Current Affairs Quiz - June, 2020

21. As per the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), which forest witnessed deforestation of 829 sq km in May 2020?

[A] Amazon Rainforest
[B] Congo Rainforest
[C] Daintree Rainforest
[D] Southeast Asian Rainforest

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22. Anosmia, which was in news recently, is associated with which biological phenomenon?

[A] Loss of smell
[B] Loss of taste
[C] Loss of perspiration
[D] Loss of skin sensitivity

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23. Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has extended a line of credit (LOC) worth USD 215.68 million to which country?
[A] Burundi
[B] Malawi
[C] Madagascar
[D] Bhutan

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24. Which Indian chess player bagged the second place in the Sharjah World Stars online chess tournament?
[A] P. Harikrishna
[B] Adhiban
[C] Koneru Humpy
[D] Harika Dronavalli

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25. What is the campaign of the International Day of Yoga 2020, promoted by the AYUSH Ministry?

[A] Yoga at Home, Yoga with Family
[B] Yoga during Covid-19
[C] Yoga for immunity
[D] Yoga for heart

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26. India is set to send a 75-member Tri-Service contingent to participate in the Victory Day parade of which country?

[A] Germany
[B] Russia
[C] France
[D] Italy

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27. Which technology company has launched a dedicated search prompt to help people with sources to tackle domestic violence?

[A] Facebook
[B] Twitter
[C] Google
[D] Microsoft

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28. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojna (PMBJP) is implemented by which Union Ministry?

[A] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[B] Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
[C] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[D] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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29. Which global institution has estimated that India’s economy will contract by 4% in the financial year 2020-21?

[A] Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
[B] Asian Development Bank (ADB)
[C] World Bank
[D] International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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30. Which country is named the President of the UN Security Council for August 2021?

[A] United States
[B] China
[C] India
[D] Norway

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