Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz– 16th June 2019
Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz– 16th June 2019

GK & Current Affairs Questions – June 2019

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Daily Current Affairs Questions  – 17th June 2019

1. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, sometimes seen in the news, is observed on __________.

A. 13th June
B. 15th June
C. 21st June
D. 23rd June
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. 15th June

Explanation: Elder abuse is a global social issue which affects the health and human rights of millions of older persons. Around 1 in 6 older people experience some form of abuse. It is an issue which deserves the attention of the international community.

2. India allowed two state-run trading companies to import __________ of corn at a concessional 15 percent import tax recently.

A. 100,000 tonnes
B. 300,000 tonnes
C. 500,000 tonnes
D. 700,000 tonnes
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – A. 100,000 tonnes

Explanation: It is worth noting that MMTC and NAFED were each allowed to import 50,000 tonnes of corn for poultry firms.

3. _________ will start phasing out the use of plastic products in July.

A. Bahrain
B. Pakistan
C. Nepal
D. Sri Lanka
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – A. Bahrain

Explanation: Its 1st phase would focus on single-use plastic bags. Later phases will witness a permanent ban on the use of plastic bags at supermarkets.

4. Jammu and Kashmir administration has approved the second phase of a comprehensive plan for flood management work on ________ at a cost of over Rs 5,400 crore recently.

A. Indus River
B. Jhelum River
C. Ravi River
D. Satluj River
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. Jhelum River

Explanation: The State Administrative Council (SAC), accorded in-principle approval to the Comprehensive Plan for Flood Management Works on Jhelum-II.

5. “Chalo App”, sometimes seen in the news, has been launched in which among the following states?

A. Haryana
B. Assam
C. West Bengal
D. Odisha
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. Assam

Explanation: This app would allow commuters in Guwahati to know the live arrival time of their bus. In addition, passengers will be able to buy a mobile pass or a ticket through this app.

6. Bishkek Declaration, sometimes seen in the news, is associated with which among the following?

A. SAARC
B. SCO
C. ASEAN
D. G20
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. SCO

Explanation: The 19th annual SCO summit was held on 13-14 June 2019 in Bishkek. India and other members of the SCO, in the Bishkek Declaration, condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It is worth noting that The SCO is a China-led 8-member economic and security bloc.

7. ________ recently launched a universal old age pension scheme—Mukhyamantri Vridhajan Pension Yojna (MVPY).

A. Haryana
B. Bihar
C. UP
D. Maharashtra
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. Bihar

Explanation: Till now, only BPL persons (60 years+) were covered under the prevalent scheme. It aims to cover an estimated 36 lakh senior citizens who were still not privy to any salary, pension or family pension.