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2 JUNE 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

Total Questions : 20 | Page 2 of 2 pages
Question 11. What is the projected GDP growth rate of the world economy for the fiscal year 2021-22?
  1.    4.4%
  2.    5.8%
  3.    6%
  4.    3.2%
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 5.8%

The OECD has revised upward the GDP growth projection for global economy, and now expects it to grow at 5.8 % in 2021.


Question 12. Which state has passed an order to set up 30 skill development colleges and one University?
  1.    Karnataka
  2.    Kerala
  3.    Andhra Pradesh
  4.    Tamil Nadu
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Andhra Pradesh

The government of Andhra Pradesh has passed an order to the State Skill Development Corporation for the establishment of one skill Development University and 30 skill development colleges across the state.


Question 13. Pooja Rani has won the gold medal for India in which sports event?
  1.    Boxing
  2.    Wresling
  3.    Sprinting
  4.    Shooting
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Boxing

The India's Pooja Rani has won the gold medal in the 75kg Women's Middle category final at the 2021 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships, in Dubai.


Question 14. Who has withdrawn herself from the French Open?
  1.    Ashleigh Barty
  2.    Saina Nehwal
  3.    Naomi Osaka
  4.    PV Sindhu
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Naomi Osaka

The World no. 2, Naomi Osaka has decided to withdraw herself from French Open Tournament following media boycott fallout.


Question 15. What is the theme of the 2021 Global Day of Parents?
  1.    Honor Your Parents!
  2.    Beautiful World for Every Child
  3.    Appreciate all parents throughout the world
  4.    Love Your Parents!
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Appreciate all parents throughout the world

The 2021 Global Day of Parents theme is 'Appreciate all parents throughout the world'.


Question 16. When is the UN-recognized Global Day of Parents celebrated globally?
  1.    First Tuesday of June
  2.    01 June
  3.    Last Monday of May
  4.    31 May
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 01 June

The Global Day of Parents is observed on June 1st annually every year.


Question 17. Who has organized Steadfast Defender 21 war games exercises in Europe?
  1.    UN
  2.    BRICS
  3.    SAARC
  4.    NATO
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is organising "Steadfast Defender 21 war games" military exercises in Europe as tensions with Russia increases.


Question 18. Which bank has launched 3 loan schemes Chikitsa, Jeevanrekha, and Suraksha?
  1.    YES Bank
  2.    HDFC Bank
  3.    Canara Bank
  4.    SBI
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Canara Bank

The Canara Bank introduced three loan initiatives Chikitsa, Jeevanrekha and Suraksha for its customers to help them cope with the corona virus outbreak.


Question 19. What is the new name of the COVID-19 variant that was first discovered in UK?
  1.    Gamma
  2.    Beta
  3.    Alpha
  4.    Delta
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Alpha

The World Health Organization has named the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant that was first discovered in the United Kingdom as "Alpha".


Question 20. Which state has included Disaster & Pandemic Management in the school and college curriculum?
  1.    Delhi
  2.    Maharashtra
  3.    Odisha
  4.    Bihar
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Odisha

The Odisha government has decided to include disaster and pandemic management in high school and college curriculums.


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