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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 5, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which bank has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2031-32?
ICICI Bank
SBI
HDFC Bank
Axis Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The HDFC Bank has announced its plans to become carbon neutral by 2031-32.

2.
Kerala has announced a special COVID Package worth how much in the first budget presentation of the new government?
Rs 25000 crore
Rs 10000 crore
Rs 15000 crore
Rs 20000 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kerala State Finance Minister announced the allocation of Rs 20,000-crores for the Special COVID Package to deal with the crisis induced by the second wave.

3.
How many One-stop centres to be set up across 9 countries by the Ministry of Women and Child Development?
9
10
12
14
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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.

4.
Who launched the SAGE portal to assist elderly persons?
Smriti Irani
PM Narendra Modi
Amit Shah
Thawarchand Gehlot
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thawarchand Gehlot launched the SAGE portal to help elderly persons.

5.
Which state government has launched a solar-based rural electrification drive for rural households?
TamilNadu
Uttar Pradesh
Goa
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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.

6.
Which company has announced a partnership with tech giant Google to offer a learning solution' for schools?
Aspirants
Byju
Unacademy
LearnME
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Education technology firm Byju's announced a partnership with tech giant Google to offer a learning solution' for schools.

7.
Bharti Airtel-owned satellite communications company OneWeb confirmed the launch of how many new Low Earth Orbit satellites?
42
36
30
45
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharti Airtel owned satellite communications company OneWeb, confirmed the launch of 36 new Low Earth Orbit satellites.

8.
Which organization has launched Online Tracking Portal 'Bal Swaraj (COVID-Care Link) for the child in need of care and protection?
NCPCR
National Commission for Women
WHO
UNICEF
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has launched Online Tracking Portal 'Bal Swaraj for child in need of care and protection.

9.
Who won her 2nd Asian Boxing Championships gold in the 75kg final in Dubai?
Pooja Rani
Diksha Arora
Mahira Verma
Nikita Sen
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian pugilist Pooja Rani repeated her gold-medal winning performance at the Asian Elite Boxing Championships in the women's 75kg final in Dubai.

10.
Which state government announced the formation of a secretary-level committee to develop guidelines and recommendations for the implementation of the "Smart Kitchen Scheme"?
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the formation of a secretary-level committee to develop guidelines and recommendations for the implementation of the "Smart Kitchen Scheme" in the state in order to meet LDF commitments.

11.
Which state government has launched a scheme to provide free sanitary napkins to needy girls and women across the state?
Uttarakhand
Punjab
Andhra Pradesh
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Punjab government on the occasion of International Menstrual Hygiene Day launched a scheme to provide free sanitary napkins to needy girls and women across the state.

12.
As per RBI, the limits for foreign portfolio investors during the current fiscal in G-secs will remain unchanged at what percent?
10%
5%
6%
7%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI said the limits for FPI investment during the current fiscal in G-secs and State Development Loans will remain unchanged at 6 per cent and 2 per cent respectively.

13.
Which Indian-origin teenager was among the Winners of the Apple WWDC21 Swift Student Challenge held?
Rohan Singh
Abinaya Dinesh
Mrityunjay Tripathi
Pratyush Shukla
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Abinaya Dinesh, a 15-year-old Indian-origin girl, is among three winners of the annual WWDC21 Swift Student Challenge.

14.
Who has been elected as the Asia-Oceania Representative at the recently concluded 2021 IAU Congress?
Nagraj Adiga
Dinesh Dixit
Mavluda Monkelam
Mukesh Senger
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's Nagraj Adiga has been elected as the Asia-Oceania Representative at the concluded 2021 IAU Congress at which the IAU council elections were held.

15.
Who has been elected to the board of the International Dairy Federation?
Divya Verma
Iqbal Khan
R S Sodhi
Vijay Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Dairy Federation has unanimously elected R S Sodhi to its board during the general assembly.

16.
Which Indian Olympic-bound wrestler has failed his dope test?
Anshu Malik
Sandeep Singh Mann
Sumit Malik
Satyawart Kadiyan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian wrestler Sumit Malik has failed his dope test with just 49 days to go for the Tokyo Olympics, which are scheduled to be held in Japan.

17.
The Reserve Bank has cut GDP growth forecast for FY 2021-22 to how much?
8.7 percent
10 percent
9.5 percent
7.5 percent
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has cut its real GDP growth forecast for the current financial year 2021-2022 to 9.5 percent.

18.
Nitin Rakesh and Jerry Wind have won the prestigious International Business Book of the Year Award for 2021 for their which book?
Translation of Covid 19
Transformation in Times of Crisis
History 1900-A story to remember
A situation to fight
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nitin Rakesh and Jerry Wind have won the prestigious International Business Book of the Year Award for 2021 for their launched book Transformation in Times of Crisis.

19.
Which nation is planning to ban its citizens from investing in Chinese tech and Defence firms with alleged military ties?
US
Canada
India
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US President Joe Biden is set to ban Americans from investing in dozens of Chinese tech and defence firms that allegedly have military ties.

20.
The Defence Ministry has signed a contract with which among the following firms to procure 11 Airport Surveillance Radars?
Tata Motors
HAL
Reliance
Mahindra Telephonics
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Defence Ministry has signed a contract with Mahindra Telephonics Integrated Systems Limited, Mumbai to procure 11 Airport Surveillance Radars.