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1) “Operation Olivia” launched by ICG every year to protect Olive Ridley Turtles.
A) Olive Ridley Turtles congregate along the Odisha Coast for breeding and nesting from November to december.
B) The Orissa Marine Fisheries Act Empowers Coast Guard as one of its enforcement.
C) Olive Ridley Turtles are listed as Vulnerable under IUCN Red List.
2) PM Modi expresses grief over the demise of Vice president of Ramakrishna Math and Mission Swami Shivamayanandaji Maharaj.
A) RKM is a hindu religious and spiritual organisation.
B) RKM forms the core of a worldwide spiritual movement known as Ramakrishna Movement or Vedanta Movement.
C) Headquarter of Ramakrishna Math and Mission are situated at an area called Belur and popularly known as Belur Math.
3) India launches “Extension of Hospitals Project” in states to fight Covid 19.
A) It is being used to fill gaps in major health infrastructure.
B) Project to be run in smaller towns and Rural areas.
C) Office of Principal Scientific Adviser has invited private sector companies, donor organizations and Individuals to initiate the project.
4) The 44th GST Council met under the chairmanship of the Finance Minister.
A) Council in its meeting decided to reduce GST rates on various items being used in Covid 19 relief and management.
B) It decided to waive tax levied on Tocilizumab and Amphotericin B.
C) GST rate on Remdesivir and anticoagulants like Heparin has been reduced from 12% to 5%.
5) Union MCD Minister urged Citizens to report instances of Child Labour on PENCIL Portal.
A) World Day against Child Labour is observed on 12th June around the World.
B) The day was launched by ILO in 2002.
C) PENCIL portal stands for Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour.
6) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates CoERSA and CoERBAT established by BRO.
A) CoERSA stands for Centre of Excellence for Road Safety and Awareness.
B) CoERBAT stands for Centre of Excellence for Roads, Bridges, Air Fields and Tunnels.
C) BRO was formed on 7 May 1960.
7) Raksha Mantri flagged off first ever Solo Woman Motorcycle Expedition by Ms Kanchan Ugursandi.
A) Umling La Pass located at altitude of 19,300 FT has overtaken Khardung La Pass to become highest motorable road in the world.
B) Construction of this road has been achieved by BRO as part of Project Himank.
8) Office of Principal Scientific Adviser initiates “Project O2 for India”.
A) Aim is to ensure supply of critical raw materials like zeolite, Manufacturing of compressors and setting up of small oxygen plants.
B) Manufacturing and Supply Consortiums include Bharat Electronics Limited,TCE, IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi and 40other MSMEs.
