Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 17th June 2020

Correct Answer: C. Hyderabad

Explanation: Hyderabad City Security Council(HCSC) along with Hyderabad City Police launched “She Triumphs through Respect, Equality, and Empowerment (STREE)”, a programme to support and empower women victims of domestic violence and abuse.

Correct Answer – D. Sahakar Mitra

Explanation: Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister inaugurated a Sahakar Mitra: Scheme on Internship Program (SIP) of the NCDC (National Cooperative Development Corporation). The program will provide practical experience of the cooperative sector and assured project loans on liberalized terms to young professionals in the start-up industry.

Correct Answer – C. Uttar Pradesh

Explanation: Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath launched ‘Bal Shramik Vidya Yojana’ for child labourers who are 8-18 years old, through video conference. The launch is in line with the ‘World Day Against Child Labour’ (June 12, 2020). UP Labour Minister Swami Prasad Maurya was also present during the launch Aim of the yojana– To educate orphans and worker’s children or child labourers & ensure their healthy life.

Correct Answer – B. SCL Das

Explanation:  A 3-member high-level committee was formed by the Petroleum Ministry to inquire the disaster at Oil India Ltd well in Assam. The panel will be headed by Director General of Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH), SCL Das, other members of the panel include BC Bora former ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) chairman and T K Sengupta former ONGC director.

Correct Answer – D. Belgium

Explanation: According to the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) world Ranking released on June 11, 2020, India has retained the 108th spot with 1187 points as international football has been suspended since March due to the COVID- 19. Belgium tops the ranking followed by France and Brazil. Qatar is the host country of FIFA World Cup 2022.

Correct Answer – A. Shobhaa De

Explanation: Writer and Columnist Shobhaa De’s new collection of stories titled “Lockdown Liaisons” a book reflecting the impacts of COVID-19 on human lives published by Simon & Schuster India and released on May 30, 2020.

Correct Answer – C. Michal Clark

Explanation: Australia’s World Cup-winning former captain Michael Clarke was appointed an officer in the Order of Australia. Thus, he joined iconic ex-skippers like Allan Border, Mark Taylor, Ricky Ponting, Bob Simpson and Steve Waugh who have received the national recognition. Clarke, who led Australia to the 2015 World Cup title, has been appointed an officer (AO) in the general division of the Order of Australia, an honour for achievement or meritorious service.

Correct Answer – C. Pankaj Tripathy

Explanation: Pankaj Tripathi, Bollywood Actor, was appointed as the brand ambassador of Patna’s Khadi Mall by the Government of Bihar. Tripathi mentioned that he would not take any salary for this role. The Khadi Mall in Patna is India’s first ever Kadhi mall inaugurated by Nitish Kumra, Chief Minister of Bihar in November 2019.

Correct Answer – C. $215.68 million

Explanation:  Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) has provided a line of credit (LOC) of $215.68 million to the Malawi government. This assistance will be used on drinking water supply schemes and other development projects includes supply of irrigation network, tobacco threshing plant, cotton processing facilities, green belt initiative, sugar processing equipment, fuel storage facility and construction of a new water supply system from Likhubula river in Mulanje to Blantyre. Exim Bank is a specialized financial institution wholly owned by Government of India (GoI).

Correct Answer – B. 15th June

Explanation: World Wind Day, also known as Global Wind Day, is observed on 15th June every year. The day is encouraging and raises awareness on wind energy, which is a natural form of energy and also sheds light on all the ways that wind energy helps to shape the energy systems and the way it encourages economic and other growth in the society. Global Wind Day began in Europe in 2007 and globally in 2009.

• Chairman of Global Wind Energy Council: Morten Dyrholm.
• CEO of Global Wind Energy Council: Ben Backwell.
• Headquarters of Global Wind Energy Council: Brussels, Belgium.

Correct Answer – D. Javed Iqbal Wani

Explanation: UTI Asset Management Company (AMC) appointed Imtaiyazur Rahman as its chief executive officer (CEO). Two years ago he was appointed as the acting CEO of UTI. Rehman was the internal candidate for the position which fell vacant after Leo Puri completed his five-year term in August, 2018. He joined the UTI Group in 1998 and is with the AMC since 2003. Working with earlier Chairmen M Damodaran and UK Sinha, he was involved in the transformation of the organisation after restructuring of the erstwhile Unit Trust of India.

Correct Answer – B. Lifting Up Voices

Explanation: Every year, the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is celebrated on June 15 by the United Nations. The day is celebrated to raise awareness about the neglect and abuse of older persons. It also raises awareness of social, cultural, economic and demographic processes that has impacts on elder neglect and abuse. The theme of the ‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2020 is “Lifting up Voices”.

Correct Answer – C. Safe Blood Saves Lives

Explanation:  The World Blood Donor Day event was established in 2004. World Blood Donor Day is observed on every 14 June worldwide. This day tries to create awareness about the need for safe blood and blood products. It also thanks blood donors for their contribution in saving lives with blood. An adequate supply of blood is necessary for optimum health. This year (2020) the World Blood Donor Day is celebrated under the theme ‘Safe Blood Saves Lives’.

Correct Answer – B. Cricket

Explanation: Vasant Raiji was India’s oldest First-Class cricketer. A chartered accountant, he was also a well-known chronicler of cricket, having written books on C.K. Nayudu, Ranjitsinhji, Duleepsinhji, L.P. Jai and Victor Trumper. He had turned 100 in January. A Cricket Club of India player, he represented Bombay and Baroda. The cricketer-historian was also a founding member of Jolly Cricket Club in Mumbai.