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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 26, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which team has won the inaugural ICC World Test Championship, held on June 2021?
India
Australia
England
New Zealand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
New Zealand defeated India to win the first ICC World Test Championship.

2.
Which state has inducted former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan in its five-member Economic Advisory Council to the Chief Minister?
Tamil Nadu
Odisha
Karnataka
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Tamil Nadu, the state government has constituted a five-member Economic Advisory Council to the Chief Minister inducted former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan in its five-member Economic Advisory Council to Chief Minister.

3.
What is the GDP growth rate projection of India in 2021-22 fiscal as per S&P Global Ratings?
7.2%
8.6%
10.3%
9.5%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The S&P Global Ratings has cut India's growth forecast for the current fiscal to 9.5%, from 11% earlier.

4.
"Lakshya Tera Samne Hai" is the "Official Olympic Theme Song" for Tokyo Olympics 2020, Who is the composer and singer of the song?
Javed Ali
Mohit Chauhan
A. R. Rahman
Sonu Nigam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mohit Chauhan has composed and sung the song titled "Lakshya Tera Samne Hai". "Official Olympic Theme Song" for Tokyo Olympics 2020.

5.
What is the theme of 2021 Day of the Seafarer?
Seafarers: at the core of shipping's future
Seafarers' Wellbeing
Seafarers Matter
Seafarers Are Key Workers
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the 2021 campaign is "Seafarers: at the core of shipping's future".

6.
Who has become the first Chinese man to qualify for Wimbledon in the Open era?
Wu Di
Zhang Ze
Li Zhe
Zhang Zhizhen
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Zhang Zhizhen has become the first Chinese man to qualify for Wimbledon in the Open era after he beat Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo in the qualifiers.

7.
When is Wimbledon scheduled to begin this year?
July 31st
August 8th
June 28th
September 11th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Wimbledon is scheduled to start on June 28, 2021, in London, United Kingdom.

8.
The Defence Ministry has signed a contract with which company for the construction of two Pollution Control Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard?
Maregaon Shipyard Limited
Goa Shipyard Limited
Cochin Shipyard Limited
CONCOR
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Defence Ministry has signed a contract with Goa Shipyard Ltd for the construction of two Pollution Control Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard.

9.
The World Vitiligo Day is an annual celebration held on which day of the year?
24 June
22 June
23 June
25 June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Vitiligo Day is observed on June 25 to build global awareness about vitiligo.

10.
When is the Day of the Seafarer observed by the IMO?
June 25
June 24
June 23
June 22
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Maritime Organization celebrates the annual Day of the Seafarer on June 25 each year.

11.
Government has announced the establishment of how many Divyangta Khel Kendras in different parts of the country?
4
5
6
2
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government announced the establishment of five Divyangta Khel Kendras in different parts of the country.

12.
Who is the author of the book titled "My Joys and Sorrows - as a Mother of a Special Child"?
Arundhati Roy
Krishna Saksena
Sudha Murty
Jhumpa Lahiri
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare has launched a new book titled "My Joys and Sorrows - as a Mother of a Special Child" authored by Dr. Krishna Saksena.

13.
The autobiography book titled 'Will', is the autobiography of which of these individuals?
Kane Williamson
Will Smith
Robin Williams
Bruce Willis
Answer: Option
Explanation:
American actor, rapper, and film producer, Willard Carroll Smith has come out with his autobiography titled 'Will'.

14.
A new early human has been discovered at a cement site in which nation?
Venezuela
Brazil
Israel
South Africa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Israeli researcher has found bones belonging to a 'new type of early human' who was previously unknown to science.

15.
Who has become the first woman fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF) from Rajouri district, J & K.?
Shivangi Sharma
Mawya Sudan
Preeti Singh
Manya Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mawya Sudan, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, has become the first woman fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force from Rajouri district, J & K.

16.
Which company has decided to set up a grain-based ethanol plant in the Una district of Himachal Pradesh?
DRDO
ONGC
BHEL
HPCL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Himachal Pradesh, The Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has decided to set up a grain-based ethanol plant in Una district.

17.
Nikol Pashinyan has been elected as the Prime Minister of which country?
Ukraine
Georgia
Belarus
Armenia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Armenia's acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has won the country's parliamentary elections in 2021, with 54 percent of the vote, held on June 20, 2021.

18.
With which institution has the Government of India inked USD 32 million loan agreement Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project?
ADB
IMF
World Bank
UNDP
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India, along with the Government of Mizoram has signed a $32 million loan agreement with the World Bank for the Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project.

19.
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?
5%
2%
8%
10%
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, with the latest amendment in rules, a move that will be beneficial for the government during the proposed initial public offer of LIC.

20.
Which bank has launched the 'Pay Your Contact' payment feature to enable its customers to send money using the beneficiary's mobile number?
ICICI Bank
Axis Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kotak Mahindra Bank has launched an innovative payment feature called 'Pay Your Contact', for its customers, on its mobile banking app.