- ‘Maareech’- It is an advanced torpedo decoy system which is capable of detecting, locating and neutralizing incoming torpedo, inducted by Indian Navy. It is developed by DRDO.
- Awards and Recognition: (a) Popstar Beyonce- She will be receiving humanitarian Award at 20th Annual BET Awards 2020 for her long-standing philanthropic work and the recent contribution in relief efforts of COVID-19 (b) K.K Shailaja- She is Health Minister of Kerala State and has been honoured by United Nations for her efforts to combat COVID-19 in her state.
- Maro Gomez- He is a Germany Football player and has announced his retirement from the sport.
- Obituaries: Geetha Nagabhusahn- She was a Kannada Writer.
- India has become the first country to control locust (crop threatening migratory pest) through drones. The locust is controlled by a vehicle-mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) sprayer.
- Government of India has taken a decision to ban 59 Chinese mobile phone apps. The decision was announced by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The few of the apps included are Tik Tok, Shareit, UC Browser, Helo, Club Factory, WeChat etc.
- Important Day and Theme: (a) 30th June 2020- International Asteroid Day (b) 30th June 2020- International Day of Parliamentarism
- Agreement between India and Bhutan for Hydroelectric Project
- World Bank approves Loan for STARS Project
- ‘Project Platina’-- Maharashtra
- Appointments on 30th June 2020
- 49th Governing Council Meeting of NPC
Questions:
Q.1 When is International Day of Parliamentarism marked?
a. 29th June 2020
b. 28th June 2020
c. 27th June 2020
d. 30th June 2020
a. 29th June 2020
b. 28th June 2020
c. 27th June 2020
d. 30th June 2020
Q.2 Who is awarded 20th Annual BET Awards 2020 for long-standing philanthropic work and the recent contribution in relief efforts of COVID-19?
a. Nicki Minaj
b. Rihanna
c. Popstar Beyonce
d. Jeniffer Lopez
Q.3 When is International Asteroid Day marked?
a. Nicki Minaj
b. Rihanna
c. Popstar Beyonce
d. Jeniffer Lopez
Q.3 When is International Asteroid Day marked?
a. 29th June 2020
b. 28th June 2020
c. 27th June 2020
d. 30th June 2020
Q.4 Geetha Nagabhusahn, who passed away recently belonged to which profession?
a. Kannada Writer
b. Kathak Dancer
c. Social Activist
d. Scientist
Q.5 Which state’s Health Minister is recently honoured by United Nations for the efforts in combating COVID-19 in the state?
a. Tamil Nadu
b. Kerala
c. Maharashtra
d. Punjab
Q.6 Which is the first country to control locust through drones?
a. India
b. Bangladesh
c. Indonesia
d. China
b. 28th June 2020
c. 27th June 2020
d. 30th June 2020
Q.4 Geetha Nagabhusahn, who passed away recently belonged to which profession?
a. Kannada Writer
b. Kathak Dancer
c. Social Activist
d. Scientist
Q.5 Which state’s Health Minister is recently honoured by United Nations for the efforts in combating COVID-19 in the state?
a. Tamil Nadu
b. Kerala
c. Maharashtra
d. Punjab
Q.6 Which is the first country to control locust through drones?
a. India
b. Bangladesh
c. Indonesia
d. China
