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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 4, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
AmbiTag is a unique IoT solution, has been launched by which institution?
IIT Kanpur
IIT Madras
IIT Ropar
IIT Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar in Punjab has developed a first-of-its-kind Internet of Things device named 'AmbiTag' which can record real-time ambient temperature.

2.
Who has virtually launched the Horticulture Cluster Development Programme to ensure holistic growth of horticulture?
Arjun Munda
Thaawar Chand Gehlot
Narendra Singh Tomar
Ravi Shankar Prasad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar virtually launched the Horticulture CDP to ensure holistic growth of horticulture.

3.
Which state government has started Ghar Ghar Aushadhi Yojana?
Rajasthan
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rajasthan government to offer medicinal herbs saplings to residents under Ghar Ghar Aushadhi Yojana.

4.
Which player has been awarded the Kiwi Cricketer of the year award?
Devon Conway
Ken Williamson
Kyle Jamieson
Ross Taylor
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kyle Jamieson has won the 2021 edition of the Players' Cap, which is awarded to the player who has been voted by the New Zealand players and support staff as their 'cricketer of the year'.

5.
The Magma Fincorp appointed which person as chairman as part of a management overhaul?
Vikram Arora
Roshni Singh
Sanjay Tiwari
Adar Poonawalla
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Magma Fincorp has appointed Adar Poonawalla as its chairman as part of a management overhaul.

6.
The United Nations recognised World Bicycle Day is celebrated globally on which day?
03 June
First Thursday of June
02 June
First Wednesday of June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year the International World Bicycle Day is observed on June 03 draw attention to the benefits of using the bicycle.

7.
Isaac Herzog has been elected as the new President of which country?
Oman
Turkey
Israel
Lebanon
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Veteran Israeli politician, Isaac Herzog has been elected as the President of the country during the 120 member parliamentary election for 2021.

8.
Who has been appointed as the Grievance Officer for India by WhatsApp?
Paresh B Lal
John Brittas
Rahul Joshi
Shashi S. Vempati
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp has named Paresh B Lal as the Grievance Officer for India.

9.
Who has been roped in as the Chairman of WHO Executive Board to succeed Dr. Harsh Vardhan?
Mr Zahid Maleque
Dr Patrick Amoth
Dr Wahid Majrooh
Dr Clemens Martin Auer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr Patrick Amoth, the acting Director-General for Health, Ministry of Health of Kenya has been appointed as the Chairman of World Health Organization Executive Board.

10.
Balasubramanian Shyam has been appointed as the Indian Ambassador of which nation?
Scotland
Greenland
Iceland
Norway
Answer: Option
Explanation:
B Shyam, presently the Consul General of India, Osaka-Kobe, Japan has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to the Republic of Iceland.

11.
Who has been appointed as the first Chairman for the newly formed DMCRC by IBF?
Nikkhil Advani
Mihir Rale
Tigmanshu Dhulia
Vikramjit Sen
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Broadcasting Foundation has appointed Justice Vikramjit Sen as the Chairman for the newly formed Digital Media Content Regulatory Council.

12.
As per the Centre for World University Rankings 2021-22, which Institute is the best in India?
IISc -Bangalore
IIFT-New Delhi
IIT-Madras
IIM-Ahmedabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the Centre for World University Rankings 2021-22 IIM-Ahmedabad is the best Institute in India.

13.
Which is the last surviving former member of the Indian Constituent Assembly passed away?
Ratnappa Kumbhar
T.M. Kalliannan Gounder
H. N. Kunzru
Leela Roy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
T.M. Kalliannan Gounder is the last surviving former member of the Indian Constituent Assembly died at the age of 101.

14.
Which bank has released a growth report India GDP: Marathon effort ahead?
Axis Bank
Yes Bank
SBI
DBS Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The report titled 'India GDP: Marathon effort ahead' prepared by Yes Bank.

15.
Dr. Vinay K Nandicoori has been appointed as the Director at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology. Where is the CCMB located?
Hyderabad
Pune
Lucknow
New Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former IITian, Dr Vinay K Nandicoori has been appointed as the Director at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology Hyderabad, Telangana.

16.
The 74th World Health Assembly endorsed a decision recognizing which day as World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day?
30 January
l0 June
13 February
15 March
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 74th World Health Assembly endorsed a decision recognizing 30 January as World NTD Day.

17.
Who has been appointed as the commander in chief of the Andaman Nicobar Army Command?
Deepak Kumar
Manoj Gupta
Rashi Kumar
Ajai Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Lieutenant General Ajai Singh took charge as the 16th commander in chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command, India's only tri service command.

18.
Sanjeet Kumar is an Indian sports person related to which sports category?
Boxing
Weightlifting
Sprinting
Shooting
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian heavyweight boxer Sanjeet Kumar defeated Olympic silver-medallist Vassiliy Levit of Kazakhstan in the 91kg final to win gold medal at the tournament.

19.
Which is the AI-based platform has launched by Indian organisations to help in easy detection of COVID 19 with the help of Chest X-ray?
XraySetu
XrayPath
XraySarathi
XrayJeevan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new AI-driven platform called 'XraySetu' has been developed to help in early detection of COVID 19, with the help of Chest X-ray.

20.
Who among the following has assumed the charge as the Deputy Chief of Indian Naval Staff?
G Ashok Kumar
Ravneet Singh
Dinesh K Tripathi
S R Sarma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Vice-Admiral Ravneet Singh, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Nausena Medal holder assumed charge as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff.