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1 .
What is the theme of World Refugee Day 2021?
A)
Step with Refugees
B)
Every Action Counts
C)
Together we heal, learn and shine
D)
Now More Than Ever, We Need to Stand with Refugees

Correct Answer :   Together we heal, learn and shine

The theme of World Refugee Day 2021 is Together we heal, learn and shine.

Published On : June 21, 2021
2 .
1,098-carat diamond has been discovered by researchers, which is deemed to be the world's third-largest diamond ever found. The diamond has been recovered in which country?
A)
India
B)
Zimbabwe
C)
Mauritius
D)
Botswana

Correct Answer :   Botswana

A 1,098-carat diamond has been discovered in Botswana, by Debswana Diamond Company, a joint venture between the government of Botswana and the South African diamond company De Beers.

Published On : June 21, 2021
3 .
Ebrahim Raisi has won the 2021 presidential election of which country?
A)
Iran
B)
Syria
C)
Qatar
D)
Ukraine

Correct Answer :   Iran

Ebrahim Raisi has won the 2021 Iranian presidential election, winning 62 percent of the vote with about 90 percent of ballots counted.

Published On : June 21, 2021
4 .
What is the rank of India in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2021?
A)
118
B)
126
C)
135
D)
161

Correct Answer :   135

India’s position in GPI (Global Peace Index) 2021 India has risen 2 ranks in the Global Peace Index from last year and is now among the 135th most peaceful countries in the world. Talking about Asian countries, Pakistan has improved the most in terms of peace, it has come to 150th place globally. Pakistan has improved in terms of ranking according to last year.

Published On : June 20, 2021
5 .
Which country has been banned from competing in weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics over past doping cases?
A)
Egypt
B)
Romania
C)
Thailand
D)
Malaysia

Correct Answer :   Romania

Romania has been banned from competing in weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics over past doping cases, the International Weightlifting Federation ruled in a decision. The Romanian Weightlifting Federation was issued a one-year ban from competition over five doping cases.

Published On : June 20, 2021
6 .
Which East Asian country is facing a tense Food Shortage?
A)
North Korea
B)
South Korea
C)
Mongolia
D)
Taiwan

Correct Answer :   North Korea

North Korea is facing its worst food shortage in more than a decade, the country said in a report to the United Nations, in what is seen as the most challenging phase for the East Asian nation under the leadership of Kim Jong-un.

Published On : June 20, 2021
7 .
The World Health Organization has recently identified a new variant lambda of COVID-19 in how many Countries?
A)
29 Countries
B)
21 Countries
C)
14 Countries
D)
7 Countries

Correct Answer :   29 Countries

The WHO officials informed about a new variant named Lambda, which has been identified in 29 countries and is believed to have originated in South America.

Published On : June 20, 2021
8 .
LIC Cards Services has launched a contactless prepaid gift card, 'Shagun', in collaboration with which bank?
A)
SBI
B)
ICICI Bank
C)
Bank of India
D)
IDBI Bank

Correct Answer :   IDBI Bank

The LIC Cards Services has launched a contactless prepaid gift card, 'Shagun', in collaboration with IDBI Bank on the RuPay platform.

Published On : June 20, 2021
9 .
Kenneth Kaunda, who has passed away was the former President of which country?
A)
Kenya
B)
Uganda
C)
Zambia
D)
Ethiopia

Correct Answer :   Zambia

Kenneth David Kaunda, also known as KK, was a Zambian politician who served as the first president of Zambia from 1964 to 1991. He was at the forefront of the struggle for independence from British rule. Dissatisfied with Harry Nkumbula's leadership of the Northern Rhodesian African National Congress, he broke away and founded the Zambian African National Congress, later becoming the head of the United National Independence Party.

Published On : June 20, 2021
10 .
In India, which day is celebrated as the National Reading Day by CBSE?
A)
20 June
B)
19 June
C)
18 June
D)
17 June

Correct Answer :   19 June

The Central Board of Secondary Education celebrates National Reading Day annually on 19 June.

Published On : June 20, 2021