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 Q .
Who appointed Sandeep Kumar Gupta as the head of India's largest gas utility GAIL (India) Limited?
A)
PESB
B)
ONGC
C)
NTPC Limited
D)
Hindustan Petroleum

Correct Answer : Option (A) - PESB

Note :

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has selected Sandeep Kumar Gupta as the head of India's largest gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd.

He will replace Manoj Jain, who will be retired on August 31, 2022.

He has more than 31 years of working experience at Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).

He is working as a Director (Finance) of IOC since August 3, 2019.

If his appointment approved by ACC, then he will hold the office till February 2026..

Source : Business Standard

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Published On : June 30, 2022
 Q .
Who has been appointed as the new Mumbai Police Commissioner?
A)
Tapan Deka
B)
Nitin Gupta
C)
Sanjay Pandey
D)
Vivek Phansalkar

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Vivek Phansalkar

Note : Maharashtra Government has appointed senior IPS officer Vivek Phansalkar as the Mumbai Police Commissioner as the outgoing CP Sanjay Pandey is scheduled to retire from the position on July 1, 2022. Vivek Phansalkar is a 1989-batch IPS officer.

Vivek Phansalkar was serving as the DG and MD of the Police Housing and Welfare Corporation, before his appointment as the Mumbai Police Commissioner.

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Published On : June 30, 2022
 Q .
What is the new name of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra?
A)
Dhule
B)
Satara
C)
Sambhaji Nagar
D)
Dharashiv

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Sambhaji Nagar

Note : The name of Aurangabad District in Maharashtra has been changed to Sambhaji Nagar. The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb invaded the Deccan in 1653 and had set up his capital in the city, which he renamed Aurangabad.

Shiv Sena Supremo Balasaheb Thackeray had announced the renaming of Aurangabad to Sambhaji Nagar in 1988. The move of renaming Aurangabad came amid the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra.

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Published On : June 30, 2022
 Q .
Who is launched report on "Future Penetration of Electric Two-Wheelers"?
A)
NABARD
B)
Planning Commission
C)
NITI Aayog
D)
Central Vigilance Commission

Correct Answer : Option (B) - NITI Aayog

Note :

NITI Aayog and TIFAC launched a report titled ‘Forecasting Penetration of Electric Two-Wheelers in India’, on 28 June, 2022.
 
Using a tool made by NITI Aayog and TIFAC, eight scenarios have been developed for analyzing the future penetration of electric two-wheelers in the country.
 
In an optimistic scenario, the report forecasts 100% penetration of electric two-wheelers in the Indian market by FY 2026–27. In another scenario, which is technology driven and where current incentives are withdrawn by 2024, the report predicts 72% penetration by 2031.
 
During the launch of the report, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said, “This report provides a much-needed tool to the industry, researchers, academicians, and policymakers to analyze and respond to various scenarios. It can be replicated easily in other segments too, such as four-wheelers, without any hassle.”
 
The eight scenarios considered are :
 
* Challenged Diffusion
* Performance Driven
* Low Battery Cost
* Technology Driven
* Incentive Driven
* Battery Cost Challenged
* Same Performance
* Optimistic

The future scenarios have been constructed on the basis of three major factors that influence the market penetration of electric two-wheelers :

(i) demand incentives
(ii) cost of battery
(iii) vehicle performance in terms of both range and power.
 
Highlights :
 
* In the ‘Technology Driven’ scenario, if an R&D programme manages to enhance the range and power of electric two-wheelers by 5% annually between FY 2023–24 and 2025–26, and by 10% in FY 2026–2027, then the penetration of electric-two wheelers may reach about 72% in FY 2031–32—even with no extension of demand incentives.

* The sale of electric two-wheelers may cross 220 lakh units in FY 2028–29 under the ‘Optimistic’, ‘Same Performance’ and ‘Battery Cost Challenged’ scenarios. It may reach 180 lakh units under the ‘Technology-Driven’ scenario. Under the ‘Incentive Drive’ scenario, the sale is expected to reach only 55 lakh units in FY 2031.

* If there is sufficient installed capacity of electric two-wheelers and charging infrastructure, then sale (which finally reaches about 250 lakh units) may at some point even surpass the production under the ‘Optimistic’, ‘Same Performance’ and ‘Battery Cost Challenged’ scenarios.

The report provides important insights into the required infrastructure, manufacturing capability, policies, and technology-development priorities in the area.
 
The scenarios can be used by government agencies, the industry, and academic/R&D institutions for evidence-based analysis of policies, market scenarios and technology development strategies..

Source : PIB

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Published On : June 30, 2022
 Q .
World Asteroid Day is observed annually on_________
A)
June 27th
B)
June 28th
C)
June 29th
D)
June 30th

Correct Answer : Option (D) - June 30th

Note :

World Asteroid Day is observed annually on June 30th to raise the awareness about the asteroid hazardous impact.
 
History : In December 2016, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/71/90 and designated June 30 as the International Asteroid Day. The date was chosen to observe the anniversary of the Tunguska asteroid impact over Siberia, on June 30, 1908. The idea to mark the day was proposed by the Association of Space Explorers which was endorsed by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS).
 
Significance : The International Asteroid Day is aimed at creating awareness of the destruction that can be caused in the event of an asteroid impact. As many remain oblivious about asteroids and the risks they pose to the planet, it becomes crucial to familiarise them with the threats through events, campaigns, and more..

Source : News18

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Published On : June 30, 2022
 Q .
When the "International Day of Parliamentarism" is observed on every year?
A)
30th June
B)
29th June
C)
28th June
D)
27th June

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 30th June

Note :

June 30th is observed as the International Day of Parliamentarism every year to commemorate the date on which the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) was founded. The IPU, founded in Paris in 1889, is an international organisation of national parliaments to promote democratic governance, accountability, and cooperation among its members.
 
History : The International Day of Parliamentarism was sanctioned by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018 through resolution A/RES/72/278 that recognised the role of parliaments in ensuring greater transparency and accountability. In a parliamentary democracy, citizens of a country elect their representatives to a legislative parliament. The Icelandic Parliament, which was founded in 930, is the oldest parliament in the world.

Every year, the IPU Executive Committee holds a meeting (either virtual or physical) on the day of parliamentarism. The panel discusses laws and policies related to peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development at the global level.
 
Theme : In 2022, the International Day of Parliamentarism will be observed under the theme of public engagement. The theme has been selected in the wake of the third Global Parliamentary Report that chalks out a roadmap for enhanced public engagement by parliaments..

Source : CNBC TV18

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Published On : June 30, 2022
 Q .
Who is launched GOAL 2.0 programme in New Delhi?
A)
Raghubar Das
B)
Arjun Munda
C)
Smriti Irani
D)
Dharmendra Pradhan

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Arjun Munda

Note :

Union Minister of Tribal Affairs "Arjun Munda" Tuesday(28th June 2022) launched the second phase of the Going Online As Leaders (GOAL) Programme in New Delhi. Mr. Munda also felicitated leaders of the first phase of the programme.
 
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Munda highlighted that the first phase of GOAL has seen changing the lives of tribal youth through the digital mentorship programme. He emphasized that the second phase will reach out to ten lakh women and youth entrepreneurs.

Mr. Munda said, this programme will also create a platform for more than fifty thousand Self-Help Groups and ten lakh families associated with TRIFED to take their products global.
 
Mr. Munda stressed that digitally empowering tribal communities would contribute significantly to the socio-economic development of the country and an important step toward creating a flourishing community of tribal leaders.
 
Our correspondent reports that this programme is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Meta GOAL 2.0 initiative.

It aims to digitally upskill ten lakh youth from tribal communities of the country and open up opportunities for them using digital technology. The Ministry is primarily focusing on promoting entrepreneurship amongst women through this programme..

Source : News On Air

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Published On : June 30, 2022
 Q .
Who took oath as chief minister of Maharashtra in 30th June 2022?
A)
Aaditya Thackeray
B)
Anand Dighe
C)
Sharad Pawar
D)
Eknath Shinde

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Eknath Shinde

Note :

Rebel Shiv Sena MLA "Eknath Shinde" today(30th June 2022) sworn-in as the chief minister and Devendra Fadnavis as Deputy CM of Maharashtra. Earlier this evening, Fadnavis announced that he won't be part of the Eknath Shinde-led ministry. However, the BJP's central leadership directed him to take charge as Deputy CM. Shinde, with support of 50 MLAs, successfully pulled off a coup within Shiv Sena.
 
Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde met Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and staked claim to form the government.
 
After meeting the Governor, Fadnavis and Shinde jointly addressed the press. Fadnavis said in the last assembly elections, people had voted for BJP-Shiv Sena alliance but that mandate was insulted and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government of Congress, NCP and Sena was formed..

Source : Times now News

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Published On : June 30, 2022
 Q .
Uranium Mining Reserves have been found recently in which state?
A)
Odisha
B)
Chhattisgarh
C)
Rajasthan
D)
Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Rajasthan

Note :

Rajasthan has come on the world map with huge reserves of uranium, found at Rohil (Khandela Tehsil) in Sikar district, which is over 120 km from state capital Jaipur.
 
After Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan is the third state where uranium — which is considered one of the rare minerals in the world — has been found.
 
The Rajasthan government has forayed into the field of uranium mining by issuing a letter of intent (LoI) to Uranium Corporation of India. The LoI is for excavation of ore of this rare mineral in the state. Mining of the rare mineral will start after fulfilling necessary formalities.
 
Mines and petroleum minister Pramod Jain Bhaya called the decision of uranium excavation a big achievement in the field of mining in the state..

Source : Business Standard

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Published On : June 29, 2022
 Q .
Attorney General of India KK Venugopal's term has been extended for how many months?
A)
3 Months
B)
5 Months
C)
7 Months
D)
9 Months

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 3 Months

Note : Senior advocate KK Venugopal has agreed to continue as Attorney General of India for three more months. The decision has come after a request from the central government. The 91-year-old Venugopal was appointed as the Attorney General of India in July 2017 in place of Mukul Rohatgi. KK Venugopal was initially not willing to continue in the constitutional post due to "personal reasons" but has agreed to continue.

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Published On : June 29, 2022
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