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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 20, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
In India, which day is celebrated as the National Reading Day by CBSE?
17 June
19 June
18 June
16 June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Board of Secondary Education celebrates National Reading Day annually on 19 June.

2.
Global sports brand Puma India has extended partnership with which former Indian cricketer?
Yuvraj Singh
Sachin Tendulkar
Ashish Nehra
MS Dhoni
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Global sports brand Puma India has extended partnership with former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who has been associated with the brand for over a decade.

3.
Kenneth Kaunda, who has passed away was the former President of which country?
Kenya
Uganda
Ethiopia
Zambia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Zambian politician Kenneth Kaunda, who served as the first President of Zambia has passed away.

4.
Which Ministry has launched 'Aadi Prashikshan Portal'?
Ministry of MSME
Ministry of Textiles
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Ministry of Urban Development
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the ADI Prashikshan portal and a three-day online training programme on capacity building for the ST, Panchayati Raj Institution members as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration.

5.
When is the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict commemorated?
19 June
18 June
20 June
17 June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Each year June 19 is observed as the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.

6.
Which former Indian sprinter has passed away?
Hoshiyar Singh
Milkha Singh
P T Usha
Surendra Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Former Indian sprinter Milkha Singh passed away at the age of 91, after a month-long battle with Covid-19 in Chandigarh.

7.
India has signed a Line of Credit agreement with Sri Lanka in which sector?
Solar Energy Sector
Sports Corridor Sector
Defence Sector
Digital Education Sector
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has extended a line of credit of $100 million to Sri Lank through the Exim Bank for financing projects in the solar energy sector in Sri Lanka.

8.
Who is the winner of the 2021 Land for Life Award given by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification?
FAMILIAL FORESTRY, RAJASTHAN, INDIA
SAHARA SAHEL FOODS. NIGER
IGUGU TRUST, ZIMBABWE
CAUVERY CALLING - RALLY FOR RIVERS, ISHA FOUNDATION, INDIA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2021 Land for Life Award has been won by Familial Forestry of Rajasthan, a unique concept that relates a tree with a family, making it a green "family member."

9.
Which country has topped the Global Peace Index 2021?
Switzerland
Iceland
Norway
Finland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iceland has retained the top spot in the index as the most peaceful country since 2008.

10.
Who has been appointed as Director at India's WTO mission?
Taranjit Singh Sandhu
Gaurav Ahluwalia
Aashish Chandorkar
Pratibha Parkar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has appointed a private person Aashish Chandorkar as 'Counsellor' in India's Permanent Mission in the World Trade Organisation for three years.

11.
LIC Cards Services has launched a contactless prepaid gift card, 'Shagun', in collaboration with which bank?
ICICI Bank
Bank of India
IDBI Bank
SBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The LIC Cards Services has launched a contactless prepaid gift card, 'Shagun', in collaboration with IDBI Bank on the RuPay platform.

12.
The World Health Organization has recently identified a new variant lambda of COVID-19 in how many Countries?
21 Countries
7 Countries
29 Countries
14 Countries
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The WHO officials informed about a new variant named Lambda, which has been identified in 29 countries and is believed to have originated in South America.

13.
"Democracies 11" headline was in recent news during the G7 summit. which countries are part of Democracies 11 along with G7 member countries?
India, South Korea, Bangladesh, and South Africa
India, South Korea, Australia, and South Africa
India, Sri Lanka, Australia, and South Africa
India, South Korea, Brazil, and South Africa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India, South Korea, Australia, and South Africa are part of Democracies 11 along with G7 member countries which are in news during the G7 summit.

14.
Which ministry has launched a national helpline number to report cyber-crime?
Ministry of Textiles
Ministry of MSME
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Urban Development
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs has operationalized the national helpline 155260 and reporting platform for preventing financial loss due to cyber fraud.

15.
The Global Peace Index is released by which organisation?
WEF
Institute for Economics and Peace
Transparency International
Greenpeace
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Institute for Economics and Peace Sydney, Australia has released the Global Peace Index.

16.
Which East Asian country is facing a tense Food Shortage?
North Korea
Mongolia
Taiwan
South Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un issued a rare warning about a "tense" food situation brought about by extensive flooding, the coronavirus pandemic, and international sanctions.

17.
The World Sickle Cell Day is observed every on which day?
16 June
18 June
17 June
19 June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Sickle Cell Day is celebrated on 19 June every year to raise awareness about Sickle Cell Disease.

18.
Which country has been banned from competing in weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics over past doping cases?
Egypt
Romania
Malaysia
Thailand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Romania has been banned from competing in weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics over past doping cases, the International Weightlifting Federation ruled.

19.
What is the rank of India in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2021?
161
135
118
126
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has moved up two places to rank 135 among 163 countries on the Global Peace Index 2021.