1. K-FON project, that is to be implemented in Kerala this year, is associated with which field?
[A] Nutrition-added food
[B] Internet access
[C] Water conservation
[D] Space Science
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Correct Answer: B [Internet access]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan has announced that Kerala Fibre Optic Network (K-FON) project would be launched by December 2020.
The objective of the Rs 1,500 crore scheme is to provide free internet access to the poor and at affordable rates to others. It is being implemented by Kerala State IT Infrastructure Limited and Kerala State Electricity Board. Using the KSEB posts, optical fibre cables are being laid across the state.
2. What is the name of the Video Blogging Contest, associated with International Yoga Day, that was recently announced?
[A] Yoga with Family
[B] My Life – My Yoga
[C] Yoga fights Covid-19
[D] Yoga for the world
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Correct Answer: B [My Life – My Yoga]
Notes:
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Mann Ki Baat address announced the Video Blogging Contest named “My Life – My Yoga” (also called “Jeevan Yoga”).
It is a collaboration of Ministry of AYUSH and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). The contest is a part of activities related to the 6th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21st June 2020. The contest is open to participants from all countries. The first phase will select winners within the country and the second phase will select global winners.
3. What is the theme of the World Milk Day 2020?
[A] Milk connecting nations
[B] Milk for All
[C] Milk for SDGs
[D] 20th Anniversary of World Milk Day
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Correct Answer: D [20th Anniversary of World Milk Day]
Notes:
World Milk Day is celebrated on June 1, every year across the world. The first World Milk Day was held in the year 2001.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations chose June 1 as the World Milk Day, to highlight the role of milk and to publicise activities connected with milk and the milk industry. This year, the overarching theme is the “20th Anniversary of World Milk Day”. A virtual campaign rally named ‘Enjoy Dairy Rally’ was held from May 29-31.
4. Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Finland?
[A] Vani Rao
[B] Raveesh Kumar
[C] Gaitri I. Kumar
[D] Vinay Kumar
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Correct Answer: B [Raveesh Kumar ]
Notes:
Veteran diplomat and former spokesperson of the External Affairs Ministry Raveesh Kumar has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Finland.
The 1995-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, served as the spokesperson of the MEA from July 2017 to April 2020 and handled many important issues. In his 25-year career, he had served in several crucial missions including Deputy Chief of Mission in Jakarta and Consul General in Frankfurt. He is set to replace ambassador Vani Rao in Finland.
5. What is the unemployment rate of India during July 2018- June 2019, as per the annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)?
[A] 7.1%
[B] 6.1%
[C] 5.8%
[D] 4.2%
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Correct Answer: C [5.8%]
Notes:
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has recently released its annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS).
As per the PLFS report, the unemployment rate of India during July 2018- June 2019 fell to 5.8%, as compared to 6.1% rate recorded during the same period of 2017-18. The report also said that the labour force participation rate rose to 37.5% from 36.9%; the worker population ratio increased to 35.3% as against 34.7%; female participation rate improved to 18.6% in 2018-19 from 17.5%.
6. Which country is to host 2022 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup for the first time?
[A] Nepal
[B] Japan
[C] India
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
India has bagged the hosting rights of the Asian Football Confederation 2022 Women’s Asian Cup for the first time since 1979.
All India Football Federation President Praful Patel announced that the tournament will feature 12 teams, as compared to the previous slot of eight teams. India will qualify to participate in the tournament directly as hosts. This event will also serve as the qualification tournament for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
7. When is the ‘International Day for the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing’ observed?
[A] June 5
[B] June 6
[C] June 7
[D] June 8
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Correct Answer: A [June 5]
Notes:
The International Day for the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing is observed every year on June 5. The purpose of this day is to sensitise about the threats posed by unregulated fishing activities to the fisheries resources.
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared June 5 as the International Day for the fight against IUU fishing in November 2017. The first such day was celebrated in the year 2018. The Agreement on Port State Measures was brought into force on the same day.
8. India unveiled ‘Panchsheel’ campaign to secure an elected seat at which international forum?
[A] United Nations Security Council
[B] G-7
[C] G-20
[D] IBSA Dialogue Forum
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Correct Answer: A [United Nations Security Council]
Notes:
Union External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar launched the country’s ‘Panchsheel’ principles for its campaign to secure an elected seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
The Panchsheel (Five Principles) includes Samman (respect), Samvad (dialogue), Sahyog (cooperation), Shanti (peace) and Samriddhi (prosperity). The elections are scheduled to be held on June 17, this year. India is the only endorsed candidate of the Asia-Pacific Group. Once selected, this would be the 8th term for India at the UNSC.
9. Veteran sportsperson of India Hamza Koya, who recently passed away due to Covid-19, was associated with which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Foot ball
[C] Hockey
[D] Badminton
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Correct Answer: B [Foot ball]
Notes:
Former Indian footballer from the state of Kerala, Hamza Koya recently passed away after contracting Covid-19.
The veteran sportsperson had represented Maharashtra at the Santhosh Trophy. He was also a member of the national team in Nehru trophy. Though he was given plasma therapy treatment, he passed away at the age of 61.
10. Which is the headquarters of Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
[A] Riyadh
[B] Vienna
[C] Tehran
[D] Baghdad
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Correct Answer: B [Vienna]
Notes:
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an intergovernmental organization of 13 nations, headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
OPEC and allied nations including Russia are set to extend the cut in production of nearly 10 million barrels of oil a day till the end of July. This decision is expected to boost the price of oil which has been hit hard by Covid-19 crisis. Soon after they announced the decision, Oil prices rose more than 2%.