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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 19, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
The WTISD is being celebrated on which date?
May 14
May 15
May 17
May 18
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD)is being celebrated each year on the 17th of May to increase awareness of the benefits and opportunities that the Internet.

2.
South Korea has won the Uber Cup 2022 defeating which country?
Singapore
Japan
Indonesia
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
After a thrilling final at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, Korea stunned defending champions China to capture their second Uber Cup title.

3.
Which Indian Navy Destroyer and INS Frigate Udaygiri were launched by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh?
INS Vishakhapatnam
INS Kochi
INS Surat
INS Tuticorin
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Defence minister Rajnath Singh has launched two made-in-India warships INS 'Surat' and 'Udaygiri' at the Mazagon Docks in Mumbai.

4.
Which country is the host of the XV World Forestry Congress?
Argentina
Japan
South Korea
USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
During the XV World Forestry Congress, held in Seoul, South Korea, the Seoul Declaration has adopted.

5.
The World AIDS Vaccine Day is being celebrated on which date?
May 16
May 18
May 15
May 17
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World AIDS Vaccine Day is being celebrated on 18th May every year across the world.

6.
International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is being celebrated on which date?
May 16
May 18
May 15
May 17
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) is annually being celebrated across the globe on 17th May to commemorate the decision of the World Health Organization (WHO) to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder in 1990.

7.
Rajiv Ranjan and Sitikantha Pattanaik have been named executive directors by which bank?
Federal Bank
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Axis Bank
ICICI Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajiv Ranjan and Sitikantha Pattanaik have been named executive directors by the RBI.

8.
What are 'Surat' and 'Udaygiri' launched by the Defence Minister?
Fighter Jets
Space Launch Vehicles
Warships
Missiles
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Defence minister Rajnath Singh launched two made-in-India warships 'Surat' and 'Udaygiri' in Mumbai.

9.
What is the theme of the 'International Museum Day 2022'?
Cultural Exchange
Global Co-operation
Power of Museums
Bio-restoration in Museums
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of 2022 Museum Day is 'Power of Museums'.

10.
B Govindarajan has been appointed as the CEO of which company?
Harley-Davidson India
TATA Motors
Royal Enfield
KIA India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Eicher Motors has appointed B Govindarajan as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Enfield.

11.
Elisabeth Borne has (May 2022) appointed as the new prime minister of which country?
Switzerland
Netherlands
Canada
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Elisabeth Borne was appointed France's new prime minister on Monday to become the second woman to hold the post in the country.

12.
Which is the venue of the first Incredible IIICC held in May 2022?
Kochi
Mumbai
Srinagar
Hyderabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Tourism Minister, G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the first Incredible India International Cruise Conference (IIICC) in Mumbai.

13.
Which organization has launched the NDAP which aims to improve access and use of published Indian government data?
NASSCOM
NITI Aayog
National Development Council
National Informatics Centre
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NITI Aayog has launched the NDAP, which aims to improve access and use of published Indian government data.

14.
Which country has the top recipient country for remittances in 2021?
Indonesia
India
Mexico
Egypt
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The top five recipient countries for remittances in 2021 were India, Mexico, China, the Philippines, and Egypt.

15.
The World Bank sanctioned USD 350 million to which state for implementing the 'SRESTHA' Project?
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Bengal
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank sanctioned USD 350 million to Gujarat for the implementation of Systems Reform Endeavours for Transformed Health Achievement in Gujarat (SRESTHA-G).

16.
'Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary' which has been notified as a tiger reserve, is located in which state?
Rajasthan
Punjab
Madhya Pradesh
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary in Rajasthan has been notified as India's 52nd tiger reserve.

17.
International Museum Day is being celebrated on which date?
May 18
May 15
May 17
May 16
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Museum Day (IMD) is being celebrated every year on 18 May.

18.
Who has been named as the new non-executive chairman of the Gram Unnati Board?
Sunil Arora
Vikas Bhushan
Kiran Kumar
Dinesh pant
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora has been named as the new non-executive chairman of the Village Unnati Board.

19.
Hasan Sheikh Mahmood has become the new President of which country?
Denmark
Netherlands
Romania
Somalia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
After a long-pending election in the troubled Horn of Africa nation, Somali legislators have elected former leader Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud as the country's next president.