1) Which state has launched 'Kushal Kosha' mobile application?

A) Karnataka

B) Andhra Pradesh

C) Tamilnadu

D) Telangana

Answer : A

To provide employment opportunities to artisans and help the public with essential services, Kushal Kosha, a mobile application, was launched by Karnataka government. The app would help identify skilled persons easily while also creating employment opportunities.

2) Who among the following headed the recently constituted expert group  to provide technical inputs and recommendations on fixation of Minimum Wages?

A) Ajith Mishra

B) Ajith Doval

C) Raghuram Rajan

D) Sunil Desai

Answer : A

The Central Government has constituted an Expert Group under the Chairmanship of Professor Ajit Mishra, a renowned economist, to provide technical inputs and recommendations on fixation of Minimum Wages and National Floor Wages to the Government.  The tenure of the Expert Group is three years.

3) Which of the following hosts 'Fleet awards function'?

A) Indian Army

B) Indian Navy

C) Indian Airforce

D) None of the above

Answer : B

Fleet Awards Function 2021 was held to celebrate the operational achievements of the Eastern Fleet during the last year on 19 Jun 21. Fleet Awards Function marks the culmination of the Operational Cycle of the Eastern Fleet and recognises accomplishments of the ‘Sword Arm’ of the Eastern Naval Command(ENC).

4) Which of the following state government plans a economic advisory council comprising Esther Duflo to advice newly formed cabinet on economic growth?

A) Tamilnadu

B) West Bengal

C) Bihar

D) None of the above

Answer : A

The Tamil Nadu government will form an economic advisory council comprising Nobel laureate Esther Duflo of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA and former Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan to advise the chief minister.

The other members of the council will be former chief economic advisor to the central government Arvind Subramanian, development economist Jean Dreze and former Union finance secretary S Narayan

5) Who has the power to change jurisdiction of high courts?

A) President

B) Prime Minister

C) Parliament

D) None of the above

Answer : C

Parliament has the power to alter jurisdiction of high courts under Article 241

6) When does summer soltice occur in Northern Hemisphere?

A) June 21

B) July 21

C) June 20

D) July 20

Answer : A

Summer Soltice is day when Northern hemisphere is very close to sun. It happens every year on June 21

7) Which of the following social media giant launched TIP JAR feature?

A) Twitter

B) Facebook

C) Google

D) Instagram

Answer : A

Twitter, has partnered with first payments operator, Razorpay for its Tip Jar feature.Tip Jar Feature allows Twitter users to pay creators for content. Twitter announced the tie-up with Razorpay on June 24, 2021. This Tip Jar feature is currently available to “select users”.

8)KAVAL PLUS is a initiative of which of the following state?

A) Karnataka

B) Tamilnadu

C) Kerala

D) Maharashtra

Answer : C

Department of Women & Child Development in Kerala has decided to expand Kaval Plus programme to five districts, after the success of this pilot project in two districts of Kerala.It is an ambitious programme to lend holistic support to children in need of care & protection and to the survivors of sexual abuse.This programme was launched in December 2020 in two districts of Kerala, namely Thiruvananthapuram and Palakkad. This project is being implemented with help and support of NGOs who have experience in working with children.An early identification system will also be launched under the programme using community-level workers like Asha and Anganwadi workers.

9) SALT is a initiative of which of the following state?

A) Karnataka

B) Tamilnadu

C) Kerala

D) Andra Pradesh

Answer : C

SALT stands for Supporting Andhra's Learning Transformation program

10) When is 'DAY OF SEAFARER' observed?

A) June 21

B) June 22

C) June 23

D) June 25

Answer: D

‘Day of the Seafarer-2021’ was celebrated virtually on 25th June 2021. Each year, June 25 is observed as the "Day of the Seafarer." On this day, people pay respect to Seafarers and recognize the invaluable contribution they make to international trade and the world economy.The World Maritime Theme for 2021, "Seafarers: at the core of shipping's future"

11) Which country announced the plan of  4 day work per week to its employees?

A) Japan

B) China

C) Russia

D) USA

Answer : A

Japan’s government has announced its plans to urge employers to initiate a four-day work week instead of the current five-day work week.

12) K-RIDE is a venture of which of the following state?

A) Karnataka

B) Kerala

C) Tamilnadu

D) Bihar

Answer : A

Suburban railway in Bengaluru project is being executed by K- RIDE, the Joint Venture of Government of Karnataka and Ministry of Railways. According to officials, the suburban project comprises four corridors with a route length of 148 kms. The routes are Bengaluru City Railway Station to Devanahalli (41.40 Km), Byappanahalli to Chikkabanavara (covering a distance of 25 Km), Kengeri to Whitefield (35.52 Km); and Heelalige (Chandapura) to Rajankunte (46.24 Km).

13) Which articles empowers Parliament to pass Delimitation act?

A) Article 81

B) Article 82

C) Article 83

D) Article 84

Answer : B

Article 82 empowers Parliament to pass Delimitation act

14) Which ministry has launched "#Cheer4India" campaign?

A) Ministry of Youth affairs and sports

B) Ministry of health

C) Ministry of Finance

D) None of the above

Answer : A

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju launched the official theme song of the Indian Olympic Team of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on the occasion of Olympic Day in New Delhi. On this occasion Secretary, GoI, Ministry of Sports Shri Ravi Mittal, IOA President Shri Narinder Batra and Secretary-general Shri Rajeev Mehta and DG SAI Shri Sandip Pradhan and other officials were also present.  The song has been composed and sung by popular playback singer Mohit Chauhan and lyrics are penned by his wife Ms. Prathna Gahilote.The Sports Ministry has launched a nation-wide #Cheer4India campaign through various activities like quizzes, selfie points, debates and discussions on Olympics.

15) MISSION JUNE was launched by which of the following State?

A) Karnataka

B) Kerala

C) Uttar Pradesh

D) Bihar

Answer : C

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday announced that it has achieved the target of giving 1 crore Covid vaccine doses in just 24 days – six days before its deadline – under the state’s “Mission June” campaign.