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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 11, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which country has successfully invented the single-dose vaccine for the Covid-19 virus?
America
China
Japan
Russia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Russia has successfully invented the single-dose vaccine for the Covid-19 virus, known as Sputnik Lite.

2.
Which country has launched a new remote sensing satellite, Yaogan-34, into space?
USA
Norway
China
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The China has launched a new remote sensing satellite Yaogan-34 into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

3.
Which organization has issued guidelines on Bharat Yatra Suraksha?
ESIC
PFRDA
IRDAI
RBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has issued guidelines on Bharat Yatra Suraksha the standard domestic travel insurance product.

4.
The RBI has excluded Lakshmi Vilas Bank from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The Lakshmi Vilas Bank was merged with which bank?
Citibank
DBS Bank India Ltd
United Overseas Bank
HSBC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has excluded Lakshmi Vilas Bank from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The move was taken after the crisis-ridden Lakshmi Vilas Bank was merged with DBS Bank India Ltd.

5.
Which state has approved the imposition of complete lockdown from 10th May until 24th May 2021?
Uttar Pradesh
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Due to India's rapidly increasing Covid-19 cases, the Rajasthan government has decided to impose a complete lockdown in the state from 10th May 2021 until 24th May 2021.

6.
What is the theme of the 2021 World Migratory Bird Day?
Unifying Our Voices for Bird Conservation
Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution'!
Birds Connect Our World
Sing, Fly, Soar - Like a Bird!
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2021 the WMBD is "Sing, Fly, Soar - Like a Bird!"

7.
The CIBA has developed the country's first vaccine for deadly viral nervous necrosis disease. The institute is based in which city?
Lucknow
Chennai
Kolkata
NewDelhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chennai-based Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture has developed the country's first vaccine for deadly viral nervous necrosis disease which is currently affecting several species of fish.

8.
Which of these days is observed as the World Migratory Bird Day?
Second Saturday of May
Second Monday of May
Second Friday of May
Second Sunday of May
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The WMBD is officially celebrated twice in a year. Firstly it is held on Second Saturday of May and again on Second Saturday of October.

9.
The 2021 Spanish Grand Prix was held. Who has won the game?
Valtteri Bottas
Charles Leclerc
Max Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes driver) has won the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix.

10.
Maharaj Krishan Kaushik and Ravinder Pal Singh have passed away. Both Indian players related to which sports?
Hockey
Weightlifting
Cricket
Boxing
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Two of the most revered hockey stars of India, Maharaj Krishan Kaushik and Ravinder Pal Singh have passed away.

11.
Which company has unveiled a breakthrough in semiconductor design and process with the development of the world's first chip announced with 2 nanometer nanosheet technology?
TCS
Wipro
IBM
HCL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The IBM unveiled a breakthrough in semiconductor design and process with the development of the world's first chip announced with 2 nanometer (nm) nanosheet technologies.

12.
Which player has clinched the 2021 Madrid Open women's singles title?
Aryna Sabalenka
Simona Halep
Mari Osaka
Ashleigh Barty
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The world number seven Aryna Sabalenka has defeated the world number one Ashleigh Barty to win the 2021 Madrid Open women's single title

13.
Which education board has launched the mobile application "Dost for Life"?
ICSE Board
CBSE Board
Open Board
All of above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Board of Secondary Education has launched a counselling app "Dost for Life" for class 9 to class 12 students.

14.
The book titled "Elephant In The Womb" is a debut book by which Indian celebrity?
Anushka Sharma
Shilpa Shetty
Kalki Koechlin
Twinkle Khanna
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin is making her debut as an author with her first book titled "Elephant In The Womb".

15.
Who has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Assam?
Kailash Nath Sarma
Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Atul Bora
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Himanta Biswa Sarma has been named as the new Chief Minister of Assam. He will replace incumbent Sarbananda Sonowal.

16.
How much amount of financial support was given by the NABARD to West Bengal for the development of agriculture and allied sectors?
9235 cr
9162 cr
9355 cr
9547 cr
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NABARD has given financial support of Rs 9,162 crore to the state during the last financial year for the development of agriculture and allied sectors amid Covid-19 pandemic.

17.
Who has been felicitated with the "Sportswoman of the Year" at the 2021 Laureus World Sports Awards?
Naomi Osaka
Simona Halep
Ashleigh Barty
Anna Van Hooft
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World number two tennis player Naomi Osaka of Japan has been named "Sportswoman of the Year" at the 2021 Laureus World Sports Awards.

18.
Which Indian PSU regained market capitalization of Rs 50,000 crore and entered 100 most valued Indian firms?
SAIL
BHEL
NTPC
BEML
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Steel Authority of India Ltd has regained market capitalization of Rs 50,000 crore, after its stock climbed over 80 per cent in the past one and half month.

19.
Which organization has signed a pact with the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce to jointly promote 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat'?
NASSCOM
TRAI
NITI AAYOG
TEMA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India has signed a pact with Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce to jointly promote 'AtmaNirbhar Bharat'.

20.
What amount of finance contract has been signed between India and European Investment Bank during the India-EU Leaders' Meeting?
Euro 170 million
Euro 150 million
Euro 75 million
Euro 100 million
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A finance contract of Euro 150 million was also signed for the Pune Metro Rail Project by the Indian Ministry of Finance and European Investment Bank.