1. MSDC is associated with which ministry?

Answer – Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

The Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) is an apex advisory body formed in 1997 for the development of major and non-major ports. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the 18th meeting of MSDC through a video conference.

2. Who is the composer of the official song of the Indian Olympic team of Tokyo 2020?

Answer- Mohit Chauhan

Recently Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju launched the official song of Indian Olympic team of Tokyo 2020. The song 'Tu Than Le' is composed and sung by popular playback singer Mohit Chauhan.

3. Which country has won the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) for the first time recently?

Answer – New Zealand

New Zealand has won the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) for the first time by defeating India in the final. This is New Zealand's first ICC title in two decades.

4. Recently released S&P Global Ratings has reduced India's growth forecast for the current financial year from 11 percent to what percent?

Answer – 9.5 percent

S&P Global Ratings on June 24, 2021 slashed India's growth forecast for the current fiscal to 9.5 per cent from 11 per cent. S&P said further risks to the pandemic remain because about 15 percent of the population has received a single dose of the vaccine so far. However, now the supply of the vaccine is expected to accelerate. The Indian economy contracted by 7.3 percent in the financial year 2020-21.

5. Recently Indian Army has issued RFI to buy how many Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV)?

Answer – 1750

The Indian Army has issued an RFI on 24 June 2021 for procuring 1750 Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicles (FICV). These special combat vehicles are suitable for destroying enemy tanks and movement of troops. These vehicles will be deployed in the desert and hilly areas along with eastern Ladakh. These combat vehicles will be procured under the Make in India initiative.

6. Recently who has been appointed as the Vice Chancellor of Delhi Sports University (DSU)?

Answer – Karnam Malleswari

The Delhi government has appointed former Olympic medalist Karnam Malleswari as the Vice-Chancellor of Delhi Sports University (DSU). The Delhi Assembly had passed a bill in 2019 to set up DSUs. Former India lifter Malleswari is the first Indian woman to win a bronze medal (the first female Olympic medalist) at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Who has been awarded the Central European University (CEU) Open Society Award recently?

Answer – Kerala

Former Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja has been awarded the Central European University (CEU) Open Society Award for 2021. The award has been presented to him in recognition of "his steadfast leadership and community-based public health work, saving lives during the pandemic". The Central European University (CEU) Open Society Award is given annually to an individual or organization whose achievements have contributed significantly to the creation of an open society.

8. Recently the Government of India with the Government of Mizoram has signed a loan agreement of how many million dollars with the World Bank for the Mizoram Health System Strengthening Project?

Answer – $32 million

Government of India along with Mizoram Government has signed a $32 million loan agreement with the World Bank for the Mizoram Health System Strengthening Project. The project aims to improve the manageability and quality of health services in Mizoram, with a focus on under-served areas and benefiting weaker sections. The project will strengthen the governance and management framework of the Department of Health and Family Welfare and its subsidiaries.

9. Which cricketer has been recently appointed by the global technology brand OnePlus as the brand ambassador of its wearables category?

Answer- Jasprit Bumrah

Global smartphone brand OnePlus has appointed India's star cricketer Jasprit Bumrah as the brand ambassador of its wearables category. The OnePlus wearable category includes the OnePlus Watch, the first global smart wearable device from OnePlus.

10. When is the International Day of the Seafarer celebrated?

Answer – June 25

International Day of the Seafarer is celebrated every year on 25 June. The day is observed to commemorate the unique contribution made by seafarers globally to international maritime trade, civil society and the world economy. This day is observed with an aim to encourage Governments, Shipping Organisations, Companies, Ship owners and all other concerned parties to take action to duly and appropriately promote Sailor's Day and celebrate it in a meaningful way.