17 June 2021 Current Affairs of today in English

17 June 2021: Current Affairs in English


Today 17 June 2021 important Current Affairs questions include in English. (Today current affairs in English) If you learn them completely ( Daily current affairs) then you will cover almost all government job exams like SSC, GD, Railway, and Banking, state exam, etc.

 

Question-1: Who is the author of the book “Beyond Here and Other Poems”?

Answer: Bishnupada Sethi

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik released a book ‘Beyond Here and Other Poems’ written by senior civil servant Bishnupada Sethi. It is a collection of 61 poems that are a reflection of a field of experiences of life, perception of death, and philosophical contemplation.

 


Question-2: Recently, arrangements are being made to launch a satellite of which thing in 2021?

Answer: wood

The wooden satellite will be launched into space by the end of 2021 with the Rocket Lab Electron rocket. This satellite has been designed and manufactured in Finland. This will be launched from New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula Launch Complex.

 


Question-3: In which country agreement is being signed for sea airlines?

Answer: India

Recently two ministries (Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways) of the central government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding pact to start seaplane services across India.

 


Question-4: Who has inaugurated Mahatma Gandhi Library?

Answer: S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurates renovated Mahatma Gandhi Library at the University of Nairobi (Kenya).

 


Question-5: Which state has announced its own award on the lines of Bharat Ratna and Padma awards?

Answer: Assam

Assam has announced its own award on the lines of Bharat Ratna and Padma awards every year.

 


Question-6: By which year the target of net-zero emissions has been set by G7?

Answer: 2050

The target of net-zero emissions have been set by G7 is 2050

 


Question-7: Which drug of DRDO has been considered in use to fight against all variants of coronavirus?

Answer: 2-DG

2-DG drug DRDO has been considered in use to fight against all variants of coronavirus.

 


Question-8: Which app has been launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs to tackle digital frauds?

Answer: Cyber Safe

The Cyber Safe app has been recently launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs to tackle digital frauds.

 


Question-9: Where was India’s first Agri Export Facilitation Center started?

Answer: Pune Maharashtra

India’s first Agri Export Facilitation Center started at Pune Maharashtra.

 


Question-10: Biotechnology Company My Lab Discovery Solutions has appointed whom as its brand ambassador?

Answer: Akshay Kumar

Biotechnology Company MyLab Discovery Solutions has appointed Akshay Kumar as its brand ambassador.


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