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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 28, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
Which ministry launched a 6-month Community Based Inclusive Development Program on rehabilitation of Divyangjan?
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Panchayats Raj
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment virtually launched a 6- month Community Based Inclusive Development Program on rehabilitation of Divyangjan.

2.
The Cabinet approves the opening of a new Consulate General of India in which country?
Oman
Bhutan
Bangladesh
Maldives
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the opening of a new Consulate General of India in Addu City, the Maldives in 2021.

3.
Which company launched 'S.H.E' to promote entrepreneurship, education, and wellbeing of women?
Wipro
Airtel
Reliance
Tata Communications
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tata Communications has announced the launch of the 'School of Hope and Empowerment' (S.H.E.) at the 2021 UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development.

4.
Who has won the French Moro Grand Prix 2021?
Jack Miller
Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen
Sebastian Vettel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ducati's Jack Miller has won the French Moro Grand Prix 2021.

5.
The International Financial Services Centres Authority has constituted an expert committee on Investment Funds. Who will head it?
Nilesh Shah
Pankaj Jain
Amit Mistry
Saurabh Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The IFSC has constituted an expert committee. The 12-member panel will be headed by Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Managing Director Nilesh Shah.

6.
The government has increased the FDI limit of the insurance sector to how much percent?
81%
74%
59%
100%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Finance Ministry formally notified the final rules for increasing the foreign direct investment limit in the insurance sector to 74% from the existing 49.

7.
The resident of which state/union territory are opposing the draft prepared for the creation of LDA?
Delhi
Lakshadweep
Goa
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The latest Draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation 2021 for the creation of a Lakshadweep Development Authority is widely resented by the people of Lakshadweep.

8.
Who has developed materials for Smart Window?
Dr. Debabrata Sikdar
Ashish Kumar Chowdhary
Prakash Badal
Both A and B
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Debabrata Sikdar along with Ashish Kumar Chowdhary from IIT Guwahati have designed a smart window material that can effectively control the amount of heat and light passing through it in response to an applied voltage.

9.
The LIC hiked its stake to 5.06% in which bank?
Canara Bank
SBI
Union Bank of India
Punjab National Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The LIC has hiked its stake to 5.06% in state-run Union Bank of India with acquisition of nearly 2% additional stake in the bank.

10.
Which institution has bagged the Social Media for Empowerment Awards South Asia?
IIT Delhi
IIT Kharagpur
KITE
IIT Madras
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education under the Department of General Education has won the Social Media for Empowerment Awards South Asia award.

11.
Which state has decided to implement 'Mukhya Mantri Covid-19 Anukampa Niyukti Yojana'?
Uttrakhand
Himachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has decided to implement 'Mukhya Mantri Covid-19 Anukampa Niyukti Yojana'.

12.
Who chaired the opening session of the 33rd meeting of Health Ministers of Commonwealth countries?
Narendra Modi
Harsh Vardhan
Anurag Singh Thakur
Nitin Gadkari
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has chaired the opening session of the 33rd meeting of Health Ministers of Commonwealth countries through video conferencing.

13.
Who has launched BioHub for pathogen storage and analysis?
Switzerland
WHO
World Bank
Both A & B
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The WHO and the Switzerland has signed a MoU to launch the first WHO BioHub Facility as part of the WHO BioHub System.

14.
Which has now become the first Small Finance Bank to offer its NRI customer segment the ease of account opening online?
Fincare Small Finance Bank
Ujjvan Small Finance Bank
Equitas Small Finance Bank
AU small Finance Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Equitas Small Finance Bank has now become the first Small Finance Bank to offer its NRI customer segment the ease of account opening online.

15.
Who has announced the autobiography 'Sach Kahun Toh'?
Neena Gupta
Anurag Thakur
NS Tomar
Amit Shah
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Sach Kahun Toh' is the autobiography of the Bollywood actress & Television Director Neena Gupta.

16.
Which Ministry has launched a repository portal & Ayush Sanjivani app?
Ayush Ministry
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Panchayats Raj
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ministry of Ayush has launched the clinical repository portal and Ayush Sanjivani mobile application.

17.
Mahindra Rural Housing Finance signed an agreement with which bank for cash management solutions?
India Post Payments Bank
Punjab National Bank
Paytm Payments Bank
Ujjvan Small Finance Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Mahindra Rural Housing Finance and India Post Payments Bank announced a strategic partnership for cash management solution.

18.
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights is providing tele-counselling to children through which portal?
Samvedna
Saumya
Sambhavana
Sanmukh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
With an objective of providing psychological first-aid and emotional support to children affected during the pandemic, the NCPCR is providing tele-counselling to children through SAMVEDNA.

19.
How much amount has been released by the government to 8 North Eastern States under Jal Jeevan Mission?
1700 cr
1605 cr
1510 cr
1650 cr
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Government has released Rs 1605 crore to eight North Eastern states under Jal Jeevan Mission to provide tap water supply to rural homes in the current financial year.

20.
In whose name was the Mohali International Stadium renamed?
Amanpreet Kaur
Prakash Badal
Balbir Singh
Akash Dhillon
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Mohali International Hockey Stadium in Punjab has dedicated to legendary centre-forward Balbir Singh Senior at a formal ceremony on his first death anniversary.