Current Affairs 2021

Current Affairs JUNE-2021

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461. As per the new MSME rules, what documents are required for registration of MSMEs?

  • A

  • GSTIN, PAN and Aadhar

  • B

  • PAN and Aadhar

  • C

  • Udyog Aadhar

  • D

  • Biometric Identification

Show Answer
Correct Answer : B [PAN and Aadhar]

Explaination : [Union MSME Ministry recently announced simplification of process for registration of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. As per the new rules, only PAN and Aadhaar will be required for registration of MSMEs. After getting registered, the MSME unit would get priority and finance.]

462. Darnella Frazier, who recently was honoured with special Pulitzer Award, is from which country?

  • A

  • USA

  • B

  • UK

  • C

  • Germany

  • D

  • Australia

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Correct Answer : A [USA]

Explaination : [The Pulitzer Prize is the most prestigious award given in the field of Journalism. Darnella Frazier, an American teenager who filmed the death of George Floyd, received a special citation. The Pulitzer committee honoured the New York Times with the prestigious public service award for its coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic.]

463. Who is the winner of the women’s title of French Open tournament 2021?

  • A

  • Barbora Krejcikova

  • B

  • Naomi Osaka

  • C

  • Simona Halep

  • D

  • Jennifer Brady

Show Answer
Correct Answer : A [Barbora Krejcikova]

Explaination : [Barbora Krejcikova won her maiden Grand Slam singles title at the French Open Tournament 2021. She became the first Czech woman in 40 years to win the tournament. She won the women’s doubles titles at the 2018 French Open, 2018 Wimbledon and 2021 French Open and the mixed doubles titles at the Australian Open in 2019, 2020, and 2021.]

464. Which European Nation has granted market access for Indian horticulture produce?

  • A

  • Hungary

  • B

  • Austria

  • C

  • Serbia

  • D

  • Bulgaria

Show Answer
Correct Answer : C [Serbia]

Explaination : [Serbia has granted market access for Indian horticulture produce such as onion, potato, pomegranate and pomegranate arils. According to Agriculture and Processed Food Export Development Authority (APEDA), phytosanitary certificate is not required for the export of pomegranates and onion bulbs grown in India, while it is required for the export of potatoes.]

465. Which Ministry implements the schemes :SCM, AMRUT and PMAY(U)?

  • A

  • MEITY

  • B

  • MoHUA

  • C

  • MoRD

  • D

  • MoAFW

Show Answer
Correct Answer : B [MoHUA]

Explaination : [The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U) was launched on 25th June, 2015, with an aim to achieve Housing for all by the year 2022. 6 years completed after the launch of three schemes of MoHUA- Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs: Smart Cities Mission, AMRUT and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U).]

466. Which is the first country to ratify the International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement (ISA FA)

  • A

  • France

  • B

  • Denmark

  • C

  • USA

  • D

  • UAE

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Correct Answer : B [Denmark]

Explaination : [The International Solar Alliance is an intergovernmental coalition of over 120 countries, initiated by India and is headquartered at Gurugram. Recently, Denmark ratified the International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement (ISA FA) and by doing so, it became the first country to do so.]

467. Which species produces the highly demanded substance named ‘Ambergris’, from the digestive system?

  • A

  • Hyena

  • B

  • Sperm Whale

  • C

  • Leopard

  • D

  • Pangolin

Show Answer
Correct Answer : B [Sperm Whale]

Explaination : [Ambergris, or grey amber, is a solid waxy substance of grey colour produced in the digestive system of sperm whales. Also called as whale vomit or floating gold, it is highly demanded in the international market. Over 9 kg of Ambergris was seized by the Mumbai Police over the past 15 days. It is used to create fragrances like musk and in some traditional medicines.]

468. What is the theme of the ‘International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’ 2021?

  • A

  • Leaving None Behind

  • B

  • Share Facts on Drugs, Save Lives

  • C

  • Rehabilitation of Drug Users

  • D

  • Sustainable Drug Prevention

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Correct Answer : B [Share Facts on Drugs, Save Lives]

Explaination : [International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed on June 26. The Day is observed worldwide to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving the goal of a sustainable world free of substance abuse. The theme of the Day this year is ‘Share Facts on Drugs, Save Lives’. The campaign highlights key statistics and data drawn from UNODC’s yearly World Drug Report.]

469. Abhishek Verma, who recently won a gold medal for India, is associated with which sports?

  • A

  • Badminton

  • B

  • Shooting

  • C

  • Archery

  • D

  • Boxing

Show Answer
Correct Answer : C [Archery]

Explaination : [Abhishek Verma created history by becoming the first man to win two World Cup gold medals in individual compound archery. He recently won the gold in the men’s individual compound event at the Archery World Cup Stage 3, being held in Paris. He had previously won gold at the individual event in Wroclaw in 2015.]

470. Which institution released a study on the ‘not-for-profit’ hospital model in India?

  • A

  • ICMR

  • B

  • NITI Aayog

  • C

  • AIIMS

  • D

  • IMA

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Correct Answer : B [NITI Aayog]

Explaination : [Indian Government’s think tank NITI Aayog released a comprehensive study on the ‘not-for-profit’ hospital model in the country. It presents research-based findings on not-for-profit hospitals and makes comparisons with private hospitals and health schemes of the Union Government. It also discusses the cost-containment strategies implemented by not-for-profit hospitals.]

471. Treaty of Good-Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation (TGNFC) is a treaty between which two countries?

  • A

  • India- Russia

  • B

  • China-Russia

  • C

  • India- Australia

  • D

  • China- Australia

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Correct Answer : B [China-Russia]

Explaination : [Leaders of China and Russia officially announced to extend the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation (TGNFC). It is a 20-year-old bilateral agreement on friendship and cooperation signed between the two countries in 2001. The US and the EU have been pushing against both the countries over human rights and a set of other issues.]

472. SilverLine, is a flagship rail project of which state?

  • A

  • Tamil Nadu

  • B

  • Kerala

  • C

  • Maharashtra

  • D

  • Gujarat

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Correct Answer : B [Kerala]

Explaination : [The state government of Kerala has recently approved for commencing land acquisition to SilverLine project, which is a semi high-speed railway project. Proposed at a cost of Rs.63,940 crore, the project aims to connect the northern and southern part of Kerala by rail and reduce the travel time. This is one of the biggest infra projects of recent times in the state.]

473. The delimitation process will be carried out in which among the following states/UTs?

  • A

  • Ladakh

  • B

  • Delhi

  • C

  • Jammu and Kashmir

  • D

  • Puducherry

Show Answer
Correct Answer : C [Jammu and Kashmir]

Explaination : [The Delimitation Commission has been set up for J&K headed by Justice (retired) Ranjana Prakash Desai. The commission has been mandated to delimit the constituencies of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in accordance with the provisions of part V of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) and the provisions of the Delimitation Act, 2002 (33 of 2002).]

474. What was the main theme for International Yoga Day 2021?

  • A

  • Yoga for health 

  • B

  • Yoga for wellness

  • C

  • Yoga for good health 

  • D

  • Yoga for longevity 

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Correct Answer : B [Yoga for wellness]

Explaination : [The main theme of International Yoga Day 2021 is ‘Yoga for Wellness’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that the theme has encouraged people even more to perform Yoga and added that he prays that every country, region, and people stay healthy.]

475. Which of the following paintings by Pablo Picasso that was stolen nine years ago during a heist at a Greek gallery has been recovered in June 2021?

  • A

  • The Weeping Woman

  • B

  • Woman's Head

  • C

  • Self-Portrait

  • D

  • Bull's Head

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Correct Answer : B [Woman's Head]

Explaination : [Na ]

476. Atmanirbhar Krishi App was launched by the office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Union government in June 2021. Data related to which of the following were aggregated and analyzed to generate personalized insights related to crop selection, water needs, etc?

  • A

  • Soil type

  • B

  • Moisture

  • C

  • Water Table

  • D

  • All 1,2 and 3

Show Answer
Correct Answer : D [All 1,2 and 3]

Explaination : [Na ]

477. In June 2021, the Union government has extended the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Kalyan Anna Yojana from July to to which month?

  • A

  • September 2021

  • B

  • October 2021

  • C

  • November 2021

  • D

  • December 2021

Show Answer
Correct Answer : C [November 2021]

Explaination : [Na]

478. An MoU has been signed between the Indian Navy and which of the following for the creation of a joint Technology Incubation Forum (TIF)?

  • A

  • Bajaj Electronics

  • B

  • The Kirloskar Electric Company Limited

  • C

  • Bharat Electronics Limited

  • D

  • Havells India Ltd

Show Answer
Correct Answer : C [Bharat Electronics Limited]

Explaination : [Na ]

479. Centre has allocated how many rupees grant to Jharkhand under Jal Jeevan Mission?

  • A

  • 2149 cr

  • B

  • 2259 cr

  • C

  • 2369 cr

  • D

  • 2479 cr

Show Answer
Correct Answer : D [2479 cr]

Explaination : [Na]

480. NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive study on the not-for-profit hospital model in the country. The report was released by whom?

  • A

  • Arvind Panagariya

  • B

  • VK Paul

  • C

  • Amitabh Kant

  • D

  • Jagdish Bhagwati

Show Answer
Correct Answer : B [VK Paul]

Explaination : [Na]
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