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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 19, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
The centre has extended the validity of the Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum till when?
December 31, 2021
March 31, 2022
July 31, 2021
September 20, 2021
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has extended the validity of the Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum from March 31st to December 31, 2021.

2.
Ministry of Ports and Ministry of Culture has signed an MoU for 'Cooperation in Development of National Maritime Heritage Complex in which state?
Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
Gujarat
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ministry of Culture has signed an MoU for 'Cooperation in Development of NMHC at Lothal, Gujarat'.

3.
Which financial body has signed a $484 million loan with the Indian government to improve transport connectivity in the Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor?
Asian Development Bank
World Bank
International Monetary Fund
World Economic Forum
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ADB and the Government of India has signed a $484 million loan to improve transport connectivity and facilitate industrial development in Tamil Nadu.

4.
Autistic Pride Day is observed annually all over the world on which day?
18 June
17 June
19 June
16 June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year, the Autistic Pride Day is observed on June 18 globally to create awareness about autism among people.

5.
As per the latest estimate of the Confederation of Indian Industry, what is the GDP growth rate projection of India in 2020-21?
7.2%
8.9%
9.5%
10.4%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Confederation of Indian Industry has estimated the GDP of India to grow at 9.5 percent in the current financial year.

6.
The world's third-largest diamond has been unearthed in which nation?
Angola
Botswana
South Africa
Tanzania
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Debswana Diamond Company has found the world's third-largest diamond in the Jwaneng mine in Botswana, South Africa.

7.
The Sustainable Gastronomy Day is marked every year on which day?
15 June
16 June
17 June
18 June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Sustainable Gastronomy Day is observed on 18 June globally to focus the attention of the world on the role that sustainable gastronomy plays in our lives.

8.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the VivaTech 2021. The event has been organized in which city?
London
Rome
Paris
Dubai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The VivaTech is one of the largest digital and startup events of Europe, held in Paris every year addressed by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.

9.
The Central Bank of which country has topped in terms of surplus transfer to government as a percentage to GDP in 2020-21?
Israel
Turkey
Russia
Greece
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Turkey has been ranked first. Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey constitutes 0.5% of GDP.

10.
What amount was transferred by RBI as surplus to the government for FY21?
Rs 75,991 crore
Rs 101,062 crore
Rs 99,122 crore
Rs 89,145 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has transferred Rs 99,122-crore surplus to the government for FY21 which is 73% higher than the Rs 57,128 crore paid out in 2019-20.

11.
Which nation has topped the World Competitiveness Index 2021?
Singapore
Denmark
Sweden
Switzerland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Switzerland has topped the IMD World Competitiveness Index 2021, followed by Sweden at 2nd place.

12.
Which country has topped in the SIPRI Yearbook 2021?
USA
United Kingdom
China
Israel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States continues to posses highest nuclear warheads, having 5550 in January 2021.

13.
Which nation is planning to set up an International Vaccine Institute?
India
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bangladesh will be setting up an international institute for vaccine production including for COVID-19.

14.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Microsoft?
Larry Page
Sunder Pichai
Elon Musk
Satya Nadella
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Satya Nadella has been named as the new Chairman of Microsoft.

15.
The Union Cabinet has approved corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board. The board will be split into how many new corporate entities?
7
6
5
4
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cleared the corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board. Following this, the existing 41 factories under the OFB will be split into seven new corporate entities.

16.
What is the rank of India in the SIPRI Yearbook 2021, which determines the number of nuclear weapons possessed by a country?
6
4
7
2
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has released the SIPRI Yearbook 2021. The rank of India in the SIPRI Yearbook 2021 is sixth place globally.

17.
Which state observes the Great June Uprising Unity Day on June 18 every year?
Manipur
Telangana
Sikkim
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Manipur is observing the 20th Great June Uprising Unity Day on June 18, 2021.

18.
What is the theme of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought?
Food. Feed. Fibre
Let's Grow the Future Together
Restoration. Land. Recovery. We build back better with healthy land
Land has true value. Invest in it
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is "Restoration. Land. Recovery. We build back better with healthy land".

19.
The Union Cabinet has approved the 'Deep Ocean Mission', to explore deep ocean for resources. How much amount has been allocated for this project by the government?
Rs. 5110 crore
Rs. 4077 crore
Rs. 6001 crore
Rs. 3555 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the implementation at an estimated cost of Rs. 4077 crore in a phase-wise manner.

20.
What is the rank of India in terms of surplus reserve transfer to government by its Central Bank as a percentage to GDP for FY22?
Fourth
First
Second
Third
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI was second in terms of reserves transferred to the government as a percentage of GDP for the fiscal year 2020-21.