June Monthly Current Affairs 2021 Quiz
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- Which of the following has won India’s Best Employers among Nation Builders 2021?
- NABARD
- NTPC
- SEBI
- RBI
Ans: NTPC
Explanation: National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has won India’s Best Employers among Nation Builders 2021.
- Recently, Kalpana Kochhar is in news. She belongs to which profession?
- Athlete
- Economist
- Artist
- Scientist
Ans: Economist
Explanation: Noted Indian economist Kalpana Kochhar, who heads the Human Resources Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), set to join the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation after retirement.
- Who has been honoured with the highest civilian award of Mongolia?
- KK Shaileja
- RS Sodhi
- Dr Harsh Vardhan
- RK Sabharwal
Ans: RK Sabharwal
Explanation: RK Sabharwal (CMD of Engineers India Limited) is honoured with the highest civilian award of Mongolia.
- Recently, PM Narendra Modi has launched the E-100 pilot project for the production and distribution of which of the following?
- Covid Vaccines
- Oxygen
- Hydrogen
- Ethanol
Ans: Ethanol
Explanation: PM Narendra Modi launched the E-100 pilot project in Pune, Maharashtra. E-100 pilot project aims in the production and distribution of ethanol.
- IIT-Hyderabad has developed which medicine to curb Kala-Azar?
- AmB
- 2-deoxy
- ZyCoV-D
Ans: AmB
Explanation: AmB is the nano-fibre-based tablet developed by IIT-Hyderabad for curing Kala Azar. 2-deoxy is a drug for COVID-19. ZyCoV-D is the world’s first DNA-based vaccine for COVID-19.
- What is India’s rank in World Competitiveness Index 2021?
- 43rd
- 35th
- 51st
- 14th
Ans: 43rd
Explanation:
- Who releases the World Drug Report 2021?
- International Institute for Strategic Studies
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- International Narcotics Control Board
- Interpol
Ans: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Explanation:
- Which day is observed as the World Day Against Child Labour?
- 4 June
- 7 June
- 12 June
- 26 June
Ans: 12 June
Explanation: 12 June is observed as the World Day Against Child Labour. The theme of this year is ‘Act now: End child labour!’
- 23rd June is observed as which of the following?
- United Nations Public Services Day
- National Statistics Day
- International Olympic Day
- International Yoga Day
Ans: United Nations Public Services Day
- What is the name of India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier?
- INS Vikrant
- INS Sandhayak
- INS Viraat
- INS Chakra
Ans: INS Vikrant
Explanation: India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier named ‘INS Vikrant’ will be commissioned in 2022.
- Who is the CEO of Singapore-based DBS Bank?
- K Nagaraj Naidu
- Surojit Shome
- Rebeca Grynspan
- Karnam Malleswari
Ans: Surojit Shome
Explanation: Surojit Shome is the CEO of Singapore-based DBS Bank. DBS Bank has topped in Forbes list of the World’s Best Banks 2021 in India.
- Who has been appointed the Grievance Officer for Facebook India.?
- Spoorthi Priya
- Praveen Sinha
- Rebeca Grynspan
- Tadang Minu
Ans: Spoorthi Priya
- Who has won the United Nations’ Land for Life Award?
- Prof Shailesh Ganpule
- Montek Singh Ahluwalia
- Karim Khan
- Shyam Sundar Jyani
Ans: Shyam Sundar Jyani
Explanation: Rajasthan-based climate activist Shyam Sundar Jyani has won the prestigious United Nations’ Land for Life Award.
- Who is the newly elected Prime Minister of Armenia?
- Nikol Pashinyan
- Ebrahim Raisi
- Ukhnaa Khurelsukh
- Abdulla Shahid
Ans: Nikol Pashinyan
Explanation:
- Which state government has announced to establish a Vedic Education and Sanskar Board?
- Kerala
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Rajasthan
Ans: Rajasthan
Explanation:
- Which state has launched the Chief Minister Dalit Empowerment Programme?
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Madhya Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh
Ans: Telangana
Explanation:
- Which of the following has topped the World University rankings 2021-22 released by the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR)?
- IIM Ahmedabad
- Harvard University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- IISc Bangalore
Ans: Harvard University
Explanation: Harvard University has topped World University rankings for 2021-22. IIM Ahmedabad has topped from Indian Institutes.
- Who has chaired the latest ‘BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting’?
- Dr Harsh Vardhan
- Rajnath Singh
- S Jaishankar
- Amit Shah
Ans: S Jaishankar
Explanation: ‘BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting’ was hosted by India and was chaired by Union Foreign Minister S Jaishankar.
- Which of the following has become the official partner for International Cricket Council from 2021 to 2023?
- BharatPe
- PhonePe
- Vivo
- Oppo
Ans: BharatPe
Explanation:
- Who wins the French Open in the Women’s Singles category?
- Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
- Serena Williams
- Zhang Shuai
- Barbora Krejcikova
Ans: Barbora Krejcikova
Explanation:
- Who has launched the online portal ‘Data Lake’?
- Union Health Ministry
- National Highways Authority of India
- Minority Affairs Ministry
- Union Ministry of Women & Child Development
Ans: National Highways Authority of India
Explanation:
- Who has launched the PENCIL portal?
- Ministry of Labour
- Education Ministry
- Minority Affairs Ministry
- Health Ministry
Ans: Ministry of Labour
Explanation: Ministry of Labour has launched the PENCIL portal (Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour).
- Recently, Siddalingaiah has passed away. He was a noted poet, playwright of which language?
- Gujarati
- Malayalam
- Kannada
- Odia
Ans: Kannada
Explanation:
- Which state has become the only state in India to have all three species of crocodiles?
- Odisha
- West Bengal
- Andhra Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
Ans: Odisha
Explanation: Odisha has become the only state in India to have all three species of crocodiles. Three species are: Reptile freshwater Gharials at Satkosia in Mahanadi, Muggers in Bhitarkanika National Park and Saltwater crocodiles.
- Who has authored the book titled ‘Languages of Truth: Essays 2003-2020’?
- Vikram Sampath
- Ronnie Screwvala
- Salman Rushdie
- Ashok Pangariya
Ans: Salman Rushdie
Explanation:
- What the name of the autobiography by Suresh Raina?
- It’s a Wonderful Life
- Skill It, Kill It
- Stargazing: The Players in My Life
- Believe-What Life and Cricket Taught Me
Ans: Believe-What Life and Cricket Taught Me
Explanation: ‘Believe-What Life and Cricket Taught Me’: an autobiography of Suresh Raina, co-authored by Bharat Sundaresan.
- Who has launched a global database called “I-Familia?
- FBI
- Interpol
- NIA
- Europol
Ans: Interpol
Explanation: Interpol has launched a new global database named “I-Familia” is a global database launched to identify missing persons through family DNA.
- Raja Parba festival is observed in which state?
- Assam
- Rajasthan
- Odisha
- Maharashtra
Ans: Odisha
Explanation: Raja Parba festival of Odisha dedicated to Mother Earth is celebrated.
- Recently, a team of wildlife enthusiasts have sighted two species of monal birds on Mount Eko Dumbing of which state?
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Mizoram
- Uttarakhand
- Haryana
Ans: Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
- Kenneth Kunda was the first President of which country?
- Zambia
- Kenya
- South Africa
- Namibia
Ans: Zambia
Explanation: Zambia’s first president Kenneth Kunda has recently passed away.
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