Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 14th & 15th June 2020

Correct Answer: C. Adani Green Energy Limited

Explanation: Gautam Adani led Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has won one of world’s largest solar contract from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to develop 8 GW of solar projects along with a commitment to establish 2 GW of additional solar cell and module manufacturing capacity at cost of ₹45,000 crore or $6 bilion, creating 4 lakh direct and indirect jobs.

Correct Answer – C. Sonu Sood

Explanation: The Gargo International, the delhi based lubricant company under the RG group praised Sonu Sood for his support works for the migrants and went live with their TVC starring Sonu Sood.

Correct Answer – B. 56th

Explanation: As per the report of Deep Knowledge Group’s safest country in the world from COVID- 19, India ranked 56th position in a list of 200 countries, while Switzerland has been found to be the safest place on earth from the ongoing covid-19 pandemic followed by Germany and Israel. while South Sudan was ranked at 200th position.

Correct Answer – B. National Skill Development Corporation

Explanation:  TCS iON has partnered with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The partnership has been done to provide NSDC’s training partners access to the TCS iON Digital Glass Room in order to move classroom-based vocational skills training to online mode for students across the country. Hence, the tie-up will bolster NSDC’s online content aggregation platform “eSkill India”. After getting the access of TCS iON Digital Glass Room, the training partners will be able to deliver lectures, create and share content, share and evaluate assignments, conduct formative tests, and monitor learners’ progress. The partnership will also facilitate innovative methods to promote skill training and access for learners.

• MD & CEO of National Skill Development Corporation: Manish Kumar.
• TCS iON is a unit of Tata Consultancy Services.

Correct Answer – C. 674

Explanation: India has recorded a 29% increase in the population of Asiatic Lions. The count of Asiatic Lions has increased from 523 in 2015 to 674 in 2020, indicating a rise of 29% in lion’s population. Asiatic Lions are found in the wild in the Gir sanctuary in western Gujarat. The announcement was made by the Gujarat government. The period from 2015 to 2020 also saw a 36% increase in the distribution area of the lions. The distribution area of the lions in 2015 was 22000 sq km which increased to 30000 sq km in 2020.

Correct Answer – A. 12th June

Explanation: World Day Against Child Labour is observed on June 12. The day is marked each year to highlight the barbaric practice of child labour. The theme this year is, “COVID-19 – Protect children from child labour now, more than ever”. According to figures available on the United Nations’ website, approximately 152 million children have been pushed into child labour. Out of the 152 million, around 72 million are involved in hazardous work.

Correct Answer – B. Shobha Sekhar

Explanation: Indian Musician Shobha Sekhar, the founder of Kalakruthi a music organisation in Australia receives the Medal of the Order of Australia(OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 for her service to Indian music and dance. She started the Kalakruthi in 1994 affiliated with The Music Academy, Chennai and has been training many aspirants of Carnatic music.

Correct Answer – B. Andhra Pradesh

Explanation: Andhra Pradesh government has launched the ‘Jagananna Chedodu’ scheme to provide financial assistance to tailors, barbers and dhobis (washermen). Under the scheme, Rs 10,000 per person was provided to 2.47 lakh washermen(82,347), barbers(38,767) and tailors(1,25,926). In total Rs.247 crore was transferred to their bank accounts under financial liability so that bankers cannot use the money to offset the loan repayment balances. Major scheme launched by AP government are Rythu Bharosa, Amma Vodi, Pension Kanuka, Vidya Devena, Vasathi Deevena, Vahana Mitra, Nethanna Nestham and Matsyakara Bharosa.

Correct Answer – A. Maharshtra

Explanation:  The Maharashtra cabinet chaired by its Chief Minister (CM) Uddhav Bal Thackeray has approved a proposal to rename the state’s Environment Ministry as ‘Environment and Climate Change Ministry’ with the aim to play an active role in climate change mitigation. The department, which is handled by Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray, will work on five elements of the nature (earth, water, fire, air, and space). The decision to change the name comes just weeks after the state was hit by a severe cyclonic storm Nisarga on June 3, 2020. Maharashtra is one among a few states like Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana in India which have a dedicated department to address climate chang.

Correct Answer – D. Himachal Pradesh

Explanation: Himachal Pradesh government has launched ‘Panchvati Yojana’ for the senior citizens of rural areas of the state. Under the yojana parks & gardens will be established in every development block with mandatory facilities under Mahatma Gandhi Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) 2005, Scheme of Rural Development Department. About 100 such parks will be developed in different parts of the state during FY 2020. Main objective of the yojana is to enable elderly to spend their leisure time in these parks & gardens.

Correct Answer: B. 572 Crores

Explanation: Jharkhand presented their Annual Action Plan for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in the State to the Ministry of Jal Shakti through a virtual meet chaired by Parameswaran Iyer. Jharkhand planned to have 100% household coverage by 2023-24. Central Govt has approved fund of Rs 572.23 Crore for Jharkhand in 2020-21 in comparison to Rs. 267.69 Crore in 2019-20.

Correct Answer – D. Greece

Explanation: Greece and Italy have signed an agreement demarcating their maritime boundaries, amid tension in the Mediterranean region over rights to natural resources. The agreement signed on Tuesday in Athens tackled an issue that had been pending for 40 years.

Correct Answer – B. -7.3%

Explanation: In accordance with the Economic Outlook (EO), June 2020 by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for FY 2020-2021 predicted at -3.7% which can further decelerate to -7.3% in case of second Covid-19 outbreak, the lowest estimate for India’s growth so far, overtaking Bernstein’s projected 7% contraction for India in FY21.

Correct Answer – C. Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative (IFFCO)

Explanation:  Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative (IFFCO) Ltd signs MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for joint research, testing and validation of different products through ICAR institutes and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs).

Correct Answer: B. Mumbai

Explanation: Mercer released its 26th Annual Cost of Living Survey 2020. From India, Mumbai city has been ranked 60th most expensive city globally and also 19th in Asia. Mumbai is the only Indian city ranked in the top 100. Hongkong tops the list globally. Hong Kong is the most expensive city of the world, followed by Ashgabat and Tokyo.

Correct Answer – C. Boxing

Explanation: The 33-year-old Ukrainian lightweight boxing champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk also known as “The Nail” announced his retirement. He was born on 15th April 1987 in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

• He won the Bronze medal in the 2012 Olympic games.
• He won the 2018 World Boxing Councils(WBCs) light heavyweight world title against Adonis Stevenson in Quebec.
• He lost the 2019 championship against Artur Beterbiev, Russian fighter which was the only loss in his pro career (17-1).
• He was the Former light heavyweight champion of North American Boxing Federation(NABF).

Correct Answer – C. People’s Co-operative Bank

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has barred Kanpur-based People’s Co-operative Bank from granting fresh loans and accepting deposits for six months, due to its weak financial position. Also, no withdrawal of amount of a depositor will be allowed from the co-operative bank.

Correct Answer – C. Infosys

Explanation: IT major Infosys on announced the launch of ‘Summer of Ideas’ initiative for university students worldwide. The global eight-week ideathon, powered by Infosys’ digital learning platform Wingspan, will help the global student and academic community overcome the loss of learning opportunities as a result of the disruption caused by COVID-19. The initiative will allow students access to Infosys mentorship and specially curated learning materials virtually.

Correct Answer – B. Rattan Lal

Explanation:  Eminent Indian-American soil scientist Rattan Lal was named this year’s recipient of World Food Prize 2020. He was named as the 2020 World Food Prize Laureate for developing and mainstreaming a soil-centric approach to increasing food production that conserves natural resources and mitigates climate change. He will get USD 250,000 as prize money. The first recipient of this prestigious award in 1987 was Indian agricultural scientist Dr M S Swaminathan, the father of India’s Green Revolution.

Correct Answer – B. Football

Explanation: Former defender of Manchester United Tony Dunne, passed away at the age of 78. He was born on 25th July 1941 in Dublin, Ireland. He joined Manchester United at the age of 18 in 1960 and debuted on 16th October 1960 against Burnley (A) league. He was a part of the winning side of the European Cup in 1968.