Which major technology company has launched a new application named ‘Sodar’, to help people maintain distancing?

  • A. Google
  • B. Amazon
  • C. Facebook
  • D. Apple

Correct Answer: A. Google

Major technology company Google has launched a new application named ‘Sodar’, to help people maintain distancing. The application uses Augmented reality (AR) for this purpose. It creates a visual boundary using the user’s smartphone camera and shows who is breaching that distance, on a real-time basis.

How many non-permanent members are elected by the UN Security Council every year?

  • A. Two
  • B. Three
  • C. Four
  • D. Five

Correct Answer: D. Five

The General Assembly elects five non-permanent members out of the total 10. The non-permanent members are elected for two-year terms. The UN Security Council is composed of 15 members. 10 non-permanent members who are elected by the General Assembly. The five permanent members

On June 25, 2020, FIFA chosen which two countries to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023?

  • A. Canada and France
  • B. Brazil and Belgium
  • C. Germany and Mexico
  • D. New Zealand and Australia

Correct Answer: D. New Zealand and Australia

Australia and New Zealand will host the 2023 FIFA women`s World Cup after the countries` joint bid was chosen by FIFA on June 25, 2020. The 2023 tournament is set to be the first 32-team women`s World Cup.

As per the order of the Bangladesh High Court, which is the national slogan of Bangladesh?

  • A. Jai Bangla
  • B. Joy Bangla
  • C. Jaycee Bangla
  • D. Zindabad Bangla

Correct Answer: B. Joy Bangla

The High Court of Bangladesh on 10 March 2020 has been declared that ‘Joy Bangla‘ will be the national motto or slogan of Bangladesh. ‘Joy Bangla’ was the main slogan during the liberation war of Bangladesh fought against Pakistan in 1971.

Which country recently launched the ‘International Religious Freedom Alliance’ for protecting religious freedom across the world?

  • A. Turkey
  • B. India
  • C. Pakistan
  • D. the United States

Correct Answer: D. the United States

The United States recently launched the International Religious Freedom Alliance, which is aimed at protecting and preserving religious freedom across the world. The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the formal launch of the alliance. As many as 27 countries have joined the alliance. He also announced that the next ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom will be hosted by Poland in Warsaw, in July 2020.

When Former Olympic sprint champion Bobby Joe Morrow died?

  • A. May 29, 2020
  • B. May 30, 2020
  • C. May 31, 2020
  • D. June 1, 2020

Correct Answer: B. May 30, 2020

Former American Olympic sprint champion Bobby Joe Morrow died on May 30, 2020, at the age of 84. Morrow won three gold medals at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne. Morrow won gold in the 100 and 200 meters and anchored the US to victory in the 4x100m relay, in which they set a world record.

On June 28, 2020, who has been reelected as the president of Iceland?

  • A. Bjarni Benediktsson
  • B. Eliza Reid
  • C. Gudni Johannesson
  • D. Patrekur Johannesson

Correct Answer: C. Gudni Johannesson

Gudni Johannesson’s current president of Iceland was re-elected in 2020, winning 92.2% of the vote, according to final results released on June 28, 2020. He is serving as the sixth president of Iceland.

Which country hosted the ASEAN summit 2020 via video conferencing?

  • A. Singapore
  • B. Vietnam
  • C. Thailand
  • D. None of these

Correct Answer: B. Vietnam

The 36th ASEAN Summit will be held via video conference on June 26, Vietnam News Agency cited the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As the ASEAN’s chair in 2020, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will chair the opening session, plenary session, and special sessions on woman empowerment in the digital era as well as dialogue between leaders of ASEAN countries.

Who has been appointed as the ambassador and permanent representative of India to World Trade Organisation?

  • A. Brajendra Navnit
  • B. Nripendra Mishra
  • C. Abhas Jha
  • D. K V Kamath

Correct Answer: A. Brajendra Navnit

Brajendra Navnit has been appointed as the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India (PRI) to the World Trade Organisation for a period of three years. Brajendra Navnit was a Veteran Bureaucrat and 1999-batch IAS officer

Who has been recently named as the new ruler/sultan of Oman?

  • A. Qasem Soleimani
  • B. Qaboos bin Said al Said
  • C. Haitham bin Tariq
  • D. Mahjoob Zweiri

Correct Answer: C. Haitham bin Tariq

The ruler of Oman and one of the longest-serving rulers in the Middle East countries, Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said recently passed away. After his demise, the former culture minister of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq was named as the successor of Sultan Qaboos. It is mandatory to name the successor of the vacant throne within three days, as per the constitution of Oma

Which global organisation has adopted a new voting procedure involving secret ballots for its elections, amidst Covid-19 pandemic?

  • A. European Union
  • B. United Nations
  • C. World Health Organisation
  • D. North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

Correct Answer: B. United Nations

The United Nations General Assembly has recently adopted a new voting procedure for the upcoming election of new members of the Security Council. This change is due to the restrictions for large gatherings and to ensure social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.