Current Affairs - Current Affairs

Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 21, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Ebrahim Raisi has won the 2021 presidential election of which country?
Ukraine
Iran
Syria
Qatar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ebrahim Raisi has won the 2021 Iranian presidential election, winning 62 percent of the vote with about 90 percent of ballots counted.

2.
1,098-carat diamond has been discovered by researchers, which is deemed to be the world's third-largest diamond ever found. The diamond has been recovered in which country?
Mauritius
Zimbabwe
South Africa
Botswana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A 1,098-carat diamond has been discovered in Botswana, by Debswana Diamond Company, a joint venture between the government of Botswana and the South African diamond company De Beers.

3.
Which of the following States/UT has launched the 'Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination' program?
Haryana
Delhi
Ladakh
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination' aims to vaccinate all people above 45 years against COVID-19 in Delhi within the next four weeks.

4.
Who released the 'General Elections 2019 - An Atlas'?
Election Commission of India
NITI Aayog
Parliament of India
Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Election Commission of India released 'General Elections 2019 - An Atlas' in June 2021 to inspire academicians and researchers to further explore the vast landscape of the Indian elections.

5.
Which Ministry has released the Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India?
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Ministry of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change released the Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India.

6.
What is the theme of World Refugee Day 2021?
Every Action Counts
Now More Than Ever, We Need to Stand with Refugees
Step with Refugees
Together we heal, learn and shine
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of World Refugee Day 2021 is Together we heal, learn and shine.

7.
Which country has topped the World Competitiveness Index 2021?
Germany
Sweden
Switzerland
Singapore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Competitiveness Index 2021 list has been topped by Switzerland.

8.
What is the rank of India in the World Competitiveness Index 2021?
38
43
61
52
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has retained its rank at 43rd position among 63 nations, in the annual World Competitiveness Index for the year 2021 compiled by Institute for Management Development.

9.
How many States/Union Territories achieved a 100% level of birth registrations?
16
14
12
18
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Census Department of India's Data shows that the birth and death registration with the Civil Registration System in India went up considerably in 2019.

10.
Which digital solutions company has been recognized as the Global Innovation Partner of the Year by Snowflake?
Elsner Technologies
Larsen & Toubro Infotech
WatConsult
Cibirix
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Larsen & Toubro Infotech, a global technology consulting and digital solutions company has been recognized as the Global Innovation Partner of the Year by Snowflake, the Data Cloud Company.

11.
Guruprasad Mohapatra, who has passed away, was serving as a top bureaucrat in which department of Central Government?
Department of Industry and Internal Trade
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Department of Expenditure
Department of Investment and Public Asset Management
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shri Guruprasad Mohapatra, the Secretary in the Department of Industry and Internal Trade, has passed away due to COVID-19 related complications.

12.
The Government has targeted to reduce road accident deaths by 50% by which year?
2025
2030
2024
2023
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry for Road Transport & Highways of India set up a target to reduce road accident deaths by 50% by the year 2024.

13.
Which Ministry issued a notification for a common format of the PUC?
Ministry of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has issued a notification for a common format of the PUC Certificate to be issued across the country, under Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.

14.
The World Refugee Day is observed on which day?
19 June
20 June
17 June
18 June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations Refugee Agency observes World Refugee Day on June 20 each year to raise awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world.

15.
Under which project the Defence Minister has dedicated to the nation 12 roads, built by BRO?
Vartak
Arunank
Brahmank
All of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Defence Minister of India dedicated to the nation 12 roads, built by Border Roads Organisation in the Northern and Eastern border areas constructed under 'Arunank', 'Vartak', 'Brahmank', 'Udayak', 'Himank' and 'Sampark' projects of BRO.