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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 20, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which state launched the 'HIT Covid App' to ensure regular monitoring, tracking of home isolated patients?
Madhya Pradesh
Bihar
Meghalaya
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bihar government launched 'HIT Covid App' to ensure regular monitoring and tracking of those Civid-19 patients, who are in home isolation across the state.

2.
Johnson and Johnson has partnered with which Indian pharma company for manufacturing its COVID-19 vaccine?
Serum Institute
Biological E
Zydus Cadila
Bharat Biotech
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US Pharmaceutical Company Johnson and Johnson has partnered with a Telangana-based pharma company in India, Biological E Limited for manufacturing of its COVID-19 vaccine.

3.
Who has won the Betfred British Masters Title 2021?
Richard Bland
Shubhendu Sharma
Andre Zeverev
Croat Niklus
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma ended tied 34th after returning his best card of the week at 3-under 69, even as England's Richard Bland won the Betfred British Masters.

4.
Moctar Ouane is reappointed as the Prime Minister of which country?
Niger
Mali
Algeria
Guinea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Moctar Ouane is reappointed as the Prime Minister of Mali.

5.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs has signed an MoU with which company for the digital transformation of Tribal Schools?
Flipkart
Google
Amazon
Microsoft
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tribal Affairs Ministry and Microsoft have signed an MoU for digital transformation of Tribal Schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools and Ashram Schools.

6.
Who won back-to-back men's high jump titles in the Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Manhattan, USA?
Tejaswini Shankar
Rakesh Powar
Vijay Goel
Shankar Narayan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Representing Kansas State University, India's Tejaswini Shankar won back-to-back men's high jump titles in the Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Manhattan, USA.

7.
When is the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia being observed?
May 18th
May 19th
May 17th
May 16th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is observed every year on May 17th.

8.
Renowned folklorist and acclaimed writer Ki. Rajanarayanan has passed away. He was from which state?
Tamil Nadu
Chhattisgarh
Kerala
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Noted Tamil folklorist and acclaimed writer Ki.Rajanarayanan has passed away after a brief illness. He was 98.Famously called by his Tamil initials as KiRa.

9.
Who has been elected as President of the Central Tibetan Administration?
Kalsang Dorjee Aukatsang
Penpa Tsering
Dorjee Pesur
Wangdu Tsering
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The former speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Penpa Tsering, has been elected as the new President of the Central Tibetan Administration.

10.
Which state has launched a new policy to double its oxygen manufacturing capacity?
Delhi
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched a new policy to double its oxygen manufacturing capacity from the existing 360 MT capacity to 700 MT.

11.
Who has been named for the "International Invincible Gold Medal" for 2021?
Prakash Javadekar
Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
Harsh Vardhan
Narendra Modi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Education Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has been conferred with the "International Invincible Gold Medal" for 2021.

12.
Which state declared Black Fungus as a notified disease in the state?
Bihar
Haryana
Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said that black fungus has been declared a notified disease in the state.

13.
Who has become the first Indian fighter to become MMA World Champion?
Sunny Khatri
Chaitanya Gavali
Mohammed Farhad
Arjan Singh Bhullar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Arjan Singh Bhullar has become the first Indian fighter to win the ONE Heavyweight World Title at the top-level Mixed Martial Arts Championship event in Singapore.

14.
The supercomputer named 'Simorgh' has been developed by which country?
Iran
France
Finland
South Korea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Iran has unveiled new supercomputer named 'Simorgh', which is 100 times more powerful than previous supercomputer of the country till date.

15.
What is the theme of this year's 6th UN Global Traffic Safety Week 2021?
Streets for Life
Improving Global Road Safety
Leadership for Road Safety
Speakup for Road Safety
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of this year's 6th UN Global Traffic Safety Week 2021 is Streets for Life.

16.
Which company got the Competition Commission of India nod to acquire DHFL?
Fairfax Holdings
Adani Enterprises
Piramal Enterprises
SBI Capital
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Piramal Enterprises, subsidiary Piramal Capital and Housing Finance has received an approval from the Competition Commission of India to take over Dewan Housing Finance Corporation.

17.
Which company has partnered with SpaceX to provide cloud services to help deliver internet through the latter's Starlink satellites?
Microsoft
Google
Amazon
Apple
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Google has partnered with SpaceX to provide cloud services to help deliver internet through the latter's Starlink satellites.

18.
Dr. KK Aggarwal, who has passed away, was related to which field of medicine?
Neurology
Gynaecology
Oncology
Cardiology
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Renowned cardiologist and former national president of the Indian Medical Association, Dr KK Aggarwal has passed away battling with Covid.

19.
How much amount was given by the NABARD from its Rural Infrastructure Development Fund for Assam in FY21?
1236 cr
1500 cr
1323 cr
1250 cr
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NABARD has provided an all-time high amount of Rs 1,236 crore from its RIDF during the financial year 2020-21 with Rural Connectivity Projects as the focus area in the state of Assam.