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1. Which country has become the host of the ‘Council of the European Union’?
(a) Argentina
(b) Spain
(c) Portugal
(d) France
Correct Answer: (c) Portugal
2. On which date, ‘World Migratory Bird Day' has been observed?
(a) 7 May
(b) 8 May
(c) 9 May
(d) 10 May
Correct Answer: (b) 8 May
Important Point: “Sing, Fly, Soar – Like a Bird!” is the theme of 'World Migratory Bird Day' 2021.
3. Who has become the new Chief Minister of Assam?
(a) Sarbananda Sonowal
(b) Himanta Biswa Sarma
(c) Pinarayi Vijayan
(d) N Rangasamy
Correct Answer: (b) Himanta Biswa Sarma
Detailed Explanation: Himanta Biswa Sarma has sworn as Assam's 15th chief minister after the victory of BJP led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the 2021 Assam Legislative Assembly Elections.
4. Which company has launched the ‘Tip Jar’ financial feature?
(a) Facebook
(b) Google
(c) Microsoft
(d) Twitter
Correct Answer: (d) Twitter
5. What was the profession of ‘Anup Bhattacharya’ who passed away recently?
(a) Poet
(b) Politician
(c) Musician
(d) Writer
Correct Answer: (c) Musician
Detailed Explanation: Anup Bhattacharya was a Bangladeshi musician who died at the age of 77 in Dhaka.
6. Which organisation successfully demonstrated the ‘Dhruv Mk III MR’ light helicopter with deck operations capabilities?
(a) Ordnance Factory
(b) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
(c) Larsen & Toubro
(d) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Correct Answer: (d) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
Important Point: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is an Indian state-owned aerospace and defence company. Its headquarters are in Bengaluru, India.
7. Which batch of women military police has recently been inducted into the Indian Army?
(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fourth
Correct Answer: (a) First
Detailed Explanation: The first batch of 83 women military police has recently been inducted into the Indian Army.
8. Recently, Fitch has forecasted how much Indian GDP growth rate for 2022?
(a) 7.7%
(b) 9.5%
(c) 8.2%
(d) 8.5
Correct Answer: (b) 9.5%
Important Point: Fitch Ratings Inc. is an American credit rating agency and is one of the "Big Three credit rating agencies", the other two being Moody's and Standard & Poor's. Its headquarters are in New York City, New York, U.S. It was founded in 1914 by John Knowles Fitch.
9. Which Indian Wrestler has won Gold in ‘World Olympic Qualifier’ at Sofia in Bulgaria?
(a) Seema Bisla
(b) Babita Kumari
(c) Shakshi Malik
(d) Anupriya Seth
Correct Answer: (a) Seema Bisla
10. Who set a world record after climbing Mount Everest 25th time recently?
(a) Arunima Sinha
(b) Tenzing Norgay
(c) Edmund Hillary
(d) Kami Rita Sherpa
Correct Answer: (d) Kami Rita Sherpa
Detailed Explanation: Kami Rita Sherpa, a 52-year-old Nepali climbed Mt. Everest 25th time, breaking his own record for summitting Mt. Everest the most number of times. She climbed Mt. Everest 24th time in 2019.
Important Point: Kami Rita Sherpa has summitted Mt. Everest 25 times, K2 (2nd highest mountain) & Mt. Lhotse (3rd highest mountain), Mt. Cho Oyu (6th highest mountain) eight times and Mt. Manaslu (7th highest mountain) three times.
11. In which state, Rupsi Airport has been functionalized recently?
(a) Bihar
(b) West Bengal
(c) Assam
(d) Manipur
Correct Answer: (c) Assam
12. Which of the following has launched the "ID-Art" app recently?
(a) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
(b) International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
(c) World Intellectual Property Organization
(d) World Bank
Correct Answer: (b) International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
Important Point: International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is an international organisation that facilitates worldwide police cooperation and crime control. Its headquarters are in Lyon, France. The world's largest police organization has 190 countries as its members, each represented by a National Central Bureau.
13. On 9 May 2021, around which country China's Long March 5B rocket has been crashed?
(a) Ethiopia
(b) Maldives
(c) Australia
(d) New Zealand
Correct Answer: (b) Maldives
Detailed Explanation: China's Long March 5B rocket has been crashed into Indian Ocean near Maldives.
14. Who has launched the mobile app "Dost for Life" recently?
(a) Minds Foundation
(b) Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
(c) National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
(d) Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE)
Correct Answer: (b) Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Detailed Explanation: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched "Dost for Life" for the psychosocial wellness of students and parents.
15. In which sport, Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh have qualified for Tokyo Olympics?
(a) Rowing
(b) Wrestling
(c) Boxing
(d) Archery
Correct Answer: (a) Rowing
16. With which sport did M.K. Kaushik belong to who passed away recently?
(a) Hockey
(b) Volleyball
(c) Badminton
(d) Tennis
Correct Answer: (a) Hockey
Detailed Explanation: M.K. Kaushik died at the age of 66 years due to COVID-19. He was a former Hockey Team Coach and Moscow Olympic Gold Medalist. In 1988, he also received the Arjuna award. He also wrote the book 'The Golden Boot'.
Important Point: Moscow Olympics were held in the year 1980.
17. Which state government has sanctioned a special fund to feed stray animals?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Karnataka
(c) Kerala
(d) Odisha
Correct Answer: (d) Odisha
Detailed Explanation: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik sanctions Rs. 60 lakh from his relief fund to feed stray animals during the lockdown.
18. Which Police system has launched ‘COVI Van Helpline’?
(a) Gujarat Police
(b) Bihar Police
(c) Uttar Pradesh Police
(d) Delhi Police
Correct Answer: (d) Delhi Police
Detailed Explanation: Delhi Police has launched ‘COVI Van Helpline’ for senior citizens to fulfil their essential needs during the lockdown.
19. When is 'International Day of Argania' celebrated?
(a) 9 May
(b) 8 May
(c) 6 May
(d) 10 May
Correct Answer: (d) 10 May
Important Point: International Day of Argania is celebrated to recognize the important role of the argan tree in economic empowerment and financial inclusion of local communities.
20. Which city has topped ‘Global Prime Residential Index 2021’ by Knight Frank?
(a) Shenzen
(b) Shanghai
(c) New York
(d) New Delhi
Correct Answer: (a) Shenzen
Important Point: Knight Frank LLP is an estate agency, a residential and commercial property consultancy. Its headquarters are in London, United States. It was founded by ohn Knight, Howard Frank and William Rutley in 1896.
21. Which Indian city has topped ‘Global Prime Residential Index 2021’ by Knight Frank?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Bangalore
(c) Kolkata
(d) Mumbai
Correct Answer: (a) New Delhi
22. Which currency will be accepted by SpaceX as payment to launch its lunar mission?
(a) Liticoin
(b) Bitcoin Cash
(c) Dogecoin
(d) Auroracoin
Correct Answer: (c) Dogecoin
Important Point: SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company. Its headquarters are in Hawthorne, California, United States. It was founded by Elon Musk in
2002.
23. What was the profession of Raghunath Mahapatra who passed away recently?
(a) Actor
(b) Sculptor
(c) Journalist
(d) Politician
Correct Answer: (b) Sculptor
Detailed Explanation: Raghunath Mahapatra was an architect, sculptor, and a Nominated Member of the Rajya Sabha. He was awarded Padma Shri in 1975 and Padma Bhushan in 2001. He died at the age of 78 due to COVID-19.
24. Which country is to create a line of separation at the Mt Everest summit to prevent COVID cases?
(a) China
(b) Nepal
(c) India
(d) Bhutan
Correct Answer: (a) China
25. Who has won the men's singles title of the Madrid Open Tennis, 2021 tournament?
(a) Alexander Zverev
(b) Mate pavis
(c) Matteo Bertheni
(d) Nikola Matic
Correct Answer: (a) Alexander Zverev
Important Point: Alexander Zverev is a German professional tennis player.
26. Who has won the Women’s singles title at ‘Madrid Open Tennis 2021’?
(a) Ashleigh Barty
(b) Hsieh Su-wei
(c) Kiki Bertens
(d) Aryna Sabalenka
Correct Answer: (d) Aryna Sabalenka
Important Point: Aryna Sabalenka is a Belarusian professional tennis player.
27. Who has written the book "Buddha in Gandhara" which is in the news recently?
(a) Amitabh Ghosh
(b) Vikram Seth
(c) Sunita Dwivedi
(d) Anamika Pritam
Correct Answer: (c) Sunita Dwivedi
28. Who has won ‘Formula One Spanish Grand Prix 2021’?
(a) Max Verstappen
(b) Valtteri Bottas
(c) Lewis Hamilton
(d) Charles Leclerc
Correct Answer: (c) Lewis Hamilton
Important Point: Lewis Hamilton is a British racing driver.
29. With which of the sports is Michael Jordan related who has auctioned his old jersey for 1.38 million?
(a) Basketball
(b) Volleyball
(c) Golf
(d) Hockey
Correct Answer: (a) Basketball
30. Which birth anniversary of the great ‘Maharana Pratap’ in 2021 has been observed on 9 May?
(a) 441st
(b) 481st
(c) 491st
(d) 451st
Correct Answer: (b) 481st
31. When is 'National Technology Day' celebrated?
(a) 8 May
(b) 9 May
(c) 10 May
(d) 11 May
Correct Answer: (d) 11 May
Important Point: The theme of National Technology Day 2021 is “Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future”. The purpose of celebrating this day is to highlight the achievements of engineers and scientists in the field of technology and science. The then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had declared May 11 as the National Technology Day. It was first celebrated on 11 May 1999.
32. Which country’s population has been crossed 1.4 Billion recently?
(a) India
(b) Indonesia
(c) Brazil
(d) China
Correct Answer: (d) China
Important Point: China has the world's largest population, India and United States being at the two and three respectively in the list.
33. Who has been appointed as Executive Director (ED) of The Reserve Bank of India?
(a) Shri Jose J. Kattoor
(b) Shri P. Vijaya Kumar
(c) Shri R Subramanian
(d) Shri S. C. Murmu
Correct Answer: (a) Shri Jose J. Kattoor
34. Which state's police administration has launched 'Mission Hausla'?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Delhi
(d) Uttarakhand
Correct Answer: (d) Uttarakhand
Detailed Explanation: Uttarakhand police administration has launched 'Mission Hausla' to help COVID-19 patients in getting oxygen, beds, plasma and other medical facilities.
35. Which company has launched its first electric motorbike ‘Live Wire’?
(a) Bavarian Motor Works (BMW)
(b) Harley Davidson
(c) Thirukkurungudi Vengaram Sundram (TVS)
(d) Bajaj Motors
Correct Answer: (b) Harley Davidson
Important Point: Harley Davidson is an American motorcycle manufacturer company. Its headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US.
36. Which space agency’s ‘OSIRIS-REx’ Robotic Prospector started to travel to earth recently?
(a) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
(b) Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
(c) Blue Origin
(d) Roscosmos
Correct Answer: (a) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Important Point: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is a space agency of the United States. Its headquarters are in Washington, D.C., United States.
37. In which lake of India, a floating ambulance has been started recently?
(a) Loktak Lake
(b) Bada Tal
(c) Dal Lake
(d) Loktak Lake
Correct Answer: (c) Dal Lake
Detailed Explanation: Dal Lake is located in Srinagar, capital of Jammu & Kashmir, India. It has started a floating ambulance to fight against COVID-19 Pandemic.
Important Point: Dal Lake is an urban lake, which is the second largest in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This lake is named the "Lake of Flowers", "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir"] or "Srinagar's Jewel".
38. Which is the first state to launch the ‘Online Flood Reporting System’?
(a) Assam
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Bihar
(d) West Bengal
Correct Answer: (a) Assam
39. Which of the following has become the second UT to be covered under ‘Har Ghar Jal’ yojana?
(a) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
(b) Delhi
(c) Puducherry
(d) Chandigarh
Correct Answer: (c) Puducherry
Detailed Explanation: Puducherry has become the second UT to be covered under ‘Har Ghar Jal’ yojana by ensuring that every rural home in the Union Territory gets a household tap connection. The first UT to be covered under ‘Har Ghar Jal’ yojana was Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
40. ‘Miyon ka Bara’ railway station’s name has been changed as to what?
(a) Malkhanpur
(b) Mahesh Nagar
(c) Martand Nagar
(d) Manaspur
Correct Answer: (b) Mahesh Nagar
Detailed Explanation: ‘Miyon ka Bara’ railway station’s name has been changed to Mahesh Nagar after getting approval from various departments.
41. Which state has been building 'Forest Ponds' to harvest rainwater?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Uttarakhand
(c) Jammu & Kashmir
(d) Assam
Correct Answer: (a) Himachal Pradesh
Detailed Explanation: Himachal Pradesh is building 'Forest Ponds' under the Parvat Dhara scheme to harvest rainwater to replenish groundwater.
42. Which company has donated ‘USD 15 Million’ for COVID relief?
(a) Facebook
(b) Google
(c) Twitter
(d) Microsoft
Correct Answer: (c) Twitter
Important Point: Twitter is an American microblogging and social networking service. Its headquarters are in San Francisco, California, United States. It was founded in 2006 by Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone, Noah Glass, Evan Williams.
43. Who has been named as the ICC Men's Player of the Month for April recently?
(a) Rishabh Pant
(b) Babar Azam
(c) Ravichandran Ashwin
(d) Fakhar Zaman
(d) Fakhar Zaman
Correct Answer: (b) Babar Azam
Important Point: ICC Men's Player of the Month for January was Rishabh Pant. ICC Men's Player of the Month for February was Ravichandran Ashwin. ICC Men's Player of the Month for March was Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
44. Which of the following states has announced free treatment of Mucormycosis patients recently?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Delhi
1(c) Karnataka
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: (a) Maharashtra
Important Point: Mucormycosis (previously called zygomycosis) is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of moulds called mucormycetes. It's caused by a group of moulds called mucormycetes and often affects the sinuses, lungs, skin, and brain.
45. Which organization has classified the Indian Covid-19 variant as "Variants of Concern (VOC)" recently?
(a) World Health Organization (WHO)
(b) Drug Controller General of India
(c) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(d) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Correct Answer: (a) World Health Organization (WHO)
Important Point: The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Its headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1948.
46. When is 'International Nurses Day' celebrated every year?
(a) 8 May
(b) 9 May
(c) 10 May
(d) 12 May
Correct Answer: (d) 12 May
Important Point: The theme for International Nurses Day 2021 is Nurses: A Voice to Lead-A Vision for Future Healthcare. The International Nurses Day marks the birth anniversary of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale, who was born on May 12.
47. Who has become the first Indian to win the ‘Sheikh Zayed Book Award’?
(a) Dr. Tahera Qutbuddin
(b) Dr. Hina Rabbani Rizwi
(c) Dr Mahera Khan
(d) Dr Shabnam Hashmi
Correct Answer: (a) Dr Tahera Qutbuddin
48. Which e-commerce company has launched 'Sanjeevani' to match COVID patients with plasma donors recently?
(a) Amazon
(b) Flipkart
(c) Snapdeal
(d) Jio Mart
Correct Answer: (c) Snapdeal
Important Point: Snapdeal is an Indian e-commerce company, founded in February 2010 by Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal. Its headquarters are in New Delhi, India.
49. Which company launched ‘Savdhan Rahein, Safe Rahein’, a public awareness campaign on financial fraud risks?
(a) Bajaj Finserv
(b) Apollo Munich
(c) Reliance Insurance
(d) Max Bupa Insurance
Correct Answer: (a) Bajaj Finserv
Important Point: Bajaj Finserv Limited, a part of Bajaj Holdings & Investments Limited, is an Indian financial services company. It was founded in 2007 by Jamnalal Bajaj. Its headquarters are in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
50. Who has been appointed as the chairman and managing director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL)?
(a) Mukhmeet S Bhatia
(b) Shabir Hussein
(c) Arun Kumar Singh
(d) Mallika Srinivasan
Correct Answer: (c) Arun Kumar Singh
Important Point: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is an Indian government oil and gas corporation. Its control is under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Its headquarters are in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
51. Who has been appointed as the National President of FICCI Ladies Organization(FLO)?
(a) Ujjwala Singhania
(b) Harjinder Kaur Talwar
(c) Sunita Kumari
(d) Narayani Sen
Correct Answer: (a) Ujjwala Singhania
Detailed Explanation: Ujjwala Singhania has been appointed as the 38th National President of FICCI Ladies Organization(FLO)
Important Point: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry is a non-governmental trade association and advocacy group. Its headquarters are in NewDelhi, India.
52. Who has won the Best Actor award at the New York City International Film Festival recently?
(a) Anupam Kher
(b) Amitabh Bachchan
(c) Salman Khan
(d) Shahid Kapoor
Correct Answer: (a) Anupam Kher
Detailed Explanation: Anupam Kher has won the ‘Best Actor award’ for the short film ‘Happy Birthday’ at the New York City International Film Festival.
53. Who has become the 14th administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)?
(a) Charles Bolden
(b) James D’Oran
(c) Steve Niel Key
(d) Bill Nelson
Correct Answer: (d) Bill Nelson
54. Who has acquired 'Patanjali Biscuits' recently?
(a) Britannia Industries
(b) Ruchi Soya
(c) Priya Gold Biscuits
(d) Parle Products Private Limited
Correct Answer: (b) Ruchi Soya
Important Point: Ruchi Soya is India's largest manufacturers of edible oil in India. It was founded in 1985 by Dinesh Shahra. Its headquarters are in Madhya Pradesh, India. The parent organisation of Ruchi Soya is Patanjali Ayurved.
55. Which Parsi player was selected after 28 years in the Indian Cricket Team for the World Test championship 2021?
(a) Arzan Nagwaswala
(b) Chetan Sakariya
(c) Prasidh Krishna
(d) Abhimanyu Easwaran
Correct Answer: (a) Arzan Nagwaswala
56. Which neighbour country of India has successfully tested its first Metro train recently?
(a) Nepal
(b) Pakistan
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Bangladesh
Correct Answer: (d) Bangladesh
57. Who has been appointed as the CEO of National Asset Reconstruction Company?
(a) Ashwani Bhatia
(b) Padmakumar M Nair
(c) Amit Banerjee
(d) Ganesh Natarajan
Correct Answer: (b) Padmakumar M Nair
58. Which state's senior-most and second longest-serving MLA in the Legislative Assembly was KR Gouri Amma who passed away recently?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Karnataka
(c) Kerala
(d) Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: (c) Kerala
Important Point: KR Gouri Amma was the first revenue minister of Kerala. She second longest-serving MLA in the Legislative Assembly. She died at the age of 101 due to an infection.
59. Which Bank has launched an artificial-intelligence chatbot named ‘Eva’?
(a) Kotak Mahindra
(b) ICICI Bank
(c) HDFC Bank
(d) Yes Bank
Correct Answer: (c) HDFC Bank
Important Point: HDFC Bank has launched an artificial-intelligence chatbot named 'Eva', in partnership with the Common Services Centres (CSCs) for educating Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) about banks product and services.
60. Which state government is presenting the ‘Manoj Das International Literary Award’ in memory of litterateur Manoj Das?
(a) Bihar
(b) Harayana
(c) Odisha
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: (c) Odisha
61. Which Nationalised Bank has launched the first time ever ‘3 in 1 Account’ facility?
(a) Punjab National Bank (PNB)
(b) State Bank of India (SBI)
(c) Bank of Baroda (BOB)
(d) Canara Bank
Correct Answer: (a) Punjab National Bank (PNB)
Important Point: Punjab National Bank is an Indian government-owned bank. The bank was founded in 1894 and is the second-largest government-owned bank in India, both in terms of business and its network. Its headquarters are in New Delhi, India.
62. What was the profession of 'Homain Bargohain' who passed away recently?
(a) Social Activist
(b) Poet
(c) Journalist
(d) Politician
Correct Answer: (c) Journalist
Detailed Explanation: Homain Bargohain was an Assamese Journalist and Litterateur. She died at the age of 89 due to COVID-19.
63. Who has developed an algorithmic tool for detecting COVID-19 infection named 'ATMAN AI' recently?
(a) National Informatics Centre
(b) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
(c) World Health Organization (WHO)
(d) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Correct Answer: (d) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Important Point: The Defence Research and Development Organisation is an agency under the Department of Defence Research and Development in the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India. Its headquarters are in New Delhi, India.
64. Who has become the youngest Pakistani to summit Mt Everest?
(a) Shehroze Kashif
(b) Mhd Hamza Qurashi
(c) Wajid Ali Khan
(d) Saiyad Ali Imam
Correct Answer: (a) Shehroze Kashif
Important Point: Nazir Sabir was the first Pakistani to summit Mt Everest.
65. Which Kiwi cricketer announced its retirement after WTC Final?
(a) B.J. Watling
(b) Trent Boult
(c) Kane Williamson
(d) Tim Southee
Correct Answer: (a) B.J. Watling
Important Point: The 2019–2021 ICC World Test Championship is the first edition of the ICC World Test Championship of Test cricket. Its final will be played between India and New Zealand from 18 June to 22 June at Rose Bowl, Southampton, England.
66. Which organisation has won the ‘Green Urja Award 2021’?
(a) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA)
(b) Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
(c) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
(d) Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
Correct Answer: (a) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA)
Important Point: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) is a public government company. It promotes, develops and extends financial assistance for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency/Conservation Projects. Its headquarters are in New Delhi, India.
67. Which state government has permitted COVID vaccination without ID proof?
(a) Kerala
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Delhi
(d) Odisha
Correct Answer: (d) Odisha
68. Which organisation developed 3 cost-effective ventilators, oxygen concentrator named ‘Prana-Vayu and Swastha’?
(a) Bharat Biotech
(b) Serum Institute of India (SII)
(c) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
(d) World Health Organisation (WHO)
Correct Answer: (c) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Important Point: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research and is one of the oldest medical research bodies in the world. Its headquarters are in New Delhi, India.
69. Which of the following organisation has launched a mobile app for journalists?
(a) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
(b) World Health Organisation (WHO)
(c) High Court
(d) Supreme Court
Correct Answer: (d) Supreme Court
Detailed Explanation: Chief Justice of India NV Ramana launched a mobile app on Thursday to enable journalists to report virtual proceedings without having to visit court premises amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
70. Who has become the Prime Minister of Nepal recently?
(a) Purna Nepthali
(b) Shekhar Raj Singh
(c) K P Sharma Oli
(d) Girija Prasad Koirala
Correct Answer: (c) K P Sharma Oli
Detailed Explanation: K P Sharma Oli has become the Prime Minister of Nepal third time.
71. Which state has started the Mahtari Dular scheme recently?
(a) Chhattisgarh
(b) Karnataka
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Delhi
Correct Answer: (a) Chhattisgarh
72. What is the theme of 3rd Edition Arctic Science Ministerial 2021?
(a) Save Arctic, Save Humanity
(b) Incredible Arctic to Fly
(c) Acknowledge Your Presence
(d) Knowledge for the sustainable Arctic
Correct Answer: (d) Knowledge for the sustainable Arctic
73. Which Indian has won the ‘Whitley Award 2021’ for his ‘biodiversity peace corridor’?
(a) MK Ranjit Singh Jhala
(b) Aaen Pochury
(c) Y Nuklu Phom
(d) Gangmumei Kamei
Correct Answer: (c) Y Nuklu Phom
74. Which organisation has informed that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear their masks indoors and outdoors?
(a) Serum Institute of India (SII)
(b) World Health Organisation (WHO)
(c) U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
(d) Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO)
Correct Answer: (c) U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Important Point: The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the national public health agency of the United States. Its headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
75. Who has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian Women's Cricket team recently?
(a) Anil Kumble
(b) Ramesh Powar
(c) Harbhajan Singh
(d) Saurav Ganguly
Correct Answer: (b) Ramesh Powar
76. When is 'International Families Day' celebrated?
(a) 12 May
(b) 13 May
(c) 14 May
(d) 15 May
Correct Answer: (d) 15 May
Important Point: The theme for International Day of Families 2021 is 'Families and new technologies.
77. Which state government has declared a new district named as ‘Malerkotla’?
(a) Harayana
(b) Punjab
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Gujarat
Correct Answer: (b) Punjab
Detailed Explanation: Punjab CM Captain Amrinder Singh as declared a new district named as ‘Malerkotla’ as its 23rd district.
78. Where will be the 2021 AIBA men’s World Boxing Championships take place from 26 October to 6 November, 2021?
(a) Lausanne
(b) Belgrade
(c) Geneva
(d) Beijing
Correct Answer: (b) Belgrade
79. Who has been appointed as the new chief of ‘UN Humanitarian’?
(a) Neoku Stefferd
(b) Martin Griffiths
(c) Romeo D’Jepper
(d) Neoku Stefferd
Correct Answer: (b) Martin Griffiths
Important Point: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is a United Nations body. Its headquarters are in New York, United States Istanbul, Turkey.
80. Geojit Financial Services has tied up with which bank recently?
(a) Bank of Baroda (BOB)
(b) State Bank of India (SBI)
(c) Punjab National Bank (PNB)
(d) Axis Bank
Correct Answer: (c) Punjab National Bank (PNB)
Important Point: Geojit Financial Services Ltd. is an investment services company in India. It was founded in 1987. Its headquarters are in Kochi, Kerala, India.
81. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of which co-operative bank recently?
(a) United co-operative bank
(b) Mantha Urban Co-op Bank
(c) Apna Sahakari Co-Op Bank
(d) Shivalik co-operative bank
Correct Answer: (a) United co-operative bank
Detailed Explanation: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of United Co-operative Bank Ltd, based in Bagnan, West Bengal.
Important Point: The Reserve Bank of India is India's central bank and regulatory body under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Its headquarters are in Mumbai, India.
82. Who has created a world record to climb Mount Everest twice in the shortest span of time?
(a) Mingma Tenji Sherpa
(b) Kami Rita Sherpa
(c) Ammu Mela Sherpa
(d) Laorcho Aasi Sherpa
Correct Answer: (a) Mingma Tenji Sherpa
Detailed Explanation: Nepali climber Mingma Tenji Sherpa has created a world record to climb Mount Everest twice in the shortest span of time. She first reached the summit of the Everest in the evening of May 7 as a member of a rope-fixing team and then scaled the world's highest mountain again on the morning of May 11.
83. Who created history by becoming the first Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympic Games?
(a) Subhjot Dayal
(b) Elangbam Gita Devi
(c) Bhavani Devi
(d) Kabita Devi
Correct Answer: (c) Bhavani Devi
84. Which company's chairperson was 'Indu Jain' who passed away recently?
(a) The Hindu Editorial
(b) The Wire
(c) The Times Group
(d) The Indian Express
Correct Answer: (c) The Times Group
Detailed Explanation: Times Group Chairperson 'Indi Jain' passed away at the age of 84 due to COVID-19.
Important Point: Times Group, is an Indian media conglomerate. Its headquarters are in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
85. To which country does tennis player ‘Roman Khassanov’ belongs who has been banned recently?
(a) Qatar
(b) Israel
(c) Egypt
(d) Kazakhstan
Correct Answer: (d) Kazakhstan
86. The name ‘Cyclone Tauktae’ has been given by which country?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Myanmar
(c) India
(d) Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: (b) Myanmar
87. When is 'International Day of Light' celebrated every year?
(a) 13 May
(b) 14 May
(c) 15 May
(d) 16 May
Correct Answer: (d) 16 May
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