Current Affairs Full month 1-30 June | Full Month Current Affairs
J&K Current Affairs/ India & World Current
Affairs
Who among the following has recently Inaugurated the
COBAS-6800 at GMC Jammu of Jammu &
Kashmir?
A. Narendra
Modi
B. Atal Dulloo
C. Rajnaht
Singh
D. Baseer Khan
Financial Commissioner, Health & Medical Education,
Atal Dulloo, on 01 June, inaugurated COBAS 6800 machine at Government Medical
College Jammu. The appliance, installed at a cost of Rs. 3.72 crore, will
significantly enhance the testing capacity by performing test on around 1200
additional samples in 24 hours.
How many mountaineers from Jammu and Kashmir Scale Mount
Everest on 1st June?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Two Youth from Jammu and Kashmir, Mohammad Iqbal Khan,
Mahfooz Elahi, both residents of Jammu and Kashmir, and Chandra Singh Negi, a
resident of Uttarakhand scaled Mount Everest on 01 June at at 6.20 am. This is
for the first time that JIMWS mountaineers have scaled the highest peak since
its inception in 1983.
On Which date the the UN recognised Global Day of Parents
is celebrated?
A. May 31
B. June 01
C. May 29
D. May 02
In 2012, the UN General Assembly declared the first-ever
Global Day of Parents. Ever since, it has been marked annually on 1 June to
honor parents from every corner of the world. The day is celebrated to honor
parents for their sacrifices, commitment and selfless love. The 2021 Global Day
of Parents theme is ‘Appreciate all parents throughout the world’
Name the Indian Player, who won Gold in the 75kg Women’s
Middle category final at the 2021 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships, in Dubai?
A. Mona Malhani
B. Disha Ayorya
C. Pooja Rani
D. Sunanda
Jaychand
India’s Pooja Rani won the gold medal in the 75kg Women’s
Middle category final at the 2021 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships, in Dubai,
on May 30, 2021. She was the lone Indian woman boxer to strike gold at the 2021
Asian Championships.
Who is the new DG
of NIA (National Investigation Agency)?
A. Ajit Dohal
B. Kuldeep
Singh
C. Shri
Shaktikanta Das
D. Satheesh
Reddy
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General
Kuldeep Singh has been given the additional charge as the DG of National
Investigation Agency (NIA), by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Who is the
of Group of Ministers (GoM) has been
constituted by GST Council to examine GST exemption on Covid-19 relief
materials?
A. Anand Kumar
B. Arun Singh
C. Conrad K
Sangma
D. Shiv Raj
Singh Chauhan
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has constituted
a Group of Ministers (GoM) to examine Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemptions
on a range of Covid-19 relief materials such as vaccines, drugs, testing kits
and ventilators. The eight-member ministerial panel will be headed by Meghalaya
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma.
When is the World Milk Day celebrated globally?
A. May 31
B. June 01
C. May 29
D. May 02
The World Milk Day is observed every year on 1 June to
recognise the importance of milk as a global food. The main objective of this
day is to focus on activities that are connected to the dairy sector. The World
Milk Day was established by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the
United Nations in 2001. The theme of 2021 is ’Sustainability in the Dairy
Sector’.
Who is the authour of the book, the book “LANGUAGES OF
TRUTH: Essays 2003-2020″?
A. Arundhati
Roi
B. Javid Akhter
C. Salman
Rashdie
D. Amit Shah
Salman Rushdie has come out with his new essay
collection, titled “LANGUAGES OF TRUTH: Essays 2003-2020″.
J&K Current Affairs/Indian & World Current
Affairs
Shiv temple at the
ski-resort of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir has been renovated as Re-opened, who
built the temple?
A. Maharani
Tara Bhai
B. Maharaja
Ranjit Singh
C. Maharani
Mohini Bai Sisodia
D. Maharaja
Gulab Singh
Shiv temple at the
ski-resort of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir has been renavated as Re-opened, who
built the temple?
A. Maharani
Tara Bhai
B. Maharaja
Ranjit Singh
C. Maharani
Mohini Bai Sisodia
D. Maharaja
Gulab Singh
The Army has renovated the famous Shiv temple at the
ski-resort of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir and re-opened it for the public on
Tuesday. The temple, built in 1915, is also famous for featuring in Rajesh
Khanna and Mumtaz's hit number “Jai Jai Shiv Shankar” from the movie 'Aap Ki
Kasam'.. The temple was constructed in
1915 by Maharani Mohini Bai Sisodia, wife of the erstwhile Maharaja of Jammu
and Kashmir Hari Singh.
Mary Kom Settles with which Medal at 2021 Asian Boxing
Championships?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
Mary Kom Settles with the Silver Medal at 2021 Asian
Boxing Championships in Dubai.
Which Indian who has been awarded with the ‘WHO
Director-General Special Recognition Award’ for accomplishments in the area of
tobacco control?
A. Amit Shah
B. Narendra
Modi
C. Ramesh
Pokhriyal
D. Dr Harsh
Vardhan
The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, GoI, Dr.
Harsh Vardhan has been awarded with the ‘WHO Director-General Special
Recognition Award’ for his accomplishments in the area of tobacco control. The
theme of the “World No Tobacco Day” 2021 is “Commit to Quit”.
Which state government has announced Chief Sishu Sewa Scheme
for the welfare of children?
A. Jammu &
Kashmir
B. Gujarat
C. Assam
D. TamilNadu
The Assam government has announced Chief Sishu Sewa
Scheme for the welfare of those children who lost parents due to COVID-19.
The WHO gave names "Kappa and Delta" to two
Variants of COVID-19, found in which country?
A. China
B. India
C. UK
D. Germany
'Kappa' and 'Delta': WHO gives names to Covid-19 variants
found in India. The B.1.617.1 variant has been designated as 'Kappa' while the
B1.617.2 variant has been dubbed 'Delta.' using Greek alphabets, for various
variants of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19),
Which Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel has
commissioned by NSA to the nation for safeguarding maritime interests?
A. Sajag
B. Ragu
C. Akash
D. Trishul
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has commissioned
Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel Sajag and dedicated it to the nation
for safeguarding maritime interests.
Which country has launched world’s first Nano Urea, for
the welfare of the farmers?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. China
D. Bangladesh
IFFCO has launched
the world’s first ”Nano Urea” for farmers across the world. The indigenously
developed ”Nano Urea” will be in liquid form. The production of the urea will
begin from June 2021.
Who has been given the additional charge as the Chairman
of CBDT?
A. Sunit
Agarwal
B. Rohan Kumar
C. Jagannath
Bidyadha
D. None of
these
Jagannath Bidyadhar Mohapatra, a member of Central Board
of Direct Taxes (CBDT), has been given the additional charge as the Chairman of
CBDT, for a period of three months.
Which organisation has become the first standards body in
the country to join ‘One Nation, One Standard’ scheme of the central
government?
A. NIT Sringar
B. RDSO Lucknow
C. IIT Kanpur
D. ITI Madras
Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO)
Lucknow, which sets standards for the Indian Railway Sector, has become the
first standards body in the country to join ‘One Nation, One Standard’ scheme
of the central government. The RDSO, the sole R&D wing of the Railways
Ministry, has now been recognised as a ‘Standard Developing Organisation’ by
the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), for three years period. BIS is the
implementing agency for the ‘One Nation, One Standard’ scheme.
The UAE government awarded whom with its Golden Visa?
A. Sonu Sood
B. Salman Khan
C. Tiger Shroff
D. Sanjay Dutt
The UAE government awarded Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt
with its Golden Visa.
Who is the new President of CII?
A. Anuj
Khiyambar
B. TV Narendran
C. Kuvita
Subramaniyam
D. Ashish Joshi
T V Narendran, the Managing Director, and Chief Executive
Officer of Tata Steel, has been elected as the new President of industry
chamber, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for 2021-22.
Which country chaired the second BRICS Sherpas' and Sous
Sherpas' meeting?
A. Brazil
B. India
C. China
D. Russia
The second BRICS Sherpas' and Sous Sherpas' meeting was
convened under India's Chairship.
J&K Current Affairs / I ndia -World Current Affairs
Who inaugurated Vidhik Seva Kendra/Legal Service Center
in Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Manoj Sinha
B. Pankal
Mithal
C. Baseer Khan
D. Farooq Khan
Chief Justice Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Justice
Pankaj Mithal on 03 2021, inaugurated Vidhik Seva Kendra/Legal Service Center
at Srinagar/ Jammu wings of J&K High Court.
Who is the new chairman of National Human Rights
Commission of India?
A. Arun Mishra
B. Domyal Singh
C. Anand Kumar
D. Sujata
Kumari
The former Supreme Court Judge Justice Arun Mishra has
been sworn in as the new Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission
(NHRC) of India.
When is the International Bicycle Day celebrated?
A. May 01
B. May 02
C. May 03
D. May 04
International World Bicycle Day is observed on June 03
draw attention to the benefits of using the bicycle.
Paresh B Lal has
been appointed as the Grievance Officer for India by which company?
A. Google
B. WhatsApp
C. RBI
D. DRDO
The Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp has named
Paresh B Lal as the Grievance Officer for India
Who has been appointed as the first Chairman for the
newly formed DMCRC by IBF?
A. Bikram Kumar
B. Rahul awasti
C. VIkramhit
Sen
D. Sujata
Sindhu
The Indian Broadcasting Foundation(IBF)[renamed as Indian
Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF)] has appointed Justice (Retd.)
Vikramjit Sen as the Chairman for the newly formed Digital Media Content
Regulatory Council (DMCRC). The self-regulatory body has been formed as per the
mandate of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital
Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021,
How many Teams will be participating in the 2027 ICC
Men’s Cricket World Cup?
A. 14
B. 24
C. 34
D. 44
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced
that the Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2027 and 2031, will once again be a
14-team, 54-match tournament. Earlier in the 2019 World Cup, only 10 teams
contested, compared to 14 teams in the 2015 World Cup.
Who has been elected as the new president of Israel?
A. Sherun
Ishoun
B. Isaac Herzog
C. Moush Islain
D. Moshe Dayan
Israeli politician, Isaac Herzog, has been elected as the
President of the country on June 01, 2021, during the 120 member parliamentary
election for 2021. The 60-year-old Herzog will be the 11th President of Israel,
assuming office with effect from July 09, 2021. 87 members voting for him, which
was the biggest majority a candidate has ever won.
Which institution has developed first-of-its-kind
Internet of Things (IoT) device named ‘AmbiTag"?
A. ITI Srinagar
B. IIT Ropar
C. IIT Patna
D. IIT Delhi
IIT Ropar Punjab, has developed a first-of-its-kind
Internet of Things (IoT) device named ‘AmbiTag’ which can record real-time
ambient temperature during the transportation of perishable products such as
vaccines, body organs and blood.
Which Indian Boxing player won a gold medal in the 91 kg
weight category at the ASBC Asian Boxing Championships?
A. Suhsil Kumar
B. Sanjeet
Kumar
C. Dilip Hoda
D. Somanth Dutt
Sanjeet Kumar won a gold medal in the 91 kg weight
category at the ASBC Asian Boxing Championships by defeating Olympic
silver-medallist Vassiliy Levit of Kazakhstan, The 2021 Asian Amateur Boxing
Championships was held from 24 to 31 May 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Who has been appointed as the Director at the CSIR-Centre
for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)?
A. Amit choudry
B. Snil
Batacharya
C. Dr Vinay
Nandicoori
D. Mohit Chadda
Former IITian, Dr Vinay K Nandicoori, has been appointed
as the Director at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB),
Hyderabad, Telangana.
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of World Health
Organisation (WHO) Executive Board, for a period of one year?
A. Jay Shah
B. Nita Ambani
C. Dr Patrick
Amoth
D. Komal
Agarwal
Dr Patrick Amoth, the acting Director-General for Health,
Ministry of Health of Kenya has been appointed as the Chairman of World Health
Organisation (WHO) Executive Board, for a period of one year.
Current Affairs 05-June / GK 2021
Which UT has becomes 1st UT in India to provide
educational tablets to school children
A. Jammu &
Kashmir
B. Ladakh
C. Andoman
& Nocobar
D. None of
these
Striving to provide better educational support to the
students amidst the COVID-19 pandemic where schools remain mostly closed, LG
Mathur today inaugurated the YounTab scheme in a virtual event at Raj Niwas.
would be distributed to govt school students from Class 6th to 12th. Ladakh has
become the first UT/state in India to have successfully launched the scheme.
The distribution of tablets would be completed in the next two months.
Which State/UT signed an MoU with Go-Airlines for
transportation of perishable products across India recently?
A. Kerala
B. Jammu &
kashmir
C. Punjab
D. Himachal
Pradesh
The Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) Horticulture Department
signed an MoU with the airline carrier Go-Airlines for transportation of
perishable horticulture and agricultural produce to various destinations across
the country.
Name the 1st Indian to be appointed as the President of
the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)?
A. Jogmohan
Bakhoda
B. Jagjit
Pavadia
C. Kuldeep
Singh
D. Manmeet Kour
The former Narcotics Commissioner of India and a retired
officer of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs), Jagjit Pavadia has been
elected as the President of Vienna based International Narcotics Control Board
(INCB) in its 131st session for a period of five years. She is the first Indian
to be appointed as the Chief of the INCB and the second woman to hold this
office
Who announced the
integration of e-GOPALA app with UMANG platform on world Milk Day?
A. Narednra
Modi
B. Harshah
Vardhan
C. Giriraj
Singh
D. Ramesh Pokhriyal
Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal
Husbandry & Dairying announced the integration of e-GOPALA app (Generation
of wealth through Productive Livestock) with UMANG (Unified Mobile Application
for New-age Governance) platform during the virtual program organised as a part
of the World Milk Day (June 1 2021). i.Union Minister also launched the Gopal
Ratna Awards, the National Awards for the Cattle and Dairy Sector
Name the 1st Indian Institution to be recognised as a
Standard Developing Organization (SDO) under Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
SDO Recognition Scheme?
A. DRDo
B. RBI
C. IIT Kanpur
D. RDSO
Research Designs & Standards Organization (RDSO)
became the 1st Indian Institution to be recognised as a Standard Developing
Organization (SDO), under Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) SDO Recognition
Scheme. SDO recognition is a key part of India’s “One Nation One Standard”
mission.
Which country hosted the BRICS Foreign Affairs Minister
Meeting virtually in June 2021?
A. Pakistan
B. India
C. China
D. Brazil
India hosted the 2021 BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China
and South Africa) Foreign Affairs Minister Meeting virtually. External Affairs
Minister (EAM) of India, S Jaishankar Chaired the meeting, since India is the
Chair of BRICS for the year 2021. BRICS supports proposal by India, South
Africa to temporarily waive patents on COVID-19 vaccines
WHO named Indian COVID-19 Variants B.1.617.1 and B.1.617.2 as ________and ______?
A. Kappa
B. Delta
C. Indiata
D. Both A and B
The World Health Organisation(WHO) has named the
B.1.617.1 and B.1.617.2 variants of COVID-19 that were first identified in
India as ‘Kappa’ and ‘Delta’ respectively. An Expert group of WHO has
recommended labelling using the letters of the Greek Alphabet – Alpha, Beta,
Gamma, Delta.
J&K Current Affairs / India - World CA/06-June
Which State/UT has topped the SDG India Index 2020-21
released by NITI Aayog?
A. Kerala
B. Jammu &
Kashmir
C. Bihar
D. Gujarat
The NITI Aayog Vice-Chairperson Dr Rajiv Kumar released
the SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020–21 on June 03, 2021. Top States in SDG
India Index 2020–21: Kerala (75). Bottom 5 States in SDG India Index 2020–21:
Bihar (52). The SDG India Index 2020–21, developed in collaboration with the
United Nations in India, tracks progress of all States and UTs.
When is the International Day of Innocent Children
Victims of Aggression?
A. June 03
B. June 04
C. June 05
D. June 06
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of
Aggression is a United Nations observance held on June 4 every year. It was
established on 19 August 1982. its
purpose expanded to "acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout
the world who are the victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse. This day
affirms the UN's commitment to protect the rights of children.
Who has been elected as the President of the
International Dairy Federation (IDF)?
A. Dr
Harshvardhan
B. Dr Madan Lal
Sharma
C. Dr R S Sodhi
D. Dr Kelash
Sorma
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has unanimously
elected Dr. R S Sodhi, as its board member, to represent India. Mr. Sodhi is
the Managing Director, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd
(GCMMF), that sells Amul branded
products in India. He was appointed on June 01, 2021, during the General
Assembly of the Board, and eventually also the World Milk Day. Headquartered at
Brussels, Belgium
Which organisation has launched its first ever Asia
Pacific Public Sector Cyber Security Executive Council to combat cyber threat?
A. Facebook
B. Google
C. Microsoft
D. Amazon
Microsoft has announced the launch of the first Asia
Pacific Public Sector Cyber Security Executive Council, to build a strong
communications channel for addressing cyber threats and sharing best practices
across the participating countries. The Asia Pacific Public Sector Cyber
Security Executive Council will comprise of 15 policy makers from Brunei,
Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Which country is set to host the second United Nations
Global Sustainable Transport Conference, 2021?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. China
D. Sri Lanka
The second United Nations Global Sustainable Transport
Conference is scheduled to be held from 14-16 October 2021, in Beijing, China.
Who is the new Deputy Chief of Naval Staff?
A. G Ashok
Kumar
B. Ravneet
Singh
C. Dinesh K
Tripathi
D. Sandeep
Naithani
The Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
(AVSM), and Nausena Medal (NM) holder, has been sworn in as the the Deputy
Chief of Naval Staff on June 01, 2021.
Name the last surviving Freedom fighter and member of the
first parliament of India who passed away recently?
A. Gopal
Acharya
B. T.M.
Kalliannan Gounder
C. MK Naik
D. Sudhir Jain
The noted Gandhian, and freedom fighter, T.M. Kalliannan
Gounder, who was the last surviving member of the first parliament of India,
has passed away. He was 101. Tamil Nadu based Kalliannan Gounder joined the
Indian National Congress at 19, and also participated in the Quit India
movement. He was the the member of India’s first provisional parliament,
1950–1952, he was also the youngest member in the Indian Constituent Assembly
then.
Ladakh signs MoU with CESL for 5 MW solar power project,
to be set up at which place?
A. Nubra
B. Zanaskar
C. Doda
C. Khardungla
The Union Territory of Ladakh on Saturday signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL)
for setting up of 5-MW Solar Power Plant at Zanskar in Kargil
Top-Current
Affairs /June-7 / GK-2021
In NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2020-21, Jammu and
Kashmir UT graduated to which category?
A. Aspirant
B. Performer
C. Front Runner
D. Achiever
Jammu
and Kashmir and Ladakh including twelve more state/Ut's graduated to the
category of Front-Runners (scores between 65 and 99, including both).
PM Narendra Modi launched three E 100 ethanol dispensing
stations on Wolrd Environment Day in which state?
A. Jammu &
Kashmir
B. Maharashtra
C. Kerala
D. Gujarat
Pilot
Project of E 100 ethanol dispensing stations has been launched by PM Modi at
three locations in Pune, for the production and distribution of ethanol across
the country, because ethanol have a better impact on the environment as well as
on the lives of farmers.
Indian Govt. has ordered Oil Companies to sell ethanol
blended petrol with percentage of ethanol up to 20% from which date?
A. April 01,
2022
B. April 01,
2023
C. April 01,
2024
D. April 01,
2025
Government
of India has released E-20 notification, directing Oil Companies to sell
ethanol blended petrol with percentage of ethanol up to 20% from April 01,
2023; and BIS Specifications for higher ethanol blends E12 & E15.
On Which date the World Pest Day observed?
A. June 2
B. June 4
C. June 6
D. June 8
World
Pest Day, also known as World Pest Awareness Day, is observed on June 6 every
year. The objective behind celebrating this day is to create awareness of how
pest management helps preserve the quality of life for people.
Who won the 2021 International Booker Prize?
A. David Diop
B. Marieke
Lucas Rijneveld
C. Jokha
al-Harthi
D. Olga
Tokarczuk
French
novelist David Diop has won the prestigious International Booker Prize for the
year 2021. He has been chosen for his book translated into English as “At Night
All Blood is Black” based on World War I. The Paris-born writer is the first
French novelist to win the prize.
Who won the inaugural edition of 2021 Belgrade Open
Tennis Tournament?
A. Novak
Gjokovic
B. Roger
Federer
C. Rafael Nadal
D. Naomi Osaka
Novak
Djokovic captured the 2021 title of the Belgrade Open Tennis Tournament.
The UNGA has declared which day as “International Day for
the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing.”
A. 1 June
B. 3 June
C. 5 June
D. 7 June
The
UN General Assembly declared 5 June as the “International Day for the Fight
Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing.” IUU is organised every
year on 5 June by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Who has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air
Staff?
A. Rakesh Kumar
Singh Bhadauria
B. Vivek Ram
Chaudhari
C. Richard John
Duckworth
D. Amit Dev
The
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed ace fighter pilot Air
Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff. Chaudhari
will replace incumbent Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora who will superannuate on
June 30, 2021.
Who has won the Prestigious won 2021 Nature TTL
Photography Awards for 2021?
A. Thomas-Vijayan
B. Kalim
Mustafa
C. Suraj singh
D. Neena Kumari
Kerala-based
Thomas Vijayan, who is now settled in Canada, has won 2021 Nature TTL
Photography Awards for his photo of an Orangutan clinging to a tree. The
photograph is titled ‘The World is Going Upside Down’. To capture the winning
shot of the orangutan, Thomas Vijayan selected a tree that was in water and
waited for hours To capture the incredible shot of the orangutan, Mr Vijayan
selected a tree that was in water and waited for hours for the perfect timing
UN has declared which year as the International Year of
Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture?
A. 2020
B. 2021
C. 2022
D. 2023
UN
has declared the year 2022 as the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and
Aquaculture, to help focus attention on the small-scale fishermen and women who
comprise 90 percent of the world’s fisheries work force.
Top-Current Affairs /June-8 / GK-2021
Which Village of Jammu and Kashmir has become First
Village in India to record 100% vaccination against Covid-19
A. Weyan
B. Palhallan
C. Rajpur
D. Qaziabad
Village
Weyan of district Bandipora has become the first village of the country, where
entire population above 18 years has been vaccinated. This national record is
attributed to ‘J&K Model' under which the administration decided to reach
out to the people, instead of people coming to the vaccination centre
Which UT has launched YounTab scheme for students to
encourage digital learning?
A. Jammu &
Kashmir
B. Ladakh
C. Lakshadweep
D. Kerala
Ladakh
Lt Governor has launched the YounTab scheme for students in the Union
Territory. It is formulated to encourage digital learning, bridge the digital
divide between connected and unconnected and mitigate the Covid pandemic
disruptions.
Which state/UT has launched ‘Knowledge Economy Mission’
to boost job prospects?
A. Ladakh
B. Kerala
C. Jammu &
Kashmir
D. Jhankhand
Kerala
government has launched ‘Knowledge Economy Mission’ to boost job prospects in
the state by supporting knowledge workers. In order to promote skills &
strengthen the higher education system and for technological transformation,
the knowledge economy fund was hiked from ₹200 crore to ₹300 crores.
Which of the follwoing wwill set up 10 'One-Stop Centres'
across 9 contries?
A. Ministry of
Women and Child Development
B. Rerserve
Bank of India
C. J&K Bank
D. DRDO
The
Ministry of Women and Child Development Government of India announced, that WCD
in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs will set up 10 'One-Stop
Centres' to support Indian women affected by violence in public or private
spaces.
Who has been appointed as the World Bank Education
Advisor?
A. Rehmat Alvi
B. Suraj Bangra
C. Ranjitsinh
Disale
D. Anwar Ahmad
Ranjitsinh
Disale has been appointed as the World Bank Education advisor, starting from
June 2021 to June 2024. Disale is the first Indian to have been awarded the
Global Teacher Award in 2020, will now be working on the Coach Project,
launched by The World Bank in March 2021
Who among the following has won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
2021?
A. Sergio Perez
B. Lewis
Hamilton
C. Pierre Gasly
D. Max
Verstappen
Sergio
Perez won a chaotic Azerbaijan Grand Prix with both Max Verstappen and Lewis
Hamilton failing to finish.
Which state/UT has launched a solar-based rural
electrification drive for rural households?
A. Kerala
B. J&K
C. Gujarat
D. Goa
In a
big move towards solar energy's adoption in the State of Goa CM Pramod Sawant
has launched a solar-based rural electrification drive for rural households.
The programme has been launched to take electricity to the areas in Goa where
grid connectivity is not feasible. The project will be carried out by Goa
Energy Development Agency (GEDA) and Convergence Energy Services Limited
(CESL).
Which organisation has launched Online Tracking Portal
'Bal Swaraj (COVID-Care Link) for child in need of care and protection?
A. DRDO
B. NITI Aayog
C. NCPCR
D. WCD
In
view of the growing problem related to children affected by COVID-19, the
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has devised an
online tracking portal “Bal Swaraj (COVID-Care link)” for children in need of
care and protection. The children who have lost family support or are without
any ostensible means of subsistence are children in need of care and protection
under Section 2(14) of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
Which state/UT has launched a scheme to provide free
sanitary napkins worth 40.55 crore to needy girls and women across the state?
A. Jammu &
kashmir
B. Pnjab
C. Goa
D. Himachal
Pradesh
Punjab
Social Security Minister Aruna Chaudhary launched the women-empowerment
oriented 'Udaan Scheme' on the occasion of International Menstrual Hygiene Day,
under which sanitary pads of Rs 40.55 crore would be distributed free of cost
annually to needy women and girls.
Which Indian-Amerian has won the prestigious
International Business Book of the Year Award for 2021?
A. Jogender
Kumar
B. Manpreet
Singh
C. Nitin Rakesh
D. Ashwin Singh
Nitin
Rakesh and Jerry Wind won the International Business Book of the Year Award
2021. The authors made history this week by winning the prestigious
International Business Book of the Year Award for 2021 for their recently
launched book “Transformation in Times of Crisis”, published by Notion Press.
Which of the following is the winner of Apple WWDC21
Swift Student Challenge?
A. Nita Kumari
B. Salma Jan
C. Abinaya
Dinesh
D. Kumari
Kaviya
Abinaya
Dinesh, a 15-year-old Indian-origin girl, is among three winners of the annual
WWDC21 Swift Student Challenge, a platform for the young brains willing to
demonstrate their coding and problem-solving skills, tech giant Apple.
Who wrote the The book ‘1232 km: The Long Journey Home’?
A. Vinod Kapri
B. Sujata Singh
C. Sunita
Agarwal
D. Suresh yadev
The
book ‘1232 km: The Long Journey Home’ by filmmaker Vinod Kapri chronicles the
journey of seven migrant workers from Bihar, who journeyed back home on their
bicycles and reached their destination after seven days. The book is published
by Harper Collins.
Top-Current Affairs /June-09 / GK-2021
Name the boy from Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir who has created a world record by identifying
flags, countries, capital and currencies of 195 countries?
A. Kaleem Ahamd
B. Abid
Telly
C. Abdul Aleem
D. Uzair Fayaz
A
10-year old boy from Srinagar has created a world record by identifying flags,
countries, capital and currencies of 195 countries in 9.26 minutes. Aleem is a
student of Tyndale Biscoe School Srinagar. The online show organized by
Anandashree Organization wherein Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Gupta- the official
participant of Guinness world records and Anita Gupta judged the performance.
Aleem has been rewarded by the title of "Junior Flag Master" and he
is the fastest and youngest to set this record. Till now he has memorized three
chapters of the holy Quran,”
When is the World Oceans Day observed?
A. June 06
B. June 07
C. June 08
D. June 09
World
Oceans Day is marked annually on the 8 June to celebrate the role of the oceans
in our everyday life and inspiring action to protect the ocean and sustainably
use marine resources. Theme 2021: "The Ocean: Life & Livelihoods"
United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration has been
officially launched, which will run from _____?
A. 2021 to 2030
B. 2022 to 2031
C. 2023 to 2032
D. 2024 to 2035
The
United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration runs from 2021–2030. its purpose
is to promote the United Nation's goals. Specifically, to facilitate global
cooperation for the restoration of degraded and destroyed ecosystems.
Which of the following organisation has signed the prestigious
UN Global Compact’s CEO Water Mandate?
A. RBI
B. DRDO
C. NTPC
D. LIC
India’s
largest power utility, NTPC Ltd, under the Ministry of Power, has become a
signatory to the prestigious UN Global Compact’s CEO Water Mandate, that focus
on efficient water management. The CEO Water Mandate is an initiative by the UN
Global Compact, designed to assist companies in the development
On which date The World Brain Tumor Day is observed?
A. June 06
B. June 07
C. June 08
D. June 09
World Brain Tumour Day is celebrated on June 8 every
year. The day aims to raise awareness and educate people about the brain
tumour. Brian Tumour Day is observed to pay tribute to brain tumour patients
and their families, caregivers, scientists and health professionals. A brain
tumour occurs when cells grow at an abnormal rate to form a mass of abnormal
cells within the brain. There are two main types of tumours: cancerous
(malignant) tumours and benign (non-cancerous) tumours.World Brain Tumour Day
was first observed by Leipzig-based non-profit organisation Deutsche
Hirntumorhilfe e.V or German Brain Tumour Association in the year 2000
Who has been reappointed as the MD & CEO of RBL Bank
by RBI?
A. Suno Desai
B. Vishwavir
Ahuja
C. Jagannath
Kolia
D. Ajay Dhaniya
RBI
has approved the re-appointment of Vishwavir Ahuja as the Managing Director
(MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of private lender RBL Bank for further
period of one year, with effect from 30 June 2021.
Which country has launched the Mission Innovation
CleanTech Exchange?
A. Pakistan
B. China
C. India
D. US
India
has launched the Mission Innovation CleanTech Exchange, to create a network of
incubators across member countries. The network will provide access to the
expertise and market insights needed to support new technologies to access new
markets globally.
When is World Food Safety Day celebrated?
A. June 06
B. June 07
C. June 08
D. June 09
World
Food Safety Day is celebrated every year on June 7 to remind people of the need
to have safer and healthy food for disease-free life. Theme 2021: ‘Safe food
today for a healthy tomorrow.
Name the winner of the International Business Book of the
Year Award for 2021?
A. Prashant
Ranade and Salman Rashdie
B. Nitin Rakesh
and Jerry Wind
C. Arundhati
Roi and Paul Green
D. Neerja Sethi
and Javid Akhter
The
book titled ‘Transformation in Times of Crisis’, authored by Nitin Rakesh and
Jerry Wind, has won the prestigious International Business Book of the Year
Award for 2021. The book is published by Notion Press and available globally on
Amazon in both Hardcover and eBook format.
Top-Current
Affairs /June-10 / GK-2021
Raimona Reserve Forest in Which state/UT has been
declared as the National Park of India?
A. Gujarat
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Assam
D. Mizoram
Raimona
National Park is a national park in Assam, India, located in Gossaigaon subdivision
of Kokrajhar district. It was created on 5 June 2021 by the announcement of
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on the occasion of World Environment Day at
Gandhi Mandap, Guwahati. Raimona National Park is famous for Golden Langur,
Area 422 km2 (163 sq mi)
Established 5 June 2021
Which University from India Ranked top in the QS World
University Rankings 2022?
A. IISC,
Bengaluru
B. IIT
Karaghpur
C. IIT Madras
D. NIT Sringar
The
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore has got a perfect score of 100 out
of 100 for the citations per faculty (CPF) metric in the analysis by
London-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). 18th edition of the rankings, the India
Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, is India's top ranked institution for
the fourth consecutive year at the QS World University Rankings 2022. However,
it has fallen four places to 177 from its 2021 rank of 172.IIT Delhi, has
become India's second-best university, having risen from the 193rd rank to 185
since last year.
Which
institution in India has topped among the Indian Universities in the Times
Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2021 ?
A. IISC,
Bengaluru
B. IIT
Karaghpur
C. IIT Madras
D. NIT Sringar
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru Ranked at 37th spot, was the highest ranked university from India
for the seventh year in a row. The other two universities in the top 100 are:
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (55) and Indian Institute of Technology
Indore (78) . Tsinghua University ranked first followed by Peking University at
second position.
Which organisation has recommended the names of Central
Bank of India and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) for privatization in the current
fiscal (2021-22)?
A. RBI
B. NITI Aayog
C. DRDO
D. IMF
Government
think-tank NITI Aayog has recommended the names of Central Bank of India and
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) for privatization in the current fiscal (2021-22),
as part of the disinvestment process announced in the Union Budget 2021-22. The
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) is a public policy
think tank of the Government of India. It was established on 01 January 2015,
by the NDA government, to replace the Planning Commission.
On which date the World Accreditation Day is observed?
A. June 6
B. June 7
C. June 8
D. June 9
The World Accreditation Day (WAD) is celebrated globally
on 9th June every year to highlight and promote the role of accreditation in
trade & economy. The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the
International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) decided the theme for
WAD 2020 as “Accreditation: Improving Food Safety”.
How many states/UTs have obtained the best performing states
grade in the latest Performance Grading Index (PGI), that measure the
performance of states in school education?
A. 9
B. 7
C. 5
D. 3
Chandigarh,
Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar and Kerala have obtained Grade 1++ (or
Level II), which makes them the best performing states. Ladakh has obtained the
lowest grade, Grade VII. The PGI grading system has 10 levels. Level 1
indicates top-notch performance and a score between 951 and 1,000 points. Level
II, also known as Grade 1++, indicates a score between 901 and 950. Those with
Grade 1+ (or Level III) have scored between 851 and 900.
Who
has been appointed as the President of 76th UN General Assembly (UNGA) for
2021-22?
A. Zalmai Rassoul
B. Abdulla Shahid
C. Omar Hilale
D. John Mcrowy
The
Maldives' Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid was on June 8, 2021, elected as the
new President of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), winning a three-fourth
majority against contender Afghanistan’s former foreign minister Zalmai
Rassoul. Shahid garnered 143 votes while Rassoul received 48 votes out of the
191 votes polled.
The
United States of America is set to hand over three out of 24 MH-60 Romeo
helicopters to the Indian Naval Force in Which year?
A. June 2021
B. July 2022
C. August 2023
D. September 2024
The
United States of America (USA) is set to hand over three out of 24 MH-60 Romeo
helicopters to the Indian Naval Force in July 2022. In February 2020, India and
the US had signed Rs 15,157 crore ($2.13 billion) deal to buy 24 MH-60 Romeo
helicopters from Lockheed Martin.
Which
country has been elected as the member of the United Nations Economic and
Social Council (ECOSOC) for 2022-24 from Asia-Pacific States?
A. Pakistan
B. India
C. Bangladesh
D. Sri Lanka
India
has been elected as the member of the United Nations Economic and Social
Council (ECOSOC), one of the six main organs of the United Nations, for
three-year terms of 2022-24. India was elected to the 54-member ECOSOC, by the
UNGA on June 7, 2021, in the Asia-Pacific States category, along with
Afghanistan, Kazakhstan and Oman
which
country will host the inaugural Hockey5s World Cups (Men and Women), 2024?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. Autralia
D. Japan
Oman
has been named as the host of the inaugural International Hockey Federation
(FIH) Hockey5s World Cup. The FIH said the men’s and women’s events will take
place in Oman’s capital city Muscat in January 2024. The governing body said
its Executive Board named Oman as host, after a recommendation from the
organisation’s Events Bidding Task Force.
Jammu
and Kashmir has signed historic MoU with which of the following organisation
for economic reforms in J&K UT?
A. DRDO
B. PARC
C. RBI
D. NITI Aayog
J&K
Government 9 june, signed historic MoUs - Memorandums of Understanding with
Policy Advocacy Research Centre (PARC) here at Civil Secretariat. UT
Government's partnership with the PARC, we are aiming at catalyzing investments
and effective policy implementation in sectors contributing to economic growth,
job creation, increasing farmers' income, business opportunities, growth in GDP,
and providing sector-wise opportunities to potential investors, besides
strategically reaching out to private stakeholders.
Who
inaugurated a 500-bed Covid hospital, established by Defence Research and
Development Organisation's (DRDO) at Khonmoh?
A. DC Mohammad Aijaz
B. Ad. Baseer Khan
C. LG Manoj Sinha
D. CJ Pankaj Mithal
Jammu
and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on 9 june, inaugurated a 500-bed
Covid hospital, established by Defence Research and Development Organisation's
(DRDO) at Khonmoh. This is the second 500-bed hospital established by the DRDO
in the union territory in the last 17 days. Housing all the requisite modern
facilities, the centrally air-conditioned facility has the capacity for 375
beds with 24-hour oxygen connectivity and 125 ICU beds, out of which 25 are
reserved for children.
Top-Current Affairs /June-11 /GK-2021
Which
state/UT has announced to create
"OXI-VAN" over 80 acres of Land?
A. Jammu and
Kashmir
B. Haryana
C. Bihar
D. Gujarat
Manohar Lal Khattar, announced to create of 80 acres of
‘Oxi-van’ (a forest) in the Karnal district of Haryana. It was announced on the
occasion of World Environment Day on June 5, 2021. Oxi-van will consist of 10
types of forests. On the occasion, highlighting the importance of trees and
encouraging promotion, protection, planting of trees Haryana Government
launched four important schemes.
Which country become host country of World Environment
day 2021?
A. Inida
B. Pakistan
C. Afghanistan
D. Maldives
World Environment Day, which is celebrated annually on
June 5 across the globe, is one of the biggest events organised by the United
Nations (UN) to generate awareness about the significance of nature. Theme
2021: 'Reimagine. Recreate. Restore.' Pakistan, in collaboration with the UN
Environment Programme (UNEP), will be the global host for the day.
Which state Maritime Board (GMB) will set up the
country’s first international maritime services cluster?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Kerala
D. Bihar
Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) will set up the country’s
first international maritime services cluster at GIFT City. The maritime
cluster will be developed as a dedicated ecosystem comprising ports, shipping,
logistics services providers and government regulators, all present in the same
geographic vicinity — GIFT City.
Which Hospital has begun screening children aged between
12-18 years for Covaxin Clinical Trials?
A. SKIMS
Srinagar
B. Apollo
C. Sir Gangaram
D. AIIMS
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi has started
screening children aged between 12-18 years for clinical trials of India's
indigenous COVID-19 vaccine- Bharat Biotech's Covaxin
Which of the following institutions has developed the AmB
(Amphotericin B) to treat fungal infection post COVID-19?
A. IIT Kharapur
B. NIT Kanpur
C. IIT
Hyderabad
D. IIT Delhi
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad has
developed nano-fibre based oral tablets of Amphotericin B, called as AmB, to
treat fungal infections post COVID treatment. Currently the AmB is available in
injectable form. This was a first-ever attempt to fabricate nanofibrous oral
tablets of Amphotericin B for the potential cure of Kala Azar. The researchers
recalled that Kala-Azar treatment is being currently used as a treatment for Mucormycosis.
Raimona has been named as 6th National Park of which
state/UT?
A. Jammu &
Kashmir
B. Assam
C. Punjab
D. Kerala
The Raimona forest reserve in western Assam's Kokrajhar
district has notified as Assam's sixth national park on the occasion of World
Environment Day.
Which ministry has launched the Seniorcare Aging Growth
Engine (SAGE) portal to support elderly persons in India?
A. Minitary of
Tribal Affairs
B. Ministry of
Minority Affairs
C. Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare
D. Ministry of
Social Justice and Empowerment
The Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment,
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot virtually launched SAGE and also the SAGE portal to
support India's elderly persons. The start-ups selected under SAGE will be
those which will provide new innovative products and services to elderly
persons in various areas like health, travel, finance, legal ,housing, food
among others.
Which state/UT has launched 'Knowledge Economy Mission'?
A. Jammu &
Kashmir
B. Assam
C. Kerala
D. Gujarat
The Kerala government has launched 'Knowledge Economy
Mission' to boost job prospects in the state by supporting knowledge workers.
What amount of GST was collected as revenue in May 2021?
D. Rs 1.03 lakh
cr
A. Rs 2.03 lakh
cr
B. Rs 3.03 lakh
cr
C. Rs 4.03 lakh
cr
The goods and service tax collections for May clocked Rs
1,02,709 crore, making it the eighth straight month of collections crossing the
Rs 1 lakh crore mark.
Who
topped the Times 50 Most Desirable Women
2020’?
A. Rhea
Chakraborty
B. Adline
Castellin
C. Disha Patani
D. Kiara Advani
The Times 50 Most Desirable Women 2020 list has been
unveiled, and it features women under 40 across various fields. Rhea
Chakraborty has bagged the number 1 spot on Times Most Desirable Women 2020
list. Miss Universe 2020, 3rd runner-up Adline Castelino bagged the second spot
in the list. Actress Disha Patani, Kiara Advani and Deepika Padukone were on
the third, fourth and fifth spot respectively.
Which of the following has launched a new global database
named “I-Familia”?
A. DRDO
B. NASA
C. Interpol
D. SpaceX
Interpol has launched a new global database named
“I-Familia” to identify missing persons through family DNA and help the police
solve cold cases in member countries. The International Criminal Police Organization,
commonly known as INTERPOL, is an international organization that facilitates
worldwide police cooperation and crime control.
Top-Current Affairs /June-12/GK-2021
The Jammu and Kashmir administration is planning to set
up India's best mythological theme park near which famous site?
A. Dargah
Hazratbat Srinagar
B. Mata Vishno
Devi
C. Baba Reshi
Gulmarg
D. Raghunath
Temple
The Jammu and Kashmir administration is planning to set
up India's best mythological theme park near the famous Vaishno Devi shrine in
Reasi district and has sought investors for the project. The park will come up
on the way to the shrine and will have full connectivity, the officials said,
adding that it would provide recreational activities for the pilgrims
post-''darshan''.
Which city ranked top in the Global Liveability Index
2021?
A. Bangaluru
B. Chandigragh
C. Auckland
D. Brisbane
New Zealand and Australian cities dominated the Global
Liveability Index 2021 published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
Auckland has been ranked the best on liveability rankings due to the ability of
New Zealand city to contain Covid-19 faster. Japanese cities of Osaka and Tokyo
grabbed second and fourth place and Adelaide, Australia spot 3rd place on EIU’s
Global Liveability Index 2021. Last Caracas (Venezuela)
Arjuna awardee Dingku Singh Ngangom has passed away
recently due to COIVD-19, was associated which sports?
A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Hockey
D. Boxing
International boxer and Arjuna awardee Dingku Singh
Ngangom, hailing from Manipur, died after a protracted fight against cancer
Which country is building its first naval ship that will
be fully equipped with stealth technology to make it hard to detect?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. Russia
D. Sri Lanka
Russia is building the first naval ship that will be
fully equipped with stealth technology to make it hard to detect. The hull of
the Mercury naval corvette dubbed project 20386 has already been built and the
vessel is expected to be delivered to the navy next year
Name the first woman chairperson of Football Association?
A. Adrina Joohn
B. Julia Kin
C. Kamlesh Jain
D. Debbi Hewitt
England’s Football Association named corporate executive
and former RAC chief Debbie Hewitt as its first woman chair, ending months of
speculation over Greg Clarke’s successor following his exit over inappropriate
remarks.
Which Indian actress won the Best Actor award at the 2021
UK Asian Film Festival (UKAFF)?
A. Katrina Kaif
B. Ananya Paney
C. Tillotama
Shome
D. Dekipa
Pudakone
Indian actress Tillotama Shome has made the country proud
by winning the Best Actor award at the 2021 UK Asian Film Festival (UKAFF).
Tillotama won the award for her role in the film Raahgir: The Wayfarers.
Which State/UT has launched “Chief Minister Sishu Seva
Scheme” for COVID-19 orphans?
A. Kerala
B. Gujarat
C. Assam
D. Jammu &
Kashmir
Assam chief minister, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma has dedicated
Chief Minister Sishu Seva Scheme to the service of the beneficiaries and handed
over the cheques of financial assistance to few beneficiaries who lost both
their parents due to COVID.
Top-Current Affairs /June-13/GK-2021
In Which state/UT Dehing Wildlife Sanctuary has been
declared as Dehing Patkai National Park?
A. Jammu and
Kashmir
B. Gujarat
C. Kerala
D. Assam
The Government of Assam has officially notified the
Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary as a National Park on June 09, 2021. With this,
the total number of National Parks in the state has increased to 7. Dehing
Patkai National Park is located in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of
Assam and covers an area of 231.65 km2 (89.44 sq mi) rainforest. Fauna: Rare
fauna found in the region include Chinese pangolin, flying fox, wild pig,.
Flora: Dehing Patkai is a deciduous rainforest.
Who has been appointed as the Grievance Officer for India
by Facebook?
A. Sunita Goyal
B. Aliya Riba
C. Spoorthi
Priya
D. Ashima
Choudry
Social media giant Facebook has named Spoorthi Priya as
its grievance officer for India on its website, as the new IT rules coming into
effect recently. The company has appointed a grievance officer, nodal officer,
and chief compliance officer.
Which is the only University in the UT of J&K to
figure in the top 2000 Universities World rankings list 2021-22?
A. University
of Kashmir?
A. University
of jammu
C. Central
Sanskrit University
D. Shri Mata
Vaishno Devi University
The University of Jammu has shown splendid performance at
Centre for World Ranking (CWUR), 2021-22 rankings. University of Jammu occupies
1682 position at the World level and is the only University in the Union
Territory of J&K to figure in the World rankings list. From India a total
of 68 institutions including 24 Universities figure in the top 2000
Universities list (out of about twenty thousand Universities); University of
Jammu is at position 47 among all Institutions while it is at position 13 among
the Universities.
Who won the 2021 Pen Pinter Prize?
A. Tsitsi
Dangarembga
B. Tsu Yin
Shuie
C. Achita
Kumari
D. Radha Nair
The celebrated Zimbabwean novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga has
been announced the winner of this year’s Pen Pinter Prize. The PEN Pinter Prize
was established in 2009 in memory of Nobel-Laureate playwright Harold
Pinter.The prize is awarded annually to a writer of outstanding literary merit
resident in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the Commonwealth or
the former Commonwealth.
India Ranked at which position in Bitcoin Investment Gain
in 2020?
A. Ist
B. 6th
C. 12th
D. 18th
The US traders have benefited the most in Bitcoin
Investment Gain in 2020, with profit of $4.1 billion, according to the latest
report by Chainalysis, a blockchain analysis company based in Manhattan, New
York.
National Award Winner Buddhadeb Dasgupta Passed away
recently, was associated which of the following?
A. Scientist
B. Filmaker
C. Politician
D. Peot
The National award-winning eminent Bengali film Director
Buddhadeb Dasgupta has passed away due to old-age related ailments.
Who has been the appointed as the 2nd Election
Commissioner of India?
A. Rajiv Bangra
B. Anup Chandra
Pandey
C. Rajesh
Ranjan
D. Sandeep
Ganga
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Shri Anup Chandra
Pandey has been sworn in as the Election Commissioner (EC) of India with effect
from June 09, 2021. Mr. Pandey joins the
Election Commission of India (ECI) as second Election Commissoner. The
three-member body is headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sushil Chandra
and the other EC, Rajiv Kumar.
In Which district of Jammu and Kashmir DG-YSS Rifle
Shooting, Fencing sports has been inauguarated?
A. Jammu
B. Sringar
C. Doda
D. Kishtwar
Director General Youth Services & Sports (DG-YSS), Dr
Saleem-Ur-Rehman, today dedicated sports material/equipment for Rifle Shooting
and fencing to the youth of the district Doda here at Sports Stadium.
Indian actress Tillotama Shome has won the Best Actor
award at the 2021 UK Asian Film Festival (UKAFF), for which film?
A. Gangubhai
Kathiawadi
B. Suryavanshi
C. Raahgir
D. Roohi
Indian actress Tillotama Shome has made the country proud
by winning the Best Actor award at the 2021 UK Asian Film Festival (UKAFF).
Tillotama won the award for her role in the film Raahgir: The Wayfarers. The
film has been directed by Goutam Ghose. The UK Asian Film Festival (UKAFF) 2021
was the 23rd edition of the annual event. Apart from Tillotama, filmmaker
Goutam Ghose has also won the Best Director award at the UKAFF.
Which Indian First Cricket Coaching wesbsite has been by
Virender Sehwag?
A. CricIndia
B. BhatKhelo
C. JioCricket
D. cricuru
Indian star cricketer Virender Sehwag has launched an
experiential learning portal for Cricket coaching named CRICURU. CRICURU is
India’s first AI-enabled coaching website, to offer a personalised learning experience
for the younger players.
Which country has become the first in the world to grant
legal tender status to bitcoin?
A. India
B. Russia
C El Salvador
D. China
El Salvador has become the first country in the world to
grant legal tender status to bitcoin.
Where was the 31st edition of the India-Thailand
Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) held?
A. Red Sea
B. Dead Sea
C. Arabia Sea
D. Andaman Sea
The 31st edition of the India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol
(Indo-Thai CORPAT) kicked off on June 09, 2021, in the Andaman Sea. The
three-day coordinated patrol between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy.
Which University has topped the QS World University
Rankings 2022?
A. IISc
Bangalluru
B. Massachusetts
Institute of Technology
C. Univerity of
Karachi
D. Central
University of Taiwan
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has topped
the ranking for 10th years in a row. MIT is followed by the University of
Oxford in second position. Stanford University and the University of Cambridge
shared the third spot.
Top-Current Affairs /June-14/GK-2021
Who is new Secretary General of the United Nations
Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)?
A. Herwe Kins
B. Rebeca
Gryspan
C. David
Whiteson
D. Laxmi Lal
Mehta
The U.N. General Assembly has approved the appointment of
Costa Rican economist Rebecca Grynspan, as the Secretary-General of the United
Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). She will serve a
four-year term of office. Grynspan is the first woman and Central American to
head UNCTAD.
Ministry of Ayush has devoted which of the following
application for Yoga?
A. Bharat Yohga
B. Namaste Yoga
C. Namo Yoga
D. Surya
Manaskar
A mobile application devoted to Yoga named as “Namaste
Yoga”, has been laucnhed by Ministry of AYUSH. The Namaste Yoga” app has been
designed as an information platform for the public, with the aim to raise
awareness about yoga and make it accessible for the larger community. The
Ministry of Ayush organised a curtain raiser event for the 7th International
Day of Yoga. The event was organised by the Ministry of Ayush in association
with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY).
Which state has announced the "Pran Vayu Devta
Pension Scheme"?
A. Haryana
B. Jammu &
Kashmir
C. Kerala
D. Mizoram
The Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar has announced the
"Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme". Under this scheme, a pension amount
of Rs 2500 will be provided in name of Pran Vayu Devta to maintain trees above
75 years. This pension would increase each year on the line of old age Samman
pension.
Which space agency has lalunched the Mission ‘EnVision’
to study Venus?
A. SpaceX
B. NASA
C. ISRO
D. ESA
The European Space Agency (ESA), is now developing its
own probe to study Venus, for holistic view of planet from its inner core to
upper atmosphere.. The mission dubbed as EnVision, will probably be launched to
the planet in the early 2030.
Which state government will provide smartphones to the
Anganwadi workers?
A. Jammu &
Kashmir
B. Uttar
Pradesh
C. Tamil NaDU
D. Madhya
Pradesh
In a move to promote the welfare of Anganwadi workers in
the state, the Uttar Pradesh government will equip these workers with smart
phones.
On Which date the International Albinism Awareness Day in
observed?
A. June 09
B. June 10
C. June 12
D. JUne 13
The International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) is
celebrated annually on June 13 to celebrate the human rights of persons with
albinism worldwide. Albinism is a rare, non-contagious, genetically inherited
difference present at birth. In almost all types of albinism, both parents must
carry the gene for it to be passed on, even if they do not have albinism
themselves. Albinism results in a lack of pigmentation (melanin) in the hair,
skin and eyes, causing vulnerability to the sun and bright light The 2021 Theme
of IAAD is “Strength Beyond All Odds”
As per Reserve Bank of India’s data, the foreign exchange
reserves of India has crossed ____ billion mark for the first time in 2021?
A. $500
B. $600
C. $700
D. $800
As per Reserve Bank of India’s data, the foreign exchange
reserves of India has crossed $600 billion mark for the first time. The Forex
reserve of India increased by USD 6.842 billion to $605.008 billion in the week
ended June 04, 2021. This is the lifetime high of India’s foreign asset. With
this, India has tied with Russia as the fourth largest reserve holder in the
world.
Which bank has topped the 2021 World’s Best Banks in
India list, by Forbes?
A. HDFC Bank
B. J&K Bank
C. DBS
D. SBI
DBS Bank has been ranked as the top Bank in India, out of
30 domestic and international banks in the country,
Which bank lanunced ‘Kavach Personal Loan’, recently?
A. HDFC
B. RBI
C. SBI
D. JKB
The State Bank of India (SBI), has launched a new loan
product ‘Kavach Personal Loan’ to provide financial relief to its customers who
are facing economic crises due to covid related treatment costs.
Who has been elected as the sixth President of Mongolia?
A. Kuag Jimko
B. Ukhnaa
Khurelsukh
C. Bowasimo
Ulkhee
D. None of
these
Former Mongolian Prime Minister Ukhnaa Khurelsukh has
been elected as the sixth President of the country on June 09, 2021
Which State/Ut has launched the 'e-Nirman' web portal?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Gujarat
C. Kerala
D. Bihar
The Gujarat government has announced the launch of
'e-Nirman' web portal and a mobile application to facilitate online
registration of workers from the unorganized sector to enroll them for various
government welfare schemes.
Who is the author of the book titled "Skill It, Kill
It"?
A. Ronnie
Screwvala
B. Sunil Matani
C. Arudhati Roi
D. Arun Shurie
The book titled "Skill It, Kill It" authored by
film producer Ronnie Screwvala has been released.
Top-Current Affairs /June-15/GK-2021
Weyan
Village of which district of Jammu & Kashmir has become First Village in
India, where the entire population above 18 years has been vaccinated?
A. Baramulla
B. Kistwar
C. Rajouri
D. Bandipora
Weyan,
a village in district Bandipora Jammu and Kashmir, has become the first village
in the country, where the entire population above 18 years has been vaccinated.
The vaccination in Weyan village was covered under the J&K model, a
10-point strategy to inoculate everyone who is eligible for the shots at a
faster pace.
Which Indian-origin journalist who won Pulitzer Prize
2021?
A. Aisha Mir
B. Megha
Rajagopalan
C. Kavita Devi
D. Sunand
Mirchandani
Megha
Rajagopalan, an Indian-origin journalist, along with two contributors has won
the Pulitzer Prize for innovative investigative reports that exposed a vast
infrastructure of prisons and mass internment camps secretly built by China for
detaining hundreds of thousands of Muslims in its restive Xinjiang region.
Rajagopalan's Xinjiang series won the Pulitzer Prize in the International
Reporting category. It was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of
American (Hungarian-born) Joseph Pulitzer who had made his fortune as a
newspaper publisher and is administered by Columbia University in New York
City.
Which of the following will become the world’s first
mask-free country in the COVID-19 period?
A. India
B. Israel
C. China
D. US
Israel will become the world’s first mask-free country in
the Corona period. Here the rule of applying masks in closed places will end
from June 15. This was announced by Israel’s Health Minister Yuli Edelstein.
The rule of applying masks outside has already been abolished in the country.
Israel Prime minister: Naftali Bennett; Israel Capital: Jerusalem; Currency:
Israeli Shekel.
Who has received the ‘NSG Counter-IED &
Counter-Terrorism Innovator Award 2021′?
A. Ruhail Ahmad
B. Vijay Verma
C. Shailesh
Ganpule
D. Devinder
Singh
A
professor from IIT Roorkee, Prof. Shailesh Ganpule, has received the ‘NSG
Counter-IED & Counter-Terrorism Innovator Award 2021′ for his design of a
blast-resistant helmet.
India Ranked at which place in ‘Global Skills Report
2021’ ?
A. 1st
B. 27th
C. 46th
D. 67th
As per the ‘Global Skills Report 2021’ released by
Coursera, India has been ranked 67th overall globally. The report is based on
performance data of about 77 million learners (from across 100 countries) on
the platform collected since the onset of the pandemic. . Rank 1: Switzerland Rank 2: Luxembourg Rank
3: Austria
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has wrote which of the
following book?
A. Home in the
World
B. Home in
the Pandemic
C. Home in the
COVID-19
D. Indian-Home
in Pandemic
Nobel
laureate Amartya Sen has penned his memoir ‘Home in the World’. The book will
be published in July by Penguin Random House.
On which date World blood donor day is observed globally?
A. June 11
B. June 12
C. June 14
D. June 15
World blood donor day is observed globally on June 14th
every year. The aim is to raise global awareness of the need for safe blood and
blood products for transfusion and of the critical contribution voluntary,
unpaid blood donors make to national health systems.
Who won the French
Open title 2021?
A. Roger
Federer
B. Andy Murray
C. Keil Milson
D. Novak
Djokovic
Novak
Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas to lift the French Open title for the
second time in his career. Novak Djokovic won his 19th Grand Slam title as he
beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in a five-set thriller. Novak Djokovic scripted an epic
comeback victory to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas.Women’s Singles: Barbora Krejčíková
(Czech Republic).Djokovic has also become the first man in the Open Era to
complete the career Grand Slam twice.
Top-Current Affairs /June-16/GK-2021
Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir recieved Which book from
Cricketer Suraish Raina recently?
A. J&K
Cricket
B. Believe
C. Not Out 100
D. My Cricket
Journey
Former Indian batsman, Suresh Raina has released his
autobiography ‘Believe – What Life and Cricket Taught Me’. The book is
co-authored by Bharat Sundaresan, Suresh Raina narrated the journey he has had for
India and the golden word (Believe) from Sachin Tendulkar that he etched on his
arm as a tattoo.
Which of the following state will present its own
versions of the Bharat Ratna and the Padma awards from next year?
A. Jammu and
Kashmir
B. Assam
C. kerala
D. Gujarat
The
Assam government will present its own versions of the Bharat Ratna and the
Padma awards from next year. The cabinet also instituted other civilian honours
such as the Asom Bibhushan Award to be presented to three persons, the Assam
Bhushan to five and the Asom Shree to 10 people every year. These four awards
will carry cash prizes of Rs 5 lakh, Rs 3 lakh, Rs 2 lakh and Rs 1 lakh
respectively with other benefits like free medical treatment for critical
illness, free stay at Assam Bhawans and free travel in ASTC buses, among
others.
India ranked at which place in “Global House Price Index”
released by Knight Frank?
A. 55th
B. 43rd
C. 67th
D. 97th
India has moved
down 12 spots in the global home price index to 55th rank in Q1 2021 against
43rd rank in Q1 2020, with a decline of 1.6 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in home
prices, Knight Frank, in its latest research report “Global House Price Index”
– Q1 2021.
In Which city Athletics Federation announces Indian Grand
Prix 4 will be held?
A. Srinagar
B. Patiala
C. Patna
D. Gowahati
The Athletics Federation of India has announced that the
Indian Grand Prix 4 will be held at the National Institute of Sports in
Patiala.
Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of
Israel to replace Benjamin Netanyahu?
A. Naftali
Bennett
B. Ayelet
Shaked
B. Mansour
Abbas
D. Miri Regev
Naftali Bennett, the former Defence Minister of Israel,
and leader of Yamina party, took oath as the Prime Minister of Israel.
Padma Shri awardee
Prof Radhamohan, passed away recently was a famous?
A. Politician
B. Economist
C. Actor
D. Moutaineer
Padma Shri winning noted Economist and Environmentalist
Prof Radhamohan Ji has passed away. Prof Radhamohan was the former information
commissioner of Odisha.
Name the first German architect to be awarded the
Pritzker Prize, has passed away recenlty.
A. Gottfried
Bohm
B. Mehaeil Rowi
C. David Joe
D. Haris Riwed
Gottfried Bohm, the first German architect to be awarded
the Pritzker Prize, has passed away at 101.
Nirmal Kaur, wife of sprint legend Milkha Singh was
associted with which sports?
A. Football
B. Volleyball
C. Cricket
D. Baseball
The former Indian women volleyball team captain Nirmal
Kaur, who is the wife of sprint legend Milkha Singh (Flying Sikh), has passed
away due to COVID-19 complications.
When is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day observed
globally?
A. June 14
B. June 15
C. June 16
D. June 17
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed globally on
15th June every year. This day is celebrated to raise a voice for the elderly
who are abused and victimized.
Who won the French Open 2021 women's title?
A. Sania Mirza
B. Safia Kenin
C. Barbora
Krejcíková
D. PV Sindhu
Barbora Krejcíková (Czech Republic) has won the women’s
single title at French Open 2021. Barbora Krejcikova becomes first woman since
2000 to complete singles-doubles sweep. Czech Republic's Krejcikova became the
first player to win both the women's singles and doubles title in Paris since
France's Mary Pierce completed the feat in 2000.
Current Affairs 17-18 June / GK 2021
What is the rank of India in the World Giving Index 2021?
A. 14th
B. 55th
C. 67th
D. 78th
India has been ranked at 14th spot among 114 countries in
the World Giving Index 2021, by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).This rank is
up from its 10-year global rank of 82.
Which institute developed India’s first Continuous
Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) substitute machine ‘Jivan Vayu’?
A. ITI
Srinagar
B. IIT
Ropar
C. IIT
Bombay
D. IIT
Madra
The Indian Institute of Technology, (IIT) Ropar has
developed a device dubbed as ‘Jivan Vayu’ which can be used as a substitute of
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine.
Akshay Kumar donated Rs One crore for a school in which
Village of District Bandipora of Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Tulail
B. Wayen
C. Uri
D. Kralhar
JKSSB, SSC, CGL-2021
Exams
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who visited the
"bravehearts" of the Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday, donated
Rs 1 crore for a school building in a remote village. Akshay visited Tulail
village along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora
district and the school for which he donated will be named after his father
Hari Om.
Who has launched a Model Panchayat Citizens Charter?
A. Narendra
Modi
B. Narendra
Tomar
C. Arjun
Munda
D. Kiren
Rijiju
The Union Minister of Rural Development, Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare & Panchayati Raj, Narendra Singh Tomar has launched a Model
Panchayat Citizens Charter. The Charter represents the commitment of the
Panchayat towards transparency and accountability, standards, quality and time
frame of service delivery, and grievance redressal mechanism.
Who has been appointed to an international advisory group
for climate action?
A. Suman
Narayan
B. Sunita
Narain
C. Sanjit
Narayan
D. Sangita
Narain
India's Environmentalist, Writer and Director General of
The Centre for Science & Environment, Sunita Narain has been appointed to
an international advisory group for action on environment, climate and
biodiversity.
Who has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month of
May?
A. Babar
AZam
B. Virat
Kohli
C. Hardik
Pandiya
D. Mushfiqur
Rahim
From the Bangladesh camp, Mushfiqur Rahim was named the
ICC Men’s Player of the Month for May 2021. All-rounder Kathryn Bryce from
Scotland was deservingly voted the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for May 2021
as she is the first player from Scotland, male, or female, to make it to the
top 10 of the batting or bowling lists in the ICC Player Rankings released
recently.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat won the gold medal in which
category at the Poland Open?
A. 53
kg
B. 57
kg
C. 62
kg
D. 65
kg
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat won the gold medal in the
53 kg category at the Poland Open. It is her third title of the season.
Earlier, She had won gold at the Matteo Pellicone event (March) and Asian
Championship (April).
Famous Kannada poet Siddalingaiah has passed away. He was
popularly known by which name?
A. Parrot Maker
B. Dalita Kavi
C. Mysore Kavi
D. Bird Man
Famous Kannada poet, playwright and Dalit activist,
Siddalingaiah has passed away. He was one of Karnataka's first prominent Dalit
poets and was popularly known as "Dalita Kavi".
Sanchari Vijay, who has passed away recently was a
famous_____?
A. Singer
B. Actor
C. Journalist
D. Painter
Veteran Kannada film actor Sanchari Vijay, who won the
National award in 2015, has passed away.
What is the rank of India in the World Giving Index 2021?
A. 14th
B. 55th
C. 67th
D. 78th
India has been ranked at 14th spot among 114 countries in
the World Giving Index 2021, by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).This rank is
up from its 10-year global rank of 82.
Who has been re-elected as Cellular Operators’
Association of India (COAI) chairman for 2021-22?
A. Sandeep
Kalra
B. Sonu Datt
C. Mukesh
kalpadi
D. Nina Kumari
Chief Operating Officer of Bharti Airtel, Ajai Puri has
been re-elected as Chairman of the industry association for 2021-22.
Who has been appointed chairperson of Grievance Redressal
body for OTT platforms?
A. Suraj Joshi
B. Anil
Gangotra
C. Arjun Kumar
Sikri
D. Priyanka
Mehta
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri will
chair the Grievance Redressal Board of the recently formed Digital Publisher
Content Grievances Council (DPCGC). The DPCGC currently has 14 publishers of
online curated content as members, which include Amazon Prime Video, Alt
Balaji, Apple, BookMyShow Stream, Eros Now, Firework TV, Hoichoi, Hungama,
Lionsgate Play, MX Player, Netflix, Reeldrama, Shemaroo and Ullu.
The 1st edition of the Arab-India Energy Forum was chaired
by India and which country?
A. Oman
B. Iraq
C. Iran
D. Morocco
The 1st edition of Arab-India Energy Forum has been
chaired by India and Kingdom of Morocco. A range of issues on boosting two-way
energy cooperation and intra-regional power trading dominated the first edition
of the two-day Arab-India Energy Forum (AIEF) that concluded on Wednesday. The
event was held in the virtual format under the co-chairship of India and the
Kingdom of Morocco, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
When is The International Day of Family Remittances
observed?
A. June 14
B. June 15
C. June 16
D. June 18
The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is a
United Nations General Assembly recognized day, observed on 16 June each year
to celebrate the contribution of migrant workers, improve the lives of their
family members back home, and to create a future of hope for their children.
Raja Parba a unique 3 day festival is celebrated from 15
to 18 june in which inidan state?
A. Gujarat
B. Odhisha
C. Jammu and
Kashmir
D. Kerala
Raja Parba festival celebrated in Odisha. It is a 3-days
unique festival in which the onset of monsoon and the earth’s womanhood is
celebrated by the state. It is believed that the mother Goddess Earth or the
divine wife of Lord Vishnu undergoes menstruation during the first three days.
The fourth day is called Vasumati Snana, or ceremonial bath of Bhudevi.
Which Ministry has launched the 'PRABANDH' portal?
A. Ministry of
Railways
B. Ministry of
Education
C. Ministry of
Tribal Affairs
D. Ministry of
Textile
The Union Education Ministry has launched an online
module 'PRABANDH' porta to compile data on out-of-school children.
Who has been appointed as an honorary member of WHO’s
Technical Advisory Group?
A. Komal Desai
B. Mukesh
Sharma
C. Anul Gupta
D. Meher Khatun
Mukesh Sharma, a faculty at IIT Kanpur, has been
appointed as an honorary member of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Global
Air Pollution and Health – Technical Advisory Group (GAPH-TAG).
On which date the Global Wind Day in observed?
A. June 14
B. June 15
C. June 16
D. June 18
Global Wind Day is observed on June 15 every year in
order to create awareness about wind energy, the various uses of wind energy,
and the ways and possibilities as to how wind energy can help change the world.
Who has become First-ever Indian Taekwondo Athlete to
Qualify for Tokyo Paralympics?
A. Aruna Tanwar
B. Tarun
Dhillon
C. Pramod
Bhagat
D. Krishna
Nagar
Aruna Tanwar became the first Indian Taekwondo athlete to
take part in Tokyo Paralympic.
Who is the author of the book titled Home in the World?
A. Amartya Sen
B. Ruskin Bond
C. Anita Desai
D. Salman
Rushdie
One of the world's leading public intellectuals of our
time, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has penned his memoir 'Home in the World'.
Which Bollywood actor is launching a scholarship for free
IAS exam coaching?
A. Salman Khan
B. Shah rukh
Khan
C. Sonu Sood
D. Akshay Kumar
Sonu Sood has launched an initiative under the name
"Sambhavam" to help students preparing for IAS exams.
India and which country have signed an MoU for
cooperation on recruitment of Indian workers?
A. Kuwait
B. Austria
C. China
D. Canada
The India has signed an MoU with Kuwait to brings Indian
domestic workers in the Gulf nation within the ambit of a legal framework that
streamlines their recruitment and provides them with the protection of the law.
Who has become the Brand Ambassador of 'Mylab Discovery Solutions'?
A. Sonu Sood
B. Akshay Kumar
C. Sunil Chetri
D. Virat Kholi
Akshay Kumar has been appointed as the new brand
ambassador of biotechnology company Mylab Discovery Solutions.
Current Affairs 19-June/General Knowledge
To promote film tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K
UT Government is to launch which policy?
A. J&K Film
Policy
B. J&K
Youth Policy
C. J&K
Talent Policy
D. J&K
NewGen Policy
With a view to promote film tourism in Jammu and Kashmir,
the UT Government is in the process of finalizing J&K Film Policy. The Policy will showcase the splendid locales
of J&K besides assisting the film makers who intend to shoot their films
here to scout for locations, local talent and facilities, besides obtaining the
required clearances.
The annual Mela Kheer Bhawani festival was celebrated on
18 June. The famous Kheer Bhawani temple is located in which village of Jammu
& Kashmir?
A. Godwani
Kulgam
B. Watlab
Bandipora
C. Tulmulla
Ganderbal
D. Sopore
Baramulla
The annual ‘Mela Kheer Bhawani', one of the significant
festivals of Kashmiri Pandits associated with Goddess Ragnya Devi, was today
celebrated with religious fervor and gaiety at Tulmulla area of central
Kashmir's Ganderbal district amid strict adherence to Covid protocols. The
festival is being held on Jesht Ashtami (May-June) every year when Kashmiri
pandits visit the place in large number to offer prayers and seek blessings of
the deity.
Which state/UT has launched a program called “Revv Up”
recently?
A. Jammu and
Kashmir
B. Telangana
C. Bihar
D. Kerala
Telangana government has launched the Telangana AI
Mission (T-AIM) powered by Nasscom and as part of the T-AIM, an accelerator
programme called “Revv Up” has been launched to enable and empower AI startups.
After becoming the first state in India to launch an actionable policy
framework for Artificial Intelligence in June 2020, now set in motion the first
edition of the Revv Up accelerator programme to hone innovative AI ideas under
T-AIM.
Govt of India initiated which intiative To increase
medical oxygen supply in India?
A. Project jai
Bharat O2
B. Project O2
for India
C. Bharat Mata
O2
D. Shudh O2
Bharat
‘Project O2 for India’, an initiative of the Office of
Principal Scientific Adviser, Government of India (GoI), aims to help
stakeholders working to augment the country’s ability to meet the rise in
demand for medical oxygen.
Who has been appointed
as the new chairman of Microsoft?
A. Davi Joksin
B. Satya
Nadella
C. David Morie
D. Sunder
Pichai
Microsoft Corp, named Chief Executive Officer Satya
Nadella as its new chairman.Nadella took over as the software giant’s CEO in
2014, succeeding Steve Ballmer.
Who has approved the budgetary support of Rs 498.8 crore
for iDEX-DIO for next five years?
A. Amit Shah
B. Narendra
Modi
C. Rajnath
Singh
D. Simriti
Irani
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the budgetary
support of Rs 498.8 crore for iDEX-DIO (Innovations for Defence Excellence –
Defence Innovation Organisation) for the next five years.
Who addressed the 5th edition of VivaTech 2021?
A. Amit Shah
B. Narendra
Modi
C. Rajnath
Singh
D. Simriti
Irani
Prime Minister,
Narendra Modi virtually addressed the 5th edition of VivaTech. VivaTech
is one of the largest digital and startup events of Europe, held in Paris every
year since 2016. It has been organised from 16-19 June 2021 in Paris. During
his address, PM Modi invited the world to invest in India based on the five
pillars: Talent, Market, Capital, Eco-system and, Culture of openness.
Which of the following institutions hosts “Conference of
BRICS Network Universities 2021”.
A. NEILET
Sringar
B. IIT Delhi
C. IIT Ropar
D. IIT Bombay
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) is
hosting a three day virtual “Conference of BRICS Network Universities”. This
conference is being held as a part of India’s Chairmanship of the 13th BRICS
Summit in 2021. The basic objective of BRICS Network University is enhancing
educational cooperation in general, and especially in the realm of research and
innovation. The theme of the Conference of BRICS Network Universities is
“Electric Mobility”.
Government of India with which of the following has
signed a $484 million loan to improve transport connectivity of
Chennai–Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor?
A. SBI
B. RBI
C. ADB
D. PNB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of
India signed a $484 million loan to improve transport connectivity and
facilitate industrial development in the Chennai–Kanyakumari Industrial
Corridor (CKIC) in the state of Tamil Nadu.
On Which date the World Day to Combat Desertification and
Drought is observed?
A. June 14
B. JUne 15
C. June 16
D. June 17
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is
observed on 17th June every year. The day is celebrated to raise awareness of
the presence of desertification and drought, and highlight methods of
preventing desertification and recovering from drought. ‘Project O2 for India’,
an initiative of the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser, Government of
India (GoI), aims to help stakeholders working to augment the country’s ability
to meet the rise in demand for medical oxygen.
Mahfooz Ilahi Hajam, who scaled Mount Everest is a
resident of which district of Jammu & Kashmir?
A. Baramulla
B. Kishtwar
C. Kulgam
D. Anantnga
The District Administration Kulgam today organised a
felicitation ceremony to honour 26 year old Mahfooz Ilahi Hajam, a resident of
Kulgam district after he successfully scaled Mount Everest. Mahfooz, a civilian
instructor at the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports
(JIM&WS) in Aru (Pahalgam), scaled the world's highest peak and hails from Kujroo
village of District Kulgam. "At 6.20 am on June 1, he completed his
mission and scaled Mount Everest [8,849 metres], the highest peak in the
world".
JKSSB, SSC/ Top Current Affairs 20 June/GK
World's First Wooden Satellite to be launched from which
country?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. New Zealand
D. Kenya
Who has become the first woman Fighter Pilot in IAF from
District Rajouri of Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Disha Mir
B. Mawya Sudan
C. Kavita
Kumari
D. Malika Dogra
Mawya Sudan has become first woman officer from Rajouri
district to be inducted as a Fighter Pilot in the Indian Air Force. Hailing
from village Lamberi, tehsil Nowshera of district Rajouri, Mawya Sudan
commissioned into the IAF as Flying Officer. She has become the 12th woman
officer and first from Rajouri to be inducted as a Fighter Pilot in the IAF as
Chief of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bhaduria reviewed the combined graduation
passing out parade, held today at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad.
Which District of jammu and Kashmir has launched
"Project Boond" a water conservation campaign under ‘Jal Shakti
Abhiyan'?
A. Baramulla
B. Jammu
C. Ananatnag
D. Doda
To conserve, rejuvenate and recharge ground water,
District administration Jammu has launched ‘Project Boond' under the theme
‘Catch the rain when it falls and where it falls'. This project will focus on
three aspects - Rain Water Harvesting, Water Conservation and Ground Water
Recharge. District Administration in
collaboration with Panchayati Raj Institutions has identified nearly 3,000
works with capital outlay of Rs 50 Crore.
Which of the following districts of Jammu and Kashmir has
launched Meri Aawaaz portal to facilitate the restoration of water bodies
A. Srinagar
B. Jammu
C. Kishtwar
D. Budgam
To facilitate the rejuvenation/restoration of water
bodies in Budgam, the District Administration Budgam today launched an online
web application ‘Meri Aawaaz'. This portal has been created for protection and
restoration/ rejuvenation of water bodies by active participation of citizens.
The citizens can lodge grievances related to water bodies in the district
through their mobile phones/computers/laptops etc. and this shall improve the
accessibility of district administration to the general public.
Which state announced Rs 1 lakh relief to each BPL
family, that lost earning member due to COVID?
A. Jammu and
Kashmir
B. Karnataka
C. Bihar
D. Haryana
The Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa announced Rs
1 lakh relief to each family under Below Poverty Line which has lost an earning
or adult member due to COVID-19.
Which state government has approved the recruitment of
Transgender in Police?
A. Jammu and
Kashmir
B. Odisha
C. Kerala
D. Himachal
Pradesh
The Odisha government has allowed the transgender
community to apply for the posts of constables and sub-inspectors in the state
police department.
India exported the first commercial consignment of
GI-certified 'Jardalu' mangoes from Which State/UT to the United Kingdom?
A. Jammu and
Kashmir
B. Bihar
C. Kerala
D. Maharashtra
India exported the first commercial consignment of
Geographical Indications (GI) certified 'Jardalu' mangoes from Bhagalpur,
Bihar, to the United Kingdom, giving a possible boost to the potential of farm
exports from the eastern region
Which company has launched ML (Machine Learning) Summer
School?
A. Google India
B. Filpkart
C. Amazon India
D. Facebook
Amazon India launched its Machine Learning Summer School,
an integrated learning programme to make students industry-ready.
Which of the following has planned to launch the world’s
first wooden satellite?
A. NASA
B. ISRO
C. ESA
D. SpaceX
The European Space Agency (ESA) has planned to launch the
world’s first wooden satellite. It is going to be launched from New Zealand.
Who has been appointed as the counsellor in India’s
Permanent Mission in the WTO for 3 years?
A. Dinesh
Mishra
B. Suneni Singh
C. Dimple
Kothari
D. Aashish
Chadorkar
The government of India has appointed Aashish Chandorkar
as Counsellor in India’s Permanent Mission in the World Trade Organisation for
three years.
India is working towards restoring 2.6 crore hectare of
degraded land by which of the following years?
A. 2022
B. 2026
C. 2028
D. 2030
India is on track to achieve its national commitment on
land degradation neutrality, and that it's working to restore 2.6 crore
hectares of degraded land by 2030.
Which State/UT has launched ‘Yuva Shakti Corona Mukti
Abhiyan’ recently?
A. Madhya
Pradesh
B. Haryana
C. Uttrakhand
D. Arunachal
Pradesh
The Government of Madhya Pradesh has launched ‘Yuva
Shakti Corona Mukti Abhiyan’ to make the people of the state aware of the
ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
What is the rank of India in share of central bank
surplus transfers?
A. 1st
B 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was second in terms of
reserves transferred to the government as a percentage of gross domestic
product (GDP) for the fiscal year 2020-21. Turkey has been ranked first. RBI
has transferred Rs 99,122-crore surplus to the government for FY21 which is 73%
higher than the Rs 57,128 crore paid out in 2019-20. The surplus transferred by
RBI constitutes 0.44% of GDP, while that of the Central Bank of the Republic of
Turkey constitutes 0.5% of GDP.
Which state government has launched 'Vedic Siksha &
Sanskar Board' revive the knowledge of ancient Sanskrit scriptures?
A. Rajasthan
B. Punjab
C. Jammu and
Kashmir
D. Kerala
The Rajasthan state government set up to a Vedic
Education and Sanskar Board to revive the knowledge of ancient Sanskrit
scriptures and connect the learning's of the Vedas with science and yoga.
Who has become the first female boxing coach of of Egypt?
A. Monsa Diwi
B. Saba Sakr
C. Yona Jan
D. Yosaya
Moyana
In the Egyptian city of Beni Suef, a small one-room gym
appears to be open only twice a week. Here 36-year-old Saba Sakr teaches boxing
to more than 20 youths in the age group of 18 to 30 years. Women are prohibited
from doing such work in the country’s capital Cairo, but in this agrarian area
located 100 km from the capital, Saba is running this center and training youth
in Egypt’s traditional and socially restricted society. Saba is also Egypt’s
first female boxing coach.
when is Sustainable Gastronomy Day observed?
A. June 15
B. June 16
C. JUne 17
D. June 18
Sustainable Gastronomy Day is observed on 18 June
globally to focus the attention of the world on the role that sustainable
gastronomy plays in our lives.
When is Autistic Pride Day observed?
A. June 15
B. June 16
C. JUne 17
D. June 18
Autistic Pride Day is observed on June 18 globally to
create awareness about autism among people and recognise the importance of
pride for autistic people.
Which State/UT won the
2021 UNCCD Land for Life Award?
A. Rajasthan
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Kerala
D. Uttar Pradesh
Which State/UT won
the 2021 Land for Life Award given by the UNCCD?
A. Rajasthan
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Kerala
D. Uttar Pradesh
The 2021 Land for
Life Award has been won by Familial Forestry of Rajasthan, a unique concept
that relates a tree with a family, making it
a green “family member.” The UN Convention to Combat Desertification
(UNCCD) organises the Land for Life Award every two years to recognize
excellence and innovation in efforts towards land in balance. The theme for
2021 Award is “Healthy Land, Healthy Lives”.
Noted Jammu-based
Islamic scholar Mufti Faiz-ul-Waheed, who passed away recently, was the first
who translated The Quran into which language?
A. English
B. Urdu
C. Godri
D. Gojri
Renowned Jammu-based
Islamic scholar Mufti Faiz-ul-Waheed, who first translated Quran into Gojri
language, has passed away in a Jammu. The scholar had also authored several
booklets including ‘Siraj-um-Muneera’, ‘Ahkam-e-Mayyat’ and ‘Namaz Kae Masayil
Quran-o-Hadees Ki Roshni Mei’. During the four years of his detention in Kot
Bhalwal Jail, Mufti Faiz-ul-Waheed dedicated his time in translating the Quran.
Born in 1964 in a remote Dodasan Bala village of Rajouri district, Waheed
initially pursued Islamic studies in Thanamandi.
In which country
world's third largest diamond has been
found recently?
A. India
B. Afghanistan
C. Botswana
D. Nepal
A 1,098-carat diamond
has been discovered in Botswana, by Debswana Diamond Company, a joint venture
between the government of Botswana and
the South African diamond company De Beers. The newly discovered diamond is
believed to be the third-largest gem-quality stone ever to be mined in the
world.
What is the rank of
India in the World Competitiveness Index 2021?
A. 21
B. 32
C. 37
D. 43
India has retained
its rank at 43rd position among 63 nations, in the annual World Competitiveness
Index for the year 2021 compiled by Institute for Management Development (IMD).
The World Competitiveness Index 2021 list has been topped by Switzerland.
Which of the
following States/UT has recently launched the ‘Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination’
program?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Delhi
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Bihar
Delhi Jahan Vote,
Wahan Vaccination’ aims to vaccinate all people above 45 years against COVID-19
in Delhi within the next four weeks.
When is the World
Refugee Day observed?
A. June 19
B. June 20
C. June 21
D. June 22
World Refugee Day is
an international day organised every year on 20 June by the United Nations. It
is designed to celebrate and honour refugees from around the world. The day was
first established on 20 June 2001, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of
the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. 2021 Theme: Together we
heal, learn and shine
Kevin O’Brien has
announced his retirement from the sports, he is associated with which sports?
A. Cricket
B Football
C. Hockey
D. Base Ball
Ireland all rounder
Kevin O’Brien has announced his retirement from One-Day international cricket,
after playing his final match for the country against the Netherlands on June
7, 2021. The 37-year-old O’Brien, will continue to represent Ireland in both T20s
and Tests.
When is the CBSE
National Reading day celebrated in India?
A. June 19
B. June 20
C. June 21
D. June 22
The Central Board of
Secondary Education (CBSE) celebrates National Reading Day annually on 19 June.
The Day is celebrated to honour the father of the ‘Library Movement in Kerala’,
the late P.N. Panicker, whose death anniversary falls on June 19. In 2021, 26th
National Reading Day is being celebrated. The week following June 19 will be
observed as Reading Week and the entire month till July 18 will be observed as
Reading Month. The first Reading Day celebration was held in 1996.
Who has won the
2021 Iranian presidential election?
A. Jafar Al Saud
B. Ebrahm Raisi
C. Masood Al Hadvi
D. Yousuf Dishwinul
Ebrahim Raisi has
won the 2021 Iranian presidential election, winning 62 percent of the vote with
about 90 percent of ballots counted. The 60-year-old Raisi will succeed Hassan
Rouhani in August 2021, to begin his four year term. He is also the Chief
Justice of Iran since March 2019.
What is the rank of
India in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2021?
A. 17
B. 67
C. 135
D. 154
India has moved up
two places to rank 135 among 163 countries on the Global Peace Index (GPI)
2021. The GPI is released by Australian think tank, Institute for Economics and
Peace (IEP) to rank independent states and territories according to their level
of peacefulness. Iceland has retained the top spot in the index as most
peaceful country since 2008. Afghanistan is the least peaceful nation at 163.
The Global Peace Index (GPI)is released by Institute for Economics and Peace
(IEP)- Sydney, Australia
The World Sickle
Cell Day is observed every on which day?
A. June 19
B. June 20
C. June 21
D. June 22
World Sickle Cell
Day is celebrated on 19 June every year to raise awareness about Sickle Cell
Disease, its treatment methods and to get effective control over this disease
worldwide The day was recognised by the United Nations General Assembly in
2008.
When is the
Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict day observed?
A. June 19
B. June 20
C. June 21
D. June 22
Observed on 19 June,
the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is a
crucial event that is meant to raise awareness on the urgent need to prevent
and combat the heinous incidents of sexual violence in conflict zones.
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Which country has topped in the SIPRI
Yearbook 2021?
A. India
B. USA
C. China
D. UK
When is
International Day of Yoga celebrated?
A. June 20
B. June 21
C. June 22
D. June 23
The International
Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on 21 June since 2015. The Indian
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in his UN address in 2014, had suggested the
date of 21st June, as it is the longest day of the year. The idea of an
International Day of Yoga was first proposed by the current Prime Minister of
India, Narendra Modi, during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly
(UNGA), on 27 September 2014. The theme of 2021 IYD is ‘Yoga for well-being’
Ministry of Ports
and Ministry of Culture has signed an MoU for 'Cooperation in Development of
National Maritime Heritage Complex in which state?
A. Gujarat
B. Kerala
C. Maharashtra
D. Goa
The Union Ministry
of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ministry of Culture has signed an MoU for
'Cooperation in Development of NMHC at Lothal, Gujarat'.
When is The World
Hydrography Day observed?
A. June 20
B. June 21
C. June 22
D. June 23
World Hydrography
Day is observed on 21 June to make the public aware about the hydrography and
the essential role that it plays in everyone’s life. The theme for 2021 WHD is
“One hundred years of international cooperation in hydrography ” .
Which country has
topped in the SIPRI Yearbook 2021?
A. India
B. USA
C. China
D. UK
The Stockholm
International Peace Research Institute , The United States continues to posses highest nuclear
warheads, having 5550 in January 2021. India Ranked at 6th Position,
The rank of India in the SIPRI Yearbook 2021 is sixth place globally. According
to the yearbook, India possessed an estimated 156 nuclear warheads at the start
of 2021 compared to 150 at the start of last year, while Pakistan had 165
warheads, up from 160 in 2020. China’s nuclear arsenal consisted of 350
warheads up from 320 at the start of 2020.
The World Humanist
Day is observed on which date?
A. June 19
B. June 20
C. June 21
D. June 22
The World Humanist
Day is celebrated every year around the world on the June solstice, which
usually falls on June 21.
Which nation is
planning to set up an International Vaccine Institute?
A. India
B. Bangladesh
C. Pakistan
D. Nepal
Bangladesh will set
up an international institute for vaccine production including for COVID 19.
Announcing it in Parliament on Wednesday, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said
that the government will sign an agreement with South Korea to set up the
vaccine institute in Bangladesh.
What is the rank of
India in the SIPRI Yearbook 2021, which determines the number of nuclear
weapons possessed by a country?
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 4th
D. 6th
The Stockholm
International Peace Research Institute has released the SIPRI Yearbook 2021.
The rank of India in the SIPRI Yearbook 2021 is sixth place globally. According
to the yearbook, India possessed an estimated 156 nuclear warheads at the start
of 2021 compared to 150 at the start of last year, while Pakistan had 165
warheads, up from 160 in 2020. China’s nuclear arsenal consisted of 350 warheads
up from 320 at the start of 2020.
Who has won the
2021 French Grand Prix?
A. Sergio Perez
B. Max Verstappen
C. Lewis Hamilton
D. Sebastian Vettel
Max Verstappen
[Netherlands-Red Bull] has won the 2021 French Grand Prix, held on 20 June
2021.
Which state/UT observes the Great June Uprising Unity Day in
India?
A. Kerala
B. Jammu & Kashmir
C. Gujarat
D. Manipur
Manipur is observing
the 20th Great June Uprising Unity Day on June 18, 2021. The day is marked
since 2002, to pay homage to 18 martyrs who laid down their lives to protect
the territorial integrity of Manipur on June 18 in 2001.
The World Music Day
is observed on which day?
A. June 19
B. June 20
C. June 21
D. June 22
World Music Day
(Fête de la Musique, as called in French) takes place on 21 June every year to
honor the amateur and professional musicians, and to encourage them to showcase
their work to the world.
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Which new Variant of COVID-19 Virus
has been found
in India recently?
A. Delta Plus
B. Kapa
C. Delta
D. Kapa Plus
Which Variant of
COVID-19 Virus has been found in India recently?
A. Delta Plus
B. Kapa
C. Delta
D. Kapa Plus
The Delta Plus
variant of the COVID-19 variant is found in nine countries, including India
which has reported 22 cases, the central government said on 22 June 2021. The
Delta Plus variant is technically named B.1.617.2.1 or AY.1.
PM Narendra Modi
launched which Yoga mobile app on Internaitonal Yoga Day 2021?
A. Bharat Yoga
B. Desi Yoga
C. mYoga
D. Jio Yoga
On the occasion of
seventh International Yoga Day on June 21, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
has unveiled the mYoga mobile app. The app has been developed in collaboration
between the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga
& Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (Ministry of AYUSH),
Government of India.
India with which
countr has formed a Hydrogen Task Force?
A. Russia
B. Israel
C. US
D. China
The US-India
Hydrogen Task Force has recently been formed jointly by the United States
Department of Energy (DOE), India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
and US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) This task force has been set
up under the US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP). t will
strengthen focused public, private cooperation between both the countries and
make way for accelerated development & deployment of hydrogen energy
technologies
What is India’s
Rank in Sustainable Development Report 2021?
A. 3
B. 65
C. 120
D. 177
India Ranked at
120th postion (score 60.07) in
Sustainable Development Report 2021, Finland Tops (score 85.90) in 6th Edition
the Sustainable Development Report 2021 presents the SDG Index and Dashboards
for all UN member states. Pakistan ranked 129, Last postion cenral African republic
Which Indian has
been named as a member of a High-Level Advisory Group (HLAG) formed by the
World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
A. Arvind Kejriwal
B. Randeep Guleria
C. Montek Singh
D. Avinash kumar
Montek Singh
Ahluwalia, an Indian economist who served as the former Deputy Chairman of the
Planning Commission of India, has been named as a member of a High-Level
Advisory Group (HLAG) formed by the World Bank and the International Monetary
Fund (IMF) to look into two huge crisis faced by the world, namely Covid-19
pandemic and climate change.
What is the rank of
India in the the World Investment Report 2021 by the UN Conference on Trade and
Development (UNCTAD)?
A. 1st
B 3rd
C. 5th
D. 7th
As per the World
Investment Report 2021 by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD),
India was the fifth largest recipient of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
inflows in the world in 2020. The country received USD 64 billion FDI in 2020,
which is an increase of 27 percent, over USD 51 billion inflows in 2019. The United States remained the
largest recipient of FDI, although, the FDI inflow to the country decreased by
40 percent, to $156 billion, in 2020. China was the second largest recipient
with USD 149 billion FDI. The global FDI flows decreased by 35 percent in 2020
to USD 1 trillion from USD 1.5 trillion in 2019
Who is the Chairman
of the SEBI’s reconstituted Takeover
Panel?
A. Sunil Jaga
B. Yogesh Nair
C. Balwant Kothari
D. KN Sodhi
Markets regulator
Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reconstituted its four-member
Takeover Panel. Chairman -Justice N. K. Sodhi (Former Chief Justice of High
Courts of Karnataka & Kerala and Former Presiding Officer of the Securities
Appellate Tribunal)
What is the rank of
India in terms of money parked by its citizens and enterprises with Swiss bank
in 2020?
A. 1st
B. 32nd
C. 51th
D. 77th
India has been
ranked at 51st position in terms of money parked by its citizens and
enterprises with Swiss bank in 2020, as per the data released by Swiss National
Bank (SNB). Last year India was placed at 77th position. he United Kingdom (CHF
377 billion) is on top. UK is followed by the United States, West Indies,
France and Hong Kong in the top five.
Who wrote the book,
‘The Nutmeg’s Curse: Parables for a Planet in Crisis’?
A. Arudhati Roi
B. Sudesh Karka
C. Amitav Ghosh
D. Sumit Ahoja
Book titled ‘The
Nutmeg’s Curse: Parables for a Planet in Crisis’, by Jnanpith awardee and
bestselling author Amitav Ghosh is all set to release in October 2021.
Which of the
following city has been named as the most liveable city of India, in the Ease
of Living Index 2020?
A. Sringar
B. Jammu
C. Delhi
D. Bengaluru
Bengaluru has been
named as the most liveable city of India, in the Ease of Living Index 2020,
released by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
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SSC/ Top Current
Affairs 24-June /GK
Who become the first woman from Jammu and
Kashmir to be inducted as a fighter pilot in IAF?
A. Aisha Aziz
B. Mawya Sudan
C. Areej Syed
D. Rupali Singh
Who become the
first woman from Jammu and Kashmir to be inducted as a fighter pilot in the
Indian Air Force (IAF)?
A. Aisha Aziz
B. Mawya Sudan
C. Areej Syed
D. Rupali Singh
Flying Officer Mawya
Sudan has become the first woman from Jammu and Kashmir to be inducted as a
fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF). She is the 12th female fighter
pilot to be inducted in the IAF. The 24-year-old Mawya hails from Lamberi
village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu division.
Who Iaugurated
Palwan Akhnoor Park?
A. Manoj Sinha
B. Baseer Khan
C. PK Pole
D. jitendra Singh
Advisor to
Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmed Khan today inaugurated a park at Palwan
Akhnoor which is developed on around 18 Kanal land by the department of
Floriculture. It was informed that the work was started in 2012-13 with an
estimated cost of Rs. 152.50 Lacs on an area of 18 kanals of land. The park has
various features like, round water body, walk way, garden benches, illumination
system LED lights, Sprinkler irrigation system, dust bins, electric transformer
etc.
Who is the is the
first Indian female to be appointed as a member of the Coaches Committee of the
International Boxing Association?
A. Sangita Koul
B. Sunanda Kour
C. Tadang Minu
D. Himanti Kumari
Arunachal Pradesh
based Dr. Tadang Minu has been appointed as a member of the Coaches Committee
of the International Boxing Association(AIBA). Dr. Minu is the first Indian
women and the only second Indian to be appointed as a member in AIBA.
Which country has
announced to host the two-day summit on Green Hydrogen Initiatives?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. Nepal
D. China
India is all set to
host a two day summit on Green Hydrogen initiatives on 22nd June, 2021
involving the BRICS nations. The prestigious event offers a platform to share
their respective Green Hydrogen initiatives and views on how to take it to the
next level in their own countries
Where will be the
maiden IN - EUNAVFOR Joint Naval Exercise held?
A. Gulf of Aden
B. Bay of Bengal
C. Indian Ocean
D. None of these
Indian Naval Ship
Trikand, mission deployed for Anti-Piracy Operations, participated in the
maiden IN – EUNAVFOR Joint Naval Exercise in the Gulf of Aden. The Gulf of Aden
is also known as the Gulf of Berbera.
When is the
International Olympic Day observed?
A. June 21
B. June 22
C. June 23
D. June 24
The International
Olympic Day is held on June 23 each year to celebrate sports and health. The
International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved to observe Olympic Day in
January 1948 to commemorate the creation of the International Olympic Committee
on 23 June 1894.
Which organisation
has launcehd TV Channel Web Portal for
consumers who could not access its mobile phone app?
A. DRDO
B. TRAI
C. ISRO
D. SBI
A TV Channel
Selector web portal has been launched by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of
India for consumers who could not access its mobile phone app of the same name
due to lack of a smartphone.
Under Which scheme
the 'Crash course programme for Covid-19 frontline workers' has been launched?
A. Bharat Sheid Yojna
B. PM Jan Shakti Sankalp
C. PM kaushal Vikas 3.0
D. Bhara VOCID Mukt Kalyan
The 'Crash course
programme for Covid-19 frontline workers' launched by PM Shri Narendra Modi is
designed under PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0 scheme.
On which date the
United Nations Public Service Day is
observed?
A. June 21
B. June 22
C. June 23
D. June 24
The United Nations
Public Service Day is celebrated on June 23 every year, as a tribute to the
people who are associated with public service in all the counties of the world.
On which date the
International Widows Day on observed?
A. June 21
B. June 23
C. June 19
D. June 20
The International
Widows Day is a UN recognised day which takes place annually on 23 June to
raise awareness of the issue of widowhood and also to address the “poverty and
injustice faced by millions of widows and their dependents in many countries”.
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SSC/ Top Current
Affairs 25-June /GK
Who is the author
of the book titled "Habba Khatoon" recently on famous poetess of Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Arudhati Roi
B. Rehman Rahi
C. Kajal Suri
D. Tanveer Habib
Who is the author
of the book titled "Habba Khatoon" recently on famous poetess of
Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Arudhati Roi
B. Rehman Rahi
C. Kajal Suri
D. Tanveer Habib
The book has been
penned down by Kajal Suri. Habba Khatoon, also known by the honorary title ‘The
Nightingale of Kashmir’, was a Kashmiri poet and ascetic. She was the wife of
Yousuf Shah Chak, the last Emperor of Kashmir.
Who has topped the
inaugural EdelGive Hurun Philanthropists of the Century list?
A. Anil Ambani
B. Jamsetji Tata
C. Jey Shah
D. Baba Ramdev
Tata Group founder
Jamsetji Tata has topped the EdelGive Hurun Philanthropists of the Century.
Emerging as the biggest philanthropist globally over the last 100 years,
Jamsetji Tata donated $102 billion, according to a list of top-50 readied by
Hurun Report and EdelGive Foundation. The only other Indian in the list of 50
global philanthropists is Azim Premji, former chairman of Wipro. He is ranked
at 12th position. Bill Gates & Melinda French Gates ranked second with
donations worth $74.6 billion.
Who is the author
of the book titled "Habba Khatoon" recently on famous poetess of
Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Arudhati Roi
B. Rehman Rahi
C. Habba Khatoon
D. Tanveer Habib
The book has been
penned down by Kajal Suri. Habba Khatoon, also known by the honorary title ‘The
Nightingale of Kashmir’, was a Kashmiri poet and ascetic. She was the wife of
Yousuf Shah Chak, the last Emperor of Kashmir.
In which state/UT
of India world’s first-ever genetically modified (GM) rubber plant has been
planted?
A. jammu and Kashmir
B. Assam
C. Gujarat
D. Kerala
In Assam, the
world’s first genetically modified (GM) rubber plant has been planted by Rubber
Board on June 22, 2021, at the board’s farm in Sarutari near Guwahati. The GM
rubber sapling was developed at the Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII),
in Puthuppally, Kottayam, Kerala.
Which Indian been
awarded with the prestigious Central European University (CEU) Open Society
Prize 2021?
A. Ramnath Kovind
B. Narendra Modi
C. KK Shailaja
D. Dr Harshvarshan
The former Kerala
Health Minister KK Shailaja has been honored with the prestigious Central
European University (CEU) Open Society Prize 2021, in recognition of her
commitment to public health services.
Which ministry has
launched “JaanHaiToJahaanHai” recently for COVID-19 awareness?
A. Ministry of Sports
B. Ministry of AYUSH
C. Ministry of Minority Affairs
D. None of these
The Union Minister
of Minority Affairs, Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi launched a nationwide awareness
campaign titled “JaanHaiToJahaanHai” on June 21, 2021. The campaign was
launched from the Primary Health Centre, Chamraua in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.
Who has been named
as the Captain for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team, participating in Tokyo
Olympics 2021?
A. Nilakanta Sharma,
B. Manpreet Singh
C. Hardik Singh
D. Amit Rohidas
India on 25 June ,
named 10 Olympic debutants in its 16-member men's hockey squad for the Tokyo
Games. Amit Rohidas, Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Nilakanta Sharma, Sumit,
Shamsher Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Gurjant Singh, and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay are the
10 players who will make their Olympic debut in Tokyo. Hockey India announces
16-member men's squad for Tokyo Olympics. P. R. Sreejesh, Manpreet Singh,
Birendra Lakra, Harmanpreet Singh, Rupinder Pal Singh and Mandeep Singh add
experience, and there are 10 Olympic debutants in the squad. Women’s Hockey
Team Captain – Rani Rampal. The Olympic Day 2021 theme is “Stay healthy, stay
strong, stay active with the #OlympicDay workout on 23 June.”
Which state/UT
launched the ‘Agricultural Diversification Scheme-2021’ on 22 June 2021?
A. Gujarat
B. Punjab
C. kerala
D. Jammu and Kashmir
Gujarat Chief
Minister Vijay Rupani has virtually launched the ‘Agricultural Diversification
Scheme-2021’ on 22 June 2021, with the aim of making agriculture sustainable
and profitable in the tribal areas of the state. The scheme will benefit more
than 1.26 lakh vanbandhu- farmers from 14 tribal districts in Gujarat.
On which date
Passport Seva Divas observed in India?
A. June 22
B. June 23
C. June 24
D. June 25
In India, the
Ministry of External Affairs observes the Passport Seva Divas on 24 June every
year.
Who became the
world’s second fastest women?
A. Andria John
B. Julia Marry
C. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
D. Dutee Chand
Jamaican sprinter
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce became the second-fastest woman of all-time behind 100
metres world record holder Florence Griffith-Joyner when she clocked 10.63
seconds at a meet in Kingston.
Who has been
appointed as the director of NIMHANS for five years?
A. Sonu Mahajan
B. Ankita jain
C. Jasmeet Lour
D. Pratima Murthy
Dr. Pratima Murthy,
head of Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health &
Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru has been appointed as Director of the
Institute for a period of five years. She will retire in March 2026. Dr Murthy
was awarded the WHO Regional Director’s Special Recognition Award on ‘World No
Tobacco Day 2021’.
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Affairs 28-June
/GK
Govt of India with
which state/UT has signed a $32 million loan agreement with World Bank for has
signed a $32 million loan agreement with World Bank?
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Assam
C. Kerala
D. Gujarat
The Government of
India, along with the Government of Mizoram has signed a $32 million loan
agreement with World Bank for Mizoram
Health Systems Strengthening Project.
DRDO successfully
test-fired the subsonic cruise missile ______on June 24, 2021?
A. Vinash-1
B. Nirbhay
C. Aakraman-1
D. Prahar-3
The Defence
Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired the
subsonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’ on June 24, 2021, from an Integrated Test
Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha’s Balasore.
What is the
Official Olympic Theme Song” for Tokyo Olympics 2020?
A. Cho le Aasman
B. Lakshya Tera Samne Hai
C. Ye Olympic Humara Hai
D. Jeetega Hindustan...
The “Official
Olympic Theme Song” for the Indian contingent, was launched by Sports Minister
Kiren Rijiju, during an event organised by Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on
June 23, 2021. The song titled “Lakshya Tera Samne Hai” has been composed and
sung by Singer Mohit Chauhan, and lyrics are penned by his wife Ms. Prathna
Gahilote.
Name the McAfee
antivirus software creator has passed away at the age of 75, due to suicide?
A. David McAfee
B. John McAfee
C. Haris McAfee
D. Joseph McAfee
British-American
Software pioneer, John David McAfee, the creator of the McAfee antivirus
software, has passed away, “apparently from suicide”.He was 75.
Who wrote the
autobiography titled ‘Will’?
A. Arundhati Roi
B. Salman Rashdie
C. Will Smith
D. Kane Williamson
American actor,
rapper, and film producer, Willard Carroll Smith has come out with his
autobiography titled ‘Will’. Smith has co-written the book with self-help
author Mark Manson. The book will be released on November 09, 2021. It will be
published by Penguin Press.
Govt of India with
which state/UT has signed a $32 million loan agreement with World Bank for has
signed a $32 million loan agreement with World Bank?
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Assam
C. Kerala
D. Gujarat
The Government of
India, along with the Government of Mizoram has signed a $32 million loan
agreement with World Bank for Mizoram
Health Systems Strengthening Project.
Which team has won
the inaugural ICC World Test Championship, on June 23 2021?
A. Pakistan
B. New Zealand
C. Australia
D. South Africa
New Zealand
defeated India to win the first ICC World Test Championship. The last day of
the match was played on June 23, 2021. The match saw 6 days play in place of
the regular 5 days due to the rain factor. The final match was plated at Ageas
Bowl Stadium (Rose Bowl Stadium) in Southampton, England.
On Which date the
World Vitiligo Day is observed?
A. June 23
B. June 24
C. June 25
D. June 26
The World Vitiligo
Day is observed on June 25 to build global awareness about vitiligo. Vitiligo
is a skin disorder leading to loss of color in the skin creating a variety of
patterns on the skin from loss of pigment.
Who has been
elected as the Prime Minister Armenia?
A. Soul Yochuk
B. Nikol Pashinyan
C. Joe Sibrain
D. Bijiro Nelson
Armenia’s acting
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has won the country’s parliamentary elections
2021, with 54 percent of the vote, held on June 20, 2021. Pashinyan, who is the
leader of the Civil Contract party, first came to power in 2018, following the
country’s first free and fair election.
Who wrote the book
titled “My Joys and Sorrows"?
A. Krishna Saksena
B. Arundhati Roy
C. Kelash Desai
D. Shahi Tharoor
The Union Minister
for Health & Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan, launched a new book titled “My
Joys and Sorrows – as a Mother of a Special Child” on June 22, 2021. The book
has been authored by the well known author of unbound name and fame, Dr Krishna
Saksena.
Who has been
appointed Brand Ambassador of Oneplus?
A. Rohit Sharma
B. Jasprit Bumrah
C. Virat Kohli
D. Rahul Dravid
Premium global
technology brand OnePlus, has roped in Indian Cricketer Jasprit Bumrah as Brand
Ambassador for its Wearables category. The OnePlus wearables category includes
the OnePlus Watch and OnePlus Band.
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SSC/TOP Current Affairs/27-June
Which of the
following scheme the Jammu & Kashmir Govt has initiated for supporting students and
researchers in various fields?
A. Mission Kashmir
B. Mission Youth
C. Mission Aasman
D. Mission J&K
Mission Youth,
J&K, a special youth-centric initiative of Jammu and Kashmir Government has
invited proposals under Universities Collaboration Initiative for supporting
students and researchers in various fields. The Governing Body of Mission Youth
headed by Lt Governor, Sh Manoj Sinha, and having the Chief Secretary, Advisors
to Lt Governor and Administrative Secretaries as members has approved a number
of schemes for youth ranging from self-employment, skills development to sports
and culture.
Name the swimmer who has created a new world record in the
women’s 100 metre backstroke?
A. Keylee McKeown
B. Lary Page
C. Jessy Kim
D. Riya Sen
Australian swimmer
Kaylee McKeown has broken the world record in the women’s 100 metre backstroke,
as she reached the target point within a time frame of 57:45. With this,
McKeown beat the previous world record held by the United States swimmer Regan
Smith who made record within a time of 57:57.
Which bank has
launched the Aarogyam healthcare business loan scheme for the healthcare
sector?
A. RBI
B. SBI
C. JKB
D. HDFC
The State Bank of
India (SBI) has launched a new business loan scheme titled ‘Aarogyam Loan’ for
the healthcare sector, with the aim to extend financial support, during the
difficult times of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Under the Aarogyam Loan
scheme, beneficiary can avail loans up to Rs. 100 crore, depending on the
geographic location. The loan will be repayable in 10 years.
IFFCO has signed an
agreement to set up a Nano Urea Fertiliser Plant in which among the following
countries?
A. Indonesia
B. Argentina
C. New Zealand
D. Switzerland
The Indian Farmers
Fertiliser Cooperative has informed that it will set up a Nano Urea Liquid
manufacturing plant in Argentina.
Which is the
Indian’s first Indigenous Aircraft
Carrier to be commissioned by 2022?
A. IAC-I
B. IAF-1
C. BIC-I
D. MAA-I
The Union Defence
Minister Rajnath Singh has informed that India’s first Indigenous Aircraft
Carrier (IAC-I), is planned to be commissioned by 2022. Once commissioned, the
carrier will be rechristened as INS Vikrant, in memory of India’s first
aircraft carrier. The IAC-1 caarier is being built at the Cochin Shipyard
Limited (CSL), Kochi, Kerala, under public-private partnership.
Which of the
following has launched "UNI - CARBON CARD"?
A. UNINION-Ministry
B. Union-Bank
C. UNITED-Nations
D. UNI-Corporation Ltd
The Union Bank of
India has launched "UNI - CARBON CARD", an HPCL co-branded credit
card on the Rupay platform of NPCI
Which state/UT has
announced a cash incentive worth Rs 1 lakh to parents with the highest number
of children?
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Assam
C. Goa
D. Mizoram
Mizoram Sports
Minister Robert Romawia Royte has announced a cash incentive worth Rs 1 lakh to
a living parent with the highest number of children.
Who is the author
of the book titled ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: Roads to Happiness’?
A. Salman Rushdie
B. Arundhati Roy
C. Buskin Bond
D. Shahi Tharoor
The Padma
Bhushan-winning renowned author Ruskin Bond, has come out with his new book
titled “It’s a Wonderful Life: Roads to Happiness“
Which country will
host the 9th Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER9) in 2022?
A. Pakistan
B. Bangadesh
C. India
D. Sri Lanka
India will host the
9th Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable (AMER9) in 2022. This decision was
taken after a virtual meeting was held recently between International Energy
Forum (IEF) Secretary-General Joseph McMonigle and Minister for Petroleum &
Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan.
Which is the Latest
Version of Microsoft Windows Operating system developed by Microsoft?
A. Windows 14
B. Windows 21
C. Windows 11
D. Windows 2K21
Microsoft officially
launched its new Windows operating system ‘Windows 11’ on June 24, 2021. It is
being called as the “next generation” of Windows. The release comes nearly six
decades after the current latest Windows Operating System ‘Windows 10’ was
launched in July 2015.
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Affairs /28 – June / GK
Which State/UT has
topped the India Smart
Cities Awards Contest (ISAC) 2020
A. Gujarat
B. Jammu & Kashmir
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Kerala
Uttar Pradesh has
emerged as top performer among all Indian states. It is followed by Madhya
Pradesh and Tamil Nadu under the Smart City award, 2020. Chandigarh was ranked
first among Union territories.
Which city has
topped the India Smart Cities Awards Contest-2020?
A. Indore-Sringar
B. Bangaluru-Jammu
C. Indore-Surat
D. Surat-Bangaluru
India
Smart Cities Awards Contest (ISAC) 2020 was released on June 25, 2021. The
award was organised under Central Government’s Smart Cities Mission project, by
the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Best City Award – Indore, Madhya
Pradesh and Surat, Gujarat have jointly won the Best Smart Cities award 2020
for their overall development.
The World Bank
recently has approved $125 Million for which state in preparedness against
natural disasters, climate change impacts, disease outbreaks, and pandemics?
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Kerala
C. Gujarat
D. Mizoram
The World
Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a $125 million support for the
‘Resilient Kerala Program’ to help the state in preparedness against natural
disasters, climate change impacts, disease outbreaks, and pandemics.
Which company has
acquired an American instant messaging app ‘Wickr’?
A. Facebook
B. Amazon
C. WhatsApp
D. Flipkart
Amazon has
acquired an American instant messaging app ‘Wickr’ to offer secure
communications for businesses, government agencies, and individuals, who are
moving to hybrid work environments, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Wickr app has
been acquired by Amazon.com Inc’s cloud computing unit Amazon Web Services
(AWS), for an undisclosed amount.
The United Nations
Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day is observed on which date?
A. June 25
B. June 26
C. June 27
D. June 28
The United
Nations Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day is held on June 27 since
2017 to celebrate the work of MSME in local and global economies and their
contribution to sustainable development. 2021 Theme is “MSME 2021: key to an
inclusive and sustainable recovery.”
Who has been
appointed as the acting Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) of India ?
A. Ajay Tiyagi
B. Nittoor S. Rau
C. Ajit Dohval
D. Nirmala Singh
The
incumbent Vigilance Commissioner, Suresh N Patel has been appointed as the
acting Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) of India in the Central Vigilance
Commission with effect from June 24, 2021.Mr Patel has been appointed in place
of Sanjay Kothari, who completed his term on June 23, 2021.
Jharkhand to
construct new International Cricket Stadium in Bokaro city, with this
Jhandkhand will have how many international Stadiums?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
The
Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) has inked a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with SAIL Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), for the construction of
an International Cricket Stadium in Bokaro city. Once the stadium is ready,
Bokaro will become the third city in Jharkhand to have an International Cricket
Stadium after Jamshedpur and Ranchi.
Who has been named
as the Ambassador of Forest Frontline Heroes by WWF India?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Roman Reigns
C. Shruti Haasan
D. Upasana Kamineni
Apollo
Hospitals Director Upasana Kamineni has been named as the Ambassador of Forest
Frontline Heroes by the World Wide Fund for Nature-India.
On which date the
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed?
A. June 23
B. June 24
C. June 25
D. June 26
The
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is a United Nations
recognized day observed every year on 26 June to speak out against the crime of
torture and to honour and support victims and survivors throughout the world.
Who is the first
vice-chancellor of Delhi Sports University?
A. Ashok Gehlot
B. Karnam Malleshwari
C. Dinesh Kamal
D. Ashish Kumar
The
Government of Delhi has appointed former Padma Shri-winning Indian weightlifter
Karnam Malleshwari as the first vice-chancellor of Delhi Sports University.
On which date the International
Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed?
A. June 23
B. June 25
C. JUne 27
D. June 26
The United
Nations recognized International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
is observed annually on 26 June, since 1989 to fight against drug abuse and the
illegal drug trade. The theme of International Day Against Drug Abuse and
Illicit Trafficking 2021 is “Share Facts On Drugs, Save Lives”
Which state/UT has
inaugurated Minnagam, a consumer grievance redressal centre?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Gujarat
C. Kerala
D. Assam
The
Tamilnadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin inaugurated Minnagam, a consumer grievance
redressal centre in Chennai.
PM Narendra Modi
has appreciated which village of Jammu and Kashmir on 100% COVID Vaccination in
recent Mann ki Baat?
A. Kreei
B. Weyan
C. Ankhal
D. Sithar
Prime
Minister, Narendra Modi has mentioned the name of Weyan village of District
Bandipora of Kashmir for achieving milestone of 100 percent vaccination above
the age of 18 years in today's episode of Mann ki Baat. In his address to the
nation, the Prime Minister appreciated the health workers of the district and
complimented them for achieving the 100% target.
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SSC/Top Current Affairs/29-June/GK-21
The Jammu and Kashmir Lt Guv. Manoj Sinha launched Property Management Portal developed by
which of the following?
A. J&K Tourism Department
B. J&K LAWDA
C. Home Ministry of India
D. J&K Housing Board
The Jammu and
Kashmir Lt Guv. Manoj Sinha launched Property Management Portal developed by
which of the following?
A. J&K Tourism Department
B. J&K LAWDA
C. Home Ministry of India
D. J&K
Housing Board
Setting a new benchmark of
accountability & transparency in the working of the Administration,
Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today launched the "Property Management
Portal" developed by the J&K Housing Board here at Civil Secretariat.
Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor observed that the initiative is aimed
at simplifying the process, making delivery of services time-bound with
accountability. people can avail services like transfer of Leasehold Rights,
transfer of Leasehold Rights to Freehold Rights, transfer of Leasehold Rights
in favour of Legal Heirs of original Allottee/Transferee, extension of
Leasehold Rights, transfer of Ownership Rights, transfer of Ownership Rights
for Legal Heirs and transfer of Leasehold rights in favour of Legal Heirs of
Attorney Holder through the portal which were being provided manually
Who has been in the
first place in the list of the world's largest donors of the century?
A. Jamsetji Tata
B. Mukesh Ambani
C. Sonu Sood
D. Jeff Bezos
According to a list prepared by
EdelGive Foundation and Hurun Report, Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the founder of
Tata Group has emerged as the largest philanthropist in the world over the last
100 years.
Who has become the
first Indian to be appointed as a judge in Australia?
A. Gita Mittal
B. Ranjan Gogoi
C. Pardeep Singh Tiwana
D. N.V. Ramana
Barrister Pardeep Singh Tiwana has
become the first Indian to be appointed as a judge of the County Court of
Victoria (Australia). The family of the judge originally hail from Jalandhar’s
Kot Kalan village.
To Provide 5G,
Reliance Jio has recently collaborated with which of the following technology
giant?
A. WhatsApp
B. Google cloud
C. Microsoft
D. SpaceX
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
(Jio), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, and Google Cloud are
embarking on a comprehensive, long-term strategic relationship with a goal of
powering 5G in enterprise and consumer segments nationwide.
Which neighbouring country of India has remained on
FATF 'Grey List'?
A. Pakistan
B. Afhanistan
C. Nepal
D. Sri Lanka
The Financial Action Task Force has
remained put Pakistan on the 'Grey List' due to failure to take appropriate action
against UN-designated terrorists such as 26/11 accused Hafiz Saeed and JeM
chief Masood Azhar.
Which state/UT
govt. approved "Student Credit Card scheme" in their state?
A. West Bengal
B. Gujarat
C. Jammu & Kashmir
D. Goa
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee said
on Thursday that her government has decided to launch students’ credit card
from June 30. The new credit card will help students get a credit up to Rs 10
lakh from the banks without personal guarantor, as the state government will
provide the guarantee. “It will be for students from Class X onwards. In Class
X we have around 12 lakh students and in XII we have over 9 lakh students,”
Which of the
following state/UT has launched “Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata
Yojana”?
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Goa
C. Andoman and Nicobar
D. Delhi
Delhi government has launched
“Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana” to provide financial
assistance to the families who lost a member due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Which organisation has
launched a centralized web-based workflow-based IT platform called “e-PGS”?
A. SBI
B. RBi
C. LIC
D. DRDO
LIC has launched a centralized
web-based workflow-based IT platform called “e-PGS”. The new technology
platform, e-PGS, has been designed to provide a centralized collection and
payment accounting with a high level of bank integration.
NSDC joined with
which social media platform to launch the Digital Skill Champions Program in
India for Youth?
A. Amazon
B. Flipkart
C. Twitter
D. WhataApp
Through this program, school and
university students would be coached to imbibe digital and online skills that
would culminate with WhatsApp and NSDC awarding ‘Digital Skill Champions’
certification.
Who launched 'itat
e-dwar', an e-filing portal of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal?
A. Ravi Shankar Prasad
B. Amit Shah
C. Narendra Modi
D. Nirmala Sitharaman
The Union Minister for Law &
Justice, Communications and Electronics & IT, Ravi Shankar Prasad launched
the e-filing portal of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), 'itat e-dwar'.
Who has been
appointed as the acting Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) of India ?
A. Ajay Tiyagi
B. Suresh N Patel
C. Ajit Dohval
D. Nirmala Singh
The incumbent Vigilance
Commissioner, Suresh N Patel has been appointed as the acting Central Vigilance
Commissioner (CVC) of India in the Central Vigilance Commission with effect
from June 24, 2021.Mr Patel has been appointed in place of Sanjay Kothari, who
completed his term on June 23, 2021.
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Which state/UT has become the first State/UT
in India to be Rabies free?
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Gujarat
C. Kerala
D. Goa
Which state/UT has
become the first State/UT in India to be
Rabies free?
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Gujarat
C. Kerala
D. Goa
Chief
Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant announced that Goa has become the first state in the
country to be Rabies free. CM informed that not a single case of rabies had
been found in the state since the last three years. The team of mission rabies
had been very effectively doing its job and had been also conducting
vaccination for dogs.
Which Indian Won
the Japan’s Fukuoka Grand Prize for 2021?
A. Ravish Kumar
B. Anjana Om Kashyup
C. Palagumi Sianath
D. Sudhir Choudry
Renowned
Indian journalist and founder of PARI (People’s Archive of Rural India),
Palagummi Sainath has been awarded the
Fukuoka Grand Prize for 2021.
On which date the
National Statistics Day is observed?
A. June 26
B. June 27
C. JUne 28
D. June 29
The
Government of India celebrates Statistics Day on June 29 every year since 2007
to popularize the use of Statistics in everyday life and sensitize the public
as to how Statistics helps in shaping and framing policies.The day marks the
birth anniversary of Father of Indian Statistics, Prof. P C Mahalanobis, in
recognition of his invaluable contribution in establishing the National
Statistical System. The theme of
Statistics Day, 2021 is End Hunger, Achieve Food Security and Improved Nutrition
and Promote Sustainable Agriculture
Sea Breeze Navel
Exercise has been co-hosted by US and which country?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. Ukraine
D. Egypt
The
exercise is taking place from June 28 to July 10 in the Black Sea region and
will focus on multiple warfare areas including amphibious warfare, land
maneuver warfare, diving operations, maritime interdiction operations, air
defense, special operations integration, anti-submarine warfare, and search and
rescue operations. The United States is proud to partner with Ukraine in
co-hosting the multinational maritime exercise Sea Breeze, which will help
enhance interoperability and capabilities among participating nations,
Beginning in 1997, Exercise Sea Breeze brings most Black Sea nations and NATO
Allies and partners together to train and operate with NATO members in the
pursuit of building increased capability.
Which city has
topped the 2021 Mercer’s Cost of Living Survey?
A. Delhi
B. Bangaluru
C. Dhaka
C. Ashgabat
As per the
2021 Cost of Living Survey by consultancy firm Mercer, Turkmenistan’s capital,
Ashgabat has been named the world’s most expensive city for foreign workers. It
is followed by Hong Kong at second position, Beirut (Lebanon) and Tokyo (Japan)
at third and fourth place respectively. Mumbai is the most expensive city. It
is ranked at 78th position.
Who accounced
financial package of Rs 6,28,993 crore for people and businesses affected by
the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Amit Shah
C. Nirmala Sitharaman
D. Rajnath Singh
Union
Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a
slew of measures on June 28, 2021, to provide relief to people and businesses
affected by the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister announced a
total of 17 measures worth Rs. 6,28,993 crore.
When is the
International Day of the Tropics observed?
A. June 27
B. June 28
C. June 29
D. June 30
The
International Day of the Tropics is observed every year on 29 June to highlight
opportunities, unique challenges faced by nations lying between the tropics and
celebrates the diversity of tropical regions. The day aims at promoting
tropical regions on the planet and raising awareness about conservation
strategies.
In Which country
the first two units of world’s second-biggest hydroelectric dam, the Baihetan
Dam, was operationalised on June 28, 2021?
A. Russia
B. India
C. China
D. USA
The
Government of China officially turned on the first two generating units of the
Baihetan Dam, the world’s second-biggest hydroelectric dam, on June 28, 2021,
to start generating energy.. The Baihetan Dam is set up on the Jinsha River, in
southwestern China.
Who among the
following has won the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix?
A. Valtteri Bottas
B. Lewis Hamilton
C. Narain Karthikeyan
D. Max Verstappen
Max
Verstappen (Netherlands-Red Bull) has won the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix. This is
the fourth win of Verstappen in the 2021 Formula One season.
On which date the
National Insurance Awareness Day is observed in India?
A. June 27
B. June 28
C. June 29
D. June 30
The National
Insurance Awareness Day is celebrated every year on June 28 in India to make
people more and more aware about the insurance benefits and different plans.
Who has becomes
joint top-scorer in men’s international football?
A. Sunil Shhhtri
B. Sandesh Jhigan
C. Cristiano Ronaldo
D. Lionel Messi
Cristiano
Ronaldo has become the joint-top scoring men’s international player of all
time. He is currently tied with Iran legend Ali Daei, who scored 109 times in
149 matches between 1993 and 2006.
Who wrote the book
titled Fiercely Female: The Dutee Chand Story’ ?
A. Farhan Akhter
B. Sundeep Misra
C. Novjot singh Sidhu
D. Arudhati Roi
The
journalist-author Sundeep Misra has come out with his new book titled Fiercely
Female: The Dutee Chand Story’ .Dutee Chand is the first openly homosexual
athlete from India.
Who has been
awarded the Spanish Princess of Asturias Literature Award 2021?
A. Derrick Rossi
B. Emmanuel Carrere
C. Drew Weissman
D. Philip Felgner
French
author Emmanuel Carrere, popular for his non-fiction books in a high literary
vein, has been granted 2021 Spanish Princess of Asturias Literature Award. The
50000-euro award is one of the 8 prestigious prizes by the foundation named
after the heir to the Spanish throne, Princess Leonor.
Who launched
'HOUSLA' a women empowerment Programme in
Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Mano Sinha
C. Amit Shah
D. Baseer khan
In a
historic effort aimed at harnessing the energy, enthusiasm, and exuberant
dreams of the Women of Jammu & Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
today launched the "HAUSLA- inspiring her growth", a comprehensive
programme for Catalysing Women Entrepreneurship in the UT, here at SKICC
Srinagar.
Who inaugurated
‘SUKOON', a mental health helpline initiative in Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Manoj Sinha
B. P K Pole
C. Arun Kumar
D. Farooq Abdullah
Chief
Secretary, Arun Kumar Mehta, today inaugurated SDRF first Battalion's 24×7
mental health helpline 'SUKOON' at its headquarters. This initiative, launched
by SDRF First Battalion Kashmir in collaboration with Mission Youth J&K and
Tourism department, will guide the caller to avail services of clinical
psycholgists, therapists, counsellors and psychiatrists and provide round the
clock one to one support, free and confidential services to those experiencing
mental health issues.
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