Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Who is the winner of the 2021 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Investigative journalist and media executive Maria Ressa of the Philippines has been named as the winner of 2021 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize.
Category : Business
2.
The RBI has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs.3 crore on which bank?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 3 crore against ICICI Bank for violating norms related to classification, valuation and operation of investment portfolio by banks.
Category : Banking
3.
The Delhi government has announced to provide how much amount to every Taxi/Auto driver?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi government will provide financial assistance of Rs 5,000 to auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in the city to help them tide over the COVID-19 crisis.
Category : State
4.
Which movie won the Best Film (Jury) at 11th Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jungle Cry directed by Sagar Ballary won the Best Film (Jury) at the 11th Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2021.
Category : Awards and Honours
5.
What is the estimated GDP growth rate of India as per S&P Global Ratings for the financial year 2021-22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US-based S&P Global Ratings has lowered the GDP growth forecast of Indian economy to 9.8 percent for the financial year FY22.
Category : Economy
6.
What is the name given to the world's largest aircraft by American company 'Stratoluanch'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The world's largest plane 'Stratoluanch Roc' successfully completed test flight for a second time recently over the Southern California desert.
Category : International
7.
What amount of liquidity support has been announced by the RBI for the small finance banks under a special long-term repo operations to lend to MFIs amid COVID-19 crises?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A special long-term repo operations has been announced for small finance banks worth Rs 10,000 crore under a special long-term repo operations to lend to MFIs amid COVID-19 crises
Category : Banking
8.
India has launched an ambitious 10-year road map, with which country to elevate the bilateral relationship?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson has been unveiled an ambitious 10-year road map to elevate the India-UK bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Category : International
9.
Cricket player Nuwan Zoysa has been banned for violating ICC anti-corruption code. Did he play for which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The former Sri Lanka cricketer and coach Nuwan Zoysa has been banned from all cricket for six years by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Category : Sports
10.
How much amount has been allocated by the RBI towards special on-tap liquidity facility announced for banks to the second wave of Covid-19?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has announced a Covid-19 healthcare package of Rs 50,000 crore to entities for access to emergency health security during the second wave of Covid-19.
Category : Banking
11.
In which state India's 1st electric tractor has been tested?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first-ever electric tractor in the country has been tested at the Central Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute in Budni, Madhya Pradesh.
Category : State
12.
Which Ministry has announced to set up pressure swing adsorption medical oxygen plants at 581 sites in various states?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Around 581 Pressure Swing Adsorption medical oxygen plants will be installed in various states and NHAI will be the nodal agency for executing civil and electrical work for these facilities
Category : National
13.
The IAF has planned to set up a 100 bed COVID 19 care facility in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
With Covid-19 cases rising in Bengaluru, the Indian Air Force has decided to establish a 100-bed Covid treatment facility at its Air Force Station in Jalahalli.
Category : Places
14.
Which state Education Minister has launched 1st of kind Auro Scholarship program?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Education Minister of Tripura Ratan Lal Nath launched 'Auro Scholarship Programme' of Sri Aurobindo Society for all the students of the state.
Category : State
15.
Who has been appointed as the National President of FLO?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ujjwala Singhania has been appointed as the National President of FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO).
Category : Persons
16.
Which state government has converted 25 of its city buses into Ambulances?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Maharashtra, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation has converted 25 city buses into ambulances for use of COVID patients.
Category : State
17.
In restructuring of loan resolution frame 2.0 for individual borrowers and small businesses, the outstanding loan of these borrowers must be upto how much to avail the facility?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Individual borrowers and small businesses with loan outstanding of up to Rs 25 crore, who have not taken restructuring earlier and were standard as of March 2021, will be considered for restructuring till September 30, 2021.
Category : Business
18.
M.K. Stalin sworn in as the Chief Minister of which Indian state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
M.K. Stalin sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at Raj Bhavan in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Category : Politics
19.
Mamata Banerjee has been sworn in how many times as the Chief Minister of West Bengal?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mamata Banerjee has been sworn-in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for the third consecutive term in the state assembly elections 2021.
Category : Politics
20.
When is the International No Diet Day celebrated?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International No Diet Day is observed on May 6, and its symbol is a light blue ribbon.
Category : Important Days
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