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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 3, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which country has become the first nation to introduce regulation to use self-driving vehicles at slow speeds on motorways?
New Zealand
Australia
Singapore
United Kingdom
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Kingdom has become the first country to announce regulation that allows the use of self-driving vehicles at slow speeds on motorways.

2.
As per the report, India needs how much amount to fight climate change?
150 billion
250 billion
400 billion
350 billion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The country needs over USD 400 billion in capital investment which could save over 100 GW of energy and 1.1 billion tonne of greenhouse gasses between 2015 and 2030.

3.
When is World Tuna Day observed globally?
May 2
First Saturday of May
May 1
First Sunday of May
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Tuna Day is observed on May 2 every year.

4.
How much amount was released by the central government for State Disaster Response Fund to all States for COVID-19 containment measures?
Rs.8800 cr
Rs.7686 cr
Rs.8758 cr
Rs.8873 cr
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As a special dispensation, the Centre has released in advance over 8873 crore rupees for State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to all the States.

5.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) one of its oldest projects DANTAK commemorated its Diamond Jubilee built in which country?
Bhutan
Pakistan
Myanmar
SriLanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) said that one of its oldest project DANTAK commemorated its Diamond Jubilee in Bhutan.

6.
What was the profession of Bikramjeet Kanwarpal, who has passed away?
Actor
Journalist
Filmmaker
Sportsman
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Actor Bikramjeet Kanwarpal, who has been a popular character in many films, TV shows and web series, has passed away due to Covid-19 complications.

7.
Which state government has launched the Corona Warriors Scheme?
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Bihar
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In the Madhya Pradesh, the state government has launched the Corona Warriors Scheme.

8.
According to an analysis by brokerage Motilal Oswal Financial Services, household savings rose to how much percent of GDP?
20.0%
25.5%
22.5%
21.5%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As people were forced to remain indoors for most of the year due to the lockdowns, there was an unlikely winner in the pandemic-ravaged year household savings which rose to 22.5 per cent of GDP from 19.8 per cent in 2019.

9.
NATO has launched a joint military exercises in which country with thousands of military forces from the United States and other countries?
Thailand
Ukraine
Albania
Afghanistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NATO has launched joint military exercises in Albania with thousands of military forces from the United States and other countries in the Western Balkans.

10.
Which Indian logistics company has launched the 'Oxygen on Wheels' project for transportation of oxygen directly from producing plants to hospitals and homes?
Aegis Logistics
Container Corporation of India Ltd
Adani Logistics
Mahindra Logistics
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has rolled out a project titled 'Oxygen on Wheels' to ease the transportation of oxygen from producing plants to hospitals and homes, following acute oxygen shortage amid a severe second wave of coronavirus.

11.
Axis Bank Board classified which company as a 'public shareholder' of Axis Bank from being a 'promoter'?
UIICL
NICL
NIACL
AICL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Public sector insurer The New India Assurance Co Ltd (NIACL) has been reclassified as a 'public shareholder' of Axis Bank from being a 'promoter' earlier.

12.
The finance ministry has decided to give how much amount to States as interest-free 50-year loan for spending on capital projects?
Rs.15000 cr
Rs.16000 cr
Rs.11000 cr
Rs.12000 cr
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Finance Ministry has decided to provide an additional amount of upto 15 thousand crore rupees to States as interest free 50 year loan for spending on capital projects.

13.
Pandit Debu Chaudhuri, who has passed away was a legendary player of which musical instrument?
Shehnai
Sitar
Tabla
Santoor
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sitar maestro Pandit Debu Chaudhuri has passed away following COVID-19 related complications. He was 85.

14.
How many Indian Naval ships have been deployed under Operation 'Samudra Setu II' to bring medical oxygen cylinders and associated medical equipment from various countries to India?
5
9
11
7
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As a part of operation 'Samudra Setu II', seven Indian Naval ships have been deployed for shipment of liquid medical oxygen-filled cryogenic containers and associated medical equipment from various countries.