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21 to 25 June 2020 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

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21 to 25 June 2020 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for June 2020, 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:.  

Current Affairs Questions on 21 to 25 June 2020 :

Name the country which has committed 200 Million Euros to support India’s COVID response.

A. France

B. Spain

C. Sweden

D. Germany

Answer: A

Explanation: France and India signed a credit financing agreement promising 200 million euros to support the social welfare system and India’s COVID response. The fund will be provided to India through the AFD, French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement).


Which Indian has entered the Forbes list of world’s top 10 richest people?

A. Azim Premji

B. Uday Kotak

C. Mukesh Ambani 

D. Anil Ambani

Answer: C

Explanation: The net worth of Mukesh Ambani, chairman has jumped to $64.5 billion, making him the only Asian tycoon in the exclusive club of the world’s top 10 richest people, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. He overtook Larry Ellison of Oracle Corp. and France’s Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, the wealthiest woman, to reach the No. 9 spot.


Which country recently decided to join the UN Arms Trade Treaty?

A. India

B. China 

C. Israel

D. Iran

Answer: B

Explanation: The People’s Republic of China has decided to join the UN Arms Trade Treaty which is a global pact to regulate arms sales in the world. While announcing the news, the Chinese government mentioned that it has been committed to efforts to enhance peace and stability in the world.


Who has won 2020 peace prize of the German Book Trade?

A. Amartya Sen

B. Shobhana Narasimha

C. Sangeetha N. Bhatia

D. Jagdish Bhagwati

Answer: A

Explanation: Indian economist, philosopher and Nobel Laureate Amartya Kumar Sen (86) has been selected for 2020 Peace Prize by the Board of Trustees of the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for his decades-long work around issues of global justice. He will be presented with the award by German Publishers’ and Booksellers’ Association, Borsenverein in a ceremony that will take place on October 18, 2020, in Paulskirche (Germany) & will be broadcast live on German public television........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK



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16 to 20 June 2020 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

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16 to 20 June 2020 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for June 2020, 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:.  

Current Affairs Questions on 16 to 20 June 2020 :

On 17 June 2020 India was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). With this election India has achieved this distinction how many times?

A. 5 times

B. 2 times

C. 8 times

D. 10 times

Answer: C

Explanation: India got elected as a non-permanent member of the UNSC for the eighth time, securing the seat for the Asia-Pacific Group on 17 June 2020. India got 184 out of the 192 valid votes polled. Non-permanent members are elected for a two-year term. India’s term will start from 1 January 2021 and will last till 31 December 2022.


Which nation blocked Pakistan’s attempt to declare Indian citizen as 'global terrorist'?

A. Russia 

B. Italy

C. France

D. USA

Answer: D

Explanation: The Union States has blocked and terminated Pakistan’s proposal to proscribe an Indian national as a global terrorist by the UN Security Council (UNSC) 1267 sanctions committee.


Nepal's Parliament on 18 June 2020 passed an amendment to include which Indian territories in its map as Indian Government opposed this action as completely inappropriate?

A. Kalapani

B. Lipulekh

C. Limpiyadhura

D. All of above

Answer: D

Explanation: The Lower House of Nepal's Parliament on 13 June 2020 voted unanimously to amend the Constitution to redraw the country's new political map, laying claim over the strategically key areas of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura along the border with India. Later on 18 June 2020 the Upper House also passed the resolution. India has been maintaining that these three areas belonged to it. The ties between the two countries came under severe strain after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 80-KM-long road on 8 May 2020. Nepal reacted sharply to the inauguration of the road claiming that it passed through Nepalese territory. India rejected the claim.


Which court allowed the Puri Rath Yatra to be conducted with certain restrictions?

A. Delhi HC

B. Allahabad HC

C. Supreme Court

D. Telangana HC

Answer: C

Explanation: The Supreme Court on June 22, 2020 indicated that it would allow Puri's Rath Yatra, which is scheduled to start from tomorrow. The Apex court stated that it cannot micro-manage the rituals and left it to the wisdom of state, the Centre and temple management to deal with that issue.......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK



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11 to 15 June 2020 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

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11 to 15 June 2020 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for June 2020, 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:.  
Current Affairs Questions on 11 to 15 June 2020 :
Name the unmanned submersible of China which has dived to the world’s deepest ocean point.
A. ShenChang-1
B. Falcon-1
C. Haidou-1
D. Ziyuan-1
Answer: B
Explanation: China’s unmanned submersible named ‘Haidou-1’ has dived to a depth of 10,907 metres at the world’s deepest ocean point in pacific-ocean, setting a new record for the country during which samples from the deep sea and high-definition images of the geological environment were collected.

Who will host and produce the 2020 Emmy Awards?
A. Oprah Winfrey
B. Ellen DeGeneres
C. Jimmy Kimmel 
D. Jimmy Fallon
Answer: C
Explanation: Popular American TV host Jimmy Kimmel will host the 2020 Emmy Awards. The awards are set to take place on September 20. It is yet unclear whether it will be virtual or live in-person amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

India's foreign exchange reserves crossed which landmark figure for the first time during June 2020?
A. $1 Trillion
B. $500 Billion
C. $2 Trillion
B. $100 Billion
Answer: B
Explanation: India's foreign exchange reserves crossed the $500 billion mark for the first time, reaching $501.7 billion in the week ended 5 June 2020. India's current reserves provide an import cover of over a year. Foreign currency assets, the biggest component, are at $463.63 billion while gold reserves stand at $32.35 billion

Who headed the panel formed by SEBI to suggest measures to strengthen enforcement of SEBI?
A. Amit Kumar
B. Anil Dave
C. TN Manoharan
D. KD Mishra
Answer: B
Explanation: In order to strengthen the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBIs) enforcement mechanism and also to improve its system of recovery of siphoned off money, the SEBI committee headed by former Supreme Court Judge Anil Dave has proposed a method of quantification of profit made by the defaulter and loss caused to investors in a 424-page exhaustive report.......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK


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9, 10 June 2020 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

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9, 10 June 2020 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for June 2020, 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:.  

Current Affairs Questions on 9, 10 June 2020 :

Which state recently launches Raj Kaushal Portal?

A. Bihar

B. Kerala

C. Punjab

D. Rajasthan

Answer: D

Explanation: “Raj Kaushal Portal” and “Online Shramik Employment Exchange” has been launched by the Rajasthan Goverment. The portal has been developed by the department of Information and Technology (IT) and Rajasthan Skill & Livelihoods Development Corporation (RSLDC). The “Raj Kaushal Portal” aims to improve availability of opportunities for the migrated workers and hence acts as a bridge between industry and labourers. The portal aims to overcome the labour shortage faced by the industries by making it easier for the workers to get employment who are suffering from livelihood losses. The “Online Shramik Employment Exchange” comprises of data of over 12 lakh migrant workers including registered workers of planning offices and building and other construction boards. It also contains data of more than 53 lakh workers and manpower trained in RSLDC and ITI.


Who has been appointed as the UNADAP’s ‘Goodwill Ambassador to the Poor’?

A. Nethra

B. Krithika

C. Chitra

D. Karthika

Answer: A

Explanation: The United Nations Association for Development and Peace(UNADAP) appointed 13-year-old Madurai girl Nethra as its ‘Goodwill Ambassador to the Poor’ as she persuaded her father C. Mohan, a salon owner who spent his savings Rs 5 lakhs for his daughter’s education. Also, helping with essentials to nearly 1,500 families despite his salon being closed for 2months as part of COVID-19 lockdown with no other income during the period.


Which country on 9th June declares itself free from COVID-19?

A. Sweadan

B. New Zealand

C. Canada

D. Australia

Answer: B

Explanation: The Health Ministry of South-Pacific nation, New Zealand has declared that the nation has become free from “Coronavirus”. The announcement was made when the last person who was being monitored for coronavirus was released from isolation and regarded as recovered. Hence, New Zealand has announced to lift all the coronavirus measures that were implemented in the country and move to national alert level 1 from midnight on 9 June 2020. After lifting the measures, public and private events as well as the retail and hospitality industries and all public transport would be able to resume without social distancing norms. Country has decided to keep the borders remain closed to foreigners.......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK



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7, 8 June 2020 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

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7, 8 June 2020 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for June 2020, 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:.  

Current Affairs Questions on 7, 8 June 2020 :

Kushal Pal Singh was Chairman of which company?

A. Dabur

B. Tata Steel

C. DLF

D. Bharti Airtel

Answer: C

Explanation: After nearly six decades in business, Kushal Pal Singh retired as the Chairman of property firm Delhi Land & Finance Limited (DLF). Rajiv Singh has been appointed as the new chairman of DLF while Kushal Pal Singh was made chairman emeritus. Kushal Pal Singh joined the DLF company in 1946 and took over as chairman of DLF on October 1, 1995. Under his leadership, the property firm DLF expanded beyond Gurgaon, building apartments, shopping malls, and hotels.


Who has been named as the EY world entrepreneur of the year 2020?

A. Dilip Shanghvi

B. KP Singh

C. Narayana Murthy

D. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Answer: D

Explanation: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Executive Chairperson and Managing Director of Biocon Limited was on 5 June named EY (Ernest and Young) World Entrepreneur Of The Year for 2020. She was picked from among 46 nominations from 41 countries. She is the third award winner from India. Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank, Uday Kotak (2014) and Infosys founder Narayana Murthy (2005) are the former recipients. Kiran also became the second woman to hold the title, following Olivia Lum of Hyflux Limited from Singapore in 2011. She founded Biocon, a bio-enzymes company, in 1978 with just two employees and $500. The company is now employs more than 11,000 people.


Name the Indian who has been appointed as the senior advisor at World Bank recently?

A. Brajendra Navnit

B. Anand Mahindra

B. Lekhan Thakkar

D. Rajeev Topno

Answer: D

Explanation: Cabinet’s Appointment committee approved the appointments of Rajeev Topno, the private secretary to the prime minister as Senior Advisor to the Executive Director (ED), World Bank & Brajendra Navnit, the Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (July 2014 – September 2019) as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India (PRI) to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) & will be posted at the Permanent Mission of India (PMI) to the WTO, under the Department of Commerce. He replaced JS Deepak at the PMI whose two-year extended term ended on May 31.


Which state topped India's Food Safety Index?

A. Gujarat 

B. Rajasthan

C. Bihar

D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: B

Explanation: Gujarat has topped India’s food safety index among larger states, while Goa topped the index among the small states, as per the information shared by FSSAI on June 7, 2020. Gujarat was followed by Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra among the larger states in food safety and Goa was followed by Manipur and Meghalaya among the smaller states.........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK



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