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1. 

Which organisation in collaboration with International Transport Forum will launch the "Decarbonising Transport in India" project on 24 June?

A. Central Road Research Institute
B. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
C. Ministry of Civil Aviation
D. NITI Aayog

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

NITI Aayog in collaboration with International Transport Forum (ITF) is to launch the "Decarbonising Transport in India" project on 24 June. The project intends to develop a pathway towards a low-carbon transport system for India. The project will be launched by ITF Secretary-General Young Tae Kim and NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant.

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2. 

Who inaugurate Virtual India Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival 2020?

A. Ravi Shankar Prasad
B. Raj Nath Singh
C. Prakash Javadekar
D. Amit Shah

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

India is participating at the Cannes Film Festival 2020. The film festival began with the e-inauguration of the Virtual India Pavilion by Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar. The Festival will be held from 22-26 June 2020.The virtual edition of the Cannes Film Market is aimed at exemplifying togetherness and resilience amid the COVID-19 crisis.

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3. 

The Supreme Court asked the government to treat a writ petition, for setting up expert panels to improve India's performance in which index?

A. Food safety index
B. Nature Inde
C. Rule of Law Index
D. World Competitive Index

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The Supreme Court asked the government to treat a writ petition, for setting up expert panels to improve India's performance in the Rule of Law Index, as a "representation" and to decide further action within 6 months' time. India was Ranked 69th in the WJP Rule of Law Index 2020.

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4. 

The Indian Space Research Organisation has initiated a 10,000 crore project- Gaganyaan to send humans to space by which year?

A. 2025
B. 2030
C. 2024
D. 2022

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has initiated a 10,000 crore project- Gaganyaan to send humans to space by 2022, in accordance to which, ISRO has received a patent for its Liquid Cooling and Heating Garment (LCHG) for astronauts to use in space for protection from hot and cold environments.

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5. 

Which Indian company has announced the launch of its generic version of antiviral drug Remdesivir for emergency use in the treatment of the COVID-19 patients?

A. Cipla Ltd
B. Sun Pharmaceutical
C. Wockhardt Limited
D. Lupin Limited

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Cipla Ltd has announced the launch of its generic version of antiviral drug Remdesivir for emergency use in the treatment of the COVID-19 patients. The new drug will be sold under the brand name Cipremi. Cipla's antiviral drug Cipremi will join Glenmark's Fabiflu and Hetero's Covifor to treat the COVID-19 patients in India.

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6. 

Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Indian Financial Technology & Allied Services?

A. Preeti Sudan
B. T Rabi Sankar
C. Atanu Chakraborty
D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The Indian Financial Technology & Allied Services (IFTAS), wholly owned subsidiary of Reserve Bank of India appoints T Rabi Sankar as the Chairman and Dr. N Rajendran as the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) effective from 15th May 2020 and 27th May 2020 respectively.

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7. 

United Nations International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice is globally observed on which day?

A. 20 June
B. 19 June
C. 24 June
D. 21 June

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Every year, the United Nations International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice is globally observed on 21st June to create awareness about the solstices and equinoxes and their cultural and religious significance.

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8. 

Union Minister of State of Development of North Eastern Region Dr Jitendra Singh has sanctioned how much fund for augmentation of healthcare facility in the eight North Eastern States?

A. Rs.190 crore
B. Rs.390 crore
C. Rs.290 crore
D. Rs.490 crore

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Union Minister of State of Development of North Eastern Region Dr Jitendra Singh has sanctioned Rs.190 crore for augmentation of healthcare facility in the eight North Eastern States viz. of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Sikkim, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura for developing infrastructure for management of infectious diseases.

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