Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 12th June 2021

Correct Answer: A. Auckland

Explanation: New Zealand and Australian cities dominated the Global Liveability Index 2021 published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Auckland has been ranked the best on liveability rankings due to the ability of New Zealand city to contain Covid-19 faster. Japanese cities of Osaka and Tokyo grabbed second and fourth place and Adelaide, Australia spot 3rd place on EIU’s Global Liveability Index 2021. living conditions remained worst in the Syrian capital Damascus.

The top 10 most livable cities in the world

• Auckland, New Zealand
• Osaka, Japan
• Adelaide, Australia
• Wellington, New Zealand
• Tokyo, Japan
• Perth, Australia
• Zurich, Switzerland
• Geneva, Switzerland
• Melbourne, Australia
• Brisbane, Australia

Here’s the list of the 10 least liveable cities in the world:

• Damascus (Syria)
• Lagos (Nigeria)
• Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea)
• Dhaka (Bangladesh)
• Algiers (Algeria)
• Tripoli (Libya)
• Karachi (Pakistan)
• Harare (Zimbabwe)
• Douala (Cameroon)
• Caracas (Venezuela)

Correct Answer – E. Ashish Saraf

Explanation: French defence and aerospace group, Thales announced the appointment of Ashish Saraf as Vice-President and Country Director for India with effect from June 1, 2021. He succeeds Emmanuel de Roquefeuil who takes up a new role as the VP and head for Thales in the Middle East. He will lead the company’s India business and will be responsible for its strategic growth in the country across all of its markets, further strengthening local teams, collaborations and innovation.Prior to joining Thales, Saraf served as the president and head of the region for Airbus Helicopters – India and South Asia where he led Airbus’ Helicopters’ sales, services, training, innovation, industrial partnerships and government relations functions across the civil, parapublic and military markets in the region. Thales group builds electrical systems &provides services for aerospace, defence, etc.

Correct Answer – D. R.S. Sodhi

Explanation: The Managing Director of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul), R.S. Sodhi, was conferred with the regional award as Asia Pacific Productivity Champion from Asian Productivity Organization (APO), Tokyo, Japan in recognition of enhanced productivity and efficient milk supply chain. He is the first Indian to have received the prestigious award, in the last 20 years. The award is conferred to eligible individuals who have significantly contributed to advancing the productivity movement in the Asia-Pacific region and those in a specific member economy of the APO. The APO regional awards are conferred every five years and each country can nominate only one candidate out of all nominations. Every five years only five regional nominees receive the award. Sodhi received the award on behalf of 3.6 million dairy farmers.

Correct Answer – B. US

Explanation: The US traders have benefited the most in Bitcoin Investment Gain in 2020, with a profit of $4.1 billion, according to the latest report by Chainalysis, a blockchain analysis company based in Manhattan, New York. Chinese traders stood second, with a profit of $1.1 billion. India has been ranked at 18th spot with a profit of $241 million, among the top 25 countries, in Bitcoin investment gains 2020.

List of top 25 countries in realised Bitcoin gains for 2020:

• United States
• China
• Japan
• United Kingdom
• Russia
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• South Korea
• Ukraine
• Netherlands
• Canada
• Vietnam
• Turkey
• Italy
• Brazil
• Czech Republic
• India
• Australia
• Poland
• Argentina
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Belgium
• Thailand

Correct Answer – A. Debbie Hewitt

Explanation: England’s Football Association named corporate executive and former RAC chief, Debbie Hewitt as its first woman chair, ending months of speculation over Greg Clarke’s successor following his exit over inappropriate remarks. The FA, which was formed in 1863 and has been working to become more inclusive, launched its ‘Pursuit of Progress’ initiative in 2018. FA is the governing body of football located in England.

Correct Answer – A. Mongolia

Explanation:Former Mongolian Prime Minister Ukhnaa Khurelsukh became the country’s sixth democratically elected president of Mongolia.Khurelsukh defeated Sodnomzundui Erdene of the opposition Democratic Party and Dangaasuren Enkhbat of the Right Person Electorate Coalition in a national vote.With 99.7% of votes counted overnight, Khurelsukh’s tally had reached 821,136, or 68% of the total, the largest share of the vote since the democratic era began in 1990.

Correct Answer – A. Ladakh

Explanation: All jobs in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh have been reserved for the residents of the region.The new recruitment rules are mentioned in the Clause 11 of the Union Territory of Ladakh Employment (Subordinate) Service Recruitment Rules, 2021.The move has met a long-pending demand of the people of Ladakh, after it was carved out as a Union Territory (UT) on August 5, 2019.The order by the L-G was issued by exercising the powers conferred by S.O 282(E) dated 21.01.2020.

Correct Answer – E. HDFC Bank

Explanation:  Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HDFC Bank to provide a wide range of financial products and services to its customers.As part of the MoU, HDFC Bank will provide a wide range of financial products and services to its customers through an extensive network of branches across the country.In addition, KIADB, in its efforts to make the land acquisition for industrial purposes more affordable and attract investments into Karnataka, has agreed to collaborate with HDFC bank so that eligible investor/customer of KIADB can avail of credit facilities from HDFC Bank as per Bank process and policies.As per the MoU, KIADB shall accord approvals related to handing over possession of land and project-related construction as per agreed terms between such allottees/customers and KIADB and take up expediting measures in case of delays.

Correct Answer – C. 12th June

Explanation: World Day Against Child Labour is observed on 12th June every year.The International Labour Organization (ILO) was initiated the World Day Against Child Labour in the year 2002.It also aims to end modern slavery, human trafficking, secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour.The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which were adopted by world leaders in 2015 includes a commitment to end child labour.

Correct Answer – C. Rajasthan

Explanation: The Rajasthan government has approved the draft of the Mukhyamantri Kisan Mitra Urja Yojana.Under the scheme agriculture power consumers will get Rs 1,000 every month and a maximum of Rs 12,000 per year.Central and state government employees and other income tax payers will not be eligible for the subsidy.

Correct Answer – B. Bahrain

Explanation: A week-long Indian Mango Promotion Programme began in Bahrain on 11 June 2021.Total 16 varieties of the Mango including three Geographical Indications certified are on display.The mangoes were sourced from farmers in Bengal and Bihar by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) registered exporter.

Bahrain:

• Capital – Manama.
• Currency – Bahraini dinar.

Correct Answer – D. 2014

Explanation: Prominent neurologist and Padma Shri recipient Dr Ashok Panagariya died of post-Covid complications in June 2021.He had played an important role as a medical expert during the Covid pandemic.Dr Pangariya was the first Indian doctor to become DM in Neurology.In 1992 he received a merit certificate from the Rajasthan government and headed the Neurology department of SMS Hospital.Between  2006-2010, he was Principal of SMS Medical college and in 2002 the Medical Council of India gave him the prestigious Dr. BC Roy award.In 2014 he was awarded the Padma Shri.

Another Obituaries:

Renowned Kannada Dalit poet and activist Siddalingaiah has passed away. Siddalingaiah was one of first prominent Dalit poets, and was one of the founders of the Dalit Sangharsh Samithi in Karnataka.He was a Member of Legislative Assembly in 1988, and in 2006, he became the chairperson of the Kannada Development Authority.

Correct Answer – C. 5,000

Explanation: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has announced to provide one-time assistance of ₹5,000 to the artists in the state who are facing financial problems due to the pandemic.With this decision, about 2,000 artists who are financially weak and needy will get relief.The assistance amount will be provided through the Artists Welfare Fund.

Rajasthan:

• Chief Minister – Ashok Gehlot.
• Governor – Kalraj Mishra.
• Number of Districts – 33.
• National Parks – Mukundra Hills (Darrah) National Park, Desert National Park, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Ranthambhore National Park, Sariska National Park.
• Dams – Bisalpur Dam (Banas River), Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam (Mahi River), Rana Pratap Sagar Dam (Chambal River), Jawai Dam (Jawai River).
• Registered GI – Blue Pottery of Jaipur, Kathputlis, Sanganeri Hand-Block Printing.

Correct Answer: B. Dinar

Explanation: The MoU brings the Indian domestic workers in Kuwait within the scope of a legal framework that streamlines their recruitment and provides them with the protection of the law.It seeks to establish a mechanism for 24-hour assistance to domestic workers.It also provides for the establishment of a joint committee for periodic review and assessment.

Kuwait: 

• Capital – Kuwait City.
• Currency – Kuwaiti Dinar.