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| 1301. |
Who receives Pulitzer Prize in music recently? |
| Answer» Kendrick Lamar received the Pulitzer Prize in music for his album "Damn". Lamar is the first rapper in history to be given the award. Previous recipients included Bob Dylan, Hank Williams and Duke Ellington. Lamar had received this award at Columbia University. | |
| 1302. |
Pedro Sanchez was sworn in as the Prime minister of __________. |
| Answer» Pedro Sanchez was sworn in as Spain's Prime Minister. Pedro Sanchez has taken charge as seventh head of government of Spain since it returned to democracy in the late 1970s. Pedro Sanchez has replaced Mariano Rajoy. Mariano Rajoy was stepped down due to a corruption scandal. Pedro Sanchez was sworn in as Spanish prime minister before King Felipe. He belongs to the Socialist Party. | |
| 1303. |
Who has been appointed as ambassador for 'promote science' initiative in France to encourage girls to pursue scientific careers? |
| Answer» Priyanka Das from Assam has been appointed as ambassador for 'promote science' initiative in France to encourage girls to pursue scientific careers. Priyanka Das is doing her PhD and working in R&D in the Navigation Systems division of France's Safran. She is 26 years old. "For Girls and Science" initiative was introduced in 2014 to promote scientific careers among youth, mainly girls. It is supported by the Ministry of National Education of France and the L'Oreal Foundation. | |
| 1304. |
Anjani Kumar Singh has been appointed the Advisor, Policy and Programme Implementation, to which chief mininster? |
| Answer» Anjani Kumar Singh, the former Bihar chief secretary has been appointed the Advisor, Policy and Programme Implementation, to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Anjani Kumar Singh is an IAS officer of 1981 batch. He retired in February 2018. But he was given an extension for 3 months. As Anjani Kumar Singh's extension period ended, Deepak Kumar took charge as the new chief secretary of Bihar. | |
| 1305. |
Who inaugurate National Health Editors Conference on Yoga in New Delhi? |
| Answer» Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shripad Yesso Naik will inaugurate the 3rd National Health Editors Conference on Yoga at Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) in New Delhi. The conference is organized by the Ministry of AYUSH along with the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY). This Conference on 'Evidence Based Recent Innovative Research on Yoga - A Review of Yoga Research' is conducted to mark the beginning of International Day of Yoga (21st June). Over 100 Health Editors from National and Regional media organizations would take part in the conference. The conference aims to enlighten the media persons on the scientific aspects of yoga & its benefits for human health. | |
| 1306. |
Who has been appointed as the new Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI)? |
| Answer» Dr. Dinesh Gupta, an officer of the 1983 UPSC batch, has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the Geological Survey of India (GSI). He took over from N Kutumba Rao to become the 47th DG of the GSI. Gupta is an expert in mineral exploration and responsibility has been given to him to steer GSI in this field. | |
| 1307. |
Name of the person who is elected as Prime Minister of Egypt? |
| Answer» In Egypt, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been sworn-in for a second four-year term in office as the country faces major economic and security challenges. Sisi won 97% of valid votes in the March presidential election. | |
| 1308. |
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression was observed on this date. |
| Answer» International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression was observed all over the world on 4th June 2018. The UN General Assembly declared 4 June as the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. This day is observed to acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the world who are the victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse. The six most common violations faced by children are: use of children in war, killing, sexual violence, abduction, attacks on schools and hospitals, and denial of humanitarian access. | |
| 1309. |
Who has been appointed as the RBI's Deputy Governor? |
| Answer» The Centre has appointed MK Jain, Managing Director, and CEO of IDBI Bank, as the RBI's Deputy Governor. Jain will fill a position that had been lying vacant since August 2017 after the retirement of SS Mundra. With the appointment of Jain, the Centre has stuck to the tradition of having a commercial banker occupy this post of RBI Deputy Governor (reserved for bankers). The central bank now has four serving RBI Deputy Governors. Jain has been appointed for a term of three years. | |
| 1310. |
Which Indian player is the world's highest-paid athletes, according to the Forbes? |
| Answer» India cricket captain Virat Kohli is among the world's highest-paid athletes, according to a Forbes compilation topped by American boxing champion Floyd Mayweather. Kohli, the only sportsperson from India to be featured in the list, is ranked 83rd with earnings of USD 24 million. The 'World's Highest-Paid Athletes 2018' list is topped by 41-year-old Mayweather, with USD 285 million earnings. | |
| 1311. |
Who bagged the 'National Gopal Ratna' award from the Central Government for cattle rearing and dairying? |
| Answer» A. Dhiraj Ram Krishna, a young engineer from Coimbatore, has won the 'National Gopal Ratna' award from the Central Government on June 2 for cattle rearing and dairying. He received the award from the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Radha Mohan Singh in New Delhi for 'upkeep of the best dairy animals of indigenous breeds'. | |
| 1312. |
Who has been appointed as the Non-Executive Independent Director of Religare Enterprises Limited? |
| Answer» Malay Kumar Sinha is an Indian Police Service officer. He has served in several positions in Uttar Pradesh Police, Intelligence Bureau and the Ministry of Home Affairs. His has also worked as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs and Secretary-Security, Cabinet Secretariat. | |
| 1313. |
__________ was selected as the Chairman of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). |
| Answer» Pippa Harris was selected as the Chairman of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). She will be replacing Jane Lush. Her tenure is for 2 years. Earlier she was the deputy chair. Harris has served as the head of dramacommissioning for the BBC where her commissions included "The Lost Prince", "State of Play" and "Daniel Deronda". | |
| 1314. |
Who has taken charge as the new Technical Director of FC Goa? |
| Answer» Derrick Pereira assumed charge as head coach in the absence of Sergio Lobera for the Super Cup. He will continue to monitor Youth Development for FC Goa. FC Goa has also appointed former FC Pune City striker Jesus Rodriguez Tato as assistant to coach Sergio Lobera for the upcoming season of Super Cup. | |
| 1315. |
Who will become the next chief executive of Axis Bank after Shikha Sharma? |
| Answer» P S Jayakumar become a former Citibanker and the first lateral recruit into the top position at a public-sector bank. He joined BoB on October 2015 and was heading VBHC Value Homes prior to taking charge of the lender. The other candidates considered are deputy MD V Srinivasan and executive director Rajiv Anand. The decision would be finalized by September 2018. | |
| 1316. |
Who inagurated the 73km long National Highway in Tripura? |
| Answer» President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated 73km long National Highway in Tripura. This national highway will connect Matabati to Udaipur-Sabroom. This was constructed in 30 months, and it will help in infrastructure development. | |
| 1317. |
Who will present the National Awards on Best Performing Self Help Groups under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihood Mission in New Delhi? |
| Answer» Union Minister of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Mines, Narendra Singh Tomar will present the National Awards on Best Performing Self Help Groups under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) on 11th June 2018 in New Delhi. The National Awards to the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are given to honour their outstanding performance and encourage their work. The National Awards to the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are given to honour their outstanding performance and encourage their work. | |
| 1318. |
Which minister has approved the upward revision of pension to meritorious sportspersons? |
| Answer» Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Rathore has approved the upward revision of pension to meritorious sportspersons. Under the revision, the rate of pension has been doubled of the existing rate of pension on winning medals in international sports events. Following the upward revision of pension, the medallist at the Olympic/Para-Olympic Games will get Rs.20,000 while a gold medallist at World Cup/World Championship in Olympic and Asian Games disciplines will get Rs.16,000. | |
| 1319. |
Name of the Governor who took an additional charge of Tripura? |
| Answer» President Ram Nath Kovind gave West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi additional charge of Tripura Governor, during the absence on leave of Tathagata Roy. The President of India is pleased to appoint Keshari Nath Tripathi to discharge the functions of the Governor of Tripura, in addition to his own duties, during the absence on leave of Tathagata Roy, Governor of Tripura. | |
| 1320. |
Who presents the 4th "National Awards for outstanding services in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse" in New Delhi? |
| Answer» President Kovind will present the 4th "National Awards for outstanding services in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse" on the occasion of 'International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking' on 26th June. The function organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in New Delhi. The Awards were started in 2013 and conferred biennially. | |
| 1321. |
Who will be the head of Asset Reconstruction Company? |
| Answer» Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal announced setting up of a committee to give recommendations on formation of an Asset Reconstruction Company. The committe will give recommendations in two weeks for faster resolution of stressed accounts. The committee will be formed under Sunil Mehta, non-executive chairman of Punjab National Bank. | |
| 1322. |
Recently, Which Indian cricketer's wax statue was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in New Delhi? |
| Answer» Virat Kohli's statue was crafted using more than 200 measurements and photographs obtained during the sitting session. Virat Kohli's statue features him in a dynamic pose, with the Indian cricket team jersey. Wax statues of other sport legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, and Lionel Messi are also present in Madame Tussauds. | |
| 1323. |
Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to ASEAN? |
| Answer» Rudrendra Tandon is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer of 1994 batch. He is currently Joint Secretary at Headquarters. He has been appointed as next Ambassador of India to ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations. | |
| 1324. |
The Indian government has formed a group to study the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Policy of India. The head of this zone is; |
| Answer» The government has constituted a group, headed by Bharat Forge Chairman Baba Kalyani, to study the special economic zones (SEZ) policy of India. The SEZ Policy was implemented from 1st April 2000. The Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 was passed by Parliament in May, 2005. It received Presidential assent on 23rd June 2005 and the Special Economic Zone Act was enacted. The group that has been formed will evaluate the SEZ policy. It will suggest measures to cater to the needs of exporters according to the current economic condition. | |
| 1325. |
Madhu Sethi was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to __________. |
| Answer» Madhu Seth is Counsellor in the High Commission of India, London, at present. She has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Cuba. She will take up the new assignment. | |
| 1326. |
Who inagurated the 16 MW solar 'PV power plant' at the Heavy Vehicle Factory in Chennai? |
| Answer» Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated a 16 MW solar 'PV power plant' established by Bharat Electronics LTD at the Heavy Vehicle Factory in Avadi, Chennai. This power plant has been constructed on a 80 acre land. It costs Rs 105 crore. It will meet the captive consumption of the HVF and Engine Factory Avadi (EFA). The plant will inject power at 110kV to the Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Ltd's 110 kV Sub-Station. It will contribute to an annual savings of Rs 45.41 million for HVF. It will provide green energy to the factory and promote GreenIndia initiative. It will also help in reduction of sulphur di-oxide, nitrogen di-oxide and particulate matter emissions and improve air quality. | |
| 1327. |
___________ was appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission. |
| Answer» Former National Investigation Agency (NIA) chief Sharad Kumar was appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission. The 62-year-old Kumar, a 1979-batch IPS officer of the Haryana cadre, retired in September last year after heading the National Investigation Agency, an anti-terror probe organization, for over four years. | |
| 1328. |
Who has been appointed as the chief conservator of forest as the member of the National Wetland Committee? |
| Answer» The Union government has appointed Uday Vora the chief conservator of forest as the member of the National Wetland Committee. The National Wetlands Committee (NWC) under the chairpersonship of secretary, MOEF&CC has been constituted. The Committee has been formed under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. | |
| 1329. |
Pradeep Parameswaran was appointed as the new President of India and South Asia for this company. |
| Answer» U.S. based ride hailing firm Uber has appointed Pradeep Parameswaran as new President of India and South Asia. This comes after Amit Jain was elevated to head the Asia Pacific region for Uber in May this year. Parameswaran joined Uber in January 2017 and was CEO of Den Networks, a Cable TV company in his last stint. | |
| 1330. |
Name of the women who has been crowned Femina Miss India 2018 is; |
| Answer» Anukreethy Vas, a 19-year-old Tamil Nadu college student, has been crowned Femina Miss India 2018 in a grand ceremony in Mumbai hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar and actor Ayushmann Kurrana. Anukreethy Vas was previously crowned fbb Colours Femina Miss Tamil Nadu. Meenakshi Chaudhary from Haryana was the first runner-up while Shreya Rao Kamavarapu from Andhra Pradesh secured the second runner-up position. Anukreethy Vas will now represent India at Miss World 2018 while the two runners-up will represent the country at Miss Grand International 2018 and Miss United Continents 2018 respectively. | |
| 1331. |
Who has been appointed as the new chairman of CBIC? |
| Answer» S Ramesh has been appointed as the new chairman of Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs (CBIC). He will succeed Vanaja N. Sarna on July 1. The CBIC is the apex body for administering the levy and collection of indirect taxes of the Union of India viz. Central Excise duty, Customs duty and Service Tax, and for facilitating cross border movement of goods & services. It is a part of the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance. | |
| 1332. |
Who has taken charge as the Executive Director and Secretary of EEPC India? |
| Answer» Suranjan Gupta has taken charge as the Executive Director and Secretary of EEPC India. Suranjan Gupta succeeds Bhaskar Sarkar. He joined EEPC India in 2006. He has vast experience in international economics and trade. He has worked in American Consulate, European Commission and the Indian Chamber of Commerce etc. | |
| 1333. |
Who launched the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra-2018 in New Delhi? |
| Answer» Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh has flagged off the 1st batch of three month-long Kailash Mansarovar Yatra-2018 in New Delhi. The Yatra will continue till the 8th of September 2018. There are two routes for the Yatra, one through Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand which involves some trekking also. The other route is through Nathu La Pass in Sikkim, which is motorable and suitable for senior citizens who unable to undertake arduous trekking. | |
| 1334. |
Name of the Indian CM who inaugurates diaphragm wall pylon of Polavaram project is; |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandra Babu Naidu inaugurated the diaphragm wall pylon at the multipurpose irrigation project Polavaram. Addressing the small gathering here, Naidu assured that the mega irrigation venture will be completed by December 2019. Expressing satisfaction over the progress of construction, the Chief Minister said that near about 55 percent work has been completed. Taking a pot-shot at Central government Babu claimed that Rs 1000 crore has not been released by the BJP government. The TDP Chief also slammed YCR Congress party for stalling the ongoing project. | |
| 1335. |
Who become the first female Hall of Famer in UFC? |
| Answer» American fighter Ronda Rousey will become the first female MMA fighter to be inducted into the Ultimate Fighting Championship Hall of Fame, the UFC announced. There would be no women in UFC without Ronda Rousey. | |
| 1336. |
Who inaugurated and laid foundation stones for more than 100 schemes, worth Rs 875 crore, of the state bridge construction corporation? |
| Answer» Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid foundation stones for more than 100 schemes, worth Rs 875 crore, of the state bridge construction corporation. At a function organised on the occasion of the 43rd establishment day of the Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam Ltd, 122 schemes were inaugurated or their foundation stones laid down by the chief minister. | |
| 1337. |
Who received the Polly Umrigar Trophy at the BCCI Annual Awards function? |
| Answer» Indian captain Virat Kohli has received the prestigious Polly Umrigar Trophy (Cricketer of the Year) award for two consecutive seasons (2016-17 and 2017-18) at the BCCI Annual Awards function. Anshuman Gaekwad and Sudha Shah received the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award. Jalaj Saxena and Parvez Rasool were adjudged 'Best All Rounders' in Ranji Trophy while Krunal Pandya was rewarded for his performance in the Hazare one-day championship. | |
| 1338. |
Which Indian Athelete won gold in men's 10,000-metre race at the Gouden Spike meeting in Leiden? |
| Answer» Young long-distance runner Gavit Murali Kumar bagged a gold in men's 10,000-metre race at the Gouden Spike meeting in Leiden, The Netherlands. The 21-year-old Kumar, hailing from Gujarat, clocked a personal best of 28 minutes 43.34 seconds. It was the best by an Indian in the ongoing season. It was also the second-fastest time by an Indian ever in the distance race, just short of long-distance coach Surendra Singh's national record of 28 minutes 02.89 seconds set at Vigo, Spain in 2008. | |
| 1339. |
Who will launch Solar Charkha Mission on 27th June? |
| Answer» President Ram Nath Kovind will launch Solar Charkha Mission on 27th of this month which will entail a subsidy of 550 crore rupees in the initial two years for 50 clusters. Briefing media in New Delhi on achievements of his ministry in the last four years, Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Giriraj Singh said the scheme is aimed at linking five crore women and self help groups to the initiative. MSME is playing a big role in empowerment of people and created a large number of employment in the country. The ministry has provided training to over 15 lakh people over the past four years through its various initiatives. The 15 new technology centres will be set up and out of these, ten will be made operational this year. | |
| 1340. |
Who inaugurates 1st BEL representative office in Vietnam, recently? |
| Answer» Raksha Mantri, Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the first Representative Office of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Hanoi, Vietnam. Smt Sitharaman handed over the symbolic key of the Representative Office of BEL at Vietnam (VIRO) to Chairman & Managing Director, BEL Mr Gowtama MV during the Vietnam-India Defence Industry Business Meeting. The Representative Office will aim to promote BEL's exports in areas such as Weapon Systems, Radar Systems, Naval Systems, Military Communication Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, Combat Management System and Coastal Surveillance System. | |
| 1341. |
Who claimed the 50th win of his career and reclaimed the lead of this year's world championship at the Canadian Grand Prix? |
| Answer» Sebastian Vettel claimed the 50th win of his career and reclaimed the lead of this year's world championship on Sunday when he ended Lewis Hamilton's run of supremacy at the Canadian Grand Prix. | |
| 1342. |
Who was appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the independent State of Papua New Guinea? |
| Answer» Vijai Kumar (YOA : 2003) is at present the Counsellor, Embassy of India, Stockholm. He has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea. | |
| 1343. |
Which union minster meets Ambassadors from OPEC countries to India? |
| Answer» Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met the Ambassadors from OPEC countries and expressed concern about rising crude oil prices and its negative impact on consumers across the world, particularly in India. At a meeting in New Delhi, Mr Padhan emphasized that global crude prices have gone beyond the threshold which can be sustained by the world. He highlighted that market fundamentals do not support such high prices. He urged the OPEC Ambassadors to convey the message to their Governments regarding the need to move to responsible pricing. He also urged them to move to transparent and flexible markets for both oil and gas. India has a strong engagement with the OPEC countries and top 8 suppliers of crude oil to India are OPEC Member countries. | |
| 1344. |
Who has assumed charge as new Secretary in Ministry of Coal? |
| Answer» Dr Inder Jit Singh, a 1985 batch IAS officer of Kerala Cadre, has been appointed the coal secretary in New Delhi. He succeeded Susheel Kumar. Prior to his appointment as Coal Secretary, he, was posted as Secretary (Coordination) in Cabinet Secretariat. Dr Singh is a Ph.D in Economics from Punjab University. | |
| 1345. |
World's most experienced space woman who recently retired as astronaut is; |
| Answer» NASA's record-breaking astronaut, Peggy Whitson, retired after a 22-year-long career. Whitson, who joined NASA as a researcher in 1986, has spent more time off Earth than any other American, totalling 665 days over three International Space Station missions. The 58-year-old is the oldest woman to go into space and also the most experienced female spacewalker, with 10 missions. | |
| 1346. |
Former World Bank Economist Omar al-Razzaz was sworn in as Prime Minister of __________. |
| Answer» Former World Bank Economist Omar al-Razzaz was sworn in as Jordan's Prime Minister after King Abdullah issued a decree approving the new government. Omar succeeded Hani al-Mulki who resigned following mass protests over price hikes and other government economic policies. | |
| 1347. |
Who met World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva in Washington recently? |
| Answer» Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva in Washington DC to seek assistance for a Multimodal Transport Corridor and the Rural Livelihood Project which aims to provide sustainable livelihood enhancements in 10,000 villages in the state. World Bank has assured of positive consideration of both the projects. Fadnavis, who is on a three-nation tour, also attended a business discussion organised by US-India Strategic Partnership Forum. | |
| 1348. |
Adiraju Venkateswara Rao who died due to a long term illness in Hyderabad was a __________. |
| Answer» Adiraju Venkateswara Rao was 79 years old. His native was Khammam district. He had worked in several Telugu and English newspapers. He had also written few books. He had played an important role in the separate Telangana protests in 1969. He was honoured by the state government in the Telangana formation day celebrations recently. | |
| 1349. |
Who become the first woman Indian Air Force fighter pilot from south India? |
| Answer» Flying Officer Meghana Shanbough MR from Karnataka has become the first woman Indian Air Force fighter pilot from south India. Before her, only five other female fighter pilots have joined the ranks. She graduates from the Air Force Academy (AFA) in Dundigal. | |
| 1350. |
Who laid a foundation Stone of 'Auxiliary Production Unit & Artificial Limbs Fitting Centre' Laid at Nawada, Faridabad. |
| Answer» The Foundation of stone of "Auxiliary Production Unit and State-of-the-Art Artificial Limbs Fitting Centre" was laid by Manohar Lal, Chief Minister of Haryana and Krishan Pal Gurjar, Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment at an event at village Nawada, Tigaon (Ballabhgarh), Faridabad, Haryana. The differently abled people face a lot of difficulties to visit Kanpur to avail facilities of evaluation, measurements and fitment of assistive devices from ALIMCO headquarters at Kanpur. These services provided at the auxiliary centres in other areas will help differently abled people to cover lesser distance for receiving these devices. | |