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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 14, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
The Foreign Exchange Reserves of India has led India to be ranked as the fourth-largest reserve holder in the world, sharing its position with which country?
Japan
Singapore
China
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Forex reserve of India increased by USD 6.842 billion to $605.008 billion with this, India has tied with Russia as the fourth largest reserve holder in the world.

2.
Apart from being an economist, what was the profession of Prof Radhamohan Ji, who has passed away?
Environmentalist
Sportsperson
Author
Journalist
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Padma Shri winning noted Economist and Environmentalist Prof Radhamohan Ji has passed away. Prof Radhamohan was the former information commissioner of Odisha.

3.
What is India's rank in the Coursera Global Skill Report 2021?
52
56
58
67
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per Coursera's Global Skills Report 2021, overall the India ranks 67th globally.

4.
What is the theme of World Day Against Child Labor 2021?
Children shouldn't work in fields, but on dreams
Generation Safe & Healthy
Protect children from child labor, now more than ever
Act now: end child labour!
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for World Day Against Child Labor 2021 is Act now: End child labour!

5.
Which bank has launched a new loan product named 'Kavach Personal Loan?
Canara Bank
HDFC Bank
State Bank of India
ICICI Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 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.

6.
The Global Liveability Index is released by which entity?
World Bank
United Nations Development Programmed
Economist Intelligence Unit
World Economic Forum
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Global Livability Index 2021 is released by the Economist's Intelligence Unit to rank 140 cities globally to measure the quality of life of the people, based on the challenges presented to an individual's lifestyle in the past year.

7.
The mission 'EnVision' to study the planet Venus has been launched by which space agency?
European Space Agency
Roscosmos
ISRO
NASA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The European Space Agency is now developing its own probe to study Venus, for holistic view of planet from its inner core to upper atmosphere.

8.
Athletics Federation announces Indian Grand Prix 4 will be held on June 21 in which city?
Dehradun
Patiala
Bhubaneswar
Mumbai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Athletics Federation of India has announced that the Indian Grand Prix 4 will be held at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala.

9.
What is the interchange fee per transaction for financial transactions that banks can charge w.e.f August 1, 2021?
Rs 15
Rs 20
Rs 17
Rs 25
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Interchange fee per transaction for financial transactions that banks can charge w.e.f August 1, 2021 is Rs 17.

10.
The International Albinism Awareness Day is marked every year on which date?
10 June
11 June
12 June
13 June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Albinism Awareness Day is celebrated annually on June 13 to celebrate the human rights of persons with albinism worldwide.

11.
Ukhnaa Khurelsukh has won the 2021 Presidential election of which country?
Rwanda
Mongolia
Israel
Oman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Former Mongolian Prime Minister Ukhnaa Khurelsukh has been elected as the sixth President of the country on June 2021.

12.
The mobile app "Namaste Yoga", devoted to Yoga, has been launched by which Ministry?
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of AYUSH
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A mobile application devoted to Yoga named as "Namaste Yoga", has been laucnhed by Ministry of AYUSH aimed to raise awareness about yoga and make it accessible for the larger community.

13.
What is the theme of International Albinism Awareness Day 2021?
Still Standing Strong
Strength beyond All Odds
Shining our light to the world
Advancing with renewed hope
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2021 Theme of IAAD is "Strength beyond All Odds".

14.
What is the maximum amount that banks can charge from customers w.e.f January 01, 2022, after free ATM transactions are over?
Rs 21
Rs 27
Rs 19
Rs 14
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Presently banks are allowed to charge from customers a maximum of Rs 20 per transaction. RBI has increased this limit to Rs 21 per transaction w.e.f January 1, 2022.

15.
Who has been appointed as the new Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development?
Rebeca Grynspan
Maria Eugenia Casar
Arnoldo Lopez Echandi
Enrique Iglesias
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The U.N. General Assembly has approved the appointment of Costa Rican economist Rebeca Grynspan as the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.