June 2021

Who among the following has been appointed as an education adviser by World Bank? A. Ranjitsinh Disale B. Abhishek Hooda C. Mahir Sharma D. Amit Khanna Explanation: A Maharashtra village teacher, Ranjitsinh Disale, who won the Global Teacher Prize 2020, has now been appointed as an education adviser with the World Bank.  As one of […]

Which country has been suspended by the African Union in response to military coup? A. Nigeria B. Ethiopia C. Mali D. Egypt Explanation: Mali’s membership has been suspended by the African Union in response to military coup and threatened sanctions, if a civilian-led government is not restored. Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa.

When International Bicycle Day is celebrated? A. 2 June B. 3 June C. 4 June D. 5 June Explanation: International Bicycle Day is celebrated on 3 June each year to spreads awareness about the innumerable benefits of cycling including clean and carbon free environment, affordability and physical fitness. The simple means of transport which is

When World Environment Day is celebrated? A. 2 June B. 3 June C. 4 June D. 5 June Explanation: World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June each year to create awareness of the need to take positive and effective action to protect our environment. The theme for World Environment Day 2021 is ‘Ecosystem Restoration’

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Privatization of PSUs? A. Niti Aayog recently submitted to the Core Group of Secretaries on Disinvestment the finalised names of PSU banks to be privatised in the current fiscal as part of the disinvestment process. B. Privatization of banks is a process of transferring

Who chaired the recently constructed expert panel to fix minimum pay and national floor wage? A. Ajit Mishra B. Dinesh Kumar C. Nitin Sinhania D. Abhijit Agrawal Explanation: An expert group has been constructed by the Labour and Employment Ministry to provide technical inputs and recommendations on fixation of minimum wages and national floor for

Which of the following Banks recently announced to become carbon neutral by 2031-32? A. ICICI Bank B. HDFC Bank B. Punjab national Bank C. State Bank of India Explanation: Private sector lender HDFC Bank recently announced its plans to become carbon-neutral by 2031-32. Carbon neutrality generally refers to achieving net-zero carbon dioxide emissions (referred to

Which of the following IIT recently developed Oral tablets of Amphotericin B to treat fungal infections? A. IIT Madras B. IIT Delhi C. IIT Hyderabad D. IIT Kanpur Explanation: To treat fungal infections post COVID treatment, Hyderabad based Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), recently developed nano-fibre based oral tablets of Amphotericin B, called as AmB.