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Current Affairs JUNE-2021

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21. Under which scheme, the central government would support children who have lost both parents due to COVID 19?

A
PM JDY

B
PM JJBY

C
PM CARES for Children

D
PM Sishu Suraksha Yojana

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Correct Answer : C [PM CARES for Children]

Explaination : [The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that, children who have lost both parents due to COVID-19 would be taken care and supported by the Government of India, under the PM CARES for Children scheme. Such children would be entitled to receive a monthly stipend once they attain 18 years of age and would receive a corpus of Rs.10 lakh on attainment of 23 years, out of the funds available in PM CARES.]

22. Offshore patrol vessel “Sajag” has been commissioned to which armed force?

A
Indian Coast Guard

B
Indian Navy

C
Indian Army

D
CRPF

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Correct Answer : A [Indian Coast Guard]

Explaination : [Na]

23. Pooja Rani Bohra is associated with which sport?

A
Table Tennis

B
Boxing

C
Athletics

D
Archery

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Correct Answer : B [Boxing]

Explaination : [Indian woman boxer Pooja Rani Bohra has clinched her second continental title at the Asian boxing championships, being held in Dubai. The Olympic bound boxing champion registered this victory against Mavluda Movlonova of Uzbekistan in the 75kg category with a score of 5-0.]

24. When is the “World No Tobacco Day” observed by WHO every year?

A
May 31

B
June 1

C
June 10

D
June 20

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Correct Answer : A [May 31]

Explaination : [Every year, 31st May is observed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as the “World No Tobacco Day”. The theme for this year is “Commit to quit”. This day was created by the WHO members in the year 1987 to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and the deaths associated with using tobacco. A resolution was passed in 1988 to observe 31st May as the No Tobacco Day.]

25. What is the Child helpline number of the Ministry of Women and Child Development?

A
1075

B
1098

C
1091

D
14567

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Correct Answer : B [1098]

Explaination : [The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting urged the private TV news channels to display four new national helpline numbers to help the citizens during the COVID-19 awareness initiative. In a letter to all private TV news channels, the said these national helpline numbers should be displayed in appropriate way: The National helpline number of Health Ministry -1075, Child helpline of the Ministry of Women and Child Development-1098, Senior citizens helpline of the Social Justice Ministry – 14567 and helpline of NIMHANS for psychological support – 08046110007.]

26. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended which country from their bloc, in response to the Coup?

A
Zimbabwe

B
Mali

C
South Africa

D
Australia

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Correct Answer : B [Mali]

Explaination : [West African leaders have suspended Mali from their regional association- the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The 15-member bloc held an emergency summit in Ghana’s capital, Accra, in response to last week’s coup. Mali’s military has toppled the President and Prime Minister for the second time in nine months.]

27. NASA’s Curiosity rover captured images of a cloud over the Gale Crater, situated in which astronomical body?

A
Jupiter

B
Mars

C
Moon

D
Venus

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Correct Answer : B [Mars]

Explaination : [NASA’s Curiosity rover captured the images of the clouds seen above Gale Crater of the Mars. The crater is 154 km in diameter and estimated to be about 3.5-3.8 billion years old. The image is a combination of 21 individual photographs the rover took recently to study a strange type of cloud over the Gale Crater. The Scientists made the rover watch for the early clouds, as it was observed that the cloud type was forming earlier in the Martian year.]

28. Which company has introduced the world’s first ‘Nano Urea’?

A
IFFCO

B
National Fertilizers Limited

C
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers

D
Chambal Fertilisers

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Correct Answer : A [IFFCO]

Explaination : [Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) said that it has introduced the world’s first Nano Urea Liquid for farmers across the world. The technology was developed at Nano Biotechnology Research Centre, Kalol. This is expected to reduce the input cost of farmers and will significantly bring down the cost of logistics and warehousing.]

29. Hubble Space Telescope has captured a detailed photo of NGC 691, a ………….

A
Galaxy

B
Meteor

C
Cloud

D
Exo-planet

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Correct Answer : A [Galaxy]

Explaination : [The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a detailed photograph of a spiral galaxy called NGC 691. NGC 691 is a spiral galaxy located at around 125 million light-years away in the constellation of Aries. It is the foremost member of the NGC 691 group, a collection of nine galaxies of varied shapes and colors.]

30. What is the name of the disinfection system launched in Telangana, to reuse the PPEs and other materials of healthcare workers?

A
Vajra Kavach

B
RRR Kavach

C
Reuse Health

D
Suraksha Kavach

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Correct Answer : A [Vajra Kavach]

Explaination : [Mumbai-based startup Indra Water has developed a disinfection system named Vajra Kavach, which helps in reusing the PPEs and other materials used by healthcare workers. It removes any possible traces of the disease-causing SARS-Cov-2 virus from Personal Protective Equipment, N95 masks, coats, gloves and gowns. It is also an environment-friendly system and will reduce load wastage.]

31. Which sector accounted for around 43 per cent in the total foreign inflows of India in 2020-21?

A
Pharmaceutical sector

B
Computer software and hardware

C
Precious stones

D
Petroleum Products

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Correct Answer : B [Computer software and hardware]

Explaination : [Foreign direct investment (FDI) in computer software and hardware rose over threefold to $26.14 billion during 2020-21. It accounted for about 43 per cent in the total $59.63 billion foreign inflows that India attracted in 2020-21. As per the data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, the sector received $7.67 billion FDI in 2019-20 and $6.41 billion in 2018-19.]

32. The Artemis Accord, that was recently making news, an agreement for space exploration of New Zealand and which agency?

A
Roscosmos

B
ISRO

C
NASA

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Correct Answer : C [NASA]

Explaination : [New Zealand has entered into an agreement for space exploration with NASA. With this, New Zealand becomes the eleventh country to sign the Artemis Accord, which is an agreement with NASA to be a part of its plans to send humans to the moon by 2024 and further to Mars.]

33. Indian Army is planning to lease “Heron TP drones” from which country?

B
Russia

C
China

D
Israel

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Correct Answer : D [Israel]

Explaination : [The Indian Army has planned to lease Israel’s Heron TP drones and deploy the same along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). This decision comes in the wake of ongoing tensions between India and China along the LAC and these drones would be deployed to monitor the activities of Chinese troops.]

34. Tasneem Aslam from Kerala has received the Golden Visa in the exceptional student category, to which country?

C
Japan

D
Australia

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Correct Answer : B [UAE]

Explaination : [Tasneem Aslam, an Indian student belonging to Kerala has received United Arab Emirates (UAE) 10-year Golden Visa under the exceptional student category. The student is permitted to stay in the UAE till the year 2031. This visa is one of the most coveted documents, which is given to prominent global personalities for merit and academic credentials.]

35. Which state has launched the initiative named ‘Mission Fateh 2.0’?

A
Uttar Pradesh

B
Rajasthan

C
Haryana

D
Punjab

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Correct Answer : D [Punjab]

Explaination : [The State Government of Punjab has launched an initiative named Mission Fateh 2.0, which is a part of Corona Mukt Punjab Abhiyan. Under this initiative, the state government has directed to form a group of 7 “Rural Corona Volunteers” (RCV) per village or per municipal ward, under the aegis of the state’s Department of Sports and Youth Affairs.]

36. Japanese player Naomi Osaka plays which sports?

A
Badminton

B
Tennis

C
Archery

D
Weight Lifting

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Correct Answer : B [Tennis]

Explaination : [Leading Tennis champion and world number two Naomi Osaka has announced that she would withdraw from the French Open and would spend some time away from the court. She had posted that she would boycott the mandatory post-match press conferences on the grounds of mental health reasons. In turn, the organisers imposed a penalty on the player.]

37. What is the theme of World Milk Day 2021, observed recently on 1st June?

A
Sustainability in the dairy sector

B
Milk For All

C
Leaving No one Behind

D
Milk and SDG

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Correct Answer : A [Sustainability in the dairy sector]

Explaination : [Every year, on 1st of June, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations observes World Milk Day. This day was first established in the year 2001 to recognize the importance of milk as a global food and to cherish the dairy sector. This year, the theme / prime focus would be on Sustainability in the dairy sector.]

38. In context with recent news of Goa, what does the abbreviation GIFT stand for?

A
Goa Institution For Future Transformation

B
Goa Institution For Financial Transformation

C
Goa Institution For Fin Tech

D
Goa Institute of Foreign Affairs

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Correct Answer : A [Goa Institution For Future Transformation]

Explaination : [The State Government of Goa has constituted a Think Tank named Goa Institution For Future Transformation (GIFT). This institution would assist, advise and guide the state government on various policy matters and welfare decisions. The functions of GIFT would be very similar to that of NITI Aayog.]

39. Which country has hosted the P4G summit 2021?

A
India

C
South Korea

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Correct Answer : C [South Korea]

Explaination : [P4G – Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 summit is hosted by the Republic of Korea / South Korea and was organised at Seoul. It is an acceleration event for promoting market-based partnerships to build sustainable and resilient economies. The theme of the event is “Inclusive Green Recovery Towards Carbon Neutrality”.]

40. As per the new system in PMGKP, the Insurance companies will approve and settle the claims based on the certificate of …………..

A
Home Ministry

B
District Collector

C
Registrar General

D
District Court

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Correct Answer : B [District Collector]

Explaination : [Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19’ was launched to provide personal accident cover of Rs. 50 lakh to all healthcare providers. Recently, a new system for approval of claims has been introduced. The District Collector will certify that the claim is in accordance with SoP of the Scheme and on the basis of this certificate, Insurance Company will approve and settle the claims within a period of 48 hours.]