Daily Current Affairs Quiz : June 30, 2021
June 30, 2021 June 29, 2021
1. What is the name of the new generation nuclear capable missile tested by the DRDO?
[A] Agni-P (Prime)
[B] Bhim
[C] Arjun-P (Prime)
[D] Bharat
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Correct Answer: A [Agni-P (Prime)]
Notes:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile, Agni-P from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha.
Agni P is an advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles and is a canisterised missile with a range capability between 1000km and 2000 km.
2. Which state government implements Chief Minister Dalit Empowerment Programme?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Telangana
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
Telangana Government implements the Chief Minister Dalit Empowerment Programme. Recently, the state government has announced that it will provide financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the eligible Dalit beneficiaries, under this programme.
The scheme will cover 100 families each from all the 119 Assembly constituencies in the state, with a budget of Rs 1,200 crore for the first stage. The amount will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of the selected Dalit beneficiaries.
3. NERAMAC, which was seen in the recent stimulus package, is associated with which sector?
[A] Agriculture
[B] Health
[C] Tourism
[D] Sports
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Correct Answer: A [Agriculture]
Notes:
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC) is to be revived with a package of Rs 77.45 crore.
The Minister also announced a credit guarantee scheme worth Rs 1.1 lakh crore for Covid-affected sectors with Rs 50,000 crore out of this for scaling up the healthcare sector. Rs. 23,220 crore more is earmarked for public health with emphasis on paediatric care.
4. Which Union Ministry implements the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[D] Ministry of Agriculture
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Labour and Employment]
Notes:
Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana was launched to incentivize employers for creation of new employment along with social security benefits during COVID-19 pandemic. It is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
In the recent package, the Finance Minister announced that Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana be extended till 31st March 2022.
5. NEIA Trust, which was making news recently, is associated with which sector?
[A] Health
[B] Exports
[C] Social Justice
[D] Education
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Correct Answer: B [Exports]
Notes:
National Export Insurance Account (NEIA) was set up by the Government of India to facilitate medium and long-term exports, which could not be covered by ECGC.
NEIA Trust promotes exports by extending risk covers to the credit given by EXIM Bank. The Government has announced to provide additional corpus to NEIA over the next 5 years. This will enable it to underwrite Rs. 33,000 crore of project exports.
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