Current Affairs Quiz - June, 2021
1. As per the World Health Assembly, when is the ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day’ to be observed?
[A] January 30
[B] February 28
[C] March 31
[D] April 30
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Correct Answer: A [January 30]
Notes:
The ongoing 74th World Health Assembly declared January 30 as ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day’.
The proposal to recognise the day was initiated by the United Arab Emirates and it was adopted unanimously by the member countries. NTDs are a group of infections caused by a variety of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa and parasitic worms.
2. Little Bloodtail, which is considered as a harbinger of monsoon, belong to which type of species?
[A] Humming Bird
[B] Dragonfly
[C] Frog
[D] Turtle
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Correct Answer: B [Dragonfly]
Notes:
Little Bloodtail is a small dragonfly, which has wide presence in the state of Kerala. This species of dragonfly can be spotted from the beginning of June till September.
Since the life cycle of little bloodtail is very closely linked with monsoon, they are considered as a harbinger of monsoon (which announces the arrival of an event).
3. Which state/UT launched the Chief Minister’s Sishu Sewa Scheme?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Assam
[C] Bihar
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
The Assam government has recently announced Chief Minister’s Sishu Sewa Scheme for the welfare of those children who lost parents due to COVID-19.
Monthly scholarship of Rs. 3,500 per month would be given to those children who lost their parents but have their extended family members. Free residential educational facilities would be provided to children who don’t have extended family members.
4. Which country has introduced a new legislation named as EAGLE Act?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] Russia
[D] UK
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
A bill named “Ensuring American Global Leadership and Engagement” or EAGLE Act has been moved in the USA’s legislative body. This bill is seen as a counter to the policy challenges posed by China.
The bill seeks for increased investment to promote US manufacturing, trade and seeks for increased US intervention to Taiwan and Hong Kong.
5. Which of the following sectors have been included in ECLGS 4.0?
[A] Civil aviation
[B] Agriculture
[C] Construction
[D] Ship Building
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Correct Answer: A [Civil aviation]
Notes:
The Union Government has launched the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 4.0 and has expanded the scope of the scheme by including the civil aviation sector and loan to health institutions for on-site oxygen generation.
Under ECLGS 4.0 a maximum loan of 40% of the outstanding loan, or Rs 200 crore whichever is lower can be availed by borrowers from financial institutions.
6. Which bank has recently published the economic research report “Ecowrap”?
[A] State Bank of India
[B] Punjab National Bank
[C] Axis Bank
[D] HDFC Bank
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Correct Answer: A [State Bank of India]
Notes:
The State Bank of India, in its economic research report “Ecowrap” has predicted India’s GDP to grow at 7.9% for the FY 2021-22.
Earlier the report had predicted a growth of 10.4%, and it has now been downgraded due to the large impact of the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic in the country.
7. ‘Red Tourism’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] India
[C] China
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
China launched ‘Red Tourism’ in the year 2004 to promote locations with historical and cultural significance to the history of the Communist Party.
It also aimed at promoting tourism and local businesses in the country. Recently, there has been a record high footfall in the historic places under the Red Tourism. Some of them include Nanhu Lake, where the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party was held in 1921, and Mao Zedong’s birthplace Shaoshan.
8. APEDA identified Mathura and Banaskantha as clusters for export development in which sector?
[A] Textile
[B] Dairy
[C] Cotton
[D] Fruits
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Correct Answer: B [Dairy]
Notes:
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has set up an Export Promotion Forum (EPF) to promote exports of dairy products.
It also aims to address various issues in the sector. The authority has recognized two clusters: Mathura in Uttar Pradesh and Banaskantha in Gujarat, to develop dairy merchandise. Farmers and small dairy owners in these clusters shall be given coaching and aid in capability building in exports.
9. What is the profession of Mahesh Jethmalani, who has been nominated to Rajya Sabha by the Union Government?
[A] Doctor
[B] Advocate
[C] Scientist
[D] Banker
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Correct Answer: B [Advocate]
Notes:
Mahesh Jethmalani, who is a noted advocate has been recently nominated by the Union Government to the Rajya Sabha. Additionally, former journalist Swapan Dasgupta has also been nominated to the upper house.
Mahesh Jethmalani has been nominated to Rajya Sabha to fill the vacancy of seat due to the demise of Raghunath Mohapatra.
10. Isaac Herzog, has been elected as the 11th president of which country?
[A] Iran
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] Austria
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: D [Israel]
Notes:
Isaac Herzog has been elected as the 11th president of Israel, by way of a secret ballot. He is a labour leader and son of a former President.
Isaac Herzog won a majority vote of 87 out of the 120-member house there by defeating his opponent Miriam Peretz by a large margin.
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