1. Which file-sharing website has been ordered to be blocked by the Department of Telecom (DoT)?
[A] Media Fire
[B] WeTransfer
[C] Drop Box
[D] One Drive
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Correct Answer: B [WeTransfer]
Notes:
As per the recent order issued by the Department of Telecom (DoT), it has directed all internet service providers (ISPs) to block the computer file-sharing website ‘WeTransfer’, due to security reasons.
All internet service providers (ISPs) are directed to block two download links on the website WeTransfer as well as the entire website. We Transfer is an Internet-based computer file transfer service platform founded at Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
2. Who has been nominated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?
[A] Shikhar Dhawan
[B] Rohit Sharma
[C] Jasprit Bumrah
[D] Ravindra Jadeja
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Correct Answer: B [Rohit Sharma]
Notes:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has nominated Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
Other stars including Ishant Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Deepti Yadav have been shortlisted by the BCCI for the Arjuna Award. The period of consideration for the awards is between January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2019. Rohit Sharma has been named the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2019.
3. As per the recent change in the definition of MSMEs, what is the investment limit for an enterprise to be classified as a medium enterprise?
[A] Rs 20 crore
[B] Rs 25 crore
[C] Rs 50 crore
[D] Rs 75 crore
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Correct Answer: C [Rs 50 crore]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet has approved further changes to the definition of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Earlier, the Union Minister had proposed that Micro units can have up to Rs 1 crore investments and turnover up to Rs 5 crore while Small units can have up to Rs 10 crore investments and turnover up to Rs 50 crore. The investment limit of a medium unit has been increased from Rs 20 crore to Rs 50 crore and the turn over limit from Rs 100 crore to Rs 250 crore. The Cabinet also approved Rs 20,000-crore fund for stressed entities and equity infusion of Rs 50,000 crore.
4. Which state recently celebrated its statehood day on June 2?
[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] Telangana
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
The state of Telangana recently celebrated its statehood day on June 2. All national leaders including the Prime Minister wished the state and its people.
In the year 2014, Telangana was carved out of the state of Andhra Pradesh as the 29th state of India under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act. The capital of the state is Hyderabad and its population is about 3.5 crore.
5. When is World Bicycle Day celebrated every year, across the world?
[A] June 2
[B] June 3
[C] June 4
[D] June 5
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Correct Answer: B [June 3]
Notes:
The United Nations General Assembly had declared 3 June as World Bicycle Day. The Assembly acknowledged bicycle for its versatility and longevity and its usage for two centuries.
The UN encourage its stakeholders to encourage the use of bicycles as a means of promoting sustainable development and health. It also welcomes various initiatives to organise bicycle rides at the national and local levels and develop a culture of cycling in society.
6. Indian Prime Minister is set to have his first ever virtual bilateral summit with the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Japan
[B] Singapore
[C] Australia
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to have his first ever virtual bilateral summit with the Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison.
As per the statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, as the Australian head’s visit to India was cancelled due to Covid-19 crisis, this virtual summit is taking place. The leaders will discuss their responses to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. This summit is expected to promote the bilateral tie
7. Who was the Chairman of the Expert Committees on Rationalisation/Closure/Merger of Film Media Units?
[A] Bimal Julka
[B] Rahul Rawail
[C] Shyama Prasad
[D] Nagabharana
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Correct Answer: A [Bimal Julka]
Notes:
The Expert Committees on Rationalisation/Closure/Merger of Film Media Units and the committee on Review of Autonomous Bodies under the aegis of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting submitted their report to the Union I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar.
The committees were headed by Bimal Julka with an objective of rationalisation and professionalisation of institutes related to film activities. The committee recommended specific roadmaps for the development of institutes including National Film Development Corporation, Films division, Children’s Film Society of India among others.
8. Union Cabinet recently approved the MoU between India and which country, on cooperation in the field of Environment?
[A] New Zealand
[B] Bhutan
[C] Japan
[D] Finland
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Correct Answer: B [Bhutan]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval for signing a Memorandum of Understanding between India and Bhutan on cooperation in the field of Environment.
Under the agreement, the countries will work together in the areas of environment protection including air, waste, chemical management, climate change and management of natural resources by taking into account the applicable legal provisions in each country.
9. When is International Sex workers day celebrated every year?
[A] June 2
[B] June 4
[C] June 6
[D] June 7
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Correct Answer: A [June 2]
Notes:
International Sex workers day is celebrated on June 2, every year across the world, to highlight the plight of sex workers.
On the same day in the year 1975, hundreds of sex workers gathered in the Church Saint-Nizier in France, to sensitise people about their exploitative living conditions and to demand an end to police harassment. The Odisha Human Rights Commission has directed the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation commissioner to provide ration and other assistance to sex workers in Bhubaneswar.
10. Which Indian has been named the EY world entrepreneur of the year 2020?
[A] Deepinder Goyal
[B] Ritesh Agarwal
[C] Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
[D] Uday Kotak
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Correct Answer: C [Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw]
Notes:
The Executive Chairperson of Biocon, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has been named EY World Entrepreneur of The Year 2020.
The Bio-tech leader has been selected for her contribution in improving universal access to affordable life-saving medicines. She also became the third Indian to win the prestigious award after Narayana Murthy of Infosys and Uday Kotak of Kotak Mahindra Bank. She is also the second woman to hold the global title in the world.