Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which country has successfully invented the single-dose vaccine for the Covid-19 virus?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Russia has successfully invented the single-dose vaccine for the Covid-19 virus, known as Sputnik Lite.
Category : International
2.
Which country has launched a new remote sensing satellite, Yaogan-34, into space?
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.
Category : International
3.
Which organization has issued guidelines on Bharat Yatra Suraksha?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has issued guidelines on Bharat Yatra Suraksha the standard domestic travel insurance product.
Category : National
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?
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.
Category : Banking
5.
Which state has approved the imposition of complete lockdown from 10th May until 24th May 2021?
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.
Category : State
6.
What is the theme of the 2021 World Migratory Bird Day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2021 the WMBD is "Sing, Fly, Soar - Like a Bird!"
Category : Important Days
7.
The CIBA has developed the country's first vaccine for deadly viral nervous necrosis disease. The institute is based in which city?
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.
Category : Places
8.
Which of these days is observed as the World Migratory Bird Day?
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.
Category : Important Days
9.
The 2021 Spanish Grand Prix was held. Who has won the game?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes driver) has won the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix.
Category : Sports
10.
Maharaj Krishan Kaushik and Ravinder Pal Singh have passed away. Both Indian players related to which sports?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Two of the most revered hockey stars of India, Maharaj Krishan Kaushik and Ravinder Pal Singh have passed away.
Category : Sports
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?
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.
Category : Technology
12.
Which player has clinched the 2021 Madrid Open women's singles title?
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
Category : Sports
13.
Which education board has launched the mobile application "Dost for Life"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Board of Secondary Education has launched a counselling app "Dost for Life" for class 9 to class 12 students.
Category : Technology
14.
The book titled "Elephant In The Womb" is a debut book by which Indian celebrity?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin is making her debut as an author with her first book titled "Elephant In The Womb".
Category : Persons
15.
Who has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Assam?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Himanta Biswa Sarma has been named as the new Chief Minister of Assam. He will replace incumbent Sarbananda Sonowal.
Category : State
16.
How much amount of financial support was given by the NABARD to West Bengal for the development of agriculture and allied sectors?
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.
Category : State
17.
Who has been felicitated with the "Sportswoman of the Year" at the 2021 Laureus World Sports Awards?
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.
Category : Persons
18.
Which Indian PSU regained market capitalization of Rs 50,000 crore and entered 100 most valued Indian firms?
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.
Category : Business
19.
Which organization has signed a pact with the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce to jointly promote 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India has signed a pact with Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce to jointly promote 'AtmaNirbhar Bharat'.
Category : National
20.
What amount of finance contract has been signed between India and European Investment Bank during the India-EU Leaders' Meeting?
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.
Category : International
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