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1.Which state/UT’s legal service authority has launched a helpline under ‘Serve-the-Seniors
Initiative’ to to help and facilitate the senior citizens who live alone and are unable to step out?

A. Chandigarh
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Himachal Pradesh
E. Uttarakhand

Answer ||| C

Solution |||

* Jammu and Kashmir State Legal Services Authority (JKSLSA) has launched a helpline under ‘Serve-the-
Seniors Initiative’.

* The objective of starting this helpline, comprising is to help and facilitate the senior citizens who live
alone and are unable to step out to get medicines, groceries and other essentials in this hour of crisis.

* This initiative working under the guidance of Justice Gita Mittal, Patron-in-Chief and Justice Rajesh
Bindal Executive Chairman of State Legal Services Authority.

* The helpline numbers of the Nodal Officers who could be contacted in the Union Territories of J&K and
Ladakh.

2.Which initiative/campaign has been launched by the Union Human Resource Development
Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on the occasion of World Book Day?

A. “#Book: Today,Tomorrow and Every day”

B. “#MyBookMyFriend“
C. “#Read BookThinkLife”
D. “#Books for everyone”
E. “#MyBookMyLife”

Answer ||| B

Solution |||

* Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has launched a campaign
“#MyBookMyFriend“.

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* The campaign “#MyBookMyFriend” has been launched on social media on the occasion of World Book
Day.

* Citing the importance of books, the minister urged all the students to read some books of interest in
addition to course books during the period of lockdown.

* He also appealed to the students to share the book which they are reading at the moment using
#MyBookMyFriend on social media.

3.The 11th edition of World Games 2022 scheduled to be held in which country has unveiled an
updated logo and title?

A. Canada
B. Japan
C. USA
D. England
E. China

Answer ||| C

Solution |||

* The 11th edition of World Games which is to be held in Birmingham, Alabama, US (United States) has
unveiled an updated logo and title after being delayed a year because of the Coronavirus pandemic.

* The World Games was initially scheduled for July 2021, but it will now be held from July 7 to 17, 2022.

* The World Games 2021 Birmingham has been renamed to World Games 2022 Birmingham.

* The first event of World Games was held in 1981 in Santa Clara, California, United States (US).

4.Which institute has developed “Feluda” a low-cost COVID-19 test strip?

A. Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi

B. Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow
C. Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow
D. Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata
E. Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh

Answer ||| A

Solution |||

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* Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB)
has developed ”Feluda” a low-cost COVID-19 test strip.

* It was developed by two scientists Dr Souvik Maiti and Dr Debojyoti Chakraborty.

* The test is expected to cost around Rs 500 against the usual RT-PCR test that costs Rs 4,500 in private
labs.

* The test gets its name after the detective character in legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s stories as it will
detect the presence of a virus in just a few minutes.

5.Which portal and mobile app has been launched by the PM Narendra Modi that will provide the
Gram Panchayats with a single interface to prepare and implement their Gram Panchayat
Development Plan (GPDP)?

A. e-GramPanchayat
B. e-GramSewa
C. e-GramSabha
D. e-GramSwaraj
E. e-GramSanvidhan

Answer ||| D

Solution |||

* On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be launching
the unified e-GramSwaraj Portal and Mobile App on the occasion.

* This is a new initiative of Ministry of Panchayati Raj which will provide the Gram Panchayats with a
single interface to prepare and implement their Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP).

6.Which state government has launched ‘Apthamitra’ app to provide facility that empower the
people of the state in the fight against COVID-19?

A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Odisha
E. West Bengal

Answer ||| B

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Solution |||

* Karnataka government has launched “Apthamitra” app and exclusive toll-free helpline number 14410.

* This facility is provided to empower the people of the state in the fight against COVID-19.

* The application aims at providing medical guidance and advice on COVID-19.The Apthamitra helpline
dedicated to deal with only COVID-19-related queries including telemedicine, counselling and facilitating
testing and treatment for those in need.

7.Which programme has been launched by the Union Human Resource Development Minister Shri
Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ for inviting e-learning Content contributions?

A. “VidyaDaan 2.0”
B. “VidyaDhan 2.0”
C. “DikshaDaan 2.0”
D. “GyaanVardhan 2.0”
E. None of these

Answer ||| A

Solution |||

* National program “VidyaDaan 2.0” has been e-launched by the Union Human Resource Development
Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’.

* The National program “VidyaDaan 2.0” has been launched to invite e-learning content contributions as
the requirement of e-learning content for students has increased in the backdrop of situation arising out of
Covid-19 pandemic.

* VidyaDaan is defined as a common national program for individuals & organizations across the nation to
donate or contribute e-learning resources for school as well as higher education in order to ensure the
continuity of quality learning.

* This donated/shared content will be utilized on the DIKSHA app. Via DIKSHA app, this donated/shared
content will help children across India to continue their learning anytime and anywhere.

8.Eminent personality Usha Ganguly passed away recently, she was associated with which field?

A. Theater
B. Politics
C. Journalism
D. Sports

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E. Education

Answer ||| A

Solution |||

* Eminent theatre director, actor and activist, Usha Ganguly passed away. She was awarded the Sangeet
Natak Akademi Award for direction in 1998.

* She has also been honoured by the West Bengal Government as the best actress for the play Gudia Ghar.

* She was credited for introducing an alternative Hindi theatre in West Bengal, in the 1970s and 1980s.

9.With which organization the National Book Trust, India has organized a WEBINAR on Post-COVID
Publishing Scenario in New Delhi?

A. CII
B. FICCI
C. ASSOCHAM
D. NASSCOM
E. IEEMA

Answer ||| B

Solution |||

* National Book Trust, India and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has
organized a WEBINAR on Post-COVID Publishing Scenario in New Delhi.

* This webinar was organized on the occasion of WORLD BOOK & COPYRIGHT DAY and featured the
participation of Union Minister of HRD Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’.

* During his address in the webinar, the minister emphasized on the need to promote reading in the
country and to encourage children to believe that books are their best friends.

10.Which organization under its flagship Education for Justice Initiative launched the “Lockdown
Learners” series of online dialogues with students and educators in India?

A. UNICEF
B. UNESCO
C. UNODC
D. UNDP

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E. UNCTAD

Answer ||| C

Solution |||

* The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) under its flagship Education for Justice
Initiative launched the “Lockdown Learners” series of online dialogues with students and educators in
India on COVID-19 & its impact on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), peace and the rule of law.

* The aim of this initiative is to make students aware of the vulnerable groups and emerging issues such as
cyber crime, misinformation, gender-based violence, discrimination, and corruption, among others.

* To provide a platform for students to receive mentorship and knowledge support by activity-based
learning, & use their talent, skills to promote awareness and also to address some of these problems by
sharing their ideas & solutions.

11.When is 'Goa Revolution Day' celebrated every year?

A. 15 June
B. 17 June
C. 16 June
D. 18 June

Answer ||| D

Solution |||

18 June has special significance for the people of Goa. It was on this day in the year 1946, the suppressed
patriotic feelings of Goans had manifested into a mass revolution, which eventually saw the Liberation of
this part of our country on 19th December, 1961. 18th June, we remember as the 'Goa Revolution Day'.

12.When is 'Autistic Pride Day' celebrated every year?

A. 15 June
B. 17 June
C. 18 June
D. 16 June

Answer ||| C

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Solution |||

Autistic Pride Day, originally an Aspies for Freedom initiative, is a pride celebration for autistic people
held on June 18 each year. Autistic pride

recognises the importance of pride for autistic people and its role in bringing about positive changes in the
broader society.

13.Who has launched India's first mobile lab for COVID-19 testing?

A. Dr. Harsh Vardhan

B. Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'
C. Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari
D. Shri Prakash Javadekar

Answer ||| A

Solution |||

Union minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on 18th June 2020 launched a mobile laboratory for coronavirus testing
which can be deployed in rural areas and help in promoting last-mile testing.

14.Which state government celebrated "Mask Day" on June 18, 2020 across the state?

A. Odisha
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu

Answer ||| B

Solution |||

Karnataka government observed the “Mask Day” on 18 June 2020. The Mask Day was observed to aware
the people about the use of masks, sanitisers, washing hands with soap in order to control the spread of
COVID-19 in the state. It also urged the people to maintain the social distancing norms.

15.Russia is holding ceremony in Moscow on 24 June 2020 to mark the ___ anniversary of the
victory in World War II, in which the Indian contingent has been invited to participate in the
parade.

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A. 65th
B. 74th
C. 75th
D. 76th

Answer ||| C

Solution |||

India has decided to send a contingent of 75 personnel from its three armed forces to participate in
Russia's 75th World War II Victory Day Parade on 24 June, 2020. The Russian parade is held every year on
Victory Day (May 9), which marks the surrender of Nazi Germany in 1945.

16.Which country has been given the right to host the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 by the Asian
Football Confederation (AFC)?

A. Brazil
B. India
C. Spain
D. China

Answer ||| B

Solution |||

India will host the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup for the first time since 1979. The Asian Football
Confederation (AFC) has awarded the hosting rights of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 to India for the
first time since 1979. The decision was taken at the AFC Women's Football Committee meeting.

17.How many million dollar loan has been approved by AIIB to India?

A. 710 million dollar

B. 780 million dollar
C. 720 million dollar
D. 750 million dollar

Answer ||| D

Solution |||

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Recently, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a $750 million loan to India to
strengthen the country’s battle against the adverse impact of Covid-19 pandemic on poor and vulnerable
households.

18.Despite the strong opposition from India, how many Indian regions have Nepal shown as its
territory in the new map?

A. 3
B. 2
C. 5
D. 4

Answer ||| A

Solution |||

Despite the strong opposition from India, in this new map Nepal has shown 3 Indian areas Lipulekh,
Kalapani and Limpiyadhura as its territory. Nepal's move has caused a big blow to the cordial relations
between the two countries.

19.According to BP statistical review, what is India's position in terms of energy consumption in

2019?

A. 2nd
B. 4th
C. 3rd
D. 1st

Answer ||| C

Solution |||

According to the recently released BP statistical review, India’s energy consumption in 2019 was the third
largest after China (141.70 Exajoules) and the US (94.65 EJ). While world primary energy consumption
reached 583.90 Exajoules (EJ), India’s consumption increased by 2.3 percent to 34.06 EJ.

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20.The Prime Minister of India started the auction process of how many coal blocks for commercial
mining?

A. 21
B. 41
C. 51
D. 31

Answer ||| B

Solution |||

PM Narendra Modi launched the auction of 41 coal mines for commercial mining through video conference
on June 18, 2020. While launching the auction process of coal mines for sale of coal, the Prime Minister
said that India will turn the COVID-19 crisis into an opportunity by becoming self-reliant and reduce its
dependence on imports.

21.When is World Music Day celebrated each year?

A. 18 June
B. 20 June
C. 19 June
D. 21 June

Answer ||| D

Solution |||

The Fête de la musique, also known in English as Music Day, Make Music Day or World Music Day, is an
annual music celebration that takes place on 21 June. On Music Day the citizens of a city or country are
allowed and urged to play music outside in their neighbourhoods or in public spaces and parks.

22.Who has been appointed as the head of global development?

A. Thierry Delaporte
B. Laurent Boquillet
C. Leo Puri
D. Marcos Troyjo

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Answer ||| B

Solution |||

World Athletics on June 22 announced that Laurent Boquillet has been appointed as the Head of Global
Development. World Athletics mentioned that the global search to fill out the new position was conducted
in January 2020.

23.____ was chosen by the Ministry of AYUSH to promote the practice of yoga and launch a video
blogging competition.

A. Vidya Balan
B. Anushka Sharma
C. Priyanka Chopra
D. Deepika Padukone

Answer ||| B

Solution |||

Actress Anushka Sharma has been roped in by the Ministry of AYUSH to promote the practice of Yoga and
launch the video blogging contest. The Ministry of AYUSH announced the #MyLifeMyYoga video blogging
contest and urged people to send in their entries by June 21, 2020.

24.Who has been appointed the next Envoy of India to Zimbabwe on 19th June 2020?

A. Vinay Kumar
B. Piyush Srivastava
C. Vijay Khanduja
D. Renu Pall

Answer ||| C

Solution |||

Vijay Khanduja, presently Director in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), has been appointed as India's
next Ambassador to Zimbabwe. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.

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25.___ has signed a 200 million euro loan agreement with India to promote India's COVID-19
response.

A. China
B. France
C. Tunisia
D. Indonesia

Answer ||| B

Solution |||

France has signed a loan agreement of 200-million-euros with India to boost India’s COVID-19 response.
With the loan agreement, France aims to increase the state and central governments’ capacities to support
India’s most vulnerable people in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. World Bank has developed the
programme design in collaboration with the Indian authorities to optimise and expand the existing social
protection measures taken by India.

26.The central government has released an emergency fund of Rs. ___ crore to the three services.

A. 500
B. 850
C. 1000
D. 700

Answer ||| A

Solution |||

The government has granted emergency funds up to Rs. 500 crore per procurement project to the three
armed services to buy ammunition and weapons in view of the escalating border standoff with China. The
special financial powers have been given to the armed forces to procure weapons and military hardware
at short notice to enhance their operational preparedness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

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