Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 8th June 2021

Correct Answer: C. Pune

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the World Environment Day event, which was jointly organised by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. During the event, PM Modi also released the “Report of the Expert Committee on Road Map for ethanol blending in India 2020-2025”. The theme of the report is ‘promotion of biofuels for a better environment’.

Apart from this:

PM Modi also launched a Pilot Project of E 100 ethanol dispensing stations at three locations in Pune, for the production and distribution of ethanol across the country, because ethanol has a better impact on the environment as well as on the lives of farmers.The government has reset the target to achieve 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol by 2025. Earlier this target was to be met by 2030.As a part of WED 2021, the Government of India has released an E-20 notification, directing Oil Companies to sell ethanol-blended petrol with a percentage of ethanol up to 20% from April 01, 2023; and BIS Specifications for higher ethanol blends E12 & E15.

Correct Answer – C. Russian

Explanation: The UN Russian Language Day is observed annually on 06 June. It is one of the six official languages used by the United Nations throughout the Organization. The day was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2010.6 June is chosen as UN Russian Language Day as it coincides with the birthday of Aleksandr Pushkin, a Russian poet who is considered the father of the modern Russian language. Each of the six official languages has been assigned a day of celebration by the UN’s Department of Public Information in 2010 to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote equal use of all six official languages throughout the Organization.

Important Points:

• Russia President: Vladimir Putin.
• Russia Capital: Moscow.
• Russia Currency: Russian Ruble.

Correct Answer – A. Microsoft

Explanation: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has collaborated with Microsoft to introduce Coding as a new subject for students of Class 6-8 and Data Science as the new subject for Class 8-12 in the 2021-2022 academic session. Both these new skilling subjects are being launched in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.Coding and Data Science Curriculum are focused on building critical thinking, computational skills, problem-solving skills, creativity and hands-on exposure to new technologies. In keeping with the NEP 2020, the introduction of these courses aims to build next-generation skills in students. The new course curriculum on coding and data science that we have developed in partnership with Microsoft will equip students with future-ready learning skills. This is an important step to enable self-reliance in our students and equip them with skills like problem-solving, logical thinking, collaboration and design thinking that are critical for success.

Important Points:

• CBSE Chairman: Manoj Ahuja;
• CBSE Head Office: Delhi;
• CBSE Founded: 3 November 1962.
• Microsoft CEO: Satya Nadella;
• Microsoft Headquarters: Redmond, Washington, United States.

Correct Answer – E. 117

Explanation:India’s rank has slipped by two places from last year to 117 on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted as a part of the 2030 agenda by 193 United Nations member states in 2015. India ranks below four South Asian countries: Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.The State of India’s Environment Report 2021 revealed that India’s rank was 115 last year and dropped by two places primarily because of major challenges like ending hunger and achieving food security (SDG 2), achieving gender equality (SDG 5) and building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and fostering innovation (SDG 9) remain in the country.

Correct Answer – B. Football

Explanation: Germany’s FIFA World Cup-winner, Sami Khedira has announced retirement. He began his career at VfB Stuttgart and helped them win the league title in the 2006-07 season before moving to Real Madrid, where he won the league and Champions League in a trophy-laden spell. He played 77 games for Germany scoring seven goals and helped them win the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Correct Answer – C. ‘The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods’

Explanation:  World Ocean Day is observed globally on 8th June every year.This day is observed to raise global awareness about the importance of the ocean in our lives and the ways through which we can protect it.The World Oceans Day has been celebrated by many countries since 1992. The countries were celebrating the Day after the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development that was held in Rio de Janeiro.However, the United Nations decided to celebrate the day in 2009.“The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods” is the theme for World Oceans Day 2021.

Correct Answer – C. RBL Bank
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of Vishwavir Ahuja as the Managing Director and CEO of RBL Bank for a one-year period with effect from June 30, 2021.He has been the Managing Director & CEO of RBL Bank since June 30, 2010.Before RBL Bank, Ahuja was the Managing Director & CEO of Bank of America, India.

Correct Answer – B. International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol)

Explanation: The Interpol has launched a new global database named “I-Familia” to identify missing persons through family DNA and help the police solve cold cases in member countries.Describing it as a ground breaking database officially launched this month, the Interpol said that it applied cutting-edge scientific research and used the DNA of relatives to identify missing persons or unidentified human remains around the world.I-Familia has three components: a dedicated global database to host the DNA profiles provided by relatives, held separately from any criminal data; DNA matching software called Bonaparte, developed by Dutch company Smart Research; and interpretation guidelines developed by Interpol.

Correct Answer – D. Haryana

Explanation:  Haryana government has launched Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme 2021.This Life Air God Pension scheme aims to ensure adequate supply of natural oxygen in the state.This Prana Vayu Devta Pension Yojna is a major step towards ensuring clean air to breathe amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.Several states including Haryana witnessed a crisis of medical oxygen recently that was needed for severely ill COVID-19 patients.The demand for oxygen cylinders and oxygen concentrators rose to a new high in the 1st & 2nd wave of Coronavirus crisis.In order to avoid such a deficit of oxygen supply in the future, the state govt. comes with a unique and first of its kind initiative namely Prana Vayu Devta Pension Scheme.

Correct Answer – D. 8th June

Explanation:  World Brain Tumour Day is celebrated on June 8 every year.The day aims to raise awareness and educate people about the brain tumour.Brian Tumour Day is observed to pay tribute to brain tumour patients and their families, caregivers, scientists and health professionals.A brain tumour occurs when cells grow at an abnormal rate to form a mass of abnormal cells within the brain. There are two main types of tumours: cancerous (malignant) tumours and benign (non-cancerous) tumours.A brain tumour can be a life-threatening disease but completely treatable. Some of the common treatments of brain tumour include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, anti-seizure medication, steroid treatment, etc.

Correct Answer – C. Biogen Inc

Explanation: U.S. regulators have approved Biogen Inc’s aducanumab as the first treatment to attack a likely cause of Alzheimer’s disease.Biogen has priced the drug, to be sold as Aduhelm, at $56,000 or about ₹40 lakh per year.Aducanumab works by removing sticky deposits of a protein called amyloid-beta from the brains of patients in earlier stages of Alzheimer’s.

Correct Answer – B. Flipkart

Explanation: Walmart Inc, which owns the e-commerce marketplace Flipkart in India, retained its top spot in Euromonitor International’s India retail rankings for 2020.Amazon was in second place.Euromonitor’s annual rankings were based on the value of goods sold by Indian retailers across segments such as grocery, apparel, lifestyle, and pharmacy from January to December 2020.Tata group and Aditya Birla Group saw their ranking drop to six and eight, respectively.Reliance Group, which runs Reliance Retail with presence across online and offline retailing in multiple categories ranked third, the same as a year ago.Avenue Supermarts, which runs the DMart chain of supermarkets, improved its rankings moving up to the fifth spot from sixth in the previous year.Paytm parent One97 Communications Ltd moved up one spot from its earlier rank.

Correct Answer – B. Sunil Chhetri

Explanation:  India men’s football team captain Sunil Chhetri overtook Ali Mabkhout and Lionel Messi on 7 June 2021 to become the second-highest international goalscorer among active men’s players.Chhetri struck a brace against Bangladesh in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers match in Qatar.He is now placed 11th on the all-time goal-scorer’s list in men’s international football.

Correct Answer: B. Rajesh Pendharkar

Explanation:Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar has assumed Charge as Director General Naval Operations.The Flag Officer is a specialist in Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and has served on frontline warships of the Navy as ASW Officer.He also served as the Executive Officer and Principal Warfare Officer of Guided Destroyer INS Mysore.