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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 6, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
The Bharti AXA Life has signed a pact with which of the following small finance bank?
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
AU Small Finance Bank
Shivalik Small Finance Bank
Capital Small Finance Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bharti AXA General launches Health Advantage; this alliance will enable over 4.5 lakh customers of Shivalik Bank to access the range of products offered by the company to provide financial security.

2.
Which state has been adjudged as the worst performer in Niti Aayog's 3rd edition of SDG India Index 2020-21?
Bihar
Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand
Uttrakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bihar has been adjudged as the worst performer. The Index for SDGs evaluates the progress of states and union territories on social, economic and environmental parameters.

3.
Which of the following states has retained the top rank in Niti Aayog's SDG India Index 2020-21?
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kerala has retained the top rank in Niti Aayog's SDG India Index 2020-21. Kerala retained its rank as the top state with a score of 75.

4.
The Union Cabinet has approved MoU between India and Argentina in which filed?
Oceanography
Space Exploration
Mineral Resources
AI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Cabinet has approved MoU between India and Argentine Republic on cooperation in the field of Mineral Resources.

5.
Which country is not on the policymakers list of the First Asia Pacific Public Sector Cyber Security Executive Council?
Indonesia
Malaysia
India
Singapore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
It will include 15 policymakers from Brunei, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.

6.
When is World Environment Day being observed?
4th June
5th June
7th June
6th June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Environment Day is celebrated on 05 June every year around the world.

7.
What is the rank of the Indian women's hockey team in the latest International Hockey Federation world rankings?
5th
9th
6th
10th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The women's team held to the 9th position in the latest International Hockey Federation world rankings.

8.
Which company has become the third Indian IT firm to scale Rs 3 trillion market capitalization?
Infosys
Tech Mahindra
TCS
Wipro
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Wipro has touched Rs 3 trillion in market capitalization for the first time, becoming the third Indian IT firm to achieve the milestone.

9.
In which state/UT near 100 towers will be set up to improve Mobile Network Services?
Ladakh
Delhi
Sikkim
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nearly 100 towers to be installed in Ladakh to improve the mobile network services.

10.
Which of the following tied up with Mahindra Rural Housing Finance for a cash management solution?
IPPB
ICCCI
IFSI
NAFED
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Limited a subsidiary of Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Ltd and India Post Payments Bank has tied up a strategic partnership for a cash management solution.

11.
Which is the Indian Navy's hydrographic survey ship decommissioned after serving the nation for 40 years?
Darshak
Sarvekshak
Sandhayak
Jamuna
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy's hydrographic survey ship Sandhayak would be decommissioned after serving the nation for 40 years.

12.
Asian Development Bank and the Government of India signed an agreement for financing road up-gradation project in which state?
Assam
Sikkim
Manipur
Tripura
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank and the Government of India signed an agreement for financing road up-gradation project in Sikkim.

13.
Who is the author of the book "All You Need is Josh: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Conviction in 21st Century India"?
Babul Supriyo
Supriya Paul
Amitav Ghosh
Anirudh Shah
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The book titled "All You Need is Josh: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Conviction in 21st Century India" written by Supriya Paul has been released.

14.
A new species of Cricket named 'Indimimus Jayanti has found in which state?
Chhattisgarh
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new species of Cricket named 'Indimimus jayanti' has found in the Kurra caves of Chhattisgarh.

15.
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed globally on which date?
3rd June
1st June
2nd June
4th June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed globally on 4th June every year.

16.
The Agriculture Ministry has launched a window. The Green Gold Collection for which products?
Bamboo Products
Dairy Products
Corn Products
Hogs Products
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A dedicated window "The Green Gold Collection" for bamboo products has launched by the Union Minister of State for Agriculture Shri Parshottam Rupala.

17.
The Iranian Navy's largest warship Kharg has sunk in which Gulf after a fire?
Gulf of Kutch
Persian Gulf
Bay of Bengal
Gulf of Oman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Iranian navy's largest warship Kharg has sunk in the Gulf of Oman after catching fire.

18.
What is the rank of the Indian men's hockey team in the latest International Hockey Federation world rankings?
First
Third
Fourth
Second
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Hockey, the Indian men's team maintained their fourth position in the latest International Hockey Federation world rankings.

19.
Which country has developed a combined air defence system along the Line of Actual Control?
China
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Nepal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The China has created a combined air defence system along the Line of Actual Control.

20.
Which state has announced 33% of reservation of girls in engineering college & medical college?
Assam
Bihar
Kerala
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bihar government has proposed to reserve 33 per cent seats for girl students in medical and engineering colleges across the state.