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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 26, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which internet browser will be retired for certain versions of Windows 10 by June 2022?
Opera
Mozilla Firefox
Internet Explorer
Google Chrome
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Microsoft has announced that the Internet Explorer 11 desktop browser will be retired on June 15, 2022, for certain versions of Windows 10.

2.
When will the Total Lunar Eclipse be visible?
May 29th
May 26th
May 27th
May 28th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A Total Lunar Eclipse will be visible on 26th May 2021 after a gap of two years.

3.
What is the theme of the 2021 World Turtle Day?
Adopt, Don't Shop
Let Them Live!
Shellebrate World Turtle Day 2021
Turtles Rock!
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of 2021 World Turtle Day is "Turtles Rock!".

4.
Which nation has provisionally approved the breathalyser test to detect COVID-19 in one minute?
UK
South Korea
China
Singapore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Singapore authority has provisionally approved a COVID-19 breathalyser test that determines if someone is COVID positive in less than a minute.

5.
The FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup 2021 has been postponed to 2022. Which country will host the tournament?
Malaysia
South Korea
Japan
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2022 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup will be hosted by India in 2022.

6.
Dronacharya awardee coach Om Prakash Bhardwaj has passed away. He was the former coach of the Indian national team for which sports event?
Boxing
Athletics
Hockey
Badminton
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Om Prakash Bhardwaj, the India's first Dronacharya awardee coach for boxing has passed away. He was 79.

7.
Which nation will close its Kabul embassy ahead of the withdrawal of its final contingent?
US
India
Australia
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Australia has planned to close its Kabul embassy in three days ahead of the withdrawal of its final contingent of troops from Afghanistan.

8.
Which day of the year is celebrated as World Thyroid Day?
May 22
Last Tuesday of May
Last Monday of May
May 25
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Thyroid Day is celebrated every year on May 25.

9.
When is International Missing Children's Day commemorated?
23 May
25 May
22 May
24 May
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year, 25 May is observed as the International Missing Children's Day around the world.

10.
Himanta Biswa Sarma has been elected as the Member of the Council of which world sports federation?
FIFA
United World Wrestling
Badminton World Federation
World Athletics
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Badminton Association of India President Himanta Biswa Sarma has been elected as the Member of the Badminton World Federation Council for the period 2021-25.

11.
What is the rank of Asia's richest person Mukesh Ambani at Bloomberg Billionaire Index?
13
11
10
9
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ambani's total wealth now stands at $76.5 billion, making him the 13th richest in the world, followed by Adani at 14th.

12.
Who is the author of the book "Nehru, Tibet, and China"?
Arpit Agrawal
T. Sathish
Avtar Singh Bhasin
Shantanu Munshi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A book has titled "Nehru, Tibet and China" authored by Avtar Singh Bhasin.

13.
Which team has won the 2020-21 La Liga title?
Atletico Madrid
Liverpool
Real Valladolid
Chelsea
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Spanish professional football club Atletico Madrid has won 2020-21 La Liga title.

14.
The World Turtle Day is observed on which day?
May 22
May 23
May 21
May 24
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Turtle Day is observed on May 23 every year to raise awareness among people to protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world.

15.
Which state government has launched the "Mission Oxygen Self-Reliance" scheme?
Assam
Maharashtra
Bihar
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Maharashtra government has launched the "Mission Oxygen Self-Reliance" scheme to meet the state's oxygen needs.

16.
Who is the author of the book "India and Asian Geopolitics: The Past, Present"?
Nirupama Rao
Shivshankar Menon
M. K. Narayanan
Ajit Doval
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new book titled "India and Asian Geopolitics: The Past, Present" has been released, which has been authored by Indian diplomat Shivshankar Menon.

17.
The Military junta of which nation has arrested the President, Prime Minister, and Defence Minister?
Eritrea
Zambia
Mali
Ethiopia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The military junta in Mali has arrested President Bah Ndaw, Prime Minister Moctar Ouane and Defence minister Souleymane Doucoure of the country's interim government following a cabinet reshuffle.

18.
Who has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub?
Sudha Balakrishnan
Jayant Kumar Dash
Mridul Saggar
Rajesh Bansal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Board of Reserve Bank Innovation Hub has appointed Rajesh Bansal as the CEO of the RBIH.

19.
Which player has won the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix?
Carlos Sainz Jr.
Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen
Lando Norris
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Max Verstappen (Red Bull - Netherlands) has won the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix.

20.
Which country has named the cyclone 'Yaas'?
Nepal
Malaysia
Oman
Myanmar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Yaas, named by Oman as such refers to a Jasmine-like tree that has a good fragrance.