Which state has introduced programme to transform foundational learning with World Bank aid?
A) Telangana
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Kerela
D) Karnataka
Option B
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh has started a programme to transform foundational learning in government schools for which the World Bank has approved a loan of 250 million dollars.
How much additional amount has been allocated by government for Broadband Connectivity in Villages Under BharatNet Project?
A) Rs 18041cr
B) Rs 19041cr
C) Rs 19141cr
D) Rs 18141cr
Option B
Explanation: The government allocated an additional Rs 19,041 crore to provide broadband connectivity in all villages under the BharatNet project.
Which nation has recently announced USD 41 Million Additional Covid-19 Assistance to India?
A) Japan
B) Russia
C) France
D) USA
Option D
Explanation: The US has announced an additional USD 41 million assistance to help India respond to the Covid-19 pandemic and strengthen the country’s preparedness for the future health emergencies, taking the total aid to more than USD 200 million.
“Mustafa Kemal Atatürk 2021” is a joint military drill between which two countries?
A) Spain and Turkey
B) Afghanistan and Azerbaijan
C) Turkey and Azerbaijan
D) Spain and Afghanistan
Option C
Explanation: The Turkish and Azerbaijani militaries have started joint drills called “Mustafa Kemal Atatürk 2021,” in Baku, Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry said.
Which Organization has collaborated with Massive Earth Foundation to launch LowCarbon.Earth for the Asia Pacific?
A) WHO
B) UNDP
C) UNEP
D) UNICEF
Option C
Explanation: In a bid to boost the start-up ecosystem and promoting the transition to a Low Carbon Lifestyle in the Asia Pacific, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with Massive Earth Foundation (MEF) has announced the launch of LowCarbon.Earth.
Which Indian Naval Ship has been deployed to participate in joint exercise with friendly navies?
A) INS Talwar
B) INS Tabar
C) INS Trishul
D) INS Tarkash
Option B
Explanation: Towards enhancing military cooperation with friendly nations, Indian Naval Ship Tabar commenced her prolonged deployment on 13 June and will visit a number of ports in Africa and Europe till end September.
Which bank has launched its flagship Business Mentoring Program ‘MSME Prerana’?
A) Indian Bank
B) IDBI Bank
C) Bank of Maharashtra
D) Bank of Baroda
Option A
Explanation: Indian Bank launches its flagship Business Mentoring Program ‘MSME Prerana’ in the state of Maharashtra. It was launched by Shri Nitin Gadkari,Union Minister of MSME and Road, Transport and Highway.
Dvara e-Dairy Solutions Pvt Ltd has partnered with which insurance company for digital cattle identity solution?
A) IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
B) Shriram General Insurance Company
C) Bharti AXA General Insurance
D) Aditya Birla General Insurance
Option A
Explanation: Dvara e-Dairy Solutions Pvt Ltd announced its partnership with IFFCO Tokio General Insurance for providing artificial intelligence (AI) powered digital cattle identity solution for cattle insurance.
Where will Badminton Sudirman Cup Finals 2021 be held?
A) Bali, Indonesia
B) Vantaa, Finland
C) Helsinki, Finland
D) Valletta, Malta
Option B
Explanation: In badminton, two key tournaments, the Sudirman Cup Finals 2021 and the BWF World Tour Finals, which were originally planned to take place in China this year, have now been moved to Vantaa, Finland and Bali, Indonesia respectively.
Who is the first woman cricketer to get four-year banned by NADA?
A) Shafali Verma
B) Punam Raut
C) Anshula Rao
D) Priya Punia
Option C
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh allrounder Anshula Rao has been handed a four-year ban by the National Anti-Doping Agency for failing a dope test, backdated to July 2020. Rao thus becomes the first woman cricketer to have been punished for doping.
Who has returned to the top five of the latest ICC Women’s ODI Rankings for batswomen?
A) Shafali Verma
B) Meg Lanning
C) Beth Mooney
D) Mithali Raj
Option D
Explanation: India captain Mithali Raj has returned to the top five of the latest ICC Women’s ODI Rankings for batswomen after top-scoring for India with 72 in the series opener against England in Bristol.
Which space agency is to hire and launch the world’s first physically disabled astronaut?
A) NASA
B) ESA
C) JAXA
D) CNSA
Option B
Explanation: The European Space Agency hopes to hire and launch the world’s first physically disabled astronaut and several hundred would-be para-astronauts have already applied for the role.
Who has been awarded the Japan’s Fukuoka Grand Prize for 2021?
A) P Sainath
B) Kishimoto Mio
C) Prabda Yoon
D) None of the above
Option A
Explanation: Renowned journalist and founder of PARI (People’s Archive of Rural India) P Sainath has been awarded the Fukuoka Grand Prize for 2021.
Mir Hazar Khoso passes away. He was the former Prime Minister of which country?
A) Bangladesh
B) Pakistan
C) Phillipines
D) Nepal
Option B
Explanation: Pakistan’s former caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso passed away due to a cardiac arrest. He was 95.
Who has authored the book titled “Kashmiri Century: Portrait of a Society in Flux”?
A) Mirza Waheed
B) Rehman Rahi
C) Khemlata Vakhlu
D) Feroz Rather
Option C
Explanation: A book titled “Kashmiri Century: Portrait of a Society in Flux” written by Khemlata Vakhlu, has been released recently
A Book Titled “Policymaker’s Journal: From New Delhi To Washington, DC” has been penned down by Which Economist?
A) Kaushik Basu
B) Urjit Patel
C) Raghuram Rajan
D) Abhijeet Banerjee
Option A
Explanation: A book titled “Policymaker’s Journal: From New Delhi to Washington, DC” authored by Kaushik Basu released soon.
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Indian Federation of United Nations Associations (IFUNA)?
A) Pankaj Mithal
B) Alok Singh
C) Shambhu Nath Srivastav
D) Manoj Mishra
Option C
Explanation: Shambhu Nath Srivastava, a former judge of Allahabad High Court and former chief Lokayukta of Chhattisgarh, has been appointed the chairman of the Indian Federation of United Nations Associations (IFUNA) .
When is World Asteroid Day celebrated globally?
A) 27th June
B) 28th June
C) 30th June
D) None of the above
Option C
Explanation: World Asteroid Day is marked and celebrated globally on June 30 every year. It is usually observed in order to raise public awareness about asteroid’s hazardous effect and the measures that should be taken in case of a near-Earth object threat.
When is International Day of Parliamentarism observed every year?
A) 28th June
B) 29th June
C) 26th June
D) 30th June
Option D
Explanation: June 30 is observed as the International Day of Parliamentarism every year. It marks the day of the establishment of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the global organization of parliaments in 1889.
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Where is the HQ of IFFCO?
A) NewDelhi
B) Mumbai
C) Chennai
D) Lucknow
Option A
Where is the HQ of Indian Bank?
A) NewDelhi
B) Lucknow
C) Chennai
D) Mumbai
Option C
What is the capital of Indonesia?
A) Maputo
B) Jakarta
C) Shizang
D) Tokrok
Option B
Where is the HQ of United Nation Environment Programme?
A) Paris
B) Nairobi
C) Washington
D) London
Recently FM Sitharaman’s Announced Relief Package Worth how much amount Against COVID-19?
A) ₹708656 cr
B) ₹687546 cr
C) ₹576446 cr
D) ₹628993 cr
Option D
Explanation: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced eight relief measures worth Rs 6,28,993 crore to help revival of the economy battered by Covid-19.
according to this year’s Mercer Cost of Living Survey,which city has become the world’s most expensive city for foreign workers?
A) Ashgabat
B) Jerusalem
C) Dubai
D) Mumbai
Option A
Explanation: Turkmenistan’s capital city Ashgabat has become the world’s most expensive city for foreign workers, according to this year’s Mercer Cost of Living Survey. Hong Kong was on the second position, followed by Beirut in Lebanon and Tokyo in Japan.
Recently which country with USA Launched joint naval exercises “Sea Breeze Drills”
in the Black Sea?
A) Japan
B) Iran
C) Ukraine
D) Israel
Option C
Explanation: Ukraine and the United States launched joint naval exercises “Sea Breeze Drills” in the Black Sea in a show of Western cooperation with Kiev as it faces off with Russia.
Which company has announced a strategic equity investment in Instamojo, India’s largest full-stack digital solutions provider for MSMEs?
A) MasterCard
B) Visa
C) Amazon
D) Flipkart
Option A
Explanation: Mastercard has announced a strategic equity investment in Instamojo, India’s largest full-stack digital solutions provider for MSMEs.
In partnership with which bank, AMNS India executed paperless bill discounting transaction?
A) HDFC Bank
B) ICICI Bank
C) Kotak Mahindra Bank
D) RBL Bank
Option B
Explanation: Gujarat-based ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AMNS) India said it has executed India’s very first “paperless bill discounting transaction” in partnership with ICICI Bank.
Whivh company has set a target to install 60 GW (gigawatts) of renewable energy capacity as part of the plan to reduce by 10% its net energy intensity by 2032?
A) NTPC
B) COAL India
C) BHEL
D) BEL
Option A
Explanation: India’s largest power producer NTPC has set a target to install 60 GW (gigawatts) of renewable energy capacity as part of the plan to reduce by 10% its net energy intensity by 2032.
Who won the Styrian Grand Prix 2021?
A) Sebastian Vettel
B) Nicol Thomas
C) Lewis Hamilton
D) Max Verstappen
Option D
Explanation: Red Bull Racing superstar Max Verstappen extended his lead over Lewis Hamilton in the driver’s championship to 18 points by winning the Styrian Grand Prix in Spielberg.
Which company appointed California-Based Jeremy Kessel As India Grievance Officer?
A) Instagram
B) Facebook
C) Twitter
D) Amazon
Option C
Explanation: Twitter appointed California-based Jeremy Kessel as the new Grievance Officer for India, as required under the new Information Technology Rules, 2021, hours after Dharmendra Chaturquit from the post, Bar and Bench reported.
Recently who has been appointed as Special Director of Central Bureau of Investigation?
A) Praveen Sinha
B) Rakesh Asthana
C) Trilok Nath Singh
D) Ashish chahuhan
Option A
Explanation: CBI Additional Director Praveen Sinha has been appointed as Special Director of Central Bureau of Investigation, a post earlier held by Rakesh Asthana.
Who was appointed as Head Of Payments In India of WhatsApp?
A) Manesh Mahatme
B) Nikhil Rawat
C) Sujoy Ghosh
D) Ramesh Singh
Option A
Explanation: WhatsApp has appointed former Amazon executive Manesh Mahatme to head its newly launched payment service in the country.
Recently PM Stefan Lofven Resigned Following No Confidence Vote.He was the Pm of which nation?
A) Sweden
B) Switzerland
C) Ireland
D) Germany
Option A
Explanation: Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Lofven resigned, one week after he lost a vote of no confidence, leaving it up to the speaker of parliament to begin the search for a replacement
Recently whose term was extended as India’s Attorney General?
A) Ridhima Sharma
B) KN Sharma
C) Rakesh Asthana
D) KK Venugopal
Option D
Explanation: The government has extended the tenure of Attorney General K.K. Venugopal by a year.
Who has been honoured with the highest civilian award of Mongolia ‘The Order of Polar Star’?
A) Suraj Chaturvedi
B) Kiran Rai Singh
C) LV Prabhakar
D) RK Sabharwal
Option D
Explanation: RK Sabharwal, the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Engineers India Limited (EIL), has been honoured with the highest civilian award of Mongolia ‘The Order of Polar Star’.
Who has been granted this year’s Spanish Princess of Asturias Literature Award?
A) Emmanuel Carrere
B) Nicolas Toms
C) Amitav Ghosh
D) Kane Thompson
Option A
Explanation: French author Emmanuel Carrere, popular for his non-fiction books in a high literary vein, has been granted this year’s Spanish Princess of Asturias Literature Award.
Which organisation Successfully Flight-Tested ‘Agni P’ Ballistic Missile Off Odisha Coast?
A) DRDO
B) NTPC
C) BHEL
D) SpaceX
Option A
Explanation: In another boost to India’s firepower, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the test-firing of a new missile of the Agni series known as Agni-Prime off the coast of Odisha from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island .
Recently a new plant species named Sida keralensis was spotted in which city?
A) Bengaluru
B) Thiruvananthapuram
C) Kochi
D) Mumbai
Option B
Explanation: subshrub spotted on the roadsides and wastelands in Thiruvananthapuram district has been identified as a new species of the genus Sida, to which the Kurumthotti, used in Ayurveda, also belongs.
Who is the author of book Fiercely Female: The Dutee Chand Story”?
A) Sundeep Mishra
B) Nisha Vishnoi
C) Vinay Singh
D) Amitabh Chaudhary
Option A
Explanation: Journalist Sundeep Mishra’s book titled ‘Fiercely Female: The Dutee Chand Story’ has been released recently. The book was published by Westland Books.
Who is the author of book Anomalies in Law and Justice”?
A) Dinesh Khairat
B) YC Modi
C) NV Ramana
D) RV Raveendran
Option D
Explanation: Chief Justice of India N V Ramana released a book “Anomalies in Law and Justice” by former Supreme Court Judge Justice (retd) R V Raveendran, explaining in simple terms various deficiencies in the law which needs to be overcome.
Who is the author of book Growing Up Biden’?
A) Joe Biden
B) Mitchell K
C) Michael Biden
D) Valerie Biden Owens
Option D
Explanation: US President Joe Biden’s sister Valerie Biden Owens has signed a book deal with Celadon Books to pen a memoir ‘Growing Up Biden’.
What is the topic of this year’s World Allergy Week 2021?
A) Anaphylaxis
B) Allergy does not stop with Covid 19
C) Food Allergy
D) Global problem of Allergy
Option A
Explanation: The World Allergy Week 2021 observed from 13-19 June 2021 and will focus on the topic of “Anaphylaxis“.
When is National Insurance Awarness Day observed?
A) June 28
B) June 27
C) June 26
D) June 30
Option A
Explanation: National Insurance Awareness Day on June 28 is meant as a reminder for individuals, families and businesses to review their insurance policies and take steps to prevent being underinsured.
What is the theme of this year’s National Statistics Day?
A) Quality Assurance in developing statistics
B) End Hunger, Achieve Food Security and Improved Nutrition and Promote Sustainable Agriculture
C) Ensure healthy lives and well being of everyone
D) Improvement in quality of Sustainable development goals
Option B
Explanation: National Statistics Day is celebrated on June 29 on the birth anniversary of late Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis.
When is International Day of the Tropics observed?
A) June 29
B) June 28
C) June 30
D) June 25
Option A
Explanation: The International Day of the Tropics is observed on June 29, every year to celebrate the extraordinary diversity of the tropics while highlighting unique challenges and opportunities nations of the Tropics face.
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What is the currency of Turkmenistan?
A) Manat
B) Kyat
C) Dirham
D) Riyal
Option A
What is the capital of Ukraine?
A) Tel Aviv
B) Kyiv
C) Maputo
D) Amsterdam
Option B
Where is the HQ of MasterCard?
A) NewYork
B) London
C) Paris
D) NewDelhi
Option A
When was NTPC established?
A) 1991
B) 1988
C) 1971
D) 1975
Which Union Minister inaugurated 63 bridges built by BRO in 8 states?
A) Nitin Gadkari
B) Amit Shah
C) Rajnath Singh
D) Nirmala Sitharaman
Option C
Explanation: In a virtual program from Kyungam in Leh district, Rajnath Singh inaugurated 63 Border Roads Organization bridges in eight states in the country.
Where has PM Modi inaugurated A Zen Garden and Kaizen Academy virtually?
A) Ahmedabad
B) Gandhinagar
C) Rajkot
D) Surat
Option A
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated a Japanese Zen garden and Kaizen academy at the Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA)
Government has extended the deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar till which date?
A) 31st July
B) 31st August
C) 30th September
D) 30th November
Option C
Explanation: Government has extended the deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar till 30th of September.
Which state State Cricket Association has signed a lease agreement with Bokaro Steel Plant for the construction of an international cricket stadium?
A) Chattisgarh
B) Jharkhand
C) Bihar
D) Goa
Option B
Explanation: The Jharkhand State Cricket Association, affiliated with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has signed a lease agreement with Bokaro Steel Plant for the construction of an international cricket stadium.
Where in India Hemis Festival 2021 was celebrated?
A) Jammu
B) Srinagar
C) Ladakh
D) Kashmir
Option C
Explanation: Hemis Festival in Ladakh is celebrated annually on the 10th day of the Tse-Chu, Lunar month of the Tibetan Calendar.
Which country has announced to provide $9.3 Million Aid to India for Building Cold Chain System to Fight Covid?
A) USA
B) Germany
C) Russia
D) Japan
Option D
Explanation: Japan announced that it will provide USD 9.3 million worth cold chain equipment and related assistance to India to help in the country’s fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
Which Minister from India addressed at the plenary session of the 9th Moscow Conference on International Security?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Amit Shah
C) Dr Ajay Kumar
D) None of the above
Option C
Explanation: Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar addressed at the plenary session of the 9th Moscow Conference on International Security on the topic ‘Role of Military Agencies in fighting against COVID-19’, in Moscow, Russia.
Where was G20 Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting held?
A) Rome
B) Venice
C) Catania
D) Verona
Option C
Explanation: G20 Labour & Employment Ministers’ Meeting was held in Catania, Italy.Ministry of labour & employment, India was represented by MoS (I/C) Shri Santosh Gangwar along with minister of state for education, Sanjay Dhotre
Which regulatory body recently launched FY21 round of survey on ITES exports?
A) RBI
B) SEBI
C) EXIM Bank
D) IRDAI
Option A
Explanation: The Reserve Bank said it has launched the 2020-21 round of its annual survey on computer software and information technology enabled services (ITES) exports, results of which are used for compilation of balance of payments statistics. The RBI has been conducting this annual survey since 2002-03
Which nation is now the second largest export partner of India?
A) USA
B) China
C) UAE
D) Bangladesh
Option B
Explanation: China replaced the UAE as the second largest export destination for India in fiscal 2021, with outbound shipments to the neighbouring country rising 27.53% to $21.18 billion in the pandemic year. The US remained the country’s top export partner.
According to credit rating agency Ind-Ra, what will be the India’s GDP Growth rate for FY22?
A) 10.1%
B) 8.5%
C) 9.6%
D) 7.2%
Option C
Explanation: The Indian economy is likely to grow by 9.6 per cent in the current fiscal year 2021-22, according to credit rating agency India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra).
Which PSB along with LIC and SBI Life was among the top investors picking up stake in Indian Bank under QIP?
A) Union Bank of India
B) Canara Bank
C) Bank of Maharashtra
D) Central Bank of India
Option B
Explanation: Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), SBI Life and Canara Bank were among the top investors picking up stakes in Indian Bank under a QIP, according to a regulatory filing.
Which Digital healthcare company has acquired Thyrocare in Rs 4546cr deal?
A) CureFit
B) Pharmeasy
C) Mfine
D) Strand Life Sciences
Option B
Explanation: Digital healthcare company Pharmeasy announced that it will acquire a controlling stake in diagnostic chain Thyrocare for Rs 4,546 crore.
Which Indian Archer is reclaimed world no. 1 ranking after Hat-trick of Gold Medals at World Cup Stage 3?
A) Atanu Das
B) Deepika Kumari
C) Dola Banerjee
D) Jayanta Talukdar
Option B
Explanation: Star Indian archer Deepika Kumari regained the number one position in global rankings following her hat-trick of gold medals at the World Cup Stage 3.
Who has won the inaugural Bad Homburg grasscourt title?
A) Serena Williams
B) Angelique Kerber
C) Simona Halep
D) Ashleigh Barty
Option B
Explanation: Germany’s Angelique Kerber stepped up her Wimbledon preparations by winning her first tournament in three years, when she claimed the inaugural Bad Homburg grasscourt title.
Which International Football player has become Joint Top-Scorer In Men’s International Football?
A) Cristiano Ronaldo
B) Lionel Messi
C) Andres Iniesta
D) Neymar
Option A
Explanation: Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo has become the joint top-scorer in men’s international football. He achieved the feat in Portugal’s Euro 2020 game against France at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.
Which Metro has bagged Japan Society of Civil Engineers’ Award?
A) Delhi Metro
B) Lucknow Metro
C) Kolkata Metro
D) Bombay Metro
Option A
Explanation: The Delhi Metro has bagged an award from the Japan Society of Civil Engineers for its “high-quality” infrastructure development projects under phases I-III. The ‘Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award’ is for the year 2020.
Who has recently launched website for Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan?
A) Piyush Goyal
B) Ravi Shankar Prasad
C) Thawaarchand Gehlot
D) None of the above
Option C
Explanation: Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawaarchand Gehlot launched the website for the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan on the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Parassala Ponnammal passes away at 96. She was a famous?
A) Author
B) Musician
C) Filmmaker
D) Dancer
Option B
Explanation: Parassala B Ponnammal, a doyen of carnatic music from Kerala passed away She was 96.
‘The Startup Wife’ has been released recently. Who has authored it?
A) Tahmima Anam
B) Jhumpa Lahiri
C) Arundhati Roy
D) Kiran Desai
Option A
Explanation: An award-winning author Tahmima Anam has released his new novel titled ‘The Startup Wife’.
When is MSMEs Day celebrated every year?
A) June 25
B) June 26
C) June 27
D) June 28
Option C
Explanation: Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day is celebrated every year on June 27 to recognise the contribution of these industries in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2021, the theme is “MSME 2021: Key to an inclusive and sustainable recovery.”
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Where is the HQ of Steel Authority of India?
A) NewDelhi
B) Mumbai
C) Chennai
D) Kolkata
Option A
Where is the HQ of LIC?
A) NewDelhi
B) Chennai
C) Mumbai
D) Kolkata
Option C
Where is the HQ of National Dairy Development Board?
A) Gujarat
B) NewDelhi
C) Maharashtra
D) Uttar Pradesh
Union Government has extended the deadline of EV promotion scheme FAME-II till which year?
A) 2022
B) 2023
C) 2024
D) 2025
Option C
Explanation: The Union government announced decision to extend the second phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicle (FAME) scheme by two years to March 31, 2024.
Which state has become first rabies-free state in country?
A) Chattisgarh
B) Kerela
C) Telangana
D) Goa
Option D
Explanation: The Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the state had not reported a single rabies case in the last three years, making it the first rabies-free state in the country.
Who has recently interacted with the participants of Toycathon-2021?
A) Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
B) Narendra Modi
C) Nirmala Sitharaman
D) Ravi Shankar Prasad
Option B
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with participants of Toycathon-2021 via video conferencing.
Who attended Shanghai Corporation Organization (SCO) in Tajikistan?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Ajit Doval
C) Rajnath Singh
D) None of these
Option B
Explanation: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval attended a meeting of the top security officials from the member nations of the Shanghai Corporation Organisation (SCO) in Tajikistan capital Dushanbe.
How many countries are added to gray list by Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) four
Option D
Explanation: Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) adds Malta, Haiti, the Philippines and South Sudan to gray list.
Which Financial Institution has sanctioned Rs. 925 crore loan for Rebuild Kerala second phase?
A) World Bank
B) IMF
C) ADB
D) AIIB
Option A
Explanation: Two years after sanctioning an assistance of USD 250 million for the first phase of the Rebuild Kerala Initiative (RKI), the World Bank approved USD 125 million assistance for the second phase.
Which payments solution provider has partnered with FabIndia to launch co-branded contactless credit card?
A) SBI Card
B) Kotak Mahindra
C) ICICI Bank
D) YES Bank
Option A
Explanation: SBI card, the country’s second-largest credit card issuer and Fabindia, a retail platform for a wide range of handcrafted products by the artisans of the country, have joined hands to launch an exclusive co-branded contactless credit card — Fabindia SBI Card.
According to latest data from BIS, How much India’s Bank Credit-To-GDP ratio has grown?
A) 52%
B) 56%
C) 55%
D) 54%
Option B
Explanation: Notwithstanding incremental credit growth plunging to a 59-year low at 5.56 per cent in FY21, the bank credit-to-GDP ratio rose to a five-year high of a little over 56 per cent in 2020, but way behind its peers and just half of the G20 average, according to the latest data from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
According to Economic think-tank NCAER, By how much percent Indian economy may grow in current financial year?
A) Between 7.5%-8.10%
B) Between 8.4%-10.1%
C) Between 8.4%-9.6%
D) None of these
Option B
Explanation: Economic think-tank NCAER expects the Indian economy to grow 8.4-10.1 per cent for the current financial year as against a contraction of 7.3 per cent in the last fiscal.
Google Cloud has collaborated with which telecom service provider to enter into a 5G partnership?
A) Airtel
B) Jio
C) Vodafone-Idea
D) BSNL
Option B
Explanation: Reliance Jio and Google Cloud have entered into a 5G partnership to connect a billion Indians to a faster internet, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said at the Reliance AGM. That’s in addition to the JioPhone Next smartphone that the two companies are developing.
Who has become first Indian swimmer to qualify for Tokyo Olympics?
A) Srihari Natraj
B) Sajan Prakash
C) Advait Page
D) Aryan Makhija
Option B
Explanation: Sajan Prakash has become the first Indian swimmer to qualify for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Who has won compound men’s individual gold in Archery World Cup in Paris?
A) Abhishek Verma
B) Kris Schaff
C) Darrell Pace
D) Hubert van Innis
Option A
Explanation: Abhishek Verma beat American Kris Schaff via shoot-off in a nerve-wracking final to win the compound men’s individual title in the Archery World Cup Stage-3 in Paris.
Which Indian Shooter has won silver in mixed air pistol team event at Shooting World Cup in Osijek?
A) Manu Bhaker
B) Saurabh Chaudhary
C) Artem Chernousov
D) Both A and B
Option D
Explanation: India’s star shooters Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary won a silver medal at the ISSF World Cup in Osijek, Croatia o in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Event.
Which vigilance commissioner will act as the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC)?
A) Suresh N Patel
B) Sanjay Kothari
C) Ajay Tyagi
D) None of these
Option A
Explanation: Vigilance Commissioner Suresh N. Patel will act as the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) in the Central Vigilance Commission with effect from the date of occurrence of vacancy that is June 24, 2021, until the appointment of the central vigilance commissioner, according to a Personnel Ministry notification.
Which organization has successfully tested fire enhanced Pinaka Rockets?
A) ISRO
B) DRDO
C) NASA
D) None of the above
Option B
Explanation: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said it has successfully test-fired enhanced range versions of indigenously-developed Pinaka rockets and 122mm Caliber rockets from a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRLp) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur off the coast of Odisha
Which Indian Institute has developed Rapid Antigen Test Kit for COVID-19?
A) IIT Bombay
B) IIT Delhi
C) IIT Roorkee
D) IIT Guwahati
Option B
Explanation: Minister of State for Education, Shri Sanjay Dhotre, launched a Rapid Antigen Test kit for COVID-19. It was developed by IIT Delhi researchers led by Dr. Harpal Singh.
Which Union Minister has launched ‘itat e-dwar’, an e-filing portal of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal?
A) Piyush Goyal
B) Amit Shah
C) Ravi Shankar Prasad
D) Narendra Modi
Option C
Explanation: Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launched the e-filing portal of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), saying the initiative should be seen as a larger narrative of transformation the country is undergoing through the digital medium.
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Where is the HQ of Financial Action Task Force?
A) Paris
B) London
C) NewYork
D) Washington
Option A
Where is the HQ of World Bank?
A) Rome
B) Washington
C) NewYork
D) Paris
Option B
Where is the HQ of International Shooting Sports Federation?
A) Munich
B) Amsterdam
C) NewYork
D) Tokyo
Which authority has constituted committee to examine global best practices in ship financing & leasing?
A) SEBI
B) IFSCA
C) NABARD
D) None of these
Option B
Explanation: International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has constituted a committee to examine global best practices in ship financing and leasing.
Which state government increased honorarium of ASHA workers by Rs 1000 and gives additional Rs 500 as COVID allowance?
A) Madhya pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Rajasthan
Option B
Explanation: The Maharashtra government has decided to increase the honorarium of ASHA workers by Rs one thousand and give an additional Rs 500 as COVID allowance.
Which union minister has inaugurated foundation stones of several road projects worth over Rs 6000 crore in Himachal Pradesh?
A) Ravi Shankar Prasad
B) Nitin Gadkari
C) Narendra Modi
D) None of these
Option B
Explanation: GrabUnion Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari performed inaugurations and laid foundation stones of several road projects worth Rs 6155 crore through video conferencing from Manali in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh.
Cabinet has approved extension of PMGKAY for how many months?
A) 4 months
B) 5 months
C) 6 months
D) 8 months
Option B
Explanation: The Cabinet approved a proposal to extend the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)for 5 months to provide free ration to over 80 crore people, mostly poor, by five more months till November-end.
According to QS EMBA Rankings 2021, which institute has been ranked best in India?
A) IISc Bengaluru
B) IIT Delhi
C) IIT Bombay
D) IIM Bangalore
Option D
Explanation: The Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM) of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has been ranked the best in India in the latest edition of QS Executive MBA Rankings. IIMB has bagged the 39th spot globally, making it the only Indian institute to feature in the list of the top 100.
Who among the following has not announced to launch platform to tackle COVID-19 pandemic?
A) WHO
B) WIPO
C) UNCTAD
D) WTO
Option C
Explanation: The leaders of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), World Health Organisation (WHO), and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) said that through the platform, countries will be able to access the expertise in places where the three fields cross over in battling the pandemic
Which bank has launched Aarogyam Healthcare Business Loan?
A) HDFC Bank
B) Central Bank of India
C) State Bank of India
D) IDBI Bank
Option C
Explanation: State Bank of India (SBI) has launched the Aarogyam Healthcare Business Loan to provide enhanced support to the healthcare sector in the country amid pandemic.
India and which other international organization have signed USD 32 Million Loan For Mizoram?
A) IMF
B) World Bank
C) AIIB
D) NDB
Option B
Explanation: The Centre, Government of Mizoram and the World Bank have signed a USD 32 million Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project to improve the management capacity and quality of health services in Mizoram, particularly for the benefit of under-served areas and vulnerable groups
Which Insurance company has recently introduced Technology Platform ‘E-PGS’?
A) LIC
B) New India Insurance Company
C) Bharti AXA Life Insurance Co
D) Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance Co
Option A
Explanation: Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has launched a centralized web-based workflow-based IT platform called “e-PGS” for its group business operations.
How many bank accounts have been linked to Aadhar so far in the country?
A) 110 cr
B) 120cr
C) 130cr
D) 140 cr
Option B
Explanation: One hundred and 20 crore out of 140 crore bank accounts in the country have been linked to Aadhaar so far enabling people to enter into the formal financial system.
Which swimmer has broken the 100-Meter Backstroke World Record?
A) Kaylee McKeown
B) Regan Smith
C) Janet Evans
D) Michael Phelps
Option A
Explanation: Australia’s Kaylee McKeown broke the women’s 100m backstroke world record. She clocked 57.45sec at the Australian Olympic trials in Adelaide, dedicating it to her father who died last year.
Who has been appointed 1st Vice Chancellor of Delhi Sports University?
A) Abhinav Bindra
B) Karnam Malleswari
C) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
D) Vijender Kumar
Option B
Explanation: The government has appointed former Olympic medallist Karnam Malleswari as the first Vice Chancellor of Delhi Sports University.
Which city is the winner of Smart City awards 2020 for overall development?
A) Rajkot
B) Indore
C) Surat
D) Both options B and C
Option D
Explanation: The Central government declared Smart City awards 2020 in which Indore (Madhya Pradesh) and Surat (Gujarat) won the award jointly for their overall development. Whereas Uttar Pradesh emerged on the top among all states, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu under the Smart City award, 2020.
IBM has collaborated with which Indian Institute to launch Hybrid Cloud Lab?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IISc Bangalore
C) IIT Bombay
D) IIM Ahmedabad
Option B
Explanation: IBM and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) announced the launch of a hybrid cloud lab. Located at the IISc campus, the lab will start with an initial set of projects, involving faculty and students from the IISc Departments
What is next generation of Windows launched by Microsoft?
A) Windows 11
B) Windows 12
C) Windows10
D)none of these
Option A
Explanation: Microsoft officially launched its new Windows operating system ‘Windows 11’ . It is being called as the “next generation” of Windows.
When will India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) be commissioned?
A) 2022
B) 2023
C) 2024
D) 2025
Option A
Explanation: India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) will be commissioned next year 2022, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said. The Carrier will be christened INS Vikrant on commissioning
Where has India successfully tested Fires Subsonic Cruise Missile Nirbhay?
A) Chennai Coast
B) Odisha Coast
C) Vishakhapatnam
D) Bombay
Option B
Explanation: The subsonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’ was successfully test-fired off Odisha coast, informed the DRDO.
Where are New species of skittering frog discovered in country?
A) Atapaka Bird Sanctuary
B) Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary
C) Thattekkad bird sanctuary
D) Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary
Option C
Explanation: A new species of skittering frog has been identified from the surroundings of the Thattekkad bird sanctuary
Well Known Veteran artist Sivan Passes Away at 89. He was a famous?
A) Photographer
B) Author
C) Filmmaker
D) Both options A and C
Option D
• Explanation: Veteran still photographer and film-maker Sivan died. He was 89. Sivan was the first press photographer in Kerala. He was also the still photographer of the classic Malayalam movie ‘Chemmeen’ which was released in 1965.
John McAfee recently passed away. He was the creator of which antivirus software?
A) Kaspersky Anti-Virus
B) McAfee Antivirus Software
C) Webroot SecureAnywhere AntiVirus
D) none of these
Option B
Explanation: John McAfee, the creator of the eponymous antivirus software, McAfee Antivirus Software was found dead in prison outside Barcelona after a Spanish court said that he could be extradited to the United States on tax-evasion charges. He was 75.
Who has authored book titled ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’?
A) Vikram Seth
B) Chetan Bhagat
C) Ruskin Bond
D) Arundhati Roy
Option C
Explanation: Indian British author Ruskin Bond has authored a new book titled ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is published by Aleph Book Company.
When is International Day In Support Of Victims Of Torture observed every year?
A) June 25
B) June 26
C) June 27
D) June 28
Option B
Explanation: The United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed every year on June 26.
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Where is International Financial Services Centres Authority located?
A) Gandhinagar
B) Nagpur
C) Mumbai
D) NewDelhi
Option A
Where is the HQ of Life Insurance Corporation of India?
A) NewDelhi
B) Kolkata
C) Chennai
D) Mumbai
Option D
Where is the HQ of IBM?
A) Amsterdam
B) NewYork
C) London
D) Paris
UN WFP has partnered with which state to empower, support women through self-help groups?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Odisha
C) Telangana
D) kerela
Option B
Explanation: The Odisha government and United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have joined hands to improve household food and nutritional security by strengthening livelihood initiatives and reaching out to thousands of state-supported Women’s Self-Help Groups (WSHGs).
Who has been named in Tamil Nadu Economic Advisory Panel?
A) Urjit Patel
B) Dr. Manmohan Singh
C) Raghuram Rajan
D) Amartya Sen
Option C
Explanation: The Government of Tamil Nadu has decided to set up a five-member ‘Economic Advisory Council to the Chief Minister’ with leading economic experts across the world as its members. Economic advisory council to Tamil Nadu’s CM will comprise of Nobel laureate Esther Duflo and the former Governor of Reserve Bank of India Raghuram Rajan, along with three other members
Which State’s CM has launched ‘Ashirbad’ For Education And Health Of Covid Orphans?
A) West Bengal
B) Jharkhand
C) Odisha
D) Kerela
Option C
Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a new scheme ‘Ashirbad’ for education, health and maintenance of Covid orphans.
Which country has signed framework agreement on International Solar Alliance with India?
A) Swaziland
B) Denmark
C) Ireland
D) Greece
Option B
Explanation: Denmark signed the framework agreement of the International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement (ISA FA) and Instrument of Ratification with India, informed Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.
Nations of which organization have recently agreed on science and technology innovation cooperation?
A) ASEAN
B) BRICS
C) G20
D) G7
Option B
Explanation: BRICS Nations have unanimously agreed on an innovation co-operation at the 11th BRICS S&T Steering Committee Meeting.Hosted by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), GoI, the meeting was led from the Indian side by Sanjeev Kumar Varshney.
Which country’s Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) programme has been launched in partnership with India?
A) Nepal
B) Bhutan
C) Sri Lanka
D) Maldives
Option B
Explanation: Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB), a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), launched its programme in Bhutan.
Which private sector bank has launched ‘Pay Your Contact’ Service?
A) HDFC Bank
B) Axis Bank
C) Kotak Mahindra Bank
D) RBL Bank
Option C
Explanation: Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMBL) has announced the launch of ‘Pay Your Contact’ – an innovative feature on KMBL’s mobile banking app that uses the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform and allows customers to send money or make payments to any of their contacts across all payment apps simply by entering the beneficiary’s mobile number.
SBI general insurance has tied up with which bank for Bancassurance?
A) IDBI Bank
B) Kotak Mahindra Bank
C) IDFC First Bank
D) ICICI Bank
Option C
Explanation: SBI General Insurance, one of the leading general insurance companies in India, has signed a corporate agency agreement with IDFC FIRST Bank for distribution of non-life insurance solutions.
Which bank has partnered with Fintech incubator Afthonia Lab to help startups develop APIs and test ideas?
A) ICICI Bank
B) HDFC Bank
C) YES Bank
D) State Bank of India
Option C
Explanation: Indian fintech incubator Afthonia Lab said it has partnered with YES BANK to helps its portfolio startups develop their APIs in a sandbox environment and test their solutions in real-time.
What is India’s growth forecast according to S&P?
A) 11%
B) 9.2%
C) 8.6%
D) 9.5%
Option D
Explanation: S&P Global Ratings cut India’s growth forecast for the current fiscal to 9.5%, from 11% earlier, and warned of risk to the outlook from further waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where will IFFCO be setting up Nano Urea Fertiliser Plant??
A) China
B) France
C) Denmark
D) Brazil
Option D
Explanation: World’s biggest fertilizer cooperative Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) informed that it will set up a Nano Urea Liquid manufacturing plant in Argentina in partnership with the Cooperative Confederation of Argentina (Cooperar)
NSDC has partnered with which messenger to launch programme to boost job opportunities for youth?
A) Whatsapp
B) Facebook messenger
C) Telegram
D) Hangouts
Option A
Explanation: The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and WhatsApp joined hands to launch the Digital Skill Champions Programme that aims to train India’s youth on digital skills, in order to make them employment ready.
Adani power ltd is set to acquire 1,200 MW Essar Power’s Mahan project situated in which state?
A) Gujarat
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Maharashtra
D) Karnataka
Option B
Explanation: Adani Power Limited is set to acquire the 1200 megawatt (MW) Essar Power’s Mahan Project situated at Singrauli district in Madhya Pradesh and is likely to spend around Rs 3000 crore for this project.
India’s Official Olympic Theme Song ‘Lakshya Tera Samne Hai’ has been composed by whom?
A) A R Rahman
B) Mohit Chauhan
C) Anu Malik
D) Sonu Nigam
Option B
Explanation: Ahead of the Tokyo Games, the official Olympic theme song for the Indian contingent was launched. Mohit Chauhan has composed and sung the song titled “Lakshya Tera Samne Hai“.
Nikol Pashinyan has recently been elected as Prime Minister of which country?
A) Greece
B) Armenia
C) Switzerland
D) None of these
Option B
Explanation: 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 declared.
Centre has extended the tenure of appointment of Ananta Barua as Whole-time Member (WTM) of SEBI by how many years?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 4 years
Option The Centre has extended the tenure of appointment of Ananta Barua as Whole-time Member (WTM) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a period of two years beyond July 31.His tenure has been extended till July 31, 2023.
Explanation:
Which Indian Power Utility has won Recognition of India’s Best Employers Among Nation-Builders 2021?
A) Tata Power Company Ltd
B) Adani Green Energy Ltd
C) Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd
D) NTPC Ltd
Option D
Explanation: For the first time, National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) won recognition as India’s Best Employers among Nation-Builders 2021. It has been recognized as the ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 15th straight year by the Great Places to Work Institute
Which Airport has won Honour In Airport Service Quality?
A) Indira Gandhi International Airport
B) Chennai International Airport
C) Cochin International Airport
D) Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport
Option C
Explanation: The Cochin International Airport has won the Airport Council International (ACI) Director General’s Roll of Excellence honour in Airport Service Quality.
A multinational project led by NOAA and which space agency has been endorsed by UN body?
A) NASA
B) ISRO
C) JAXA
D) None of these
Option B
Explanation: A multinational project, co-led by ISRO and NOAA(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) from the US, that aims to improve the accuracy of coastal data based on satellite and land-based observations has been recently endorsed by a UN body for its use of innovative technology, and for fostering trust and collaboration among scientists.
Benigno Aquino dies of renal failure at 61. He was the Ex- President of which country?
A) Myanmar
B) Maldives
C) Phillipines
D) Sri Lanka
Option C
Explanation: Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino III died at the age of 61 due to health problems.
Who unveiled ‘My Joys And Sorrows – As A Mother Of A Special Child’ Book?
A) Ravi Shankar Prasad
B) Piyush Goyal
C) Dr. Harsh Vardhan
D) Nitin Gadkari
Option C
Explanation: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has unveiled Krishna Saksena’s book “My Joys and Sorrows – as a Mother of a Special Child”.
When is World Vitiligo Day observed annually?
A) 24Th June
B) 23rd June
C) 25th June
D) 22nd June
Option C
Explanation: World Vitiligo Day 2021 is observed annually on June 25 to create awareness globally about this rare skin disease.
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What is the capital of Denmark?
A) Maputo
B) Copenhagen
C) Manila
D) Amsterdam
Option B
What is the tagline of Kotak Mahindra Bank?
A) Let’s make money simple
B) Experience your expertise
C) Let’s grow together
D) Together we can
Option A
Where is the HQ of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO)?
A) NewDelhi
B) Kolkata
C) Chennai
D) Pune
Option A
Where is the HQ of SEBI?
A) NewDelhi
B) Mumbai
C) Chennai
D) Lucknow
