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1 .
Recently, Nagaland Government has announced to transfer Rs 2,000 to the bank account of whom among the following?
A)
Street Vendors
B)
Construction Workers
C)
Healthcare Workers
D)
Auto rickshaw drivers

Correct Answer :   Construction Workers

Nagaland Government has announced the approval for transfer of 2,000 rupees each to the bank accounts of all the Building and Other Construction Workers. The amount will be debited from the state’s Cess Fund.
 
The State Department of Labour stated, owing to the present pandemic situation and the continuing lockdown, there has been a huge displacement of daily wage workers taking place all over the country, especially the construction workers.
 
Therefore, in order to assist such workers and their families, and as per the instructions of the Central Government to provide adequate financial assistance to such identified categories of workers, the State Government will be depositing an amount of 2,000 rupees each to the beneficiaries registered under the State Labour Department.

Published On : June 22, 2021
2 .
The PAN cards which are not linked to Aadhaar would become useless and declared “inoperative” under the new Income Tax Rules. It was mentioned in what clause of Income Tax Act?
A)
Clause 21
B)
Clause 28
C)
Clause 35
D)
Clause 41

Correct Answer :   Clause 41

Under the new Income Tax Rules, it is mandatory to link PAN with your Aadhaar number before June 30, 2021 from the previous deadline of March 31, 2021.

The PAN cards which are not linked to Aadhaar would become useless and declared “inoperative” as well as a penalty of Rs 1,000 may also be imposed and the KYC status will also become invalid.

The deadline to link the Permanent Account Number with your Aadhaar number is nearing. According to Clause 41 of Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act, “If a person fails to intimate the Aadhaar number, the permanent account number allotted to such person shall be made inoperative after the notified date in the manner as may be provided by rules.”

Published On : June 22, 2021
3 .
What is the theme of 2021 World Hydrography Day?
A)
Hydrography - enabling autonomous technologies
B)
One hundred years of international cooperation in hydrography
C)
Mapping our seas, oceans, and waterways - more important than ever
D)
Bathymetry - the foundation for sustainable seas, oceans, and waterways

Correct Answer :   One hundred years of international cooperation in hydrography

The theme for 2021 World Hydrography Day is "One hundred years of international cooperation in hydrography".

Published On : June 22, 2021
4 .
Which section of the Income-tax Act 1961 will declare PAN Card as inoperative, if not linked with the Aadhaar by 30 June 2021?
A)
Section 212A
B)
Section 228D
C)
Section 234H
D)
Section 246T

Correct Answer :   Section 234H

As per the new Section 234H of the Income-tax Act 1961, which has been introduced during Budget 2021, the PAN cards which are not linked to Aadhaar after June 30, 2021, would be declared "inoperative", as well as a penalty of Rs 1,000, may also be imposed.

Published On : June 22, 2021
5 .
The World Music Day is observed on which day?
A)
21 June
B)
22 June
C)
23 June
D)
24 June

Correct Answer :   21 June

The World Music Day takes place on 21 June every year to honor amateur and professional musicians, and to encourage them to showcase their work to the world.

Published On : June 22, 2021
6 .
What is the theme of the 2021 International Yoga Day?
A)
Yoga for well-being
B)
Yoga for Peace
C)
Yoga for Climate Action
D)
Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family

Correct Answer :   Yoga for well-being

This is especially important in times of the pandemic when the mental and physical health of individuals has come under dire stress. As per the official UN website, the theme for International Yoga Day 2021 is 'Yoga for Well-Being' and how the practice of Yoga can promote the holistic health of every individual.

Published On : June 22, 2021
7 .
The Government has announced the establishment of how many Divyangta Khel Kendras in-country?
A)
2
B)
5
C)
7
D)
10

Correct Answer :   5

The government of India has announced the establishment of five Divyangta Khel Kendras in different parts of the country.

Published On : June 22, 2021
8 .
Under which project the Defence Minister has dedicated to the nation 12 roads, built by BRO?
A)
Vartak
B)
Arunank
C)
Brahmank
D)
All of the these

Correct Answer :   All of the these

The Defence Minister of India dedicated to the nation 12 roads, built by Border Roads Organisation in the Northern and Eastern border areas constructed under 'Arunank', 'Vartak', 'Brahmank', 'Udayak', 'Himank' and 'Sampark' projects of BRO.

Published On : June 21, 2021
9 .
Which Ministry issued a notification for a common format of the PUC?
A)
Ministry of Defence
B)
Ministry of Home Affairs
C)
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
D)
Ministry of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Correct Answer :   Ministry of Road Transport & Highways

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has issued a notification for a common format of the PUC Certificate to be issued across the country, under Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.

Published On : June 21, 2021
10 .
Which digital solutions company has been recognized as the Global Innovation Partner of the Year by Snowflake?
A)
Cibirix
B)
WatConsult
C)
Elsner Technologies
D)
Larsen & Toubro Infotech

Correct Answer :   Larsen & Toubro Infotech

Larsen & Toubro Infotech, a global technology consulting and digital solutions company has been recognized as the Global Innovation Partner of the Year by Snowflake, the Data Cloud Company.

Published On : June 21, 2021