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Weekly Current Affairs Quiz 13.06.2021

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Question 1

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the World Environment Day 2021?

i. World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5

ii. India was the global host of World Environment Day 2021

iii. World Environment Day was established in 1972 by the United Nations (UN) at the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment.

Question 2

Consider the following statements regarding the recently inaugurated Indus Best Mega Food Park.

i. Union Minister for Food Processing Industries inaugurated the Indus Best Mega Food Park at Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

ii. Under the Scheme, the Government of India provides financial assistance up to Rs. 50.00 Crore per Mega Food Park project.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 3

Recently, India retargeted its 20 % ethanol-blending with petrol to …………….

Question 4

NASA has announced to send VERITAS and DAVINCI+ missions to which planet?

Question 5

Isaac Herzog has become the 11th President of which nation?

Question 6

Recently, the former Prime Minister and President of Mauritius passed away. What is his/her name?

Question 7

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20 for States and Union Territories of India?

i. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest score (Grade I++) for 2019-20.

ii. It was released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

iii. The PGI: States/UTs for 2019-20 is the first publication.

Question 8

Consider the following statements regarding the recently launched SAGE (Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine) initiative.

i. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution launched the SAGE initiative.

ii. An allocation of Rs 25 crores has been made for the SAGE initiative in the current financial year i.e 2021-22

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 9

Which organisation released the State of Indian’s Environment Report 2021?

Question 10

Who won the International Booker Prize 2021 for ‘At Night All Blood is Black’?

Question 11

Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of WHO Executive Board?

Question 12

When is World Food Safety Day observed?

Question 13

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2021?

i. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released the World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2021.

ii. Global unemployment rate is estimated to be at 15.7 % in 2022.

iii. Global unemployment is expected to be 205 million people in 2022.

Question 14

Consider the following statements.

i. India has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the term 2022-24 in the Asia-Pacific States Category.

ii. India is currently serving the 2021-22 term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 15

Which among the following has been named Assam’s sixth national park?

Question 16

Who has been appointed as the World Bank Education Advisor from India?

Question 17

Who has been elected as the President of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA)?

Question 18

Which Indian PSU has become a signatory to UN Global Compact’s CEO Water Mandate?

Question 19

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the QS World University Rankings 2022?

i. 9 Indian Universities have achieved top-200 positions in QS World University Rankings 2022

ii. IIT-Bombay is India’s top ranked institution.

iii. Oxford University has secured 2nd rank.

Question 20

Consider the following statements regarding the Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate.

i. The Finance Ministers from the G20 have announced the Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate.

ii. The minimum global tax rate would be at least 15 percent.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 21

In which state will India’s first international maritime services cluster be set up?

Question 22

Global database named “I-Familia” has been launched by which organization?

Question 23

CBSE has introduced coding and data science as a subject for students in collaboration with which company?

Question 24

In June 2021, who assumed charge as the new Election Commissioner (EC) of India?

Question 25

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Assam’s National Parks?

i. Assam’s Dehing Patkai wildlife sanctuary has been announced as the 5th national park of the state.

ii. Assam now is the state with the second highest number of national parks in the country.

iii. Kaziranga national park and Manas national park are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Question 26

Consider the following statements regarding the recently launched ‘Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan’.

i. ‘Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan’ was launched in 112 Aspirational Districts.

ii. NITI Aayog and Reliance Foundation launched ‘Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaanin’.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 27

In June 2021, the World Bank projected India’s economy to grow at ________ percent for 2021-22

Question 28

Which Union Ministry has launched the ‘India Plastic Challenge – Hackathon 2021’?

Question 29

The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for allotment of 5 MHz Spectrum in 700 MHz frequency band to…………………….

Question 30

National award winner, Buddhadeb Dasgupta passed away recently. He was a/an……………..
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