1.Under which anti-terror law, the Government of India (GoI) has banned Al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP)?
[A] Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1968[B] Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1964
[C] Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967
[D] Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1965
Correct Answer: C [Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967]
Notes:
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has banned the Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and the Afghanistan-based Islamic State in Khorasan Province (or ISIS Wilayat Khorasan) under the anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967 (UAPA). The outfit, which has now been banned, considers India and Indian interests as its targets and is engaged in activities of radicalising and recruiting Indian youth for terror activities. The main purpose of anti-terror law is to make powers available for dealing with activities directed against the integrity and sovereignty of India. It has strict penal provisions to deal with banned organisations and their members. There are 39 banned outfits under UAPA, including the Islamic State, Lashkar-e-Toiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and others.
2.The 2018 Ambubachi Mela has started in which state?
[A] Manipur[B] Mizoram
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Assam
Correct Answer: D [Assam]
Notes:
On 22nd June 2018, the annual Ambubachi Mela has started at Nilachall hillock where the Kamakhya temple is situated in Assam. The temple will remain close from this evening and re-opened for public in the morning of 26th this month. Over 10 lakh devotees are expected to attend the mela. Temporary camps have been set up in and around the temple. Special thrust is being given in maintaining cleanliness. Around three thousand security personnel have been deployed. 80 buses have been pressed into services by the Assam State Transport Corporation to ferry passengers.
3.Prabhakar Choubey, who passed away recently, was the veteran personality of which field?
[A] Sports[B] Journalism
[C] Politics
[D] Science
Correct Answer: B [Journalism]
Notes:
Prabhakar Choubey (83), the veteran journalist and litterateur, has passed away in Raipur, Chhattisgarh on June 21, 2018.
4.The 2018 World Music Day (WMD) is observed on which date?
[A] June 21[B] June 22
[C] June 20
[D] June 23
Correct Answer: A [June 21]
Notes:
The World Music Day (WMD) is observed on June 21 every year across the world to sheds light on the importance of music. The day is also known as ‘Fete de la Musique’ after a music festival that began in France in 1982. Several singers enthrall listeners by playing their instruments in public or recreational areas. On this day, the citizens of a city or country are allowed and urged to play music outside in their neighborhoods or in public spaces and parks. Free concerts are also organized, where musicians play for fun and not for payment.
5.Which union ministry has been conferred the SKOCH’s ‘Best performing Social Sector Ministry’ award?
[A] Ministry of External Affairs[B] Ministry of Human Resource Development
[C] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[D] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Women and Child Development]
Notes:
The SKOCH Group has conferred the ‘Best performing Social Sector Ministry’ award on the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) for its significant achievements and initiatives from the last 4 years. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi received the award on behalf of the Ministry in an event held in New Delhi on June 22, 2018. The excerpts of the achievements of the Ministry are as follows: 6 months maternity leave, Sexual Harassment at Work Place Act, She-box, One stop centres, Universal Women help line (181) and 33% reservation in police. The Skoch Group is a think tank dealing with socio-economic issues with a focus on inclusive growth since 1997. The Skoch Awards are based on the philosophy of spearheading positive socio-economic changes through recognising persons who have contributed immensely to salutary transformations in society and governance by displaying exemplary leadership abilities.
