Current Affairs June 1-15, 2018

Which among the following is the fastest super computer in the world?

World Milk Day is observed on:

Which Indian cricketer has been honoured with the ‘Most inspiring icon of the year for Social Welfare’ award by the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF)?

On 1st June 2018, India’s first superfast train, _____ express from Mumbai to Pune marked 88 years of service?

A new reward scheme named ____ has been introduced by the Income Tax Department to encourage people to provide information about benami transactions and properties and also income earned on such properties by hidden investors and beneficial owners?

Which union ministry has launched an online Analytical tool to monitor foreign contributions by various organisations under FCRA?

When was Global Day of Parents observed all over the world?

On June 2, 2018, the Ministry of Earth Sciences launched a new forecast model named ____ to give accurate and area specific forecast of extreme weather events like rain, heat wave and cold wave?

The official mascot of FIFA World Cup 2018 was:

On 2nd June 2018, who was sworn in as Spain’s Prime Minister?

When did Telangana celebrate its statehood day?

When was the first World Bicycle Day celebrated all over the world?

On 3rd June 2018, India successfully test-fired ____, its indigenously developed nuclear capable long range ballistic missile with strike range of 5,000 km from Dr Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast?

The term, ‘KATRIN’ was in news recently. It is associated with

Recently signed ‘Qingdao Declaration’ is associated with

NASA, has said that, MarCO-A and MarCO-B, have successfully oriented towards which body?

On 6th to 9th June 2018, where was the closing ceremony of the 31st edition of the India – Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) held?

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A new portal with single window facility for job seekers and employers was launched in Kerala. Which social media platform has been associated with this portal?

Which union ministry has launched ‘Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan’ to help farmers in raising their income?

Under which campaign the ‘Jan Aushadhi Suvidha’- the Oxo-biodegradable Sanitary Napkin has been launched by the Union Government?

Name the author whose book “Home Fire” has bagged the Women’s Prize for Fiction, 2018?

Which Ministry recently launched a national media campaign to encourage smoking cessation with public service announcement (PSA) titled ‘What Damage Will This Cigarette/Bidi Do’?

On 11th June 2018, the Ministry of Railways introduced two mobile applications ‘Rail MADAD’ and ‘Menu on Rails’ to improve the travelling experience. Expand MADAD?

The Government of Kerala launched Urja Kerala Mission on June 14, 2018. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the mission?

Two new species of cricket frogs named Kalinga and ____ have been discovered in the Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats recently?

What was the theme of World Blood Donor Day 2018 that was celebrated on 14 June 2018?

The Union government has recently given final clearance to Kaleswaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP). The project will be built across which river?

Which country hosted the 11th edition of Geo Intelligence Asia 2018?

Which of the following pairs in relation to Arogya Keralam Award (2016-17) is NOT correct?

Which South African city hosted the Mandela-Gandhi Youth Conference 2018?

What is India’s rank in the Global Peace Index 2018?

‘Bharat-22’, recently in the news, is related to

The ‘Elder Abuse Study Report’ of 2018 was released by

Consider the following statements with reference to selection of non-permanent members of the UNSC: 1. Once every five years, the General Assembly elects non-permanent members for a five-year term 2. There are ten non-permanent members 3. These seats are distributed on a regional basis Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayats: 1. Each such panchayat brings together about a hundred women LPG customers on an interactive platform to discuss about safe and sustainable usage of LPG. 2. One lakh such panchayats will be conducted across India before 31st March 2019. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Indian navy recently rescued stranded Indians from Socotra Island. This island is located in which country?

Consider the following statements with reference to the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL): 1. All state members of the UN are members of UNCITRAL. 2. Membership entails no additional financial contribution as UNCITRAL is a permanent commission of the General Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The World Investment Report is annually published by

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) recently in news will link