Current Affairs Questions and Answers - June 06, 2015

Current Affairs Questions and Answers - June 06, 2015


Q1. Name the prominent scientist sworn in as the President of Mauritius on 5th June’15?

A. Ammenah Gurib-Fakim
B. Queen Elizabeth II
C. Sir Anerood Jugnath
D. Kailash Purryag

View Answer / Hide Answer

ANSWER: A. Ammenah Gurib-Fakim.

She is the first woman to hold the ceremonial position in the Indian Ocean island nation. Gurib-Fakim, 56, is the first female president of Mauritius, which gained independence from Britain in 1968 and replaced Britain's Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state in 1992. She has also worked with the World Bank and other international institutions.



Q2. Which state government has introduced mechanical road sweepers to effectively control air pollution and keep the city clean?

A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Delhi

View Answer / Hide Answer

ANSWER: D. Delhi

The mechanical sweeping machines are the initiative of the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC). These are aimed at effectively cleaning the roads of the city and reduce the exposure of dust and dirt particles to manual sweepers.



Q3. Under which section of Consumer Protection Act, the union government has filed complaint against Maggi?

A. 12 (3) (A)
B. 12 (1) (D)
C. 94 (C)
D. 93 (D)

View Answer / Hide Answer

ANSWER: B. 12 (1) (D)

Section 12(1)(d) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 enables the government to approach Consumer Forum to protect interests of consumers.



Q4. Which city’s metro got India’s first driver less train?

A. Lucknow
B. Mumbai
C. Delhi
D. Jaipur

View Answer / Hide Answer

ANSWER: C. Delhi

Bharat Earth Movers Ltd (BEML) manufacturing these trains in India. The new generation train, which is a part of a 20-set consignment, will be suitable to eventually run on UTO (unattended train operation) mode. These trains are being procured through Hyundai Rotem, which manufactures them at its facility in Korea.



Q5. Who has been conferred with the South Africa (SA) Cricketer of the Year Award for 2015?

A. J P Duminy
B. Hashim Amla
C. Jacques Kallis
D. A B DeVillers

View Answer / Hide Answer

ANSWER: D. A B DeVillers

The award was presented to him at the 2015 Cricket South Africa Awards presentation ceremony held at Midrand in South Africa.



Q6. What status has been awarded by the Department of Public Enterprises under the Union Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) on 2nd June’15?

A. Miniratna
B. Maharatna
C. Navratna
D. Ratna

View Answer / Hide Answer

ANSWER: A. Miniratna

The scheme of awarding Navratna, Miniratna (Category-1 and 2) status to public sector undertakings (PSUs) was started by the Union Government vide a notification dated 22 July 1997 so as to grant greater autonomy to PSUs to become global giants.



Q7. As per the Central food safety regulator FSSAI, how many variants of Maggi Noodles were found ‘Unsafe and Hazardous’ for human consumption?

A. One
B. Three
C. Five
D. Nine

View Answer / Hide Answer

ANSWER: D. Nine

The Central food safety regulator, FSSAI ordered Nestle to recall nine variants of Maggi instant noodles from the market. FSSAI has found nine variants of Maggi noodles 'unsafe and hazardous' for human consumption. It asked Nestle to stop their production, import and sale with immediate effect. FSSAI said that Nestle launched 'Maggi Oats Masala Noodles' without product approval and without undertaking risk or safety assessment.


Post your comment