Daily Current Affairs - 2nd June 2023

1.
India-EU Connectivity Conference has been organized on June 1 in which state?
(A)
Meghalaya
(B)
Assam
(C)
Manipur
(D)
Nagaland

Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: In Meghalaya, India-EU Connectivity Conference will be organized from June 1.

2.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Tele-Law program? 1. Over 40 lakh beneficiaries were empowered with pre-litigation advice through the Tele-Law program. 2. This service was launched by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice in 2020. Select the correct code:
(A)
1 Only
(B)
2 Only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
Neither 1 and 2

Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Over 40 lakh beneficiaries were empowered with pre-litigation advice through the Tele-Law program.

3.
Indian scientists discovered an alien planet, 13 times bigger than Jupiter. What is the name of the planet?
(A)
TOI 4603b
(B)
MOI 4603b
(C)
TOI 4603c
(D)
TOI 4703b

Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: A team of scientists led by Professor Abhijit Chakraborty of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) has discovered an alien planet, which is 13 times bigger in size than Jupiter.

4.
Excavation at the Purana Qila revealed the remains of the pre-Mauryan era. Purana Qila is located in which city?
(A)
Jaipur
(B)
New Delhi
(C)
Mumbai
(D)
Gujarat

Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: Excavation at the Purana Qila revealed remains of the pre-Mauryan era.

5.
The ______ India-Vietnam Maritime Security Dialogue was organized in New Delhi on 31st May 2023.
(A)
First
(B)
Second
(C)
Third
(D)
Fourth

Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: The 3rd India-Vietnam Maritime Security Dialogue was organized in New Delhi on 31st May 2023.

6.
Consider the following statements regarding the recently launched Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) Pilot initiative. 1. The pilot initiative is being held in Bengaluru. 2. It will be run for a period of three months starting from 31st May 2023. 3. Five companies have volunteered for the pilot initiative. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(A)
1 Only
(B)
2 Only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) Pilot initiative has been launched by the government on 31 May 2023.

7.
India’s GDP growth in the quarter ending March 2023 reached _____________.
(A)
6.3%
(B)
5.6%
(C)
7.8%
(D)
6.1%

Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: India’s GDP growth in the quarter ending March 2023 reached 6.1%.

8.
Which of the following statements correct about the Gender Inclusive Tourism Policy of Maharashtra? 1. Under this policy, a five-point program will be implemented. 2. Women entrepreneurs will be supported financially for setting up businesses. Select the correct code:
(A)
1 Only
(B)
2 Only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
Neither 1 and 2

Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: Maharashtra Cabinet approved Gender Inclusive Tourism Policy.

9.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) will open its first-ever overseas campus in _____________.
(A)
Kenya
(B)
Singapore
(C)
Tanzania
(D)
Thailand

Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: IIT will open its first overseas campus with a batch of 50 undergraduate students and 20 master's students in Tanzania in October 2023.

10.
In which year did UN General Assembly proclaim 01 June as the Global Day of Parents?
(A)
2012
(B)
2020
(C)
2018
(D)
2019

Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: In 2012, UN General Assembly proclaimed 01 June as the Global Day of Parents.