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25, 26 June 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

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25, 26 June 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for June 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 25, 26 June 2017 :
What is the world's lightest satellite called?
A. TinyTalk
B. Kalamsat
C. COMBAT
D. KALAM-99
Answer: B
Explanation: The world’s lightest and smallest satellite “KalamSat”, weighing just 64 grams, was successfully launched by US space agency NASA on 21 June 2017. A sounding rocket of NASA carried this satellite from Wallops Island, a NASA facility. In its 12-minute flight, the satellite acted as a technology demonstrator and provided impetus to plan economical space missions in future. This nano-satellite has been made by an Indian teen Rifath Sharook, 12th-grade student from Tamil Nadu’s Pallapatti town. .....Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK


Which city has become the India’s first city to use robot to control unruly traffic?
A. Delhi
B. Kochin
C. Indore
D. Pune
Answer: C
Explanation: Indore has become the India’s first city where robot is being used on an experimental basis to control its ever growing and unruly traffic. The traffic police in association with a private engineering college of the city for the first time have installed a metallic robot at a busy MR 9 intersection on an experimental basis to control the chaotic traffic in the locality......Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK


Which city has become the India’s first city to deliver diesel at home?
A. Guwahati
B. Shillong
C. Bengaluru
D. Pune
Answer: C
Explanation: Bengaluru has become the India’s first city where one can have fuel delivered at one’s doorstep just like milk and newspapers. Mypetrolpump, a one-year-old startup, has conducted a soft launch with three delivery vehicles – each with a capacity of 950 litres. It has already delivered more than 5,000 litres of diesel. .....Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK


Which state government of India has won the prestigious UN Public Service Award for year 2017?
A. Rajasthan
B. Kerala
C. West Bengal
D. Odisha
Answer: C
Explanation:The West Bengal government has won the prestigious UN Public Service Award for year 2017 for its initiative to combat child marriage and ensure education to the girl child in the state. .....Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK


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23, 24 June 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

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23, 24 June 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for June 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 23, 24 June 2017 :
Govt launches VAJRA scheme to attract ------ ?
A. Investment
B. Scientists
C. Musicians
D. None of above
Answer: B
Explanation: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) under Ministry of Science and Technology has launched the Visiting Advanced Joint Research Faculty (VAJRA) scheme in a bid to bring together the Indian scientists abroad and India-based researchers for conducting joint researches in India. The web portal of VAJRA was launched by Union Minister of Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan. .....Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

The world’s first ever data embassy will be established by which country?
A. Japan
B. India
C. Estonia
D. USA
Answer: C
Explanation: The world’s first-ever data embassy will be established by the Estonian government in Luxembourg in 2018. For this, Prime Minister of Estonia Jüri Ratas and Prime Minister of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel has signed an agreement on housing data and information systems, that will pave the way to open data embassy in Luxembourg......Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which space telescope has spotted 219 potential planets in June 2017?
A. Discovery
B. James Webb
C. Suberano
D. Kepler
Answer: D
Explanation: NASA’s Kepler space telescope has spotted 219 new potential planets, among which at least 10 are almost the same size as that of the Earth with conditions suitable to host life. The new data brings the total number of planet candidates identified by Kepler to 4034, of which 2335 have been verified as exoplanets. .....Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been appointed as the head of the newly created UNCTO?
A. Vladimir Voronkov
B. Sergey Lavrov
C. Vladimir Kolokoltsev
D. Dmitry Medvedev
Answer: A
Explanation: Russian diplomat Vladimir Ivanovich Voronkov has been appointed as the head of the newly created United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office (UNCTO) and will hold the title of Under-Secretary-General. The Under-Secretary-General will provide strategic leadership to United Nations counter-terrorism efforts, participate in the decision-making process of the United Nations and ensure that the cross-cutting origins and impact of terrorism are reflected in the work of the United Nations. .....Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

In June 2017 which country gets status of Test playing nations by ICC?
A. Afghanistan
B. Ireland
C. Both A and B
D. None of above
Answer: C
Explanation: Afghanistan and Ireland were approved as Full Members by the ICC, meaning they have become cricket’s 11th and 12th Test-playing nations. This decision was taken by the ICC Board in a meeting held London on 22 June 2017. Afghanistan and Ireland’s cricket boards had applied to the ICC to have their status upgraded from Associates, and this was put to vote at the meeting on 22 June and unanimously supported. .....Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK


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21, 22 June 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

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21, 22 June 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for June 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 21, 22 June 2017 :
Which state announced Free Education For Girls from Nursery to PhD?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Punjab
D. Rajasthan
Answer: C
Explanation: Punjab Government has announced free education for girls in government schools and colleges from Nursery to Ph.D. This is the major step towards women empowerment by Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh. .....Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which country appointed Mohammed bin Salman as Crown Prince ?
A. Tehran
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Bangladesh
D. Egypt
Answer: B
Explanation: Saudi Arabia's King Salman has appointed his son, Mohammed bin Salman, as heir, in a major reshuffle. A royal decree removed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, a 57-year-old nephew of the king, as next-in-line to the throne and replaced him with Mohammed bin Salman, 31, who was previously the deputy crown prince. .....Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

PM Modi attends International Yoga Day Program on 21 June in which City?
A. Delhi
B. Lucknow
C. Jaipur
D. Mumbai
Answer: B
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 21st June 2017 address a huge gathering at the Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan on the occasion of the 3rd International Yoga Day celebrations in Lucknow on Wednesday, he also asserted that the traditional practice has now become part of every person’s life. .....Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Anil Kumble steps down as India coach

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Anil Kumble has stepped down as the coach of the Indian cricket team. This comes after Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) decided to not renew his one-year contract and invited fresh applications for the post. Kumble's contract as the head coach of the Indian team ended on Tuesday after the ICC Champions Trophy and it is understood that he was not interested in an extension.  BCCI conform the news with tweet "Mr. Anil Kumble withdraws from the post of Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team". 
Kumble, who was appointed as the head coach last year, has had a good run. Under his guidance, India won 10 out of the 13 home Tests with two draws and a single defeat. India also won a Test series comprehensively in the West Indies. Under Kumble, India also won the ODI series against New Zealand and the limited-overs series against England.
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Ram Nath Kovind is BJP’s Presidential Candidate

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BJP President Amit Shah on 19th June announced that Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind is the NDA’s choice for the next President. PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley, Venkaiah Naidu, Thawar Chand Gehlot and other senior BJP leaders were present at the meeting of the party’s top decision-making body where the party approved the candidature of Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind for the next President, who hails from a marginalised community. After the official announcement, PM tweeted, ‘Shri Ram Nath Kovind, a farmer’s son, comes from a humble background. He devoted his life to public service & worked for poor & marginalised.
Besides NDA allies, the ruling alliance has the backing of TRS and YSR Congress on its Presidential candidate. While Shiv Sena is keeping its cards close to its chest, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar from the UPA camp personally met Governor Kovind after the announcement by BJP President. Nitish’s tone and tenor after the meeting indicated that he may not be averse to Kovind’s candidature. The Congress response was guarded while BSP extended conditional support to Kovind’s candidature. Kovind is expected to file his nomination before 24 June when PM leaves on a 3-nation tour.
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19, 20 June 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

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19, 20 June 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for June 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 19, 20 June 2017 :
Which country joins Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) recently?
A. Argentina
B. Madagascar
C. Tonga
D. All of above
Answer: D
Explanation: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on 16th June 2017 announced that its membership will increase to 80 countries and regions, with the approved entry of Argentina, Madagascar and Tonga. .....Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

 Swami Atmasthanandaji passes away on June 18. He was associated with ----- ?
A. Patanjali
B. Ramakrishna Math
C. Gorakhpur Math
D. RSS
Answer: B

Explanation: President of Ramakrishna Math and Mission Swami Atmasthanandaji Maharaj passed away at a city hospital in Kolkata on 18th June 2017 after a prolonged illness. He was elected 15th President of Ramakrishna Math & Mission on 3 Dec'07.  President of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission- Swami Atmasthananda was born 10 May 1919 at Sabajpur, near Dhaka .....Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

 Which is first building to be trademarked in India?
A. India Gate
B. Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
C. Hotel Taj, Mumbai
D. Oberai Hotel, Jaipur
Answer: B
Explanation: The five-star luxury hotel, Tata group’s Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, Maharashtra has been trademarked under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. In effect, this means that no individual entity can use its images for commercial purposes unless a licensing fee is paid. .....Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

 Who steps down as India Cricket coach on 20th June 2017?
A. Anil Kumble
B. Rahul Dravid
C. V. Prasad
D. Sreenath
Answer: A

Explanation: Anil Kumble has stepped down as the coach of the Indian cricket team. This comes after BCCI decided to not renew his one-year contract and invited fresh applications for the post. Kumble, who was appointed as the head coach last year, has had a good run. .....Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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17, 18 June 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

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17, 18 June 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for June 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 17, 18 June 2017 :
Who is the newly appointed Indian Ambassador to European Union (EU)? 
A. Sandeep Choudhary
B. Reenat Sandhu 
C. Gaitri Issar Kumar
D. SK Nigam
Answer: C
Explanation: Gaitri Issar Kumar, the joint secretary in the President’s Secretariat and a 1986 batch IFS officer, has been appointed as the India’s new Ambassador to Belgium and the European Union (EU) which has its headquarters in the Belgian capital of Brussels. .Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

 PM Modi to 17th June inaugurated 1st phase of ----- Metro?
A. Jaipur
B. Varanashi
C. Kochi
D. Ludhiana
Answer: C

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kerala's first metro on 17th June 2017y, following which he travelled on a Kochi metro train on Saturday with other officials present for the event. India’s ‘Metro Man’ E Sreedharan, Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the state’s Governor P Sathasivam were present during the inauguration of the metro.Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

 Who wins men’s singles title of Indonesian Open Super Series 2017?
A. Kidambi Srikanth
B. Chetan Anand
C. B Sai Praneeth
D. Kazumasa Sakai
Answer: A
Explanation: India’s Kidambi Srikanth has lifted the Indonesia Open Super Series badminton title by defeating Japanese qualifier Kazumasa Sakai in straight games 21-11, 21-19 in the Men’s Singles final at Jakarta, Indonesia on 18 June 2017 Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

 Who wins ICC Champions Trophy 2017?
A. India
B. England
C. Pakistan
D. South Africa
Answer: C

Explanation: Pakistan lifts ICC Champions Trophy 2017 by defeating India by 180 runs on 18th June 2017. This is Pakistan’s first ICC title triumph since their 2009 World Twenty20 win. Amir (16-3)tormented the Indian batsmen with a devastating first spell and eventually the defending champions were bundled out for 158 in only 30.3 overs. Detail explanation at  INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK


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