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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 14, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Who has been appointed the new executive director of RBI?
T Rabi Shankar
Dinesh Jain
Michael Patra
Jose J Kattoor
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Jose J Kattoor as the Executive Director.

2.
The Bharat Biotech has promised to raise monthly vaccine production to how much by August 2021?
9 crore
7.8 crore
6.5 crore
8 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharat Biotech, the manufacturer of COVAXIN has promised to raise its monthly vaccine production to 7.8 crore doses by August 2021.

3.
Who has become the first person from India to win the prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award?
Khelil Goiua
Juergen Habermas
Iran Mersal
Tahera Qutbuddin
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr. Tahera Qutbuddin has become the first person from India to win the prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award.

4.
Which nation will be the world's fastest-growing major economy in 2022, as per the UN?
India
US
China
UK
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the United Nations, the India will be the world's fastest-growing major economy in 2022.

5.
India carried out a military drill with which country in the Southern Arabian Sea with a focus on further improving their interoperability?
China
SriLanka
Japan
Indonesia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The navies of India and Indonesia carried out a military drill in the Southern Arabian sea with a focus on further improving their interoperability.

6.
Which bank has acquired a 10% stake in CSC Grameen e-Store?
IDBI Bank
HDFC Bank
RBL Bank
ICICI Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The HDFC Bank has acquired a 10% stake in CSC Grameen e-Store, a special purpose vehicle run by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, for an undisclosed amount.

7.
Which nation will become the most populated country by 2027, as per a UN report?
Japan
US
India
Pakistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India may cross China as the world's most populous country by 2027, forecasts a UN report published in 2019.

8.
Which bank announced the launch of the "I choose my number" feature for all its customers across India?
Jana Small Finance Bank
Fincare Payments Bank
Paytm Payments Bank
ICICI Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Jana Small Finance Bank has announced the launch of "I choose my number" feature for all its customers across India.

9.
The Serum Institute has promised to raise monthly vaccine production to how much by August 2021?
8 crore
9 crore
10 crore
7.5 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Serum Institute of India, manufacturer of the Covishield vaccine, has stated that it will raise the monthly production of its vaccine to 10 crore doses by August 2021.

10.
Who has been appointed the new CMD of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited?
K Padmakar
Manoj Jain
Arun Kumar Singh
DK hota
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The PESB has picked Arun Kumar Singh as the chairman and managing director of state-run oil refining and marketing firm Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

11.
Which organization has developed 3 cost-effective ventilators, oxygen concentrators named Prana,Vayu and Svasta?
BEML
BHEL
ISRO
DRDO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram has developed three different types of ventilators and an oxygen concentrator.

12.
Who is the author of the book "Life in the Clock Tower Valley"?
Paul Ruckewier
Shakoor Rather
Anil Samson
Mohan Munda
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Life in the Clock Tower Valley" is the debut book of Press Trust of India (PTI) journalist Shakoor Rather.

13.
How much amount has been pledged by drug major AstraZeneca in humanitarian aid to India to support relief activities amid the second wave of COVID-19?
$250000
$245000
$295000
$300000
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Drug major AstraZeneca said it has pledged $250,000 in humanitarian aid to India to support relief activities amid the second wave of COVID-19 sweeping across the country.

14.
Indranil Pan has appointed as the chief economist of which bank?
IDBI Bank
Yes Bank
HDFC Bank
RBL Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Yes Bank has appointed Indranil Pan as its chief economist.Pan joins the bank from rival IDFC First Bank.

15.
Which bank has entered into a strategic tie-up with UAE-based Mashreq Bank to facilitate money transfers from the UAE?
ICICI Bank
RBL Bank
HDFC Bank
Federal Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Federal Bank has entered into a strategic tie-up with UAE-based Mashreq Bank to facilitate money transfers from the UAE.

16.
How much amount was donated by Twitter to help address the Covid 19 crisis in India?
USD 15 million
USD 35 million
USD 20 million
USD 30 million
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Microblogging giant Twitter has donated USD 15 million to help address the Covid-19 crisis in India which is battling the unprecedented second wave of the deadly pandemic.

17.
Which states Miyon ka Bara railway station has renamed to Mahesh Nagar railway station?
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The name of Miyon ka Bara railway station in Rajasthan's Jodhpur has been changed to Mahesh Nagar after getting an approval from various departments.

18.
Which team's wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling has announced he would be retiring from international cricket after World Test Championship?
England
New Zealand
South Africa
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling has announced he would be retiring from international cricket after the three Tests, including the World Test Championship final against India, on their upcoming England tour.

19.
Which company has announced the launch of 'COVID-19 Vaccine Finder'?
Deloitte
Google
Apple
Paytm
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Paytm has announced the launch of 'COVID-19 Vaccine Finder,' an integrated platform to help citizens check the availability of vaccination slots - on its Mini App store.

20.
Which state has undertaken Monkey Census as a part of Wildlife Census?
Uttar Pradesh
Haryana
Rajasthan
Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Wildlife Institute of India recently launched a "Monkey Census" in Haryana, as a part of the "Wildlife Census of Haryana-2021".