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Current Affairs JUNE-2021

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481. In June 2021, who inaugurated Asia's longest high-speed test track located in Pithampur, Indore?

A
Nirmala Sitharaman

B
Prakash Javdekar

C
Piyush Goyal

D
Smriti Irani

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Correct Answer : B [Prakash Javdekar]

Explaination : [Na]

482. Which scheme of providing additional food-grain to NFSA beneficiaries, has been extended till November?

A
PM KISAN

B
PM Garib Kalyan Yojana

C
PM Atmanirbhar Yojana

D
PM Food grain Yojana

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Correct Answer : B [PM Garib Kalyan Yojana]

Explaination : [The Cabinet has recently approved further allocation of additional foodgrain to National Food Security Act (NFSA) beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (Phase IV) till November. Under the scheme, the government will provide 5 kg foodgrains per person per month free of cost to maximum 81.35 crore beneficiaries covered under National Food Security Act (NFSA), including those covered under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).]

483. ‘Varuna and Assi’ rivers, which were seen in the news recently, flow through which Indian state?

A
Sikkim

B
Uttar Pradesh

C
Odisha

D
Karnataka

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Correct Answer : B [Uttar Pradesh]

Explaination : [The National Green Tribunal has set up a committee for rejuvenation of rivers Varuna and Assi in Varanasi, both of which joins the river Ganga. This move has been made by the tribunal after taking note of the reported discharge of untreated sewage in these rivers and unauthorised constructions on the banks of these rivers.]

484. How many PSUs are to be formed in place of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) in India?

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Correct Answer : A [7]

Explaination : [The Union Cabinet has approved consolidation and dissolution of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and creation of seven new Defence Public Sector Undertakings in India. These PSUs would be 100% owned by the Government of India and would oversee the 41 Ordnance factories across India. The Government’s decision is aimed to improve accountability and efficiency these defence production units.]

485. Who is the composer of the official theme song of the Indian Olympic Team of Tokyo 2020?

A
A R Rahman

B
Mohit Chauhan

C
Vishal Dadlani

D
Shankar Mahadevan

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Correct Answer : B [Mohit Chauhan]

Explaination : [Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju launched the official theme song of the Indian Olympic Team of Tokyo 2020. The song ‘Tu Thaan Le’, has been composed and sung by popular playback singer Mohit Chauhan. Over 100 athletes are expected to represent India at the Tokyo Games.]