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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • June 28, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which city has topped in the India Smart Cities Awards Contest 2020?
Indore and Surat
Bhubaneswar and Indore
Agra and Surat
Bhubaneswar and Indore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central government on Friday declared Smart City awards 2020 in which Indore (Madhya Pradesh) and Surat (Gujarat) won the award jointly for their overall development.

2.
Which Financial body has approved USD 125 Million Support Program for the 'Resilient Kerala Program'?
UNDP
ADB
IMF
World Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a $125 Million Support For The 'Resilient Kerala Program' To Help The State In Preparedness Against Natural Disasters, Climate Change Impacts, Disease Outbreaks, And Pandemics.

3.
Who has been appointed as the acting Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) of India in place of the outgoing Chief Sanjay Kothari?
K. V. Chowdary
Suresh N Patel
Praveen Sinha
Nittoor Srinivasa Rau
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Incumbent Vigilance Commissioner, Suresh N Patel has been appointed as the Acting Central Vigilance Commissioner of India in the Central Vigilance Commission.

4.
According To Ind-Ra, What Is the Projected GDP Growth Rate of the Indian Economy for Fy22?
8.1%
9.6%
10.7%
7.5%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India Ratings And Research (Ind-Ra) Has Projected the GDP Growth Rate of India for Fiscal Year Fy22 At 9.6 Percent.

5.
Which state government increased the honorarium of ASHA workers by Rs 1000 and gives additional Rs 500 as COVID allowance?
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Maharashtra government has decided to increase the honorarium of ASHA workers by Rs one thousand and give an additional Rs 500 as a COVID allowance.

6.
Which authority has constituted a committee to examine global best practices in ship financing & leasing?
SEBI
IFSCA
NABARD
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has constituted a committee to examine global best practices in ship financing and leasing.

7.
Assam Govt. & Survey India has signed a Mou for Implementation of which scheme?
Svmitva Scheme
Boneej Scheme
Kalpataru Scheme
Svayem Scheme
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Assam Govt. & Survey India has signed an MOU for the Implementation of the Svmitva Scheme in Assam.

8.
The E-Pgs Is A New Centralized Web-Based Work-Flow-Based It Platform, Launched By which Organization for its Group Business Operations?
RBI
SBI
LIC
SEBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Life Insurance Corporation of India has launched a new platform for its group business operations, under the name 'e-pgs'.

9.
Which Social Media Platform has joined with NSDC to Launch the Digital Skill Champions Program?
Whatsapp
Facebook
Telegram
Instagram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Skill Development Corporation and Whats app announced an alliance to launch the digital skill champions program that aims to train India's youth on digital skills, in order to make them employment ready.

10.
The encrypted messaging application 'Wickr' has been acquired by which Tech Giant?
Google
Facebook
Twitter
Amazon
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amazon has acquired an American Instant Messaging App 'Wickr' To Offer Secure Communications for Businesses, Government Agencies, And Individuals, Who Are Moving to Hybrid Work Environments, Due To the Covid-19 Pandemic.

11.
What is the theme of Micro, Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises Day 2021?
Big Money For Small Business: Financing The SDGs
Msme Day 2021: The Digital Dimension
Msme 2021: Key to an Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery
Covid-19: The Great Lockdown and Its Impact On Small Business
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of Micro, Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises Day 2021 Is "MSME 2021: Key to an Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery."

12.
Which Indian state has been topped in the India Smart Cities Awards Contest 2020?
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
Gujarat
Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the Top Performer among All Indian States. It Is Followed By Madhya Pradesh And Tamil Nadu.

13.
What is the deadline to link Pan with Aadhaar?
30 September 2021
30 June 2021
31 August 2021
31 July 2021
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has Once Again Extended the Deadline for the Mandatory Linking of the Permanent Account Number (Pan) with Aadhaar Number by Three Months to September 30, 2021.

14.
The Jharkhand State Cricket Association has signed an MOU with the sail to set up the state's third international cricket stadium in which city?
Hazaribagh
Dhanbad
Bokaro
Deoghar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jharkhand State Cricket Association has inked an MOU with sail Bokaro steel plant for the construction of an international cricket stadium in Bokaro city.

15.
When is the Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Day Observed Globally?
24 June
26 June
27 June
25 June
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations Micro, Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises Day Is Held On June 27 to Celebrate The Work Of MSME In Local And Global Economies And Their Contribution To Sustainable Development.