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Current Affairs Questions on 1, 2 June 2019 :
Who is new Indian Navy Chief?
A. Admiral Karambir Singh
B. Admiral Vishnu Bhagwat
C. Admiral Sanjeev Bhasin
D. Admiral SV Bhokare
Answer: A
Explanation: Admiral Karambir Singh on 31 May 2019 assumed charge as the 24th Chief of the Naval Staff. Admiral Singh is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla. Commissioned into the Indian Navy in July 1980, he earned his wings as a helicopter pilot in 1981 and has flown extensively on the Chetak (Alouette) and Kamov helicopters. He is also the first helicopter pilot from the Indian Navy to lead the naval armed forces. Having commanded missile corvette INS Vijaydurg, guided-missile destroyers INS Rana & INS Delhi during his almost 40-year career, he will be Navy chief till November 2021.
Who will head new ‘Jal Shakti’ Ministry?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
C. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
D. Sadhvi Pragya Thakur
Answer: B
Explanation: The Centre has created a new Ministry called ‘Jal Shakti’ by merger of Ministries of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation along with Drinking Water and Sanitation. The move will bring all aspects of water management and regulation under one department. In first Modi government (2014-2019) the project to clean Ganga was moved from Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to Ministry of Water Resources. Later, with a greater push and larger monetary allocation, the Namami Gange project was launched in June 2014. During the 17th Lok Sabha election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to create an integrated ministry to deal with water related isuues. The Jal ministry will be headed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Gajendra Singh Shekhawat while Ram Lal Kataria will be the minister of state.
RBI extends RTGS timings from 4:30 pm to ---- PM?
A. 6 PM
B. 8 PM
B. 5 PM
C. 11 PM
Answer: A
Explanation: To facilitate high-value fund transfers, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an extension of timings for customer transactions through Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) by one and half hours from 4:30 PM to 06 PM. In a notification, issued from Mumbai yesterday, RBI said that new timing will be effective from 1st June. The RTGS is an online fund transfer system, supported by the RBI, which enables money transaction on a real-time basis. The minimum amount for the transaction under this system is Rs 2 lakh. There is no upper limit on the value of funds that can be transferred via the RTGS system.
Government approves how much Monthly Pension Scheme for Traders?
A. 5000
B. 1000
C. 3000
D. 4000
Answer: C
Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Rs.3000 monthly pension scheme for small retail traders and shopkeepers after they attain the age of 60 years. Under the scheme all small shopkeepers, retail traders and self-employed persons are assured a minimum of Rs.3,000 monthly pension after attaining 60 years of age. All small shopkeepers, self-employed persons and retail traders aged between 18-40 years and with Goods and Service Tax (GST) turnover below Rs.1.5 crore can enrol for pension scheme.
Which country terminates preferential trade status for India under GSP recently?
A. UK
B. USA
C. Japan
D. China
Answer: B
Explanation: President Donald Trump has terminated India's designation as a beneficiary developing nation under the key GSP trade programme after determining that it has not assured the US that it will provide "equitable and reasonable access" to its markets. The Generalized System of Preference (GSP) is the largest and oldest US trade preference programme and is designed to promote economic development by allowing duty-free entry for thousands of products from designated beneficiary countries. On March 4, Donald Trump announced that the US intends to terminate India's designations as a beneficiary developing country under the GSP programme.
Which team wins UEFA Champions League Trophy 2019?
A. Manchester
B. Liverpool
C. Tottenham Hotspur
D. Chelsea
Answer: B
Explanation: Liverpool's 2-0 victory is the sixth time it has won the European title in the club's history. An early goal from Mohamed Salah and a late one from Divock Origi gave Liverpool a 2-0 win on 2nd June 2019. ............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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