June 2021

Recently, S. Jaishankar has inaugurated Mahatma Gandhi Library in which city ? A. Lausanne B. Baku C. Stockholm D. Nairobi Explanation: On June 14, Dr S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister recently inaugurated the renovated Mahatma Gandhi Library at the University of Nairobi in Kenya. India’s association with this university goes back to decades and Mahatma […]

Which state government has launched a programme ‘Revv up’ ? A. Telangana B. Madhya Pradesh C. Uttar Pradesh D. Himachal Pradesh Explanation: Telangana government launched the Telangana Artificial Intelligence Mission (TAIM) accelerator programme Revv Up, which is exclusively designed for growth-stage artificial intelligence (AI) startups. The vision of T-AIM is to develop Telangana as a

Who among the following addressed the inaugural ceremony of Global Yoga Conference 2021? A. Dr. Harsh Vardhan B. Jitendra Singh C. Shripad Yesso Naik D. Piyush Goyal Explanation: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan addressed the inaugural ceremony of Global Yoga Conference 2021. The event was organised by ‘Mokshayatan Yog Sansthan’

Which vaccine is reportedly more effective against ‘Delta’ COVID-19 variant? A. Covaxin B. Pfizer C. Sputnik V D. Covishield Explanation: A report in Moscow Times confirms that the developers of Russia’s Sputnik V Coronavirus vaccine are studying the jab’s effectiveness against the so-called “Moscow strain” of the virus. Sputnik V is an adenovirus viral vector

Which state government has decided to train 5,000 youths as health assistants for possible third wave of COVID-19? A. Uttar Pradesh B. Kerala C. Delhi D. Maharashtra Explanation: The Delhi government recently decided to train 5,000 youths to assist doctors and nurses as part of preparations for a possible third wave of COVID-19. Under the

BCCI has recently lifted the life ban imposed on which cricketer? A. Ajinkya Rahane B. Ankit Chavan C. Ankit Chandela D. Shanthakumaran sreesanth Explanation: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently lifted the life ban on former Mumbai spinner Ankeet Chavan. Chavan, who has represented Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier

When Jalgaon Banana got the GI certification? A. 2016 B. 2017 C. 2018 D. 2019 Explanation: A consignment of fibre and mineral-rich Jalgaon banana has been exported to Dubai, in a major boost to exports of Geographical Indications (GI) certified agricultural produce. The twenty-two metric tonnes of GI-certified Jalgaon banana were sourced from progressive farmers

The 5th edition of VivaTech was held in which of the following city? A. Paris, France B. Geneva, Switzerland C. Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur D. London, United Kingdom Explanation: The 5th edition of VivaTech held in Paris, France where Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a keynote address. Other prominent speakers in the event include President of

India has how many nuclear warheads as of January this year, according to SIPRI? A. 95 B. 123 C. 156 D. 165 Explanation: Swedish think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Year Book 2021 has been released recently where India said to be have 156 nuclear warheads. China and Pakistan have 350 and 165

Who has been appointed as the New Chairman of Microsoft? A. Shantanu Narayen B. Jeff Bezos C. Satya Nadella D. John Thompson Explanation: Microsoft recently appointed chief executive officer Satya Nadella as the chairman of the company. Under Nadella’s watch, the software giant has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Nadella,