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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 9, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Who has been conferred with the Arline Pacht Global Vision Award for 2021?
Justice Sujata Manohar
Justice Gyan Sudha Misra
Justice Manjula Chellar
Justice Gita Mittal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Former Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir High Court, Justice Gita Mittal has been declared as one of the two recipients of the Arline Pacht Global Vision Award for 2021.

2.
Vanraj Bhatia, who has passed away, was related to which profession?
Producer
Lyricist
Scriptwriter
Music Composer
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The veteran Music Composer Vanraj Bhatia who was the best-known composer of Western classical music in India has passed away after a brief illness.

3.
What is the theme of 2021 World Thalassemia Day?
Universal access to quality thalassaemia healthcare services: Building bridges with and for patients.
Addressing Health Inequalities Across the Global Thalassaemia Community
Thalassaemia past, present and future: Documenting progress and patients' needs worldwide
The dawning of a new era for thalassaemia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2021 World Thalassemia Day is "Addressing Health Inequalities Across the Global Thalassaemia Community".

4.
What is the theme of the 2021 World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day?
Keep Clapping
Less Known Red Cross Stories
Unstoppable
Love
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Theme of 2021 World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is 'Unstoppable'.

5.
Which pharmaceuticals company has decided to expand its vaccine business in the United Kingdom with an investment of £240 million?
Franco India Pharmaceuticals
Serum Institute of India
Astra Zeneca Pharma India
None of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Serum Institute of India is expanding its vaccine business in the United Kingdom with an investment of £240 million.

6.
The Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War is a UN recognized day observed on which day?
8-9 May
4-5 May
2-3 May
7-8 May
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN General Assembly has declared 8-9 May as Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War.

7.
When is World Thalassemia Day observed?
May 05
May 07
May 08
May 06
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Thalassemia Day is celebrated on May 8 every year.

8.
Which of the following bank selected as a digital payments partner by the National Agriculture Market?
Axis Bank
Yes Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank
ICICI Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kotak Mahindra Bank has been selected as a digital payments partner by the National Agriculture Market a pan-India electronic trading portal for farm produce.

9.
The All India Chess Federation launched an initiative to help the chess community affected by the pandemic. What is it called?
Checkmate Covid Initiative
Checkmate Initiative
Closed Game Initiative
Capture the fight Initiative
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The all India Chess Federation launched the 'Checkmate Covid Initiative' to help the chess community affected by the pandemic.

10.
Which state government decided to select Essar Steel Limited as the joint venture partner for setting up a three million tonne per annum capacity steel plant in the Kadapa district?
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Bihar
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh government decided to select Essar Steel Limited as the joint venture partner for setting up a three million tonne per annum capacity steel plant in Kadapa district.

11.
What was the profession of Shesh Narayan Singh who has passed away?
Politician
Filmmaker
Classical Musician
Journalist
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Veteran senior journalist Shesh Narayan Singh has passed away while undergoing treatment for COVID-19.

12.
The RBI has constituted an advisory group to assist the Regulatory Review Authority. Who is the head of this advisory group?
S Janakiraman
T T Srinivasaraghavan
Ravi Duvvuru
Gautam Thakur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has constituted an advisory group will be headed by SBI Managing Director S Janakiraman.

13.
Where is the first-ever India-France-Australia Trilateral Foreign Ministerial Dialogue held?
Italy
Delhi
New York
London
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first-ever India-France-Australia Trilateral Foreign Ministerial Dialogue was held in London, UK on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

14.
Which state government has launched an Ayurvedic telemedicine facility for Corona patients?
Odisha
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Haryana Government has launched Ayurvedic telemedicine facility for Corona patients.

15.
The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is observed annually on which day?
07 May
08 May
06 May
05 May
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is observed every year on 8 May.

16.
Which state government has launched dedicated COVID-19 'Mukhyamantri Sewa Sanklap Helpline 1100'?
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Madhya Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched dedicated COVID-19 Helpline 'Mukhyamantri Sewa Sanklap Helpline 1100' for facilitating the people regarding COVID related issues in Shimla.

17.
The Border Roads Organization has observed its Raising Day every year. In 2021, the BRO is celebrating which edition of its raising day?
55
61
72
36
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Border Roads Organization celebrated its 61st Raising Day on 07 May 2021.

18.
Who is the author of the new children's book titled 'The Bench'?
Meghan Markle
Melania Trump
Ivanka Trump
Prince Harry
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Meghan Markle the Duchess of Sussex, is about to release her first children's book titled 'The Bench' in June 2021.

19.
Who has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Union Territory of Puducherry?
N Rangasamy
V. Vaithilingam
V. Narayanasamy
Y S Bharati
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The All India NR Congress founder leader N Rangasamy has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Puducherry.