Daily Quiz June 2021

Which of the following has been upgraded as the sixth national park of Assam? A. Kaziranga B. Nameri C. Raimona D. Dibru-Saikhowa Explanation: The Chief Minister of Assam announced that the Raimona reserve forest in Kokrajhar district under the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), bordering Bhutan, has been upgraded as the sixth national park of the […]

Which state Chief Minister announced to create 80 acres of ‘Oxi-van’ (a forest) in their state? A. Haryana B. Bihar C. Assam D. Goa Explanation: Haryana state government announced to create 80 acres of ‘Oxi-van’ (a forest) in Karnal district. It was announced on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5, 2021. Oxi-van

Under which of the following scheme centre decided to provide free ration? A. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana B. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana C. Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana D. Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana Explanation: Government of India decided to extend the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) till Diwali. About

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA)? A. The official asserted that this particular awareness drive was not related to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) that is intended to benefit undocumented (illegal migrants) from the six persecuted communities who entered India before December 31, 2014.

Which of the following are the examples of chemical weapons? A. Mustard gas B. Sarin C. Chlorine D. All of these Explanation: Recently the international chemical weapons watchdog told the U.N. Security Council that its experts have investigated 77 allegations against Syria, and concluded that in 17 cases chemical weapons were likely or definitely used.

With which institute NMPB signed MoU to provide cultivation and production of medicinal plants and herbs in India? A. NITI Aayog B. NABARD C. CSIR-NBRI D. ICMR Explanation: The National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI) to extend joint collaborative

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1972? A. This rule provided for payment of provisional family pension and also provisional death gratuity, without waiting for forwarding of the family pension case to Pay & Accounts Office (PAO). B. Rule 80-A of the Central Civil Service

Indian Railways is working to become a “net zero carbon emitter” before which year? A. 2025 B. 2030 C. 2035 D. 2040 Explanation: Indian Railways is working in mission mode to become the largest Green Railways in the world and is moving towards becoming a “net zero carbon emitter” before 2030. Railways is guided by

Who was Anerood Jugnauth, recently seen in news? A. Ex-prime minister of Mauritius B. Ex-prime minister of Japans C. Ex-prime minister of Myanmar D. Ex-prime minister of Nepal Explanation: Anerood Jugnauth, the former president and prime minister of Mauritius passed away at the age of 91. Jugnauth was Mauritius’ longest-serving prime minister and held the

Recently NCSM collaborated with which group for international travelling exhibition? A. World Bank Group B. International Telecommunication group C. World- Science Museum Group D. International Labour Organization Explanation: National Council of Science Museums, India is collaborating with one of the largest museum groups in the world- Science Museum Group, London for an international travelling exhibition