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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 22, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which country has announced to host the two-day summit on Green Hydrogen Initiatives?
India
Russia
Brazil
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is going to host a two-day summit on Green Hydrogen Initiatives involving the BRICS nations.

2.
Which Indian Naval Ship is participating in the maiden IN - EUNAVFOR Joint Naval Exercise in the Gulf of Aden?
Trishul
Trikand
Brahmaputra
Beas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Naval Ship Trikand is participating in the maiden IN - EUNAVFOR Joint Naval Exercise in the Gulf of Aden also known as the Gulf of Berbera.

3.
The ADB has approved a USD 250 million loan to which country to help finance reforms?
Bangladesh
India
Bhutan
Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ADB has approved a USD 250 million loan to Bangladesh to help finance reforms.

4.
Who has launched the TV Channel Selector web portal?
TRAI
Amazon
YouTube
Netflix
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A TV Channel Selector web portal has been launched by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India for consumers who could not access its mobile phone app of the same name due to lack of a smartphone.

5.
Who has inaugurated the Second National Sickle Cell Conclave?
Narendra Modi
Amit Shah
Arjun Munda
Harsh Vardhan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shri Arjun Munda, the Minister of Tribal Affairs inaugurated the Second National Sickle Cell Conclave on 'Sickle Cell Disease'.

6.
Who has launched the Indian Certification of Medical Devices Plus Scheme?
AIIMS
NITI Aayog
DRDO
QCI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Quality Council of India and the Association of Indian Manufacturers of Medical Devices have added further features to the ICMED Scheme that has been launched for Certification of Medical Devices in 2016.

7.
The National Green Tribunal has set up a committee for rejuvenation of which rivers?
Indus
Tapi
'Varuna and Assi'
Godavari
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Green Tribunal has set up a committee for the rejuvenation of rivers Varuna and Assi in Varanasi, both of which join the river Ganga.

8.
Which statements is/are correct with reference to the animal serum in vaccines?
The use of horse serum as an antibody supplement in the diphtheria vaccine is more than 100 years old.
Horses used to be injected with small doses of bacteria that caused diphtheria so that they could develop antibodies.
Both A & B
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The use of horse serum as an antibody supplement in the diphtheria vaccine is more than 100 years old. Horses used to be injected with small doses of bacteria that caused diphtheria so that they could develop antibodies.

9.
What is the theme of 2021 World Hydrography Day?
Hydrography - enabling autonomous technologies
One hundred years of international cooperation in hydrography
Mapping our seas, oceans, and waterways - more important than ever
Bathymetry - the foundation for sustainable seas, oceans, and waterways
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2021 World Hydrography Day is "One hundred years of international cooperation in hydrography".

10.
The CSIR has tied up with which health care institution to ramp up Covid-19 testing across towns and rural India?
Religare
Tata MD
Ranbaxy
Serum Institute
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The CSIR has entered into a partnership with Tata group's health care venture "Tata MD" which aims to increase the Covid-19 testing capacity across Tier 2 and 3 towns and in rural regions of the country.

11.
The International Day of Yoga is celebrated on which day?
Third Sunday of June
Third Monday of June
20 June
21 June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually on 21 June to raise awareness around the world, regarding the many benefits of practicing Yoga.

12.
Which section of the Income-tax Act 1961 will declare PAN Card as inoperative, if not linked with the Aadhaar by 30 June 2021?
Section 212A
Section 234H
Section 246T
Section 228D
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the new Section 234H of the Income-tax Act 1961, which has been introduced during Budget 2021, the PAN cards which are not linked to Aadhaar after June 30, 2021, would be declared "inoperative", as well as a penalty of Rs 1,000, may also be imposed.

13.
Which ministry has organized Flag Satyagraha in Madhya Pradesh?
Ministry of Social Justice
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Home Affairs
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Culture Ministry has organized and observes the Flag Satyagraha in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh with IGNCA.

14.
The World Music Day is observed on which day?
20 June
18 June
21 June
19 June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Music Day takes place on 21 June every year to honor amateur and professional musicians, and to encourage them to showcase their work to the world.

15.
Which player has won the 2021 French Grand Prix?
Sergio Perez
Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen
Sebastian Vettel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Max Verstappen [Netherlands-Red Bull] has won the 2021 French Grand Prix.

16.
What is the theme of the 2021 International Yoga Day?
Yoga for Peace
Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family
Yoga for Climate Action
Yoga for well-being
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of 2021 International Yoga Day is 'Yoga for well-being'.

17.
India has launched a trilateral with which two countries, for Indo-Pacific stability?
France - Australia
UAE - New Zealand
Germany - South Korea
Italy - Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India, Italy, and Japan have launched a trilateral, through a virtual meeting in which, India has been represented by the Union Ministry of External Affairs.

18.
The 'Crash course programme for Covid-19 frontline workers' launched by the PM is designed under which scheme?
PM Swachh Bharath Abhiyan
PM Atma Nirbhar Bharat Yojana
PM Cares
PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Crash course programme for Covid-19 frontline workers' launched by PM Shri Narendra Modi is designed under PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0 scheme.

19.
The Government has announced the establishment of how many Divyangta Khel Kendras in-country?
2
8
10
5
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government of India has announced the establishment of five Divyangta Khel Kendras in different parts of the country.

20.
Which city has topped the Ease of Living Index 2020, for being the most liveable city of India?
Hyderabad
Bangalore
New Delhi
Mumbai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bangalore has been named as the most liveable city of India, in the Ease of Living Index 2020, released by the CSE.