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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 25, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
IFFCO has signed an agreement to set up a Nano Urea Fertiliser Plant in which among the following countries?
Indonesia
Argentina
New Zealand
Switzerland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative has informed that it will set up a Nano Urea Liquid manufacturing plant in Argentina.

2.
The Union Bank of India has launched "UNI - CARBON CARD". It is a co-branded credit card on the Rupay platform of NPCI for which company?
BPCL
IOC
Reliance Industry
HPCL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Bank of India has launched "UNI - CARBON CARD", an HPCL co-branded credit card on the Rupay platform of NPCI.

3.
Who has topped the inaugural EdelGive Hurun Philanthropists of the Century list, released by Hurun Research and EdelGive Foundation.?
Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata
Bill Gates & Melinda French Gates
Henry Wellcome
Warren Buffett
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata has topped the inaugural, EdelGive Hurun Philanthropists of the Century list, which ranks the world's 50 most generous individuals in the last century.

4.
Who has been named as the Ambassador of Forest Frontline Heroes by WWF India?
Upasana Kamineni
Amala Akkineni
Shruti Haasan
Samantha Akkineni
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Apollo Hospitals Director Upasana Kamineni has been named as the Ambassador of Forest Frontline Heroes by the World Wide Fund for Nature-India.

5.
As per Moody's, what is the projected GDP growth rate of the Indian economy for Calendar Year 2021?
8.5%
9.6%
10.1%
7.0%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Moody's Investors Service has revised the growth projection of India for Calendar 2021 is 9.6 percent.

6.
Which state government has inaugurated Minnagam, a consumer grievance redressal centre?
Karnataka
Maharashtra
Kerala
TamilNadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tamilnadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin inaugurated Minnagam, a consumer grievance redressal centre in Chennai.

7.
When is the Passport Seva Divas observed in India?
23 June
22 June
21 June
24 June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In India, the Ministry of External Affairs observes the Passport Seva Divas on 24 June every year.

8.
As per the recent amendment, how much percent of shares can a company sell having a market capitalization of more than Rs 1 lakh crore at the time of listing?
2%
5%
10%
8%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Companies that have a market capitalization of more than Rs 1 lakh crore at the time of listing can now sell just five percent of their shares, as per the recent amendment.

9.
Which bank has launched a range of wearable contactless payment devices under the brand Wear 'N' Pay?
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
BOB
Axis Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Axis Bank has launched a range of wearable contactless payment devices under the brand Wear 'N' Pay.

10.
Which state's Minister has announced a cash incentive worth Rs 1 lakh to parents with the highest number of children?
Nagaland
Arunachal Pradesh
Mizoram
Manipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mizoram Sports Minister Robert Romawia Royte has announced a cash incentive worth Rs 1 lakh to a living parent with the highest number of children.

11.
How much amount of approval was given by the Gujarat government to a scheme to prevent marine salinity from entering in coastal villages of Saurashtra?
104 cr
110 cr
100 cr
102 cr
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Gujarat government has given in-principle approval to a scheme worth 102 crore rupees to prevent marine salinity from entering the coastal villages of Saurashtra.

12.
Which state government said a chair will be established after Milkha Singh's name at the Sports University, Patiala?
Punjab
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has announced that a chair will be established after Milkha Singh's name at the Sports University, Patiala.

13.
Whose party won a majority in Armenia's snap parliamentary elections?
Edmond Marukyan
Robert Kocharyan
Nikol Pashinyan
Oligarch Gagik Tsarukyan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's party won a majority in the snap parliamentary elections with 53.9 percent of the vote, as per official results.

14.
The RBI has asked banks to implement the image-based Cheque Truncation System in all branches by which date?
31 December
30 August
31 July
30 September
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has asked banks to implement the image-based Cheque Truncation System in all branches by September 30 this year.

15.
Who will head the committee which is formed by NHRC to enquire into complaints of post-poll violence in West Bengal?
Anup Kumar Pandey
Rajeev Jain
Surya Pratap
Mukesh Agarwal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Following the Calcutta High Court's order, the National Human Rights Commission has constituted a committee that will be headed by NHRC Member, Rajeev Jain.

16.
In which the state of India, the world's first-ever genetically modified rubber plant has been planted?
Bihar
Assam
Kerala
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Assam, the world's first genetically modified rubber plant has been planted by Rubber Board at the board's farm in Sarutari near Guwahati.

17.
Which bank has topped the list released by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology "Digital Payment Scorecard" for the consecutive third month?
ICICI Bank
HDFC Bank
SBI
IndusInd Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has released the list of "Digital Payment Scorecard". In the list, the State Bank of India (SBI) has topped for the third consecutive month.

18.
Name the Indian who has been awarded the prestigious Central European University Open Society Prize 2021?
Pinarayi Vijayan
E. Sreedharan
Narendra Modi
KK Shailaja
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The former Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja has been honored with the prestigious Central European University Open Society Prize 2021, in recognition of her commitment to public health services.

19.
The Bharti Airtel has partnered with which companies for the 5G network solutions roll out?
Ericsson
Dixon Technologies
Tata Group
Tech Mahindra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Leading telecom firm Bharti Airtel has entered into a strategic partnership with the steel-to-software conglomerate Tata Group for 5G network solutions, based on ORAN.

20.
Which bank has launched 'IOB Trendy', a savings account customized for the growing millennial population in the country?
Punjab National Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
SBI
YES Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Overseas Bank has launched 'IOB Trendy', a savings account customized for the growing millennial population in the country by keeping their banking preferences in mind.