This is the current affairs of 22 June 2023. Here are 10 questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. With the representatives of how many countries, the Guinness World Record of Yoga was made at the UN Headquarters under the leadership of PM Modi?
a. 105
b. 115
c. 135
d. 155
Answer: c. 135
– Representatives from 135 countries performed yoga together at the United Nations headquarters in the American city of New York.
– Never before had people from so many countries practiced yoga together.
– As a result, this event set a Guinness World Record.
– After the yoga world record, the representative of Guinness presented the certificate to India’s permanent representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj.
– This event took place on June 21, 2023, on International Yoga Day.
– The Prime Minister initiated the program by offering flowers at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi placed in the lawn.
– PM Modi said that yoga is connecting the world today. Yoga is an ancient tradition of India, and it does not have any copyright.
Yoga Diplomacy:
– In fact, India is now openly using yoga diplomacy.
– On September 27, 2014, Prime Minister Modi proposed celebrating International Yoga Day annually at the international level in the United Nations.
– After that, this day was officially recognized.
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2. PM Modi handed over the first edition of which book as a gift during a private dinner hosted by US President Biden?
a. 10 Principles of Upanishads
b. Arya – A World
c. Rigveda
d. None of these
Answer: a. 10 Principles of Upanishads
Narendra Modi’s US Trip:
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on his 8th US trip in June 2023.
– But the special thing is that he has arrived there for the first time on a state visit.
– Previously, only Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had visited the United States in 2009 at the invitation of the US President.
Biden Hosted a Private Dinner for PM Modi:
– On this occasion, PM Modi presented President Biden with the first edition of the book “10 Principles of Upanishads.”
– Meanwhile, the First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, received a 7.5-carat eco-friendly green diamond gift.
– Along with that, a special box made of sandalwood from Mysore was presented as a gift. It was crafted by artisans from Jaipur.
– Inside this box are a sculpture of Lord Ganesha and 10 gifts in small boxes with a diya (lamp).
– These include ghee from Punjab, a 24-carat gold coin with a hallmark made by Rajasthan artisans, jaggery from Maharashtra, rice from Uttarakhand, sesame seeds from Tamil Nadu, a piece of sandalwood from Mysore in Karnataka, a silver coconut made by skilled artisans from West Bengal, salt from Gujarat, and a 99.5% pure silver coin made by Rajasthani artisans.
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3. Name the new prime minister of Finland?
a. Petteri Orpo
b. Sanna Marin
c. Sauli Niinistö
d. Riikka Purra
Answer: a. Petteri Orpo
– On June 20, 2023, Petteri Orpo became the new Prime Minister of Finland.
– He took the place of former Prime Minister Sanna Marin.
– Petteri Orpo is leading a coalition government of four parties.
Finland:
– It is a Nordic country located in Northern Europe.
– Neighbor countries – Sweden, Norway, and Russia.
– Capital – Helsinki
– Population – 5.6 million
– Currency – Euro
– President – Sauli Niinistö
– Official languages – Finnish and Swedish
– It is the happiest country in the world.
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4. What is the mascot of the 37th National Games?
a. Moga
b. Reindeer
c. Sheru
d. Jackfruit
Answer: a. Moga
– The 37th edition of the National Games will be held in Goa in October 2023.
– Its logo was launched by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in June 2023.
– Moga is an indigenous breed of Indian cattle. It is the state animal of Goa.
– It is the largest existing bovine (bovid) species.
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5. Who became the winner of Canadian Grand Prix 2023?
a. Sergio Pérez
b. Max Verstappen
c. George Russell
d. Aston Martin
Answer: Max Verstappen
– Along with Max Verstappen’s victory, Red Bull also won their 100th race.
Race – Winner
– Spanish Grand Prix 2023 – Max Verstappen
– Monaco Grand Prix 2023 – Max Verstappen
– Bahrain Grand Prix 2023 – Max Verstappen
– Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023 – Sergio Perez
– Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023 – Sergio Perez
– Canadian Grand Prix 2023 – Max Verstappen
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6. Which Indian was announced to be awarded the 45th European Essay Prize?
a. Vishweshwar Dayal
b. Nathaniel Hawthorne
c. Arundhati Roy
d. Petteri Orpo
Answer: c. Arundhati Roy
– The Charles Veillon Foundation announced to award her with this award.
– On the occasion of the completion of the French translation of her latest essay ‘Freedom,’ she received this award for lifetime achievement.
– Arundhati Roy will receive this award on September 11, 2023.
The European Essay Prize is the first literary award dedicated entirely to the style of the essay.
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7. Which author won the German Book Trade Peace Prize 2023?
a. Herman Melville
b. Nathaniel Hawthorne
c. Salman Rushdie
d. Arundhati Roy
Answer: c. Salman Rushdie
– The announcement to award the British-American author Salman Rushdie was made on June 19, 2023, who was born in India.
About the Awards:
– The German Peace Prize awards the author with 25,000 euros (27,350 US dollars).
– It is presented during a ceremony in October at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
– This award was established in 1950.
– The award recognizes individuals committed to fostering international understanding between nations and cultures through their work.
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8. When is world sickle cell awareness day celebrated?
a. 18 June
b. 19 June
c. 20 June
d. 21 June
Answer: b. 19 June
– The United Nations General Assembly declared this day in the year 2008.
What is sickle cell disease?
– Sickle cell disease (SCD) or sickle cell anemia is a major inherited abnormality (genetic imbalance) of red blood cells (RBCs).
– In this condition, the shape of these red blood cells becomes crescent-shaped or sickle-shaped.
– The red blood cells become rigid and sticky.
– They get trapped in blood vessels, leading to reduced or blocked blood flow of blood and oxygen in various parts of the body.
– It causes distress to the organs of the body.
– It leads to anemia, i.e., a deficiency of blood.
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9. Who among the following has been appointed as the Deputy Governor of RBI by the Central Government?
a. Rakesh Bajwa
b. Swaminathan Janakiraman
c. Viplab Deb
d. Vivekram Chowdhary
Answer: b. Swaminathan Janakiraman
– They hold the position of Managing Director in the State Bank of India (SBI), where they oversee the Corporate Banking and Associate Departments.
– They have been appointed as the Deputy Governor of RBI for a period of three years.
– The position of Deputy Governor comes under the Governor in RBI.
– Apart from Swaminathan Janakiraman, Rabee Sankar and M. Rajeshwar Rao also hold the position of Deputy Governor.
RBI Governor – Shaktikanta Das.
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10. When is United Nations Public Service Day celebrated?
a. 18 June
b. 19 June
c. 20 June
d. 23 June
Answer: d. 23 June
– This special day is about appreciating the importance of public services and the people who work in them.
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