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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 2, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
'Ping An Insurance' has emerged as the world's most valuable insurance brand in Brand Finance Insurance 100 report for 2021. The company belongs to which country?
France
Italy
China
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chinese firm 'Ping An Insurance' emerged as the world's most valuable insurance brand, despite recording a 26 percent drop in brand value in 2021 over previous year.

2.
As per the Brand Finance Insurance 100 report for 2021, which company has topped as the world's most valuable insurance brand?
Ping An Insurance
China Life
LIC
Allianz
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the report, The Ping an Insurance has ranked as the most valuable insurance brand in the world.

3.
The TRIFED has signed an MoU with which organisation for the project 'Sustainable Livelihoods For Tribal Households in India'?
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The LINK Fund
The Giving Pledge
UNICEF India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tribal Co-operative Marketing Federation of India has entered into a MoU with The LINK Fund for a collaborative project titled "Sustainable Livelihoods For Tribal Households in India".

4.
When is International Workers' Day commemorated?
April 30
Last Friday of April
First Saturday of May
May 1
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Workers' Day is observed annually on May 1 to honour the contributions of the labourers or working class people.

5.
Which Indian has co-chaired the 23rd ASEAN Indian senior officials meeting?
Piyush Goyal
Rajnath Singh
Pralhad Joshi
Riva Das
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs Riva Ganguly Das has co-chaired the 23rd ASEAN-India Senior Officials' Meeting with Permanent Secretary of Thailand Thani Thongphakdi.

6.
Which bank has launched the digital and contactless banking platform Merchant Stack?
YES Bank
SBI Bank
ICICI Bank
BOI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ICICI Bank has launched digital platform 'Merchant Stack' to target over 2 crore retail merchants in the country.

7.
Name the MD & CEO of Axis Bank who has been re-appointed for 3 more years on the post by the bank board?
Sashidhar Jagdishan
Amitabh Chaudhry
Sandeep Bakhshi
Aditya Puri
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amitabh Chaudhry has been re-appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of the private sector lender Axis Bank for three more years by bank board.

8.
Which state has started a unique Oxygen on Wheels initiative?
Uttar Pradesh
Haryana
Maharashtra
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Karnal District Administration in Haryana has started a unique 'Oxygen on Wheels' initiative to ensure incessant supply of Medical Oxygen to both Government & Private Hospitals.

9.
The DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a multinational military exercise being held under the leadership of the US Army with which organizational group?
OPEC
European Union
NATO
G-20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The DEFENDER-Europe 21 is multinational military exercise being held under the leadership of US Army with NATO countries and their allies..

10.
How much amount was infused into in state-owned IFCI by the central government?
Rs.200 cr
Rs.125 cr
Rs.150 cr
Rs.100 cr
Answer: Option
Explanation:
line with Budget announcement, the government has infused Rs 200 crore capital in state-owned IFCI to improve its financial health.

11.
Shri Soli Sorabjee, who has passed away, was a former ____.
Chief Election Commissioner
Attorney General
Chief of the Army Staff
Chief Justice of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Former Attorney General of India, Soli Sorabjee has passed away, battling Covid-19. He was 91.

12.
SHWAS and AROG are the two new loan products launched by which institution amid the fight against COVID-19?
World Bank
SBI
ADB
SIDBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI, has launched two loan products for MSMEs to help them with required financial support in fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

13.
The government has targeted how many million tonnes of mustard production by 2025-26?
20
17
18
15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government plans to bring around nine million hectares of land under mustard cultivation and raise the production to around 17 million tonnes (mt) by 2025-26.

14.
The Reserve Bank of India has joined the Central Banks and Supervisors 'Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS)' as a member. Where is the Secretariat of NGFS located?
Paris
Geneva
Rome
London
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has joined the Central Banks and Supervisors 'Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS)' as a Member.

15.
Who has been appointed as the 1st Women Officer Commanding in BRO?
Vaishali Hiwase
Sayanthani Siwali
Neha Sharma
Sakshi Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Border Roads OrganisationIndia has announced that Vaishali S Hiwase will become the first woman officer to be appointed as Officer Commanding in the BRO, India.

16.
What was the profession of Rohit Sardana, who has passed away?
Author
Sportsperson
Economist
Journalist
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renowned TV journalist and news anchor, Rohit Sardana, has passed away, due to heart attack, following the deadly COVID-19 infection.

17.
What is the global rank of Indian insurance major LIC in the 2021 Brand Finance Insurance 100 report, that measures the most valuable insurance brand globally?
10
20
5
15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The state-owned insurance behemoth LIC has emerged as the third strongest and the tenth most valuable insurance brand globally, in Brand Finance Insurance 100 report for 2021.

18.
Which company has acquihired delivery startup DailyJoy?
Lenskart
Amazon
Flip kart
Google
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi-based eyewear startup Lenskart, which entered the unicorn club last year has acquihired Hyderabad-based delivery startup DailyJoy with an aim to boost its technology stack and its engineering capability.

19.
Which state government has approved the allotment of 140 acres of land to e-commerce major Flipkart for setting up its largest fulfillment centre in Asia?
Telangana
Uttar Pradesh
Haryana
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Haryana government has approved allotment of 140 acres of land to e-commerce major Flipkart for setting up its largest fulfilment centre in Asia, Patli Hajipur in Gurugram district's Manesar.

20.
The Freedom fighter Ashatai Pathre has passed away. Did she hail from which state?
Bihar
Maharashtra
Delhi
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ashatai Pathre, a freedom fighter from Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra passed away. She was one hundred years old.