Current Affairs Quiz - June, 2020

31. Which generic steroid drug has been found to reduce deaths by a third for patients affected by COVID-19?
[A] Dexamethasone
[B] Aspirin
[C] Indomethacin
[D] Naproxen

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32. Which Tennis championships is scheduled to be held from August 31 to September 13 this year, without spectators?

[A] Australian Championship
[B] US Open Championship
[C] Wimbledon Championship
[D] French Open Championship

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33. 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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34. As per BP Statistical Review, what is the position of India, in terms of energy consumption in 2019?
[A] Two
[B] Three
[C] Four
[D] Five

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35. 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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36. Who has become the first Indian to participate in the $150,000 Chessable Masters tournament?

[A] B. Adhiban
[B] P. Harikrishna
[C] Praggnanandhaa
[D] Sasi Kiran

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37. ‘SATYABHAMA’ portal, that was seen in news recently, aims to promote Research and Development in which sector?
[A] Climate Change
[B] Mining
[C] Virology
[D] Epidemiology

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38. Quantum communications satellite –Micius, that was seen in news recently, was launched by which country?

[A] United States
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] Israel

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39. What is the tenure of the ‘Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan’ launched by the Prime Minister of India?

[A] 75 days
[B] 100 days
[C] 125 days
[D] 200 days

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40. Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has partnered with which Public sector enterprise to support its Innovation & Entrepreneurship initiatives?
[A] Steel Authority of India
[B] Coal India Limited
[C] GAIL Limited
[D] NTPC Limited

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