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June - 2021 Current Affairs
1 .
Name the Indian who has been awarded the prestigious Central European University Open Society Prize 2021?
A)
KK Shailaja
B)
E. Sreedharan
C)
Narendra Modi
D)
Pinarayi Vijayan

Correct Answer :   KK Shailaja

The former Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja has been honored with the prestigious Central European University Open Society Prize 2021, in recognition of her commitment to public health services.

Published On : 06/01/2021 16:56:32
2 .
Who will head the committee which is formed by NHRC to enquire into complaints of post-poll violence in West Bengal?
A)
Anup Kumar Pandey
B)
Mukesh Agarwal
C)
Rajeev Jain
D)
Surya Pratap

Correct Answer :   Rajeev Jain

Following the Calcutta High Court's order, the National Human Rights Commission has constituted a committee that will be headed by NHRC Member, Rajeev Jain.

Published On : 06/01/2021 16:56:32
3 .
Whose party won a majority in Armenia's snap parliamentary elections?
A)
Nikol Pashinyan
B)
Robert Kocharyan
C)
Edmond Marukyan
D)
Oligarch Gagik Tsarukyan

Correct Answer :   Nikol Pashinyan

The Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's party won a majority in the snap parliamentary elections with 53.9 percent of the vote, as per official results.

Published On : 06/01/2021 16:56:32
4 .
When is the Passport Seva Divas observed in India?
A)
21 June
B)
22 June
C)
23 June
D)
24 June

Correct Answer :   24 June

In India, the Ministry of External Affairs observes the Passport Seva Divas on 24 June every year.

Published On : 06/01/2021 16:56:32
5 .
The Union Bank of India has launched "UNI - CARBON CARD". It is a co-branded credit card on the Rupay platform of NPCI for which company?
A)
IOC
B)
HPCL
C)
BPCL
D)
Reliance Industry

Correct Answer :   HPCL

The Union Bank of India has launched "UNI - CARBON CARD", an HPCL co-branded credit card on the Rupay platform of NPCI.

Published On : 06/01/2021 16:56:32
6 .
IFFCO has signed an agreement to set up a Nano Urea Fertiliser Plant in which among the following countries?
A)
New Zealand
B)
Switzerland
C)
Indonesia
D)
Argentina

Correct Answer :   Argentina

Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) will set up a Nano Urea Liquid manufacturing plant in Argentina in partnership with the Cooperative Confederation of Argentina (Cooperar) and Instituto Nacional de Asociativismo y Economia Social (INAES). Ariel Guarco is also the president of the International Cooperative Alliance which is an alliance of around 111 countries across the globe with 320 cooperatives operating in various sectors.

Published On : 06/01/2021 16:56:32
7 .
When is the International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice observed every year by the UN?
A)
June 30
B)
June 25
C)
June 21
D)
June 19

Correct Answer :   June 21

Every year, the United Nations observes June 21 as International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice.
As per the United Nations, solstices and equinoxes symbolize fertility of the land, agricultural and cultural heritage. Hence the UN General Assembly acknowledged this event and recognized this date for celebration.

Published On : 06/01/2021 16:56:32
8 .
The Ministry of Defence has inked a contract with which company for the construction of two PCVs for ICG?
A)
Goa Shipyard Ltd
B)
Hindustan Shipyard Ltd
C)
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd
D)
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd

Correct Answer :   Goa Shipyard Ltd

The Ministry of Defence has inked a contract with Goa Shipyard Ltd, for the construction of two Pollution Control Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard.

Published On : 06/01/2021 16:56:32
9 .
Which one adopted a roadmap for the synergizing aim of 'Blue Water Operations with a Green Footprint'?
A)
NITI Aayog
B)
Indian Navy
C)
Indian Army
D)
Indian Coast Guard

Correct Answer :   Indian Navy

The Indian Navy has adopted a comprehensive 'Indian Navy Environment Conservation Roadmap' for synergizing the aim of 'Blue Water Operations with a Green Footprint'.

Published On : 06/01/2021 16:56:32
10 .
Which country's Lauren Hubbard will be the first transgender to participate in the Olympics, modifying the qualifying qualification?
A)
China
B)
Japan
C)
Australia
D)
New Zealand

Correct Answer :   New Zealand

The New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is poised to make history and headlines, as well as significant controversy, after being confirmed as the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympic Games.

Published On : 06/01/2021 16:56:32