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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 13, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
KR Gouri Amma, who has passed away, was the senior-most and second longest-serving MLA in the Legislative Assembly of which state?
Kerala
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The senior most communist leader of Kerala KR Gouri Amma, who was the second longest, serving MLA in the Legislative Assembly, has passed away due to age-related ailments.

2.
Which company got authorization for the RBI for issuance and operation of semi-closed prepaid payment instruments with perpetual validity?
Mobikwik
Airtel Payments Bank
Bajaj Finance
Paytm
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has granted an authorization to Bajaj Finance for issuance and operation of semi-closed prepaid payment instruments with perpetual validity.

3.
The International Nurses Day marks the birth anniversary of which social reformer?
Mother Teresa
Clara Barton
Florence Nightingale
Marie Curie
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Nurses Day marks the birth anniversary of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale, who was born on May 12.

4.
As per Knight Frank's Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2021 report, what is New Delhi's rank among global cities in terms of prime residential properties?
27th
31st
32nd
29th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
New Delhi's rank declined to 32nd among global cities in terms of prime residential properties.

5.
Who has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his "distinguished and continuing achievements in original research?
Vimal Sen
Nirvan Shah
Sankar Ghosh
Amit Ghosh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sankar Ghosh, an award-winning Indian-origin immunologist, has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his "distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

6.
What is the theme of the 2021 International Nurses Day?
Nurses: A Voice to Lead - A vision for future healthcare
Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Nursing the World to Health
Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Health for All
Nurses: A Voice to lead - Health is a human right
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of 2021 International Nurses Day is 'Nurses: A Voice to Lead - A vision for future healthcare'.

7.
As per the latest GDP growth projection of Nomura, the Indian economy is expected to grow at which percent in 2021-22?
10.8%
12%
9.5%
11.1%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nomura has cut the GDP growth estimate of India for the current FY22 to 10.8 percent from the earlier projection of 12.6 percent.

8.
When is International Nurses Day celebrated?
May 09
May 10
May 12
May 11
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12, every year to mark the contributions and hard work of nursing staff around the world.

9.
The Indian and Indonesian Navies have conducted PASSEX in which sea?
Bay of Bengal
Arabian Sea
Persian Gulf
Andaman Sea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian and Indonesian Navies has conducted the Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the southern Arabian sea.

10.
R. Shanmugasundaram has been appointed as the next advocate general of which state?
Gujarat
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Banwarilal Purohit has appointed senior counsel R. Shunmugasundaram as the new Advocate General for the state of Tamil Nadu.

11.
What is the latest GDP growth rate estimate for India in FY22 as per Moody's?
9.3%
11%
10.1%
8.8%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The rating agency Moody's has cut the gross domestic product (GDP) forecast of India for FY22 to 9.3 percent.

12.
Which bank has launched the AI-based chatbot 'Eva' in partnership with Common Services Centres?
Axis Bank
ICICI Bank
Yes Bank
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has launched an artificial-intelligence chatbot named 'Eva', in partnership with the Common Services Centres (CSCs) for educating Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) about banks product and services.

13.
Which countries were invited by the Council of European Union to participate in the bloc's PESCO defense initiative?
Canada
USA
Norway
All of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Council of the European Union approved inviting the United States, Canada and Norway to participate in the bloc's Permanent Structured Cooperation defense initiative.

14.
Which Parsi player was selected after 28 years in the Indian Cricket team for World Test championship 2021?
Farooh Engineer
Arzan Nagwaswalla
Baman IrAni
Chris Delawar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Arzan Nagwaswalla was not even born when Farokh Engineer the last Parsi cricketer to have featured in the India men's team played his final Test for the country in 1975.

15.
Who has been sworn in National President of FICCI Ladies Organization for 2021-22?
Jahnabi Phookan
Harjinder Kaur Talwar
Sangita Reddy
Ujjwala Singhania
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ujjwala Singhania has been appointed as the National President of FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) for 2021-22.

16.
Which company launched 'Savdhan Rahein, Safe Rahein' a public awareness campaign on financial fraud risks?
DCB Bank
Bajaj Finserv
SBI Capital
ICICI bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bajaj Finserv launches 'Savdhan Rahein, Safe Rahein', across digital and social media platforms, to educate customers and public at large on financial fraud risks and how to stay protected.

17.
The 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial 2021 has been held in which city?
New York
Tokyo
New Delhi
Dhaka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Third Arctic Science Ministerial will be held in Tokyo, Japan.

18.
The G20 Tourism Ministers Meeting was held virtually in which country?
France
Italy
Israel
UK
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State for Tourism & Culture Prahlad Singh Patel participated virtually in G20 Tourism Ministers' Meeting held in Italy.

19.
Who has been sworn in as the new administrator of NASA?
Marco Rubio
Rick Scott
Charles Bolden
Bill Nelson
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The former U.S. Senator Bill Nelson has been sworn in as the 14th administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

20.
Who has been appointed CEO of the proposed National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd?
Ganesh Natarajan
Mrugank M Paranjape
Ashwani Bhatia
Padmakumar M Nair
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Padmakumar M Nair has been appointed as the CEO of the proposed National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd.