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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 19, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
The 6th UN Global Road Safety Week has been organised in which week of May 2021?
15-21 May
11-17 May
17-23 May
13-19 May
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 6th UN Global Road Safety Week has been organized from 17-23 May 2021.

2.
In Tennis, who has won the men's singles title at the Italian Open 2021?
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
Daniil Medvedev
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Tennis Rafael Nadal (Spain) has won the men's single title at the Italian Open 2021.

3.
Who is the author of the book "Sikkim: A History of Intrigue and Alliance"?
Triloki Nath Kaul
Arundhati Ghose
Mani Shankar Aiyar
Preet Mohan Singh Malik
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A book titled "Sikkim: A History of Intrigue and Alliance", written by former diplomat Preet Mohan Singh Malik.

4.
Which state has launched the MOMA Market mobile app for Vegetable Delivery?
Meghalaya
Manipur
Tripura
Nagaland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Manipur N Biren Singh has launched MOMA Market mobile application for home delivery of fresh vegetables.

5.
What is the theme of the International Museum Day 2021?
Museum: New approaches, new publics
Museums and contested histories
The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine
Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Theme of the International Museum Day 2021 is "The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine".

6.
The Indian Railways has complete Wi-Fi service at how many Railway Stations?
6000
5000
10000
2000
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Railways has completed the Wi-Fi based internet facility has been provided at 6000 railway stations in the country till now.

7.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award is a newly created award by which sports league?
NHL
NBA
UFC
La Liga
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has created a new award, named "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award".

8.
The World AIDS Vaccine Day is marked on which date annually?
18 May
16 May
17 May
15 May
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World AIDS Vaccine Day, (also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day), is observed annually on May 18.

9.
Roman Khassanov was banned from tennis after corruption charges. For which country did he represent?
Afghanistan
Tajikistan
Kazakhstan
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A tennis player who represented Kazakhstan in the Davis Cup has been banned for 10 yearsafter admitting a string of corruption charges.

10.
The Former Jathedar of Akal Takht passed away. What is his name?
Vikram Swaraj
Abhishek Singh
Laxman Singh Vedanti
Joginder Singh Vedanti
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Former Akal Takht jathedar Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti died of a heart attack in Amritsar. He was 80.

11.
When is International Museum Day observed globally?
16 May
15 May
17 May
18 May
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Museum Day is celebrated on 18 May.

12.
Which company joined hands with YONO SBI to Launch Small Farm Accounting App, Farmizo Khata?
Shivrai Technologies
Eroute Technologies
Paytm Money
Adi Technologies
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Shivrai Technologies, Indian AgTech Company has announced the launch of their B2C Farm accounting mobile application, Farmizo Khata.

13.
Rajendrasinh Jadeja, who has passed away, was a former player and coach of which sports?
Cricket
Shooting
Hockey
Athletics
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Former Saurashtra cricketer and BCCI referee Rajendrasinh Jadeja has passed away after battling COVID-19.

14.
Which state has launched the 'AYUSH Ghar Dwar' campaign for home isolated Covid-19 positive patients?
Assam
Maharashtra
Himachal Pradesh
Uttrakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Himachal Pradesh government has launched a state-wide wellness programme called 'AYUSH Ghar Dwar' for home isolated Covid-19 positive patients, to keep them healthy by practicing Yoga.

15.
Iga Swiatek has won the women's singles title at the Italian Open 2021 Tennis tournament. She represents which country?
Mexico
Russia
Poland
Spain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iga Swiatek (Poland) has won the women's single title at the Italian Open 2021 Tennis tournament.

16.
Who is the author of the book "1971: The Beginning of India's Cricketing Greatness'?
Boria Majumdar
Gautam Bhattacharya
Arjun Sen
Both A and B
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The book titled '1971: The Beginning of India's Cricketing Greatness' co-authored by cricket historian Boria Majumdar and senior journalist Gautam Bhattacharya.

17.
What is the theme for the UN Global Road Safety Week 2021?
Streets for Life #Love30
SpeakUp for #RoadSafety
Improving global road safety
SpeakUp to save lives
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for UN Global Road Safety Week 2021 is "Streets for Life #Love30".

18.
Which city has topped the State of Indian Healthcare - Indian cities through the lens of healthcare report 2021?
Ahmadabad
Pune
Kolkata
Hyderabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pune has been topped the State of Indian Healthcare- Indian cities through the lens of healthcare report 2021, report by the Elara Technologies.

19.
Which country's most of the cities are in the Environmental Risk as per Verisk maplecroft?
Japan
Pakistan
China
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the analysis, India is the most at-risk country, with 43 of the top 100 cities on the list.

20.
Name the Indian who has won the Whitley Awards 2021?
Parbati Barua
Y. Nuklu Phom
Lokesh Ohri
Romulus Whitaker
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Nagaland-based conservationist Y. Nuklu Phom has won the Whitley Awards 2021 also known as the Green Oscar.