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Current Affairs JUNE-2021

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61. Who has taken charge as the new Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission?

A
Arun Kumar Mishra

B
AK Sikri

C
MB Lokur

D
Indu Malhotra

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Correct Answer : A [Arun Kumar Mishra]

Explaination : [Na]

62. Which nation has reported a new hybrid variant of COVID-19?

A
Australia

B
Japan

C
Vietnam

D
China

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Correct Answer : C [Vietnam]

Explaination : [Na]

63. Cabinet has approved MoU between India and which nation for cooperation in Mineral Resources sector?

A
Brazil

B
Argentina

C
Denmark

D
Sweden

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Correct Answer : B [Argentina]

Explaination : [The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 2, 2021 approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will be signed between the Union Ministry of Mines and the Secretariat of Mining Policy of the Ministry of Productive Development of the Argentine Republic.]

64. Which vaccine has become the 8th vaccine to receive WHO Emergency Use Listing on June 1, 2021?

A
Covaxin

B
SINOVAC

C
Sinopharm

D
Sputnik

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Correct Answer : B [SINOVAC]

Explaination : [The World Health Organisation on June 1, 2021, gave its approval to the Chinese COVID-19 vaccine SINOVAC for emergency use. This makes SINOVAC the 8th vaccine to receive the Emergency Use Listing from WHO. The vaccine has been produced by the Chinese Pharmaceutical Company Sinovac Biotech.]

65. Union Cabinet on June 2, 2021 approved MoC between India and which nation in sustainable urban development?

A
Germany

B
Singapore

C
Japan

D
Australia

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Correct Answer : C [Japan]

Explaination : [The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi has given its approval to the signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on Sustainable Urban Development between India and Japan.]

66. India and ADB have signed a $2.5 million agreement to support the preparation of road upgradation project in which state?

A
Meghalaya

B
Mizoram

C
Sikkim

D
Assam

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Correct Answer : C [Sikkim]

Explaination : [India signed a $2.5 million project readiness financing (PRF) loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank on June 3, 2021 to support preparation and design activities to upgrade major district roads in Sikkim. The project will improve connectivity to important towns, rural areas and pilgrimage and tourist destinations in the state.]

67. Which nation's largest naval ship, The Kharg, sank after catching fire on June 2, 2021?

A
France

B
Italy

C
Iran

D
Iraq

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Correct Answer : C [Iran]

Explaination : [NA]

68. Issac Herzog has become the 11th President of which nation?

A
Israel

B
Armenia

C
Itely

D
Spain

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Correct Answer : A [Israel]

Explaination : [NA]

69. African Union has suspended the membership of which nation after two military coups in nine months?

A
Eritrea

B
Ethiopia

C
South Sudan

D
Mali

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Correct Answer : D [Mali]

Explaination : [NA]

70. The centre has finalised an agreement to book 30 crore vaccine doses of the second made-in-India vaccine. The vaccine is being developed by which manufacturer?

A
Zydus Cadila

B
Biological-E

C
Bharat Biotech

D
Serum Institute

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Correct Answer : B [Biological-E]

Explaination : [The Union health ministry has finalised arrangements to book 30 crore vaccine doses of Hyderabad-based Biological-E's COVID vaccine. The Ministry informed on June 3, 2021 that an advance payment of Rs 1,500 crore will be made to Biological-E from the Centre. The vaccine is the second made-in-India vaccine after Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN.]

71. Which state government has announced a ‘Covid-free village’ contest with an award of Rs 50 lakh for the winner?

A
Karnataka

B
Uttar Pradesh

C
Rajasthan

D
Maharashtra

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Correct Answer : D [Maharashtra]

Explaination : [The Maharashtra Government on June 2, 2021, announced the ‘Covid-free village’ contest with an award of Rs. 50 lakh for the village which will bag the first position. The contest has been introduced to encourage the villagers to follow the COVID-19 protocols to limit the spread of the deadly virus.]

72. NASA has announced plans to launch two new missions to which planet between 2028 and 2030?

A
Jupiter

B
Saturn

C
Venus

D
Mercury

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Correct Answer : C [Venus]

Explaination : [The National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) on June 2, 2021, announced its plans of launching two new space missions to Venus between 2028 and 2030. These two missions will be NASA's first one to the planet in decades and will aim to study the atmosphere and geologic features of the planet.]

73. Which among the following nations has allowed the mixing and matching of approved COVID-19 vaccines?

C
France

D
Canada

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Correct Answer : D [Canada]

Explaination : [The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) of Canada has announced its updated guidance to permit mixing and matching approved Coronavirus vaccines in most scenarios.]

74. Which Indian organisation has developed near-isothermal forging technology for producing jet engine components?

A
ISRO

B
DRDO

C
BARC

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Correct Answer : B [DRDO]

Explaination : [India’s premier research institution – the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced that it has developed near-isothermal forging technology, for production of high-pressure compressor (HPC) discs, used in jet engines. These discs are made of titanium alloy, using a unique 2000 MT (metric tonne) isothermal forge press, which even technology rich countries like China are struggling to achieve.]

75. Which Indian Olympic-bound wrestler has failed his dope test

A
Sandeep Singh Mann

B
Satyawart Kadiyan

C
Sumit Malik

D
Anshu Malik

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Correct Answer : C [Sumit Malik]

Explaination : [Indian wrestler Sumit Malik has failed his dope test with just 49 days to go for the Tokyo Olympics, which are scheduled to be held in Japan. Sumit Malik's A sample was collected in Bulgaria after the Olympic qualifier and it came back positive for a banned substance. The wrestler has been provisionally suspended.]

76. Which nation is planning to ban its citizens from investing in Chinese tech and Defence firms with alleged military ties?

B
Japan

C
India

D
Canada

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Correct Answer : A [US]

Explaination : [US President Joe Biden is set to ban Americans from investing in dozens of Chinese tech and defence firms that allegedly have military ties. The new executive order is expected to come into effect on August 2nd.]

77. The Defence Ministry has signed a contract with which among the following firms to procure 11 Airport Surveillance Radars?

B
Reliance

C
Tata Motors

D
Mahindra Telephonics

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Correct Answer : D [Mahindra Telephonics]

Explaination : [The Defence Ministry signed a contract with Mahindra Telephonics Integrated Systems Limited, Mumbai on June 3, 2021 to procure 11 Airport Surveillance Radars with Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.]

78. The Reserve Bank has cut GDP growth forecast for FY 2021-22 to how much?

A
9.5 percent

B
10 percent

C
8.7 percent

D
7.5 percent

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Correct Answer : A [9.5 percent]

Explaination : [NA]

79. Which bank has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2031-32?

B
HDFC

C
Axis

D
ICICI

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Correct Answer : B [HDFC]

Explaination : [NA]

80. Cyrtodactylus bengkhuaiai, which has been named after the Mizo chief, is a ……

A
Lizard

B
Spider

C
Turtle

D
Snake

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Correct Answer : A [Lizard]

Explaination : [Cyrtodactylus bengkhuaiai, one of four new species of bent-toed geckos recently discovered, has been named in honour of a Mizo Chief Bengkhuaia, who fought the British forces 150 years ago. Two geckos each were found in Mizoram and Meghalaya by two groups of scientists in October-November 2020. This gecko is a species of pest-controlling lizard new to science.]