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- In June 2023, the Department of Legal Affairs in the Ministry of Law & Justice (MoL&J) constituted an expert committee to recommend reforms in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Who will chair the 16-member expert committee?
1) Mukesh Kumar
2) Aman Chawla
3) T K Viswanathan
4) Anshu Bhardwaj
5) R.K. MishraAnswer-3) T K Viswanathan
Explanation:
On June 16, 2023, the Department of Legal Affairs in the Ministry of Law & Justice (MoL&J) constituted a 16-member expert committee chaired by the Former Secretary of the Department of Legal Affairs and Padma Shri awardee (2017- Civil Service) T K Viswanathan to recommend reforms in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
• The objective is to alleviate the burden on courts.
i. The panel has been tasked with submitting its report within 30 days. - In June 2023, PM Narendra Modi collaborated with Grammy Award winner, __________ for a special song named ‘Abundance in Millets’ to promote the benefits of millet and its potential to alleviate world hunger.
1) Raveena Aurora
2) Falguni Shah
3) Tatyana Ali
4) Vidya Vox
5) Lisa MishraAnswer-2) Falguni Shah
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has collaborated with Falguni Shah (Falu), an Indian-American singer-songwriter, who is also a Grammy Award winner, for a special song named ‘Abundance in Millets’ to promote the benefits of millet and its potential to alleviate world hunger.
• The single track ‘Abundance in Millets’ which was performed by Falu along with her husband (singer) Gaurav Shah was released on June 16, 2023, on every streaming platform.
• The song which highlights the benefits of millet was written in English and Hindi and made accessible to everybody.
i. The Recording Academy has recently announced the addition of three new categories of Best African Music Performance, Best Pop Dance Recording, and Best Alternative Jazz Album, to the Grammy Awards.
Note- Falu received the Grammy Award for Best Children’s Album in 2022 for her album ‘A Colorful World’. - In June 2023, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS) increased the upper limit for boarding and accommodation for Indian athletes and team officials to participate in international competitions by _________ (percent) to USD 250 per day.
1) 30%
2) 50%
3) 66%
4) 40%
5) 35%Answer-3) 66%
Explanation:
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS) increased the upper limit for boarding and accommodation for Indian athletes and team officials by almost 66%, from USD 150 to USD 250 per day.
i. This revision is applicable for Indian athletes and officials participating only in international competitions, under the Ministry’s Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs). - In June 2023, India and ___________ (country) included 15 New Areas to expand the negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).
1) Singapore
2) United Arab Emirates
3) Japan
4) France
5) AustraliaAnswer-5) Australia
Explanation:
On June 16, 2023, India and Australia have decided to expand the negotiations on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) by including 15 more areas which have never been part of any trade deal that India has been part of.
i. These areas include agri-tech, critical minerals, space, sports, MSMEs, gender innovation and competition policy, among others.
ii. This decision has been made during the third round of negotiations on the comprehensive trade agreement with Australia.
Note- IPEF was launched jointly by the United States (US) and other partner countries of the Indo-Pacific region on May 23, 2022 in Tokyo, Japan. - Name the company that has recently (in June ‘23) introduced UPI Software Development Kit (SDK) for its merchants.
1) Paytm
2) BharatPe
3) PhonePe
4) Freecharge
5) RazorpayAnswer-1) Paytm
Explanation:
One97 Communications Limited (OCL) owned Paytm introduced Paytm UPI software development kit (SDK) for its merchants to make payments without any failure of the payments. Paytm UPI SDK supports transactions via UPI-linked bank accounts and RuPay credit cards.
i. Paytm UPI SDK will allow users to pay directly from bank accounts through UPI PIN without having to jump between merchant and payment app.
ii. Earlier Paytm introduced UPI LITE, to enable transactions of up to Rs.2,000 without having to enter a PIN to make payments. - Who was recently (in June ‘23) awarded with the 45th European Essay Prize for lifetime achievement?
1) Jhumpa Lahiri
2) Anita Desai
3) Preeti Shenoy
4) Arundhati Roy
5) Kiran DesaiAnswer-4) Arundhati Roy
Explanation:
Indian writer Arundhati Roy was awarded the 45th European Essay Prize for lifetime achievement by the Charles Veillon Foundation for the French translation of her compilation of essays titled “Azadi” (2021).
i. Roy will receive a prize money of CHF 20,000 (roughly Rs 18 lakh) at an award event on September 12 in Lausanne, Switzerland.
ii. European Essay Prize awarded by the Charles Veillon Foundation since 1975, to honour a book or the work of an author, to nourishing and spreading the evolution of thought. - Which bank has recently (in June ‘23) appointed N. S. Vishwanathan as the Non-Executive (Part-time) Chairman for a period of three years?
1) YES Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) IndusInd BankAnswer-2) Axis Bank
Explanation:
On 16th June 2023, The Board of Directors of Axis Bank approved the appointment of N. S. Vishwanathan, former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) , as its Non-Executive (Part-time) Chairman for a period of three years.
i. The appointment is subject to the approval of the shareholders of Axis Bank and RBI. - Name the Indian company that has recently (in June ‘23) showcased its version of the metaverse called Bharatmeta, India’s first of its metaverse platform at the VivaTech 2023 event held in Paris 2023.
1) Tata Elxsi
2) Affle (India)
3) Kiya.ai
4) Zensar Technologies
5) CyientAnswer-3) Kiya.ai
Explanation:
Kiya.ai, Mumbai(Maharashtra) based Artificial Intelligence(AI) and emerging technology solutions provider, showcased its version of the metaverse called “Bharatmeta”, India’s first of its metaverse platform, at VivaTech 2023 event held at Paris expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France from 14th to 17th June 2023.
• Vivatech 2023 is the 7th edition of Europe’s biggest startup and tech event.
i. Metaverse refers to a multi-dimensional digital space that employs virtual reality and augmented reality to provide lifelike experiences to users online.
ii. Bharatmeta offers practical use cases for banking, commerce, culture, and collaboration within the metaverse.It aims to bridge the gap between physical and virtual realms. - What was the theme of United Nations (UN) World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2023 that was observed across the globe on 17th June 2023?
1) Her land Her rights
2) Rising up from drought together
3) Food. Feed. Fibre
4) Restoration, Land, Recovery
5) Let’s Grow the Future TogetherAnswer-1) Her land Her rights
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2023 was observed across the globe on 17th June 2023 with the theme of “Her land Her rights”.
i. The global focus for the 2023 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is on women’s land rights.
ii. The first ever World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought was observed on 17th June 1995. - Name the state government that has recently (in June ‘23) approved the Co-operative Policy 2023.
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Andhra Pradesh
5) KarnatakaAnswer-3) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
The cabinet meeting chaired by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the Co-operative Policy 2023, with an aim to strengthen the cooperative movement and create jobs in the co-operative sector.
i. This policy focuses on the preparation and implementation of the public co-operative partnership (PCP) model, which means cooperative organisations would collaborate with government entities.
ii. New co-operatives to be formed in agriculture, health care, food processing, animal husbandry, water conservation, new and renewable energy, tourism, minerals, agricultural equipment, organic products, and other sectors and they will be linked to various government schemes.
- In June 2023, the Department of Legal Affairs in the Ministry of Law & Justice (MoL&J) constituted an expert committee to recommend reforms in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
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