Current Affairs Quiz – June 08 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz – June 08 2023
1. Which countries are participating in the Maiden INDIA-FRANCE-UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise?
a) India, France, and Saudi Arabia
b) India, France, and UAE
c) India, France, and Oman
d) India, France, and Qatar
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Answer b) India, France, and UAE
The first edition of India, France and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise commenced on 07 Jun 23 in the Gulf of Oman. INS Tarkash and French Ship Surcouf both with integral helicopters, French Rafale aircraft and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft are participating in the exercise.
2. What types of naval operations are included in the exercise?
a) Air Defense Exercise and Coastal Patrol
b) Surface Warfare and Missile Engagements
c) Submarine Operations and Underwater Warfare
d) Maritime Surveillance and Border Security
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Answer b) Surface Warfare and Missile Engagements
The exercise scheduled over two days will witness a wide spectrum of naval operations such as Surface Warfare, involving tactical firing and Drills for Missile engagements on surface targets, Helicopter Cross Deck Landing Operations, Advanced Air Defence Exercise and Boarding operations.
3. What is the name of the ballistic missile successfully flight-tested by DRDO off the Odisha coast?
a) Agni Prime
b) Agni-II
c) Prithvi-III
d) BrahMos
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Answer a) Agni Prime
New Generation Ballistic Missile ‘Agni Prime’ was successfully flight-tested by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on June 07, 2023. During the flight test, all objectives were successfully demonstrated.
4. What was the objective of the Sustainable Green Airports Mission launched by the Airports Authority of India?
a) Promote the use of renewable energy in airports
b) Reduce carbon emissions in airport operations
c) Improve energy efficiency measures in airports
d) All of the above
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Answer d) All of the above
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has launched a new initiative to make its airports more sustainable and carbon neutral.
5. Who was Gitanjali Aiyar and what was her contribution?
a) A renowned Indian actress who worked in Bollywood
b) An award-winning journalist and news presenter
c) A famous Indian classical dancer and choreographer
d) A renowned scientist and researcher in the field of space exploration
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Answer b) An award-winning journalist and news presenter
Gitanjali Aiyar, one of India’s first English female news presenters on national broadcaster Doordarshan, passed away. Aiyar is survived by a son and daughter Pallavi Aiyar, who is also an award-winning journalist.
6. Who has been appointed as the new Director-General of the Geological Survey of India?
a) S Raju
b) Janardan Prasad
c) Vishesh Seva Medal
d) Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar Anand
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Answer b) Janardan Prasad
Janardan Prasad has been appointed as the new Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI). Prasad has taken charge of the 174-year-old institution, succeeding Dr S Raju who has been the Director General since 2020.
7. Which brand retained the title of India’s most valuable brand according to the Brand Finance Report?
a) Reliance Industries
b) Tata Group
c) Infosys
d) Amazon India
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Answer b) Tata Group
The Tata Group has once again secured its position as India’s most valuable brand, achieving a brand value of $26.4 billion. This significant milestone marks the first time an Indian brand has surpassed the $25 billion mark, placing Tata in the top 100 of the Brand Finance Global 500 2023 rankings.
8. When is World Oceans Day observed annually?
a) June 7
b) June 8
c) June 9
d) June 10
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Answer b) June 8
Every year, the World Oceans Day is celebrated under a specific theme. This year, the theme of World Oceans day 2023 is “Planet Ocean: The Tides are Changing.”
