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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 22, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which startup has developed the world's 1st Privet Digital Court for dispute resolution?
Disputice
Juniper
Justice
Jupitice
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jupitice Justice Technologies has developed the world's first private digital court under the Private Justice System.

2.
Which country has topped the 57th EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index?
Russia
China
France
USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States retained its top position on RECAI 57 followed by the China at the second position.

3.
What is the rank of India in the 57th EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) for 2020?
First
Fourth
Second
Third
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's renewable energy sector has been placed at the third position in the 57th EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index released by consultancy firm Ernst & Young.

4.
Which day of the year is marked National Anti Terrorism Day in India?
May 18
May 21
May 20
May 19
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In India, the National Anti Terrorism Day is observed on May 21 to commemorate the death anniversary of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi.

5.
What is the base year fixed for calculating the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India?
2011-12
2012-2014
2014-15
2018
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The base year for calculating the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is fixed as 2011-12.

6.
Which company has announced to buy SoftBank-backed SB Energy in a $3.5 billion deal?
Reliance Power
Tata Power SED
Adani Green Energy
Rockwell Collins
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian renewable energy company Adani Green Energy Ltd would buy SoftBank Group Corp-backed (9984.T) SB Energy Holdings Limited for an enterprise value of $3.5 billion.

7.
What is the rank of the Indian insurance-technology market in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of total investment attracted, as per S&P Global Market Intelligence data?
Sixth
Tenth
Second
Third
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per a new report by S&P Global Market Intelligence, the India is the second largest insurance-technology market in Asia-Pacific region.

8.
Which bank has launched the digital LPS for MSME and Agri Products?
BOI
YES Bank
SBI
IDBI Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The IDBI Bank has announced the launch of its fully digitized loan processing system, offering over 50 products to MSME and agriculture sector.

9.
Who has won the prestigious 'World Choreography Award 2020'?
Remo D'Souza
Terence Lewis
Dharmesh Yelande
Suresh Mukund
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Emmy Award-nominated Indian choreographer Suresh Mukund has won the 10th Annual 'World Choreography Award 2020' becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious honor.

10.
When is the United Nations recognized International Tea Day observed?
May 21
May 19
May 20
May 18
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations recognized International Tea Day is observed annually on May 21 by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.

11.
Which state has approved the formation of the Legislative Council?
Rajasthan
West Bengal
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The West Bengal cabinet chaired by the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has approved the formation of the Legislative Council.

12.
Which state has become the 2nd after Haryana to declare Mucormycosis as a notified disease?
Rajasthan
Uttrakhand
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rajasthan government has declared Mucormycosis or black fungus as an epidemic after Haryana.

13.
When is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrated?
May 18
May 20
May 19
May 21
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is held every year on May 21.

14.
When is World Metrology Day observed?
20 May
21 May
19 May
18 May
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Metrology Day is observed on 20 May to celebrate the International System of Units.

15.
The newly launched Oxygen Recycling System has been developed by which organization?
NITI Aayog
Indian Navy
ISRO
DRDO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy has designed an Oxygen Recycling System (ORS) to mitigate the existing Oxygen shortages.

16.
Who has won the 2020 Millennium Technology Prize?
Shankar Balasubramanian and David Klenerman
Robert Langer and Linus Torvalds
Tim Berners-Lee and Tuomo Suntola
Richard Friend and Shinya Yamanaka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The British-Indian Chemist Shankar Balasubramanian along with his colleague David Klenerman from the Cambridge University have been declared the winners of the 2020 Millennium Technology Prize.

17.
As per the S&P Global Market Intelligence, which country has emerged as the largest insurance-technology market in the Asia-Pacific region?
Japan
India
China
Singapore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The China has the largest insurance-technology market accounting for around 43% of the total investment.

18.
What is the theme of World Metrology Day 2021?
The International System of Units - Fundamentally better
Weather-ready, climate-smart
Measurements for global trade
Measurement for Health
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for World Metrology Day 2021 is Measurement for Health.

19.
Which company has decided to launch its News Showcase feature in India and is partnering with 30 news organizations?
Apple
Google
IBM
Microsoft
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Google is launching its News Showcase feature in India and is partnering with 30 news organizations.

20.
Which of the following country recently launched a Long March-4B rocket carrying the Haiyang-2D satellite?
Japan
India
China
United States
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The satellite has been launched by a Long March-4B rocket carrying the Haiyang-2D satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China.