NATO countries have conducted Arctic military exercises, vowing on May 30 to defend their newest member, ________.
(A)
Ukraine
(B)
Norway
(C)
Finland
(D)
Sweden
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: - Arctic military exercise has been conducted by NATO.
- NATO countries conducted Arctic military exercises to defend their newest member, Finland
- Finland hosted its first joint NATO exercise in its arctic region since becoming the 31st member of the Western alliance in April 2023.
- The exercise was conducted from May 27 to June 2.
Hence, (C) is the correct answer.
2.
Which organization came up with draft guidelines for 'Bima Vahaks (BV)', which seeks to set up a dedicated distribution channel at the level of gram panchayats on June 1?
(A)
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
(B)
Life Insurance Corporation
(C)
New India Assurance
(D)
General Insurance Corporation of India
Correct Answer: (A)
3.
Global unemployment is likely to fall below the pre-pandemic levels to ___________in 2023.
(A)
5.3%
(B)
4.5%
(C)
6.2%
(D)
7.3%
Correct Answer: (A)
4.
Which of the following statements is correct about the FDI inflows to India?
1. Total FDI inflows have fallen by 16% to $70.97 billion in FY23.
2. FDI equity inflows declined by 22% to $46 billion in FY23.
Select the correct code:
(A)
1 only
(B)
2 only
(C)
1 and 2
(D)
None of the above
Correct Answer: (C)
5.
Which of the following is the theme for World Environment Day 2023?
(A)
Connect with the World Wide Web of Life
(B)
Solutions to plastic pollution
(C)
A Tree for Peace
(D)
Only One Future for Our Children
Correct Answer: (B)
6.
Who has recently won two gold medals at the Flanders Cup 2023 athletics meet in Merksem, Belgium?
(A)
Amlan Borgohain
(B)
Sapna Kumari
(C)
Sandeep Singh Maan
(D)
Bibin Mathew
Correct Answer: (A)
7.
Government formed a 3-member panel to probe Manipur violence. Who is the head of the panel?
(A)
Ajai Lamba
(B)
Aloka Prabhakar
(C)
Sanjay Kumar Singh
(D)
Harish Kumar Rawat
Correct Answer: (A)
8.
Joe Biden signed a bill to suspend the US debt ceiling. Which of the following statements is/are correct about it?
1. The bill has been passed by the US Senate by a vote of 63 against 36.
2. The new law will suspend the debt limit until 2025.
Select the correct code:
(A)
1 only
(B)
2 only
(C)
1 and 2
(D)
None of the above
Correct Answer: (C)
9.
Law Commission of India recommended the retention of sedition law. Who has headed the Law Commission?
(A)
Alok Kumar
(B)
Ritu Raj Awasthi
(C)
Ramesh Sinha
(D)
Sandeep Mehta
Correct Answer: (B)
10.
What is the name of noted theater actor who passed away recently and was known for his large outdoor stage productions like "The Fifty Day War" and "The Legend of Ram"?