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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 18, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which state government has approved the recruitment of Transgender in Police?
Odisha
West Bengal
Telangana
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha government has allowed the transgender community to apply for the posts of constables and sub-inspectors in the state police department.

2.
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is celebrated on which date?
16 June
14 June
15 June
17 June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on 17 June every year.

3.
Which Indian women wrestler has won the gold medal in the 53 kg category at the Poland Open?
Vinesh Phogat
Sakshi Malik
Babita Kumari
Divya Kakran
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has won the gold medal in the 53 kg category at the Poland Open.

4.
The Air defence Anti-missile system S-400 is designed and manufactured by which country?
India
US
China
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Russian air Defense system S-400 has been knocked out in Simulated Strikes by the US in the African Lion 2021.

5.
The Union Cabinet has approved the implementation of the "Deep Ocean Mission", proposed by which ministry Ministry?
Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Ministry of Coal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the implementation of the "Deep Ocean Mission", proposed by Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).

6.
Which company has launched ML (Machine Learning) Summer School?
Google
Walmart
Amazon
Facebook
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amazon India launched its Machine Learning Summer School, an integrated learning programme to make students industry-ready.

7.
India is working towards restoring 2.6 crore hectare of degraded land by which of the following years?
2024
2027
2030
2040
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is on track to achieve its national commitment on land degradation neutrality, and that it's working to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030.

8.
Which state government has launched 'Vedic Siksha & Sanskar Board'?
Uttar Pradesh
Punjab
Rajasthan
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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.

9.
Which institution released a Consultative Document on Regulation of Microfinance?
RBI
NABARD
NITI Aayog
SEBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has released a Consultative Document on Regulation of Microfinance. This is in line with the announcement of RBI in the fifth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement.

10.
Which institution has been granted powers to supervise the 'Registered investment advisers?
BSE Administration and Supervision Ltd
IFSCA
Reserve Bank of India
AMFI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BSE Administration and Supervision Ltd is a subsidiary of BSE Ltd The SEBI has appointed BASL to grant recognition to registered investment advisers and supervise them.

11.
Which Indian state produces GI-certified Jardalu mangoes, which were exported to the UK?
Maharashtra
Bihar
Andhra Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first commercial consignment of GI-certified Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur, Bihar was exported to the United Kingdom.

12.
Which Institute is hosting a three-day virtual "Conference of BRICS Network Universities"?
IIT Bombay
IIT Madras
IIT Delhi
IIT Kharagpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is hosting a three-day virtual "Conference of BRICS Network Universities".

13.
Which state announced Rs 1 lakh relief to each BPL family, that lost earning member due to COVID?
Odisha
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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.

14.
Saba Sakr has become the first female boxing coach of which country?
Egypt
Japan
America
Indonesia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
36-year-old Saba Sakr has become the first female boxing coach of Egypt.

15.
Who has launched a new initiative 'Report it, Don't share it!' that encourages people to report child abuse content on its platforms and not to share it?
Instagram
Facebook
Whatsapp
Youtube
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Social media giant Facebook has launched a new initiative 'Report it, Don't share it!' that encourages people to report child abuse content on its platforms and not to share it.

16.
Who has made drone survey mandatory for all National Highway projects?
Civil Aviation Ministry
Defence Ministry
National Highways Authority of India
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NHAI has made use of drones mandatory for monthly video-recording of national highway projects during all stages of development - construction, operation and maintenance.

17.
What is the theme of the Conference of BRICS Network Universities?
Coming of age
Courage and perseverance
Electric Mobility
Good vs. evil
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the Conference of BRICS Network Universities is "Electric Mobility".

18.
Which state government will distribute 50 lakh medicine kits free of cost among children below 18 years of age?
Uttar Pradesh
Assam
Odisha
Manipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State Government of Uttar Pradesh announced to distribute 50 lakh medicine kits free of cost among the children below 18 years of age.

19.
Which union minister launched the tribal livelihoods initiative "Sankalp Se Siddhi - Mission Van Dhan"?
Kiren Rijiju
Arjun Munda
Nirmala Sitharaman
Rajnath Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda has launched the tribal livelihoods initiative "Sankalp Se Siddhi - Mission Van Dhan".

20.
Which country has announced to launch of the 'WISA Woodsat' satellite?
Italy
Russia
Germany
New Zealand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
WISA Woodsat is a nanosatellite, which would be the world's first wooden satellite to be launched to space by the end of this year from New Zealand.