Current Affairs Quiz - June, 2020
21. Which automobile company is set to exit from its US-based e- bike company GenZe and give up control of its Korean subsidiary SsangYong?
[A] Mahindra and Mahindra
[B] Ashok Leyland
[C] TATA Motors
[D] Maruti Suzuki
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Correct Answer: A [Mahindra and Mahindra]
Notes:
India’s leading SUV and farm vehicle maker, Mahindra and Mahindra announced that it is set to exit from its US-based e- bike company GenZe.
As the firm suffered a substantial loss in the March quarter due to losses at foreign subsidiaries, it is also set to give up control of its Korean subsidiary SsangYong. The company said that it will stop investments in the loss-making SsangYong firm. Mahindra and Mahindra is also relooking all its ventures to reduce expenses.
22. Which Bollywood personality was named by NITI Aayog to promote the Women Entrepreneurship platform (WEP)?
[A] Salman Khan
[B] Akshay Kumar
[C] Sushant Singh Rajput
[D] Vidya Balan
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Correct Answer: C [Sushant Singh Rajput]
Notes:
Young Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was recently found dead at his residence, at the age of 34. Sushant was known for his acclaimed performances in films such as MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Sonchiriya, Kai Po Che, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! among others.
The policy think-tank of the Indian government, NITI Aayog signed him to promote the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) in the year 2018.
23. What is the theme of ‘World Blood Donor day 2020’?
[A] Safe blood saves lives
[B] Encourage Blood donation
[C] Blood Donors are Angels
[D] Resources for Blood collection
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Correct Answer: A [Safe blood saves lives]
Notes:
The World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14, every year across the world. The day is celebrated to raise awareness about the need for safe blood and blood products.
On this day, general public and other institutions thank blood donors. The theme of ‘World Blood Donor day 2020’ is – Safe blood saves lives. In the year 2005, the World Health Assembly designated this date to thank blood donors and encourage more people to donate blood. It also calls governments to provide resources for blood collection.
24. When is ‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Day’ celebrated every year?
[A] June 13
[B] June 15
[C] June 17
[D] June 19
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Correct Answer: B [June 15]
Notes:
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is celebrated on June 15 every year across the world by the United Nations.
The UN General Assembly recognised June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day through its resolution in 2011. The proposal was initiated by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) in 2006. As per a study, 15.7% of people aged 60 years and older were subjected to some form of abuse.
25. Which Union Ministry organises ‘ADIP’ scheme, through the Public sector enterprise ALIMCO?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment implements the ‘Assistance to Disabled persons for purchasing / fitting of aids / appliances’ (ADIP) scheme through its Public sector enterprise, Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO).
Recently, a virtual ADIP Camp for free distribution of assistive aids and devices at Block level for Divyangjans under the ADIP scheme was organized at Firozpur District in Punjab. This is the first camp being organized by the ALIMCO after opening of lockdown with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
26. As per the report of UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), what is the position of India in receiving FDI investments in 2019?
[A] Five
[B] Seven
[C] Nine
[D] Eleven
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Correct Answer: C [Nine]
Notes:
As per the recent report of UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India received $51 billion of foreign investments in 2019.
With $51 billion, India was the world’s 9th largest recipient of foreign direct investments (FDI) in 2019. This rank was released in the flagship report of UNCTAD titled ‘The World Investment Report 2020’ released recently. Last year, India managed to attract 42 billion dollars of FDI with the rank of 12. India’s market will continue to attract market-seeking investments, UNCTAD said.
27. How many states have been identified by the Sports Ministry for creating Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE), in the first phase?
[A] Six
[B] Eight
[C] Ten
[D] Fifteen
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Correct Answer: B [Eight]
Notes:
The Union Sports Ministry is set to establish Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCE) under the flagship Khelo India Scheme.
One KISCE will be identified in each state and union territory, to create a strong sporting ecosystem in the country. In the first phase, the Ministry has identified the sports facilities in eight states out of the 15 proposals, to be converted to KISCEs. The eight centres will be given a grant and the government will extend a Viability Gap Funding, for upgradation.
28. What is the name of the first mobile COVID-19 testing lab launched by the Health Minister, to promote testing access in rural areas?
[A] I-LAB
[B] Bharat Lab
[C] CO-LAB
[D] GRAM LAB
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Correct Answer: A [I-LAB]
Notes:
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan has recently launched India’s first mobile lab for COVID-19 testing to promote last mile testing access in rural India.
The Infectious Disease Diagnostic Lab (I-LAB) has been launched with the support of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, under the COVID command strategy. This mobile lab will be deployed in the remote and inaccessible parts of the country. It can perform 25 RT-PCR tests and 300 ELISA tests per day.
29. Which Indian state/UT has observed Great June Uprising Day?
[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[C] Manipur
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Manipur]
Notes:
The 19th Great June Uprising Day was observed in the capital of Manipur, Imphal and other places of the state.
On June 14, 2001, the Union government signed the amended ceasefire agreement inserting the words “without territorial limits”. Several people of Manipur protested against the agreement and nearly 18 of them laid down their lives for the unity of the state. On the Great June Uprising Day, the state commemorates the 18 people.
30. When is ‘Sustainable Gastronomy Day’ celebrated by the United Nations every year?
[A] June 16
[B] June 17
[C] June 18
[D] June 19
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Correct Answer: C [June 18]
Notes:
Sustainable Gastronomy Day is celebrated every year across the world on June 18, by the United Nations and its member countries.
Sustainable Gastronomy means cuisine that considers the place where food is grown, how it is grown and how it gets into markets. UNESCO, FAO and the UN General Assembly work to facilitate the observance of Sustainable Gastronomy Day, in collaboration with Member States and other international bodies.
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