) Anis Ahmed Rushdie
2) Bharati Mukherjee
3) Rachel Eliza Griffiths
4) Salman Rushdie
5) Marianne Wiggins
Answer- 4) Salman Rushdie
Explanation:
Salman Rushdie, an Indian born British-American writer was awarded the 2023 Peace Prize of the
German Book Trade for his literary work and for his resolve and positive attitude in the face of
constant threat to his life.
• The award ceremony will take place on 22nd October 2023 in the Church of St. Paul in
Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
i. Since 1950, the German Publishers and Booksellers Association, the professional organisation of
publishers and booksellers in the Federal Republic of Germany, has been awarding the Peace Prize of
the German Book Trader.

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

11. Who has been recently (in June ‘23) appointed as the Deputy Governor (DG) of the Reserve
Bank of India (RBI)?
1) Swati Gupta
2) B. Venugopal
3) Alok Kumar Choudhary
4) Ashwini Kumar Tewari
5) Swaminathan Janakiraman
Answer- 5) Swaminathan Janakiraman
Explanation:
On 20th June 2023, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of
Swaminathan Janakiraman, Managing Director (MD) (Corporate Banking and Subsidiaries) of the
State Bank of India (SBI) to the post of Deputy Governor (DG) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
i. The appointment of Swaminathan Janakiraman is for a period of three years from the date of joining
the post or until further orders.
ii. He will succeed Mahesh Kumar Jain, whose 5 years tenure ends on June 22nd 2023.

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 ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

12. In June 2023, Texas Pacific Group (TPG) sold its entire ________ stake in Non-Banking
Financial Company(NBFC) Shriram Finance Ltd for Rs 1,390 crore.
1) 2.65%
2) 4.10%
3) 3.29%
4) 1.28%
5) 2.98%
Answer- 1) 2.65%
Explanation:
On 19th June 2023, Private equity (PE) firm and a Leading Global Alternative Asset Manager Texas
Pacific Group (TPG) sold its entire 2.65% stake or 99.2 lakh shares in Non-Banking Financial
Company(NBFC) Shriram Finance Ltd for Rs 1,390 crore through open market transactions.
i. The shares were offloaded through TGP’s affiliate – TPG India Investments II Inc in 18 tranches.
ii. Shriram Finance provides consumer finance services, offering automobile, commercial vehicle,
business, and gold loan services.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

13. Name the company that has recently (in June ‘23) delivered India's 1st Armoured Light
Specialist Vehicle (ALSV) to the Indian armed forces.
1) Bharat Dynamics Limited
2) Mahindra Defence Systems
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
4) Lockheed Martin India Private Limited
5) Bharat Electronics Limited
Answer- 2) Mahindra Defence Systems
Explanation:
Mahindra Defence Systems (MDS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has
started delivering the first units of the Armado to the Indian armed forces. The Armado is India’s 1st
Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle (ALSV), designed and developed by Mahindra.
i. The Armado ALSV can be used in counter-terrorist and Special Forces operations, and can also be
used by quick reaction teams, as a surveillance vehicle and for patrolling the borders.
ii. It is designed to be a modular type, that can be upgraded to suit a wide variety of operational roles,
offers ballistic protection up to B7, Stanag (Standardization Agreement) Level II.
iii. The Features of Armado ALSV is powered with a 3.2-litre turbocharged, direct-injection diesel
engine that can also run on NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)-grade diesel.

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 SPORTS

14. Which country has recently (in June ‘23) won the Sports Development Authority of Tamil
Nadu (SDAT) World Squash Federation (WSF) Squash World Cup 2023 held in Chennai, Tamil
Nadu?
1) Australia
2) Japan
3) Malaysia
4) China
5) Egypt
Answer- 5) Egypt
Explanation:
The defending champion Egypt won the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) World
Squash Federation (WSF) Squash World Cup 2023 by defeating Malaysia in the finals.
• SDAT WSF Squash World Cup 2023, the 4th edition of Squash World Cup, was held at the
Indian Squash Academy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu And Express Avenue Mall, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
from 13-17th June 2023.
• Tamil Nadu (TN) Chief Minister(CM) M.K. Stalin presented the golden cup to Egypt.
• Egypt won the 3rd edition Squash world cup 2011 in chennai, Tamil Nadu.
i. SDAT WSF Squash World Cup 2023 was sponsored by the Tamil Nadu(TN) Government and
supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport (MoYAS), Government of India.
ii. India ranked third place jointly with Japan by winning the bronze medal at the Squash World Cup
2023. This is India’s best performance in the Squash world cup so far.

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

15. Who authored the book, India’s Finance Ministers- From Independence to Emergency
(1947-1977)?
1) Rajiv Kumar
2) Jagdish Bhagwati
3) Kaushik Basu
4) Ashok Bhattacharya
5) C. Rangarajan
Answer- 4) Ashok Bhattacharya
Explanation:
Veteran Journalist Ashok Kumar Bhattacharya (AK Bhattacharya) has authored a new book titled
“India’s Finance Ministers: From Independence to Emergency (1947-1977)” which highlights the
role of India’s finance ministers who shaped India’s economy in the first 30 years(from 1947 to 1977)
after Independence.
i. The book is published by Penguin Business, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
ii. The book is divided into 3 main parts: Nehru and his finance ministers, those under Shastri and
Indira Gandhi, and Indira Gandhi as her own finance minister.

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 IMPORTANT DAYS

16. What was the theme of United Nations (UN) World Refugee Day 2023 that was observed
across the globe on 20th June 2023?
1) Together we can achieve anything
2) Together we heal, learn and shine
3) Hope away from home
4) Whoever, Whatever, Whenever
5) Every Action Counts
Answer- 3) Hope away from home
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Refugee Day 2023 was observed on 20th June 2023 across the
world with the theme of “Hope away from home“.
i. World Refugee Day is also an occasion to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to
recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives.
ii. The first-ever World Refugee Day was observed on 20th June 2001.

17. When was World Sickle Cell Day/ World Sickle Cell Awareness Day 2023 observed across
the globe?
1) 20th June 2023
2) 19th June 2023
3) 18th June 2023
4) 17th June 2023
5) 16th June 2023
Answer- 2) 19th June 2023
Explanation:
World Sickle Cell Day, also known as “World Sickle Cell Awareness Day” 2023 was observed across
the globe on 19th June 2023 with the theme of ‘Building and strengthening global sickle cell
communities, formalizing newborn screening and knowing your sickle cell disease status’.
• The 2023 theme launched by the Global Alliance of Sickle Cell Disease Organizations (GASCDO)
highlights the importance of advanced technology in identifying sickle cell disease.
i. On the occasion of World Sickle Cell Day 2023 (19th June 2023), Union Minister Arjun Munda,
Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), chaired a Workshop on Sickle Cell Anaemia Disease, organized at
the National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI) in New Delhi, Delhi.
ii. The government of India is set to launch the implementation of the “National Sickle Cell Anaemia
Elimination Mission” from Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh (MP), in a mission mode across India to enable
screening and health profiling of the 7 crore population in the age group of 0-40 in affected tribal
areas.

18. When was the United Nations (UN) International Day for Countering Hate Speech 2023
observed across the globe?
1) 18th June 2023
2) 20th June 2023
3) 17th June 2023
4) 19th June 2023
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5) 16th June 2023
Answer- 1) 18th June 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day for Countering Hate Speech is annually observed
across the globe on 18th June as a vital reminder of the urgent need to address the global issue of hate
speech.
i. The day aims to promote interreligious and intercultural dialogue and tolerance in countering hate
speech.
ii. 18th June 2023 marked the observance of the 2nd International Day for Countering Hate Speech.
iii. The first-ever International Day for Countering Hate Speech was observed on 18th June 2022.

19. When was the International Picnic Day 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 17th June 2023
2) 19th June 2023
3) 16th June 2023
4) 18th June 2023
5) 20th June 2023
Answer- 4) 18th June 2023
Explanation:
International Picnic Day 2023 was observed across the globe on the 18th June 2023 to celebrate
the tradition of meals taken outdoors in a park, lakeside, or any spot with a beautiful view.
i. The day is observed to spend time with friends and family taking a break from the everyday routine.
ii. This observance also celebrates the beauty of nature, strengthens family bonds, promotes an active
lifestyle, and fosters a sense of togetherness.

STATE NEWS

20. Which state has recently (in June ‘23) launched a ‘panchayat-level medicine shop’ scheme?
1) Telangana
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) Jharkhand
Answer- 5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
Jharkhand Chief Minister (CM) Hemant Soren launched a ‘panchayat-level medicine shop’ scheme
in Chatra district, Jharkhand, by handing over the licences to 21 educated youth of rural areas to
operate medicine shops in panchayats.
• The scheme aims to ensure the availability of essential medicines in remote villages and to
promote employment.
• Under this scheme, medical shops will be established in every village of Jharkhand and provide
essential and compulsory medicines to the people.
i. The Jharkhand government is set to launch a Rs 1,000 monthly social security pension for
transgender people. This scheme will be implemented with an aim to support the unemployed
transgender people.
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21. Name the Indian Institute of Management that has recently (in June ‘23) signed an MoU
with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to strengthen the
entrepreneurial ecosystem in India.
1) Kozhikode
2) Bangalore
3) Jammu
4) Ahmedabad
5) Indore
Answer- 3) Jammu
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Jammu and the Small Industries Development Bank of India
(SIDBI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the 6th annual convocation of IIM at
Jammu.
i. As part of the IIM Jammu-SIDBI partnership, projects would be launched to strengthen the
entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country.
ii. The MoU was signed between Prof B.S Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, and Sudatta Mandal, Deputy
Managing Director, SIDBI in the presence of Chief Guest Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education
and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

CA STATIC GK

22. Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR)
located?
1) Geneva, Switzerland
2) Paris, France
3) Rome, Italy
4) London, United Kingdom
5) Vienna, Austria
Answer- 1) Geneva, Switzerland
Explanation:
About United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR):
Established on– December 14th 1950
High Commissioner– Filippo Grandi
Headquarters– Geneva, Switzerland
UNHCR works in- 135 countries (At present)

23. In which state Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Jharkhand
4) West Bengal
5) Andhra Pradesh
Answer- 3) Jharkhand

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Explanation:
About Jharkhand:
Chief Minister – Hemant Soren
Governor- C. P. Radhakrishnan
Wildlife sanctuaries- Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary, Hazaribagh
Wildlife Sanctuary

24. Who has recently (in June ‘23) joined the board of directors of the US-India Strategic and
Partnership Forum?
1) Ari Sarker
2) Greg Ulrich
3) Ajay Bhalla
4) Raj Seshadri
5) Michael Miebach
Answer- 5) Michael Miebach
Explanation:
Mastercard Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michael Miebach joined the board of directors of the US-
India Strategic and Partnership Forum.
i. Mr. Miebach’s edition reflects a consistent commitment from the senior-most levels of Mastercard to
strengthen the U.S.-India corridor and trade and commercial relations between the two countries.
iii. The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) is committed to creating the most powerful
partnership between the United States and India.

25. Name the Small Finance Bank (SFB) that has recently (in June ‘23) won the Best CRM
Implementation Award.
1) Suryoday SFB
2) Capital SFB
3) Equitas SFB
4) Ujjivan SFB
5) Utkarsh SFB
Answer- 4) Ujjivan SFB
Explanation:
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (USFB) Limited, one of the leading small finance banks catering to the un-
served and under-served segments, won the 'Best CRM implementation' award.
i. The CRM initiative, in collaboration with BUSINESSNEXT, a universe of composable enterprise
solutions for banks and financial services, was deemed the winner out of more than 150 submissions.
ii. Recognised for its exceptional business impact, the initiative substantially increased product per
customer ratio, service quality index, and customer satisfaction by 70%.
iii. With over 640 branches, contact centers, and digital interfaces, USB demonstrates its dedication to
digital inclusion and superior customer relationship management.

26. In which state, Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary is located?

1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) Madhya Pradesh

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4) Odisha
5) West Bengal
Answer- 2) Gujarat
Explanation:
Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Gujarat. The sanctuary lies on the Central Asian Flyway.
i. Thol Lake was initially built in 1912 as a tank by the Gaekwad regime to provide irrigation facilities
to farmers. In 1988, it was declared as a wildlife sanctuary by the state government to protect the
birdlife found in this open-water wetland site.

27. In June 2023, Reliance Industries was granted permission by the Reserve Bank of India
(RBI) to retain USD 2 billion over its raised USD ________ loan in the last fiscal year to use for
working capital and expansions in energy and telecoms.
1) 4 billion
2) 7 billion
3) 5 billion
4) 6 billion
5) 3 billion
Answer- 5) 3 billion
Explanation:
Reliance Industries has been granted permission by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to retain USD 2
billion over its raised USD 3 billion loan in the last fiscal year to use for working capital and
expansions in energy and telecoms.
i. The strong demand for the loan saw the company retain more than needed. Lenders from the UK,
the US, India, South Korea, Taiwan and Mauritius were involved in the initial loan deal.
ii. Reliance plans to use the money to fund working capital needs and to expand its new energy and
telecom businesses.

28. Which state has recently (in June ‘23) clarified the guidelines of the Gruha Jyoti scheme to
provide up to 200 units of free electricity to all residential households?
1) Telangana
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Tamil Nadu
5) Kerala
Answer- 2) Karnataka
Explanation:
Karnataka state government clarified the guidelines of Gruha Jyoti scheme to provide up to 200
units of free electricity to all residential households in Karnataka
• Those seeking free power under Gruha Jyoti should enroll through the Seva Sindhu portal of
the State Government. The state has 2.16 crore consumers who use less than 200 units of
power.
i. Due to server issues and to meet the demand, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited
(BESCOM) has withdrawn the deadline to register for the Gruha Jyoti scheme, under which eligible
consumers will be given 200 units of power per month free.

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ii. Meanwhile, over 1.60 lakh consumers registered for the scheme on the Seva Sindhu portal since the
registration commenced on 18th June 2023.

29. In June 2023, BharatPe announced the appointment of __________ as its nominee on the board
of Unity Small Finance Bank.
1) Anjan Talukdar
2) Ashwani Kumar
3) Partha Pratim Sengupta
4) Rajesh Kumar
5) Subhash Shankar Malik
Answer- 3) Partha Pratim Sengupta
Explanation:
Fintech firm BharatPe announced the appointment of Partha Pratim Sengupta as its nominee on the
board of Unity Small Finance Bank (Unity Bank) where BharatPe and Centrum Financial Services are
shareholders.
i. Sengupta is a veteran in the banking and financial services industry, with 36 years of experience
across renowned public sector banks including State Bank of India and Indian Overseas Bank.

30. What is the mascot of the European Championship 2024, to be held in Germany?
1) Teddy Bear
2) Rabbit
3) Gfreidi
4) Kinas
5) Super Victor
Answer- 1) Teddy Bear
Explanation:
The mascot of the European Championship 2024 in Germany will be a teddy bear and this time it
won't be naked from the waist down.
i. Germany will host the tournament from June 14-July 14, 2024 and the mascot is due to appear in
host cities over the next year

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