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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 23, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
The iconic web browser Internet Explorer is set to retire in June 2022. The browser has been developed by which company?
Mozilla Corporation
Opera Software
Microsoft
Google
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tech-giant Microsoft has decided to retire its iconic Internet Explorer (IE) browser, with effect from 15 June 2022, after more than 25 years of its launch.

2.
Who has been elected as the President of the Central Tibetan Administration?
Penpa Tsering
Lu Sen Alang
Shi Xinping
Wang Zei
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The former speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Penpa Tsering has been elected as the President of the Central Tibetan Administration.

3.
Hero Vired is a new venture launched by the Munjal family-led Hero Group. The new startup company is related to which field?
Food Processing
Sports
Educational Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Munjal family-led Hero Group has launched a new education technology startup 'Hero Vired', that will offer an end-to-end learning ecosystem.

4.
What is the maximum amount outstanding in respect of full-KYC PPIs as set by RBI?
Rs 5 lakh
Rs 1 lakh
Rs 3 lakh
Rs 2 lakh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has increased the maximum amount outstanding in respect of full-KYC PPIs from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2 lakh.

5.
The United Launch Alliance launched which rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida?
Sputnik V
Neo V
SBRIS VDavid Motunga
Atlas V
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Launch Alliance launched the Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.

6.
Jyoti Krishan Dutt, who has passed away, was the former DG of which organization?
DRDO
ICG
NSG
CISF
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The former Director General of National Security Guard (NSG), Jyoti Krishan Dutt has passed away due to complications arising out of Covid-19.

7.
The Indian Council of Medical Research has approved which kit for home Covide-19 Testing?
CoviTest
CoviSelf
CovidRapid
CovidSelf
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Council of Medical Research has approved CoviSelf kit for home Covide-19 Testing.

8.
As per the health and family welfare department, which state stands in first place in establishing Health & Wellness Centres?
West Bengal
Karnataka
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Karnataka stands at first place when it comes to establishing health and wellness centres under the Ayushman Bharat programme.

9.
The RBI has changed its accounting year effective from FY22. What is the new accounting year of RBI?
August-July
July-June
April-March
June-May
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has changed its Accounting year from July-June to April-March to coincide with the accounting year of Government.

10.
The Government has extended the due date for Income Tax Returns filing for companies for Assessment Year 2021-2022. What is the new deadline?
September 30, 2021
October 31, 2021
December 31, 2021
November 30, 2021
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has also extended the due date of Income Tax Returns filing for companies for Assessment Year 2021-2022 from October 31 to November 30, 2021.

11.
The Indian Navy has decommissioned its first destroyer. What is the name of the destroyer ship?
INS Sahyadri
INS Arihant
INS Rana
INS Rajput
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy is set to decommission its first destroyer INS Rajput which had been in service for 41 glorious years.

12.
Which state has launched the mobile app 'Amrit Vahini', to enable booking beds at Covid-19 hospitals on a real-time basis by the patients?
Jharkhand
Kerala
Delhi
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren has launched a website and the mobile application 'Amrit Vahini'.

13.
What shall be the maximum limit of cash-withdrawal per transaction in Full KYC PPI issued by non-Bank PPI issuers?
Rs 5000
Rs 4000
Rs 2000
Rs 3000
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Maximum limit of Rs. 2,000 per transaction with an overall limit of Rs. 10,000 per month per PPI.

14.
What is the theme of the 2021 World Biodiversity Day?
Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health
Our solutions are in nature
Celebrating 25 Years of Action for Biodiversity
We're part of the solution
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of 2021 World Biodiversity Day is "We're part of the solution".

15.
Which day of the year is celebrated as the International Day for Biological Diversity?
19 May
21 May
20 May
22 May
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day for Biological Diversity is held on May 22 every year.

16.
As per the guidelines by the RBI, PPI issuers have to provide interoperability to full-KYC PPIs by which date?
August 31, 2021
March 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
January 31, 2022
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has instructed the PPI issuers to give the holders of full-KYC PPIs interoperability latest by March 31, 2022.

17.
How much amount will RBI transfer to Central Government as surplus for FY21?
Rs 88,100 crore
Rs 99,122 crore
Rs 110,000 crore
Rs 77,511 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India will transfer Rs 99,122 crore surplus to Central Government for the accounting period of nine months ended March 31, 2021.

18.
What is the new deadline set by the CBDT to file income tax returns for the assessment year 2021-22 by individuals?
August 31, 2021
September 30, 2021
July 31, 2021
October 30, 2021
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has extended the due date for filing income tax returns for assessment year 2021-22 for individuals by two months to September 30, 2021.

19.
As per RBI, what will be the maximum limit of cash withdrawal per transaction via Pos machine?
Rs 2000
Rs 1000
Rs 3000
Rs 4000
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has increased the limit of cash withdrawal from Points of Sale terminals using debit cards and open system prepaid cards to Rs 2000 per transaction within an overall monthly limit of Rs. 10,000 across all locations.