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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 17, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
When is the International Day of Living Together in Peace observed?
May 14
May 15
May 16
May 13
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Living Together in Peace is held on 16th May every year since 2018.

2.
National Dengue Day is celebrated in India on which day?
16th May
Third Sunday of May
Third Saturday of May
15th May
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In India, the National Dengue Day is observed every year on 16th May.

3.
Which Indian peacekeeper has honored by the UN Chief who lost his life in the line of duty in 2020?
Yuvraj Singh
Vikas Singroul
Vishal Sharma
Shekhar Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Yuvraj Singh an Indian peacekeeper has been honored by the UN Chief who lost his life in the line of duty in 2020.

4.
Who has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian Women's National Cricket Team?
Vinod Kambli
Wasim Jaffer
Munaf Patel
Ramesh Powar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has appointed former Indian spinner Ramesh Powar as the head coach of India women's cricket team.

5.
The International Day of Light (IDL) is observed annually on which day?
16th May
14th May
15th May
12th May
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day of Light (IDL) is celebrated on 16th May every year.

6.
What is the name of the cyclone that is likely to hit Konkan coast and Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar on 16th and 17th May?
Tauktae
Murasu
Ambud
Amphan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The regional meteorological department in Mumbai said that Cyclone Tauktae is likely to hit the Konkan coast in Maharashtra and Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar.

7.
Who has been named as the first woman to lead Italy's secret services?
Giselle Pineloppe
Amara Linne
Elisabetta Belloni
Shira Biatriz
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The former ambassador has been named as the first woman to lead Italy's secret services.Prime Minister Mario Draghi announced Elisabetta Belloni as head of the Department of Information Security (DIS).

8.
Who has created a world record by scaling Mount Everest twice in the shortest span of time within a season?
Barry Bishop
Wang Fouzou
Mingma Tenji Sherpa
Lingma Sherpa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mingma Tenji Sherpa, a 43-year-old Nepali mountain guide has created a world record by scaling Mount Everest twice in the shortest span of time within a season.

9.
The DigiGold is a digital platform to enable investments in gold through digital mode. The platform has been launched by which bank?
SBI
Airtel Payments Bank
ICICI Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Airtel Payments Bank has launched "DigiGold", a digital platform for making investments in gold by its customers.

10.
In which state, AYUSH Department launched a state-wide wellness programme 'AYUSH Ghar Dwar' for COVID-19 patients?
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Uttrakhand
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh, AYUSH Department launched a state-wide wellness programme 'AYUSH Ghar Dwar' for COVID-19 patients, in Sloan district.

11.
Malerkotla has announced as 23rd district of which state?
Kerala
Punjab
Haryana
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh announced the creation of a new district of Malerkotla, carving the state's only Muslim-majority town from Sangrur district.

12.
Who has chosen as the "People's Advocate" of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26)?
Steve Backshall
Trevor McDonald
Louis Theroux
David Attenborough
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sir David Attenborough has been named as the "People's Advocate" of the UN Climate Change Conference which is scheduled to be held in Glasgow, under the Chairmanship of United Kingdom.

13.
The RBI has cancelled the license of United cooperative Bank Limited based in which state?
Kerala
Maharashtra
West Bengal
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of United Co-operative Bank Ltd, Bagnan, West Bengal, as it does not have adequate capital and earning prospects.

14.
Name the newly elected Chief Executive Officer of the footwear company Bata India?
Gunjan Shah
Ashwani Windlass
Sandeep Kataria
Rajeev Gopalakrishnan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The footwear company Bata India has appointed Gunjan Shah as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

15.
China has successfully landed its first Mars Rover on the Red Planet. What is the name given to this Rover?
Tianshan
Changchun
Weinan
Zhurong
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The China successfully achieved the feat of landing its first Mars Rover 'Zhurong' on the red planet has becoming the only second nation to do so.