Current Affairs 30th June 2020 : Daily GK Update in English

1. What is the minimum age limit for voters to opt for postal ballot in Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, after the revision?
A. 80
B. 75
C. 70 
D. 65
Answer [D] 65
2. Which Union Ministry has launched “Nasha Mukt Bharat: Annual Action Plan (2020-21)”?
A. Ministry of Human Resources and Development 
B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment 
C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D. Ministry of Women and Child Development 
Answer [B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
3. Which oil and Gas Company has launched a new technology called ‘Battery Swapping Facility Quick Interchange Service (QIS)?
A. Indian Oil Corporation 
B. Bharat Petroleum Corporation 
C. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
D. Gail Limited 
Answer [A] Indian Oil Corporation 
4. Which technology company has launched ‘Online Business Guide’ and a training Programme, to help people move their business online?
A. Facebook
B. Amazon 
C. Tata Consultancy Services 
D. Infosys
Answer [A] Facebook
5. Which ratings agency estimated India’s Economy to Contract by 5% this fiscal, in its report ‘Asia-Pacific losses near USD 3 tn as balance sheet recession looms’?
A. Moody’s 
B. S & P
C. Fitch 
D. Ind-Ra
Answer [B] S & P
6.When is ‘International Day in Support of Victims of Torture’ observed by UN?
A. June 24
B. June 26
C. June 28
D. June 30
Answer [B] June 26
7. Which sport’s governing body has approved USD 1.5 billion worth Covid-19 Relief Plan, to support its community?
A. Football 
B. Cricket 
C. Basketball 
D. Hockey 
Answer [A] Football
8. Which Indian state has launched an initiative called “At One Click”, to aid MSMEs and Textile Industries?
A. Gujarat 
B. Madhya Pradesh 
C. Odisha
D. Andhra Pradesh 
Answer [A] Gujarat
9. Which country is set to host the 2023 Women’s FIFA World Cup?
A. Brazil
B. Australia & New Zealand 
C. Japan 
D. Argentina 
Answer [B] Australia & New Zealand
10. ‘India Cycles4Change Challenge’ is an initiative of which scheme, to support cities implement cycling-friendly initiatives?
A. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
B. Smart Cities Mission 
C. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
D. Pradhan Mantri Sadak Yojana
Answer [B] Smart Cities Mission