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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : June 29, 2021

June 29, 2021

1. Guillain-Barre Syndrome is reported to be associated with which vaccine? [A] AstraZeneca-Oxford Vacccine[B] Covaxin[C] Sputnik[D] Sinovac Show Answer Correct Answer: A [AstraZeneca-Oxford Vacccine] Notes:Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder, in which the body’s immune system attacks its own ..

DRDO flight test New-Gen Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile Agni P

June 28, 2021

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested a new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni P on June 28, 2021. Key Points Missile is also known as ‘Agni Prime’. It was blasted-off from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off Odisha ..

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Riots in Lebanon over economy

June 28, 2021

Lebanese troops were deployed in northern city of Tripoli on June 27, 2021 to take positions across major state institutions following a night of protests and riots against worsening living conditions in the country. Ground situation Riots have left several ..

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Exotic dragon fruit from Maharashtra exported to Dubai

June 28, 2021

A consignment of Dragon Fruit, was exported to after sourcing it from farmers of Tadasar village in Sangli District, Maharashtra. About Dragon Fruit Dragon fruit is also referred to as “Kamalam”. They are grown mostly in states including, Odisha, Karnataka, ..

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Amazon Web Services acquires encrypted messaging app Wickr

June 28, 2021

Amazon Web Services has acquired encrypted messaging app called Wickr. This messaging app was founded in 2012. Impact of the move Wickr app is an encrypted messaging app which has been popular with journalists and whistle-blowers. It is not yet ..

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Taj named strongest hotel brand in the world

June 28, 2021

According to South Asia’s largest hospitality company, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), iconic brand Taj has been rated as the Strongest Hotel Brand across the World by Brand Finance. Key Points This announcement was made by world’s leading brand valuation consultancy, ..

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