1) Which district of Karnataka is first to open up a covid care center exclusively for women?

A) Mysuru

B) Bengaluru

C) Mandya

D) Chamrajmagar

Answer : A

Mysuru’s first exclusive COVID-19 Care Centre (CCC) for women was inaugurated recently. The survey conducted by city officials found that women in home isolation were not taking proper rest and getting nutritional supplements that were essential for recovering from the infection.This led to the thought of establishing the CCC for the exclusive treatment and care of women. It is connected to VV Puram Maternity hospital

2) Which is the implementing agency of 'BAL SWARAJ' portal?

A) National commission for protection of Child rights

B) National commission for protection of women rights

C) National commission for protection of minority rights

D) None of the above

Answer : A

Bal Swaraj portal of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is highlighting issues of children affected by COVID

3)Which is the first institution in India to be declared 'Standard developing organization'?

A) RDSO

B) IISC

C) CSIR

D) CFTRI

Answer : A

RDSO (Research Design & Standards Organization) of Indian Railways has become the FIRST Institution to be declared SDO under  "One Nation One Standard" mission on BIS ( Bureau of Indian Standards) which is Institution under Department of Consumer Affairs.

4) Which organization releases Eco-Wrap report?

A) State Bank of India

B) Reserve Bank of India

C) Niti Aayog

D) None of the above

Answer : A

Eco-wrap is released by Economic research department of State Bank of India

5) Who took up charge as 21st director general of Assam Rifles?

A) Pradeep Chandran Nair

B) Dinesh K Tripathi

C) Sreekumar Nair

D) Ajai Singh

Answer : A

Lieutenant General Pradeep Chandran Nair, AtiVishishtSeva Medal (AVSM), YudhSeva Medal (YSM) took over as the 21st Director General of the Assam Rifles (popularly known as Sentinels of the North-East)

6) Which of the following statement is true:

1. X Ray setu was developed by Bengaluru based start up

2. IISC is the parent institution of this foundation

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 & 2

D) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

XRAY SETU is an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven platform to identify Covid positive patients developed by Bengaluru-based startup ARTPARK (AI & Robotics Technology Park)

7) Who was recently appointed as chairperson of National Human rights commission?

A) Justice Arun Mishra

B) Justice Ranjan Gogoi

C) Justice Bobde

D) Justice Chandrachud

Answer : A

Justice Arun Mishra took charge as chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

8) In which year, Telangana was formed  as a new state?

A) 2012

B) 2013

C) 2014

D) 2015

Answer : C

Telangana celebrated 8th formation day on 2 June. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act (2014) bifurcated Andhra Pradesh into two separate states, namely, the Andhra Pradesh (residuary) and the Telangana.

9)Which is the implementing ministry of 'Cycles4change' challenge?

A) Ministry of Urban development

B) Ministry of Rural development

C) Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs

D) Ministry of Sports

Answer: C

The India Cycles4Change Challenge is an initiative of the Smart Cities Mission of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to inspire and support Indian cities to quickly implement cycling-friendly initiatives in response to COVID-19.

10) In which year 'Operation Bluestar' was conducted?

1. A) 1982

2. B) 1983

3. C) 1984

4. D) 1985

Answer : C

Operation Blue Star: It was the code name of an Indian military action which was carried out between 1 and 10 June 1984, in order to capture the Sikh leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his followers from the buildings of Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) complex in Amritsar, Punjab.

11)Which country is promoting Red Tourism?

A) Japan

B) China

C) India

D) Australia

Answer : C

Red Tourism has been coined by China which refers to “visiting sites which have modern revolutionary legacy”. It was Launched in 2004 with the objective of promoting locations with historical and cultural significance for history of Communist Party. It seeks to spread awareness regarding history of communist party starting with its origins. It includes colourful events which promotes visitors to put on revolutionary attire when they visit former residences of Communist leaders and exhibition halls etc.

12) Which state has started the "Corona free Village challenge"?

1. A) Maharashtra

2. B) Telangana

3. C) Karnataka

4. D) Kerala

Answer : A

Maharashtra government has launched “Corona-free Village Competitions” which is an interesting route to ensure all Covid-19 precautionary norms are followed in villages of state.Participating villages will be judged on the basis of 22 criteria by a committee set up for the purpose.

13) What is the name given to help operation to Sri Lanka conducted by India?

A) Aaraksha

B) Raksha

C) Sahay

D) Friendship

Answer : A

Operation Sagar Aaraksha II - Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in coordination with Sri Lankan authorities, has been tirelessly engaged in fighting a major fire onboard the Chemical laden container vessel MV X-Press Pearl anchored off Colombo since 25 May 2021

14) DAVINCI is a space program of which of the following space agency?

A) Jaxa

B) ESA

C) ISRO

D) NASA

Answer : D

American space agency, NASA, has announced its two new robotic missions namely Davinci+ and Veritas, to Venus to examine atmosphere and geological features on the planet.

15) Recently world renowned politician "Aneerud Jugnauth" passed away. He belonged to which country?

A) India

B) Sri Lanka

C) Mauritius

D) Nepal

Answer : C

Anerood Jugnauth GCSK, KCMG, QC, PC was a Mauritian politician and barrister who served both as President and Prime Minister of Mauritius. He passed away recently