June 2021

Recently, which state/UT launched the “Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana”? A. Haryana B. Delhi C. Rajasthan D. UP Explanation: Delhi government recently launched “Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana” to provide financial assistance to the families who lost a member due to Covid-19 pandemic. According to notification by Social Welfare Department, Rs 50,000 ex-gratia […]

Recently, ‘Sakshama’ COVID helpline for specially abled has been rolled out in which city? A. Chennai B. Pune C. Lucknow D. Bengaluru Explanation: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state COVID Task Force recently rolled out Sakshama COVID helpline for specially abled in Bengaluru. This dedicated COVID helpline 0120 690 4999 can be used by specially

Which State government has released guidelines for protecting school students from sexual abuse? A. Tamil Nadu B. Rajasthan C. Haryana D. Assam Explanation: The School Education Department of Tamil Nadu released detailed guidelines for schools to follow for student safety and protection from sexual violence. The initiative comes after multiple allegations of school teachers abusing

Who will lead Indian men’s hockey team in Olympics? A. Manpreet Singh B. Birendra Lakra C. Harmanpreet Singh D. None of these Explanation: Midfielder Manpreet Singh was named captain of the 16-member Olympic-bound Indian men’s hockey team. This will be Manpreet’s third Olympics. Under Manpreet’s captaincy, the Indian team won the Asia Cup in 2017,

The Kuraloi (A) North mine, recently seen in news, is located in which state? A. Assam B. Mizoram C. Odisha D. Gujarat Explanation: The Kuraloi (A) North mine has been successfully auctioned with Vedanta Limited in the second attempt of the first Tranche of Auction under Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation)Act, 1957, the Ministry

Under which section, Government of India exercises its powers of the Information Technology Act, 2000? A. section 80 (2) B. section 83 (2) C. section 85 (2) D. section 87 (2) Explanation: India recently responded the concerns raised by Special Procedures Branch of the Human Rights Council regarding India’s Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital

When World Music Day is observed? A. 21 June B. 22 June C. 23 June D. 24 June Explanation: World Music Day is observed on 21 June each year to encourage young and amateur musicians to perform. On this day, also known as Music Day or Make Music Day, anyone can play their favourite instruments

When International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice is observed? A. 21 June B. 22 June C. 23 June D. 24 June Explanation: International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice is observed on 21 June every year to focus about solstices and equinoxes and their magnitude for numerous religions & ethnic cultures. The

The two new sections 206AB and 206CCA, recently inserted to which act? A. Drug Trafficking Act 1994 B. The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016 C. Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 D. Income-tax Act 1961 Explanation: Finance Act, 2021 inserted two new sections 206AB and 206CCA in the Income-tax Act 1961 which takes effect from 1st day of July,

Biotech-KISAN is a scientist-farmer partnership scheme launched in which year? A. 2014 B. 2017 C. 2019 D. 2021 Explanation: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has issued a Special Call for North East Region as a part of its Mission Programme “Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network (Biotech-KISAN)”. It aims to understand the local problems of the