Full Month Current Affairs of May, GK 2021
Lt Guv of Jammu and Kashmir approved how much amount of Subvention for J&K Bank under economic package?
A. 100 cr
B. 150 Cr
C. 200 cr
D. 250 cr
On 6 May, Lt Governor hands
over cheque of Rs 250 crore to J&K Bank as 3rd instalment of 5% Interest
Subvention Government releases Rs 250 crore as Interest Subvention under
Economic Package for revival of Business & Industry in J&K
The world’s longest
pedestrian suspension bridge “Arouca”
has been Inaugurated in which conutry?
A. India
B. China
C. Pakistan
D. Portugal
The world’s longest
pedestrian suspension bridge “Arouca”
was opened in Portugal, according to a press release by UNESCO’s Arouca World
Geopark.
Manas Bihari Verma, who
passed away recently associated with which profession?
A. Music
B. Aeronautical scientist
C. Cricket
D. Nuclear Scientist
The Indian aeronautical
scientist, Manas Bihari Verma, who played instrumental role in the development
of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) – Tejas, has passed away. He was 78.
When is International No
Diet Day observed?
A. 4 May
B. 5 May
C. 6 May
D. 7 May
International No Diet Day is
observed on May 6, and its symbol is a light blue ribbon. It is an annual
celebration of body acceptance, including fat acceptance and body shape
diversity.
For which time, Mamata
Banerjee has sworn in as the West Bengal Chief Minister?
A. 2nd
B. 3rd
C. 4th
D. 5th
Mamata Banerjee was sworn as
Bengal Chief Minister for the third time in the shadow of Covid and post-poll
violence in parts of the state.
Chandro Tomar, who has
recently passed away was known as the world’s oldest player in which sports?
A. Cricket
B. Boxing
C. shooting
D. Long Jump
Shooter Chandro Tomar, who
was nicknamed ‘Shooter Dadi’, has passed away due to Covid-19 complication. She
was 89.
Which Indian Player and Michelle Li has been nominatied as the
athlete ambassadors for the ‘Believe in Sport’ campaign by Badminton World
Federation?
A. Sania Mirza
B. PV sindhu
C. Sania Nehwal
D. Srikanth Kidambi
The Badminton World
Federation (BWF) has nominated Indian shuttler PV Sindhu and Michelle Li of
Canada as athlete ambassadors for the ‘Believe in Sport’ campaign, launched by
the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
On which date the
International Day of the Midwife is celebrated?
A. 4 May
B. 5 May
C. 6 May
D. 7 May
International Day of the
Midwife is observed globally on 5 May every year since 1992. This day is
celebrated to recognise the work of midwives and raise awareness about the
status of midwives for the essential care they provide to mothers and their
newborns. The theme for 2021 “Follow the Data: Invest in Midwives.”
When is Coal Miners Day is
observed?
A. 4 May
B. 5 May
C. 6 May
D. 7 May
In India, the Coal Miners
Day is celebrated on May 4 every year. This day is observed as an appreciation
for the workers who sacrificed their lives, honour their accomplishments, and
remember the tragedies that these hardworking individuals experience.
Mark Selby has recently
become the world champion for the fourth time. He is associated with which
sports event?
A. Archerry
B. shooting
C. Snooker
D. Chess
English professional player
Mark Selby has become the World Snooker Champion for the fourth time. He won
the Championship title after defeating fellow mate Shaun Murphy. The took place
from 17 April to 3 May 2021 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England.
Who has been appointed as
the Principal of GMC Srinagar?
A.
Bilqees
shah
B.
Saima
Rashid
C.
Dr
Nasir Ul Haq
D.
Dr
Naveed
Current Affairs 8 May/General Knowledge
Who won the 2021 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press
Freedom Prize?
A. Ravish Kumar
B. Maria Ressa
C. Arnab Goswami
D. Yousuf Jameel
Investigative journalist and
media executive Maria Ressa of the Philippines has been named as the winner of
2021 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. The award carries a prize
money of $25,000. Presently Ressa is the CEO of the Rappler, a Philippine
online news website.
By which year Himachal
Pradesh has committed to achieving the Har Ghar Jal target?
A. 2021
B. 2022
C. 2023
D. 2024
The Government of Himachal
Pradesh reiterated its commitment to achieve 'Har Ghar Jal' target by July,
2022. While presenting their plan, 'Jal Shakti Vibhag'.
India with which country
unveiled an ambitious 10-year road map recently?
A. China
B. US
C. UK
D. Sri Lanka
The Prime Minister of India,
Shri Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson held a virtual
Summit meeting on May 04, 2021. During the Summit meeting, both the leaders
unveiled an ambitious 10-year road map to elevate the India-UK bilateral
relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership. The UK prime minister
Boris Johnson announced a new India-UK trade investment worth £1 billion. Apart
from this, India and the UK inked nine pacts.
Who has received the 3rd
Highest award of Japan Order of the Rising Sun?
A. Harish Dev
B. Achanta Kamal
C. Shyamala Ganesh
D. Mala jaychand
The Japanese Government has
awarded the "Order of Rising Sun" to a Bengaluru based Japanese
teacher, Shyamala Ganesh.
The former Sri Lanka
cricketer and coach Nuwan Zoysa has been banned from all cricket for how many
years?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. life time
The former Sri Lanka
cricketer and coach Nuwan Zoysa has been banned from all cricket for six years
by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal
found him guilty of breaching the ICC anti-corruption code
Who has been appointed as
the Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited (KLI)?
A. Mahesh Balasubramanian
B. Yogesh Chand
C. Sunil Mehta
D. Ayoji Singh
Mahesh Balasubramanian has
been appointed as the Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
Company Limited (KLI).
Current Affairs 9 May/General Knowledge
Which State has launched Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya
Bima Yojana for journalists?
A. Tanil Nadu
B. jammu & Kashmir
C. Kerala
D. Odisha
Odisha government has
announced Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana for journalists. Odisha has
declared the journalists as frontline Covid warriors. a health insurance cover
of Rs 2 lakh will be provided to each Journalist. Under the scheme, financial
assistance of Rs 15 lakh will be provided to the families of journalists who
died from COVID-19 while performing duty.
Mahatma Gandhi's Last
surviving personal secretory died recenty, What was his name?
A. Sunil Patel
B. V Kalyanam
C. S Banerjee
D. Sudhir Somnath
V Kalyanam, who was the
former personal secretary of Mahatma Gandhi, has passed away due to old age
related ailments. He was 99. Kalyanam was last surviving personal secretary of
Gandhiji, who served from 1943 to 1948, when the Mahatma was assassinated.
In Whcih city the first-ever
India-France-Australia Trilateral Foreign Ministerial Dialogue was held?
A. Beijing
B. London
C. New York
D. Tokyo
The first-ever
India-France-Australia Trilateral Foreign Ministerial Dialogue was held on 4
May 2021, in London, UK, on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
The meeting was attended by External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar from
India, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian
and Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Marise Payne.
IndianOil, BPCL, HPCL, ONGC
and GAIL have inked a MOUs for Construction and Redevelopment of which pilgrimage
site as a Spiritual Smart hill Town?
A. Mata kali
B. Badrinath
C. Veshnu Devi
D. Dwaraka
Indian Oil, BPCL, HPCL, ONGC
and GAIL, have inked a Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Shri
Badrinath Utthan Charitable Trust on May 06, 2021, for Construction and
Redevelopment of Shri Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand as a Spiritual Smart hill
Town. Under the MoUs, these PSUs will contribute Rs. 99.60 crore in the first
phase of project.
Chaudhary Ajit Singh has
passed away recently due to COVID-19,was the founder of which political party?
A. Bhartiya Janta Party
B. India Naitonal Congress
C. Rashtriya Lok Dal
D. National Conference
Former Union Minister and
Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) founder and leader Ajit Singh has passed away battling
COVID-19.He was 82.Singh was the son of former Prime Minister of India,
Chaudhary Charan Singh.
Which city has topped the
‘Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2021’ for January-March 2021?
A. Bangaluru
B. Shenzhen
C. New York
D. Karachi
Three Chinese cities,
Shenzhen, Shanghai and Guangzhou lead the index in Q1 of 2021, with Shenzhen
registering the strongest growth of 18.9% in the price. New York, which is
among world’s top metropolise was the weakest performing market, ranked at 46th
spot with negative 5.8% growth. Bengaluru has slipped four positions to rank
40th among 46 global cities in the ‘Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2021’ report
Who has been Appointed as
the Mission Director, Rural Livelihood Mission Jammu and Kashmir?
A. G N Itoo
B. Bhupinder Kumar
C. Sehrish Asgar
D. Shah Feasal
Try Yourself
Current Affairs 10 May/General Knowledge
Which Former Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir High
Court has been awarded with Arline Pacht Global Vision Award for 2021??
A. Hasnain Masoodi
B. Gital Mital
C. RK Mathur
D. Manjula Chellar
The Former Chief Justice of
Jammu & Kashmir High Court, Justice Gita Mittal has been declared as one of
the two recipients of the Arline Pacht Global Vision Award for 2021.
who was the first Chief
justice of J&K High Court?
Who is the new chief minister of Tamil Nadu?
A. Kumara Yajurapa
B. M K Stalin
C. Yashodra Mitali
D. Sunaina Kishyami
Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin
has been sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 07, 2021.Stalin was
administered the oath of office and Secrecy by state Governor Banwarilal
Purohit.
Vanraj Bhatia, who has
passed away, was related to which profession?
A. Music Composer
B. Lyricist
C. Singer
D. Actor
The veteran Music Composer
Vanraj Bhatia who was the best-known composer of Western classical music in
India has passed away after a brief illness.
UN General Assembly has
declared which date as Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who
Lost Their Lives during the Second World War.
A. 8–9 May
B. 9–10 May
C. 10–11 May
D. 12–13 May
The United Nations (UN)
General Assembly has declared 8–9 May as Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation
for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War.
When was World War II
Started?
A. 1931
B. 1935
C. 1939
D. 1941
On which date the World Red
Cross and Red Crescent Day is observed?
A. May 06
B. May 07
C. May 08
D. May 09
World Red Cross Day and Red
Crescent day is observed every year on 8 May. This day honours those millions
of volunteers, staff, and members across the world who protect human life and
health. It is celebrated on 8 May to commemorate the birth anniversary of the
founder of the Red Cross and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Henry Dunant. Theme 2021 Unstoppable’
When was Red Cross founded?
Who has sworn in as the
Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Puducherry?
A. K Narayan
B. Jameela jan
C. N Rangasamy
D. Sunit Agarwal
N Rangasamy has been sworn
in as the Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Puducherry, for a record
fourth time, on May 07, 2021.
On which date the BRO
celebrates its Raising day?
A. May 06
B. May 07
C. May 08
D. May 09
The Border Roads
Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 61st Raising Day on 07 May 2021. The BRO was
formed on 7 May 1960. The BRO was formed on 7 May 1960 Seema Sadak Bhawan, New Delhi. Jammu and Kashmir: Himank, Vijayak, Sampark, Beacon
When is World Thalassemia
Day observed?
A. May 06
B. May 07
C. May 08
D. May 09
The World Thalassemia Day is
celebrated on May 8 every year.Thalassemia (thal-uh-SEE-me-uh) is an inherited
blood disorder that causes your body to have less hemoglobin than normal
Shesh Narayan Singh who
passes away recently due to COVID-19 was a famous ____?
A. Actor
B. Dancer
C. Journalist
D. Director
Veteran senior journalist
Shesh Narayan Singh has passed away while undergoing treatment for COVID-19. He
was 70. A columnist, political commentator and an expert on foreign policy,
Shesh Narain Singh had a career spanning over two decades.
Name the Initiative launched
by the all India Chess Federation to help the chess community affected by
COVID-19?
A. Checkmate Covid Initiative
B. Checkmate Covid chess
C. Checkmate chess covid
D. None fo these
The all India Chess
Federation launched the 'Checkmate Covid Initiative' to help the chess
community affected by the pandemic
Who wrote the new children's
book titled 'The Bench'?
A. Arudhati Roi
B. David McJohn
C. Meghan Markle
D. Malina Kour
Meghan Markle the Duchess of
Sussex, is about to release her first children's book titled 'The Bench' in
June 2021.
Current Affairs 11 May/Current Events/GK
Which state government has
launched an Ayurvedic telemedicine facility for Corona patients?
A. Jammu & Kashmir
B. Bihar
C. Haryana
D. Kerala
The Haryana Government has
launched Ayurvedic telemedicine facility for Corona patients.
Maharaj Krishan Kaushik and Ravinder Pal Singh who have
passed away after battling Covid-19 were associted with which sports?
A. cricket
B. Hockey
C. Football
D. Boxing
Two of the most revered
hockey stars of India, Maharaj Krishan Kaushik and Ravinder Pal Singh, have
passed away, after battling Covid-19.
Who is the new Chief Minister of Assam?
A. Sarbananda Sonowal
B. Mamata Banerjee
C. Himanta Biswa
D. kerin Bedi
Himanta Biswa Sarma has been
named as the new Chief Minister of Assam on May 08, 2021.He will replace
incumbent Sarbananda Sonowal. Sarma take the charge of the office with effect
from May 10, 2021.
On which date the World
Migratory Bird Day observed?
A. 1st Saturday of May
B. 2nd Saturday of May
C. 3rd Saturday of May
D. 4th Saturday of May
The World Migratory Bird Day
(WMBD) is officially celebrated twice in a year since it started in 2006.
Firstly it is held on Second Saturday of May and again on Second Saturday of
October. In 2021, the WMBBD falls on May 08, 2021 and October 09, 2021. The
theme for 2021 WMBD is “Sing, Fly, Soar – Like a Bird!”
Who won the 2021 Spanish
Grand Prix?
A. Peter Hilley
B. Lewis Hamilton
D. Charles Leclerc
D. David wallmet
Lewis Hamilton
(Mercedes-Great Britain) won the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix , held on 09 May
2021.This win is the fifth successive Spanish Grand Prix title of Lewis
Hamilton and the third win of this season.
Which of the following bank
selected as a digital payments partner by the National Agriculture Market?
A. RBI
B. Airtel Payments Bank
C. Kotak Mahindra Bank
D. SBI
The Kotak Mahindra Bank has
been selected as a digital payments partner by the National Agriculture Market
a pan-India electronic trading portal for farm produce.
Who is the winner of the 2021
Madrid Open women’s single title?
A. Aryna Sabalenka
B. Yousu Heba
C. PV Sindhu
D. Mari Osaka
In tennis, the world No. 7,
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, defeated world number one Ashleigh Barty of
Australia to win the 2021 Madrid Open women’s single title on May 08, 2021.
Which state government has
launched dedicated COVID-19 'Mukhyamantri Sewa Sanklap Helpline 1100'?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. Tamil nadu
D. None
The Himachal Pradesh Chief
Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched dedicated COVID-19 Helpline 'Mukhyamantri Sewa
Sanklap Helpline 1100' for facilitating the people regarding COVID related
issues in Shimla.
Which female player has been
named the “Sportswoman of the Year” at the 2021 Laureus World Sports Awards
A. Naomi Osaka
B. Sania Mirza
C. PV Sindhu
D. Ashleigh Barty
World No. 2 tennis player
Naomi Osaka has been named “Sportswoman of the Year” at the Laureus World
Sports Awards for her achievements on and off the court, while tennis legend
Billie Jean King was awarded the “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the Laureus
Academy.
Who has been awarded with
the 2021 “Laureus Sportsman of the Year” Award?
A. Maria Osaka
B. Rafeal Nadal
C. Sian Mirza
D. PV Sindhu
World No 2 Rafael Nadal of
Spain won the 2021 “Laureus Sportsman of the Year” title. This is the second
title for Nadal, who also claimed the prestigious award in 2011.
The RBI has constituted an
advisory group to assist the Regulatory Review Authority. Who is the head of
this advisory group?
A. S Janakiraman
B. T T Srinivasaraghavan
C. Ravi Duvvuru
D. Gautam Thakur
The RBI has constituted an
advisory group will be headed by SBI Managing Director S Janakiraman.
Who is author of the book titled “Elephant In The Womb”?
A. Arudhati Roi
B. Kalki Koechlin
C. DDavika Mehatani
D. Sunanda Kashyup
Actress Kalki Koechlin is
making her debut as an author, with her first book titled “Elephant In The
Womb”.
Rajya Sabha MP Raghunath
Mohapatra, who has passed away recently, was associated with which profession?
A. Historian
B. Author
C. Sculptor
D. Classical Music
Eminent sculptor, architect,
and Rajya Sabha member Raghunath Mohapatra has passed away while undergoing
treatment for COVID-19. He was 78.
On which date the World
Athletics Day in observed by IAAF?
A. May 05
B. May 06
C. May 07
D. May 08
Current Affairs 12-13 May, Current Events, GK
CBSE has launched which
new mobile application for psycho social wellness of students and
parents?
A. CBSE Dost
B. COVID Friend
C. CBSE Entetainment
D. CBSE Maza
The new app namely CBSE Dost
for Life has been designed for students of classes 9 to 12 and it can be used
for counselling sessions from 10th of this month.
Which institute has launched
the Mission Bharat O2?
A. IIT Kanpur
B. IIT Delhi
C. IIT Banglore
D. ITI Sringar
The Startup Incubation and Innovation
Centre of IIT Kanpur has launched Mission Bharat O2, a 45-day open challenge
for manufacturing high-quality indigenous, rapidly scalable oxygen generation
units to help combat the emergency.
With which collaboration
NITI Aayog has released the report titled " ‘Connected Commerce: Creating
a Roadmap for a Digitally Inclusive Bharat’?
A. Facebook
B. GPay
C. Paytm
D. Mastercard
The NITI Aayog has released
a report titled ‘Connected Commerce: Creating a Roadmap for a Digitally
Inclusive Bharat’ on May 10, 2021. NITI Aayog has released the report in
collaboration with Mastercard. . India and provides recommendations for making
digital services accessible to its 1.3 billion citizens.
Withe Indian assistance
Which country inaugurated a Small hydropower plant at Chandannath Municipality
in Jumla district?
A. Bangladesh
B. Nepal
C. Sri Lanka
D. Jamiaka
The newly rehabilitated
small hydro power plant at Chandannath Municipality in Nepal's Jumla district
was virtually inaugurated, said the Indian embassy in Kathmandu.
India observes the National
Technology Day on which date?
A. 08 May
B. 09 May
C. 10 May
D. 11 May
National Technology Day is
celebrated across India on 11 May to commemorate India’s scientific
advancement. On 11 May 1998, The then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had
declared May 11 as the National Technology day. On this day, India had
successfully conducted nuclear tests in 1998. And these tests were led by the
late President of India APJ Abdul Kalam.
In which state, the Rupsi
Airport has commenced operations?
A. kerala
B. Assam
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Bihar
The Commercial operations in
Rupsi airport, northeast India's 15th airport and Assam's 7th, would has been
started.
Which of the follwing will
launch the first-ever commercial lunar payload " DOGE-1 Mission"?
A. NASA
B. ISRO
C. Roscosmos
D. SpaceX
SpaceX is set to launch the
“DOGE-1 Mission to the Moon”, the first-ever commercial lunar payload, paid
entirely in the cryptocurrency Dogecoin. The satellite is scheduled to be
launched in the first quarter of 2022.
Who has been named as the
ICC Men’s Player of the Month for April 2021?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Rohit Sharma
C. Babar Azam
D. Jesprit Bumrah
The International Cricket
Council (ICC) has named Pakistan captain Babar Azam as ICC Men’s Player of the
Month for April 2021.In Women’s category,Alyssa Healy of Australia has won the
ICC Women’s Player of the Month for April 2021.
Which Indian actor has won
the Best Actor award at the New York City International Film Festival 2021?
A. Sonu Sood
B. Salman Khan
C. Anupam Kher
D. Rohit Shetty
Famous actor Anupam Kher has
won the Best Actor award at the New York City International Film Festival 2021,
for his performance in the short film “Happy Birthday”.
Who has won the 2021 Madrid
Open Men’s Singles tennis title?
A. Naomi Osaka
B. Alexander Zverev
D. Rafael Nadal
D. Mahesh Bhopati
In Tennis, German player
Alexander Zverev defeated Italy’s Matteo Berrettini in the 2021 Madrid Open
Men’s Singles tennis title.
when is the International
Day of Argania observed?
A. 08 May
B. 09 May
C. 10 May
D. 11 May
In 2021, the United Nations
General Assembly proclaimed 10 May the International Day of Argania. The argan
tree (Argania Spinosa) is a native species of the sub-Saharan region of
Morocco, in the southwest of the country, which grows in arid and semiarid
areas.
Kerala has set to become Har
Ghar Jal state by which year?
A. 2022
B. 2023
C. 2024
D. 2025
The State has planned to achieve
the target of 'Har Ghar Jal' by 2024.
Current Affairs 14 May / Current Events
Jigmet Tharchin has become the First civilian from which
state/UT to Summit Mt. Everest?
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Ladakh
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Bihar
Jigmet Tharchin, hailing
from village Tia (Leh district), has made the whole Union Territory of Ladakh
proud after summiting the Mount Everest successfully. He reached the summit of
Mt Everest at around 7:04 am on May 12. This is for the first time that a
civilian from the UT Ladakh has made the summit with the assistance from UT
administration and LAHDC Leh.
Which bank has launched an
artificial-intelligence chatbot named ‘Eva’?
A. Jammu & Kashmir Bank
B. State Bank of India
C. HDFC
D. ICICI Bank
HDFC Bank has launched an
artificial-intelligence chatbot named ‘Eva’, in partnership with the Common
Services Centres (CSCs). The chatbot ‘Eva’ will work on the Digital Seva Portal
of CSC
KR Gouri Amma, who has
passed away recently was the second longest serving MLA in the Legislative
Assembly of which state?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Gujarat
C. BiharGoa
D. Kerala
The senior most communist
leader of Kerala, KR Gouri Amma, who was the first Revenue Minister in the
first communist ministry of the state in 1957, has passed away due to
age-related ailments. She was 102.
Who has been elected to the
prestigious National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his
"distinguished and continuing achievements in original research?
A. Amita Kumari
B. Sunity Jasniwal
C. Sankar Ghosh
D. Himanshu Saniya
Sankar Ghosh, an
award-winning Indian-origin immunologist, has been elected to the prestigious
National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his “distinguished and
continuing achievements in original research.
He is Professor of Microbiology and Chair of the Department of
Microbiology & Immunology at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
at Columbia University.
On which date the
International Nurses Day is observed?
A. 10 May
B. 11 May
C. 12 May
D. 13 May
THEME: ‘Nurses: A Voice to
Lead – A vision for future healthcare’.. International Nurses Day (IND) is an
international day observed around the world on 12 May to mark the contributions
that nurses make to society.The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has
celebrated this day since 1965. . 12 May was chosen to celebrate the day as it
is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern
nursing.)
R Shanmugasundaram has been
appointed as the next advocate general of which state?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Gujarat
C. BiharGoa
D. Kerala
The Governor of Tamil Nadu,
Banwarilal Purohit has appointed senior counsel R. Shunmugasundaram as the new
Advocate General for the state of Tamil Nadu.
The G20 Tourism Ministers
Meeting was held virtually in which country?
A. India
B. Sri Lanka
C. Pakistan
D. Italy
The Union Minister of State
for Tourism & Culture Prahlad Singh Patel participated virtually in G20
Tourism Ministers' Meeting held in Italy.
Who is the new National
President of FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) for 2021-22?
A. Kranti singh
B. Maheshwari Goyal
C. Ujjwala Singhania
D. Mala nair
Ujjwala Singhania takes over
as 38th National President FICCI FLO. FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO), the
oldest women-led & women-centric business chamber of Southeast Asia.FLO was
established in 1983. As a division of the Federation of Indian Chambers of
Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
Who has been sworn in as the
new administrator of NASA?
A. Rakesh Sharma
B. Ravi Chari
C. Bill Nelson
D. Marco Rubio
The former U.S. Senator,
Bill Nelson, has been sworn in as the 14th administrator of the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on May 03, 2021
The 3rd Arctic Science
Ministerial 2021 has been held in which country?
A. India
B. Japan
C. Pakistan
D. China
The Third Arctic Science
Ministerial will be held in Tokyo, Japan.
It was jointly organised by Iceland and Japan. It was the first
Ministerial meeting being held in Asia (Tokyo in Japan).The first two
meetings—ASM1 and ASM2—were held in the USA in 2016 and Germany in 2018,
respectively. To contribute observing systems in the Arctic, both in-situ and
by remote sensing.
Who has been appointed as
the CEO of the proposed National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd?
A. Ganesh Natarajan
B. Mrugank M Paranjape
C. Ashwani Bhatia
D. Padmakumar M Nair
Padmakumar M Nair has been
appointed as the CEO of the proposed National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd.
Current Affairs 15-16 May & GK
Hamas group in Gaza fired rockets towards Israel, on
Al-Aqsa Mosque Issue, where is Al-Aqsa Mosque located?
A. Qoita
B. Jerusalem
C. Eygpt
D. Damascus
Al-Aqsa Mosque is located in
the Old City of Jerusalem, is the third holiest site in Islam. The mosque was
built on top of the Temple Mount, known as the Al Aqsa Compound . Muslims
believe that Muhammad was transported from the Great Mosque of Mecca to this
location during the Night Journey.
Which of the following
State/UT police has launched COVI-Van service for senior citizens?
A. Delhi
B. Jammu & Kashmir
C. Goa
D. Assam
The Delhi Police has
launched a vehicle helpline called ‘COVI Van’ to help senior citizens in South
Delhi.
The first BRICS Employment
Working Group (EWG) Meeting of 2021 was held recently in which country?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. japan
C. UK
The first BRICS Employment Working
Group (EWG) Meeting was held on 11-12 May 2021 in virtual format. The meeting
was held under the chairmanship of India, which has assumed BRICS Presidency in
2021. The meeting was chaired by Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Labour and
Employment.
Which of the following
institute has been honored with the “Green Urja Award”?
A. RBI
B. SBI
C. IREDA
D. NABARD
Indian Renewable Energy
Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) has been conferred with the “Green Urja Award”
for being the Leading Public Institution in the Financing Institution for
Renewable Energy this year by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Who is the new chairman and
MD of BPCL?
A. Amol Bandra
B. Arun Kumar
C. Malhesh Jain
D. Kiren Ahoja
Arun Kumar Singh has been
appointed as the chairman and managing director of state-run oil refining and
marketing firm Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL).
According to World Bank
Which country was the largest recipient
of remittances in 2020?
A. Pakistan
B. India
C. Uk
D. Germany
India was the largest
recipient of remittances in 2020, as per the report, “Migration and Development
Brief “ released by the World Bank on May 12, 2021. India has been the largest
recipient of remittances since 2008. However, the remittance received by India
in 2020 was over USD83 billion, which is a drop of 0.2 percent from 2019
(USD83.3 billion).
Famous Coach V. Chandrasekar
passed away recently. He was associated with which sports?
A. Hockey
B. Tennis
C. Football
D. Cricket
Three-time National table tennis
champion and former International paddler V. Chandrasekar passed away due to
COVID-related complications.
The UN has projected that
the Indian economy would grow_____ percent for 2022?
A. 9.1
B. 10.1
C. 11.1
D. 12.1
The United Nations has
projected that the Indian economy would grow at 10.1 per cent in the calendar
year 2022, nearly double the 5.9 per cent growth forecast for the country in
the January report.
The fourth India-Swiss
Financial Dialogue was held in City?
A. New Delhi
B. Srinagar
C. Ahmadabad
D. Patna
The fourth India-Swiss
Financial Dialogue was held here virtually through video conferencing. Ajay
Seth, Secretary Economic Affairs led the Indian delegation
Freedom fighter Anup
Bhattacharya, who passed away was associated with___?
A. Music
B. Football
C. Cricket
D. Tennis
Freedom fighter and Swadhin
Bangla Betar Kendra musician, Anup Bhattacharya passed away.
Veteran Author and journalist Homen Borgohain has passed away,
was from whcih country?
A. Assam
B. Skkim
C. Tripura
D. Nagaland
Famous Assamese litterateur
and journalist Homen Borgohain has passed away. He was 88. Borgohain was
associated with several newspapers and was most recently working as the editor
in chief of Assamese daily Niyomiya Barta until his death
Who among the following has
received the “World Food Award” of the year 2021?
A. Sohal jagyal
B. Dr. Mahesh Charan
C. Dr. Manjuli Kumari
D. Dr. Shakuntala Hark
Indian-origin global
nutritionist, Dr Shakuntala Hark Singh Thilstad has received the “World Food
Award” of the year 2021.
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Which state/UT government has announced free education
for children who lost their parents or guardians to COVID-19?
A. Jammu & Kashmir
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Jharkhan
D. Bihar
The Chhattisgarh government
has announced that it will pay for the education of children who lost their
parents or guardians to corona.
Who has topped the ‘World’s
50 Greatest Leaders’ list of Fortune for the year 2021?
A. Imran khan
B. Jacinda Ardern
C. Narendra Modi
D. Amit Shah
New Zealand Prime Minister
Jacinda Ardern has topped the ‘World’s 50 Greatest Leaders’ list for 2021,
released by Fortune Magazine
When is the International
Day of Families observed?
A. May 14
B May 15
C. May 16
D. May 17
The International Day of
Families is observed every year on 15 May to reflect the importance that the
international community attaches to families. The theme of 2021 International
Day of Families is "Families and New Technologies".
When is the International
Day of Families observed?
A. May 14
B May 15
C. May 16
D. May 17
The International Day of
Families is observed on 15th May every year to reflect the importance that the
international community attaches to families.
Punjab has made Malerkotla
as which district?
A. 21st
B. 22nd
C. 23rd
D. 24th
Punjab Chief Minister
Amarinder Singh has declared Malerkotla as the 23rd district of the state on
May 14, 2021, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Which state government has
launched the 'Maru Gam - Corona Mukt Gam' campaign?
A. Gujarat
B. Jammu & kashmir
C. Kerala
D. haryana
In Gujarat, 'Maru Gam -
Corona Mukt Gam' or My Village - Corona Free Village - campaign launched by the
state government has helped in checking the spread of Covid-19 in rural areas.
who has achieved top rank in
the Fortune’s ‘World’s 50 Greatest Leaders’ 2021 form India?
A. Jay Shah
B. Narendra Modi
C. Anil Ambani
D. Adar Poonawalla
From India, Adar Poonawalla,
the chief executive officer (CEO) of Serum Institute of India (SII) is the only
Indian among the top 10 names. He is placed at 10th spot.
Who has been appointed as
the Prime Minister of Nepal in 2021?
A. Baburam Bhattarai
B. Madhav Kumar Nepal
C. Pushpa Kamal Dahal
D. Ayunshi Moiyu
KP Sharma Oli was
re-appointed as the Prime Minister of the country by the President Bidhya Devi
Bhandari on May 13, 2021.
Arjuna award winning
Venugopal Chandrasekar, who has passed away, was associated with which sports?
A. Badminton
B. Table Tennis
C. Wrestling
D. Cricket
Three-time National table
tennis champion and former International paddler Venugopal Chandrasekar has
passed away following COVID-related complications.
Current Affairs 18-19 May-GK 2021
Which state has launched the ‘AYUSH Ghar Dwar’ campaign recently?
A. Gujarat
B. Jammu & Kashmir
C. Kerala
D. Himachal Pradesh
The Himachal Pradesh
government has launched a state-wide wellness programme called ‘AYUSH Ghar Dwar’ for home isolated Covid-19
positive patients, to keep them healthy by practicing Yoga.
The National Basketball
Association (NBA) has created which new
award?
A. Narendra Modi Bharat Mata Award
B. APJ Abdul Kalam Azad Award
C. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award
D. Arunjetly Saman Award
The National Basketball
Association (NBA) has created a new award, named “Kareem Abdul-JabbarSocial
Justice Champion Award”. The award has been named in honor of Kareem
Abdul-Jabbar, the all-time leading scorer of league and a noted civil rights
activist.
Who has won the 2020 Miss
Universe title?
A. Manushi Chiller
B. Mukun Mina
C. Andrea Meza
D. Nusia Ziyana
Andrea Meza of Mexico has
won the Miss Universe 2020 beauty pageant. The 69th edition of the Miss
Universe competition was held on May 16, 2021 in Florida, United States.
who has won the Italian Open
2021 men’s single title?
A. Rafeal Nadal
B. Novak Djokovic
C. Mahesh Bhopati
D. Naomi Osaka
Rafael Nadal defeated
defending champion Novak Djokovic in the final 7–5, 1–6, 6–3 to win his 10th
Men's Singles tennis title at the 2021 Italian Open. This was Nadal's 36th
Masters 1000 title, Women’s singles- Iga Swiatek (Poland)
World Hypertension Day (WHD)
is observed on which day of the year?
A. May 16
B. May 17
C. May 18
D. May 19
The World Hypertension Day
(WHD) is celebrated on 17 May worldwide to promote public awareness of
increasing high blood pressure (BP) and to encourage citizens of all countries
to prevent and control this silent killer. The theme for World Hypertension Day
2021 is Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer.
On which date the World
Telecommunication and Information Society Day observed?
A. May 16
B. May 17
C. May 18
D. May 19
The World Telecommunication
and Information Society Day (WTISD) is observed every year on 17 May since
1969, to commemorate the founding of the International Telecommunication Union
(ITU) The theme of 2021 is “Accelerating Digital Transformation in challenging
times”.
Which Indian has recently
won the Whitley Awards 2021?
A. Sumanta kumari
B. jagdish Singh
C. Saman Jain
D. Nuklu Pho
Nagaland-based
conservationist, Y. Nuklu Phom has won Whitley Awards 2021, also known as the
Green Oscar.
Who has launched a free
video streaming service named miniTV?
A. GPay
B. Amazon India
C. Facebook
D. DRDO
Amazon India has launched a
free video streaming service named miniTV. Amazon now has two video streaming
service- Prime Video and miniTV.
What was the profession of
MS Narasimhan, who has passed away?
A. Music
B. Mathematician
C. Politician
D. Dancer
Noted Indian mathematician
Professor MS Narasimhan has passed away. He was 88. Professor Narasimhan, along
with C. S. Seshadri, were known for their proof of the Narasimhan–Seshadri
theorem.
When is tThe World AIDS Vaccine
Day obsrved?
A. May 16
B. May 17
C. May 18
D. May 19
World AIDS Vaccine Day,
(also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day), is observed annually on May 18 to
promote the continued urgent need for a vaccine to prevent HIV infection and
AIDS.
When is the International
Museum Day observed?
A. May 16
B. May 17
C. May 18
D. May 19
The International Museum Day
is celebrated on 18 May, since 1977.Theme of International Museum Day 2021:
“The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine”
Who wrote the book titled “Sikkim: A History of Intrigue and
Alliance”?
A. Kelash Awasti
B. Jitenndra Mehta
C. Preet Mohan Singh
D. Shivraj siingh
A book titled “Sikkim: A
History of Intrigue and Alliance”, written by former diplomat Preet Mohan Singh
Malik, released on May 16, 2021.
Current Affairs 20-21 May/ GK 2021
Which state/UT has launched the mobile app ‘MOMA Market’?
A. Karala
B. Gujarat
C. Jammu & Kashmir
D. Manipur
N Biren Singh Chief
Minister, of Manipur, has launched a mobile application named ‘MOMA Market’ for
home delivery of fresh vegetables, for day to day consumption, amid COVID
pandemic
Which country has developed
the supercomputer named ‘Simorgh’?
A. Pakistan
B. India
C. Iran
D. Bangladesh
Iran has unveiled a new
supercomputer named ‘Simorgh’, which is 100 times more powerful than previous
supercomputer of the country till date.
Who among the following has
been named for the “International Invincible Gold Medal” for 2021?
A. Amit Shah
B. Narendra Modi
C. Rajnath Singh
D. Ramesh Pokhriyal
The Union Education Minister
Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has been conferred with the “International
Invincible Gold Medal” for 2021.or his extraordinary commitment and outstanding
service to humanity through his writings, social and illustrious public life.
In which city India’s First
Agriculture Export Facilitation Centre has been launched?
A. Sringar
B. Pune
C. Kolkata
D. Patna
The Mahratta Chamber of
Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (MCCIA) has launched India’s first
agro-export facilitation centre in Pune, in collaboration with National Bank
for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
When is the World Bee
Day observed?
A. 18 May
B. 19 May
C. 20 May
D. 21 May
The World Bee Day is
celebrated every year on May 20 to acknowledge the role of bees and other
pollinators for the ecosystem.
Which company is setting up
the largest international submarine cable system centred on India?
A. Google
B. Amazon
c. BSNL
D. Relaince Jio
Telecom operator Reliance
Jio is constructing the largest international submarine cable system centred on
India. Under this, Jio will be deploying two next-generation cables to support
the extraordinary growth in data demand across the Asia and Europe regions. The
India-Asia-Xpress (IAX) system will connect India eastbound to Singapore and
beyond, and the India-Europe-Xpress (IEX) system will connect India westbound
to the Middle East and Europe.
SpaceX has partnered with
which of the follwing to offer high-speed satellite internet to customers
worldwide?
A. Flipkart
B. Amazon
C. Jio
D. Google Cloud
Elon Musk-owned SpaceX has
partnered with Google Cloud to offer high-speed satellite internet to customers
worldwide. Under this partnership, SpaceX will set up Starlink ground stations
within Google’s data centres, that connect to Starlink satellites, so as to
enable high-speed broadband internet through Google Cloud.
Which Indian-American, who
has recently been appointed as the Senior Adviser to US President?
A. Sunita Jaiswal
B. Singhul Awasti
C. Neeru Tanden
D. Kolmal kalam
The US administration has
appointed Indian-American Neera Tanden as a Senior Adviser to President Joe
Biden at the White House on May 17, 2021.
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Which
Indian along with David Klenerman won 2020 Millennium Technology Prize?
A. Subhas Gosh
B. Shanker Balasubramanian
C. Sunanda Acharya
D. Sumeet Kour
British-Indian Chemist
Shankar Balasubramanian along with his colleague David Klenerman from the
Cambridge University have been declared the winners of the 2020 Millennium
Technology Prize.
On
Which date the National Anti Terrorism
Day in India in observed?
A. 19 May
B. 20 May
C. 21 May
D. 22 May
The National Anti Terrorism
Day is observed on May 21 to commemorate the death anniversary of former Prime
Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi.
When is International Tea
Day celebrated?
A. 19 May
B. 20 May
C. 21 May
D. 22 May
International Tea Day is
observed every year on May 21. According to the United Nations, International
Tea Day is observed to highlight practices that foster sustainable production
and consumption of tea and promote its many benefits.
Which
of the following organisation has developed Oxygen Recycling System (ORS)?
A. DRDO
B. BSF
C. Indian Navy
D. SBI
The Indian Navy has designed
an Oxygen Recycling System (ORS) to
mitigate the existing Oxygen shortages. Indian Navy’s Diving School of the
Southern Naval Command has conceptualised and designed the System
Which
country ranked at top in the 57th EY
Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) for 2020?
A. US
B. China
C. India
D. ____?
The United States retained
its top position on RECAI 57, followed by China at the second position.. India’s renewable energy sector has been
placed at the third position in the 57th EY Renewable Energy Country
Attractiveness Index (RECAI) released by consultancy firm Ernst & Young
(EY). India also committed to setting up 450 GW of renewable energy power
capacity (installed) by 2030.
Which Indian along with
David Klenerman won 2020 Millennium Technology Prize?
A. Subhas Gosh
B. Shanker Balasubramanian
C. Sunanda Acharya
D. Sumeet Kour
British-Indian Chemist
Shankar Balasubramanian along with his colleague David Klenerman from the
Cambridge University have been declared the winners of the 2020 Millennium
Technology Prize.
On
Which date is the World Metrology Day
observed?
A. 19 May
B. 20 May
C. 21 May
D. 22 May
The World Metrology Day is
observed on 20 May to celebrate the International System of Units. Metrology is
the study of measurement. The theme for World Metrology Day 2021 is Measurement
for Health.
Indian insurance-technology
market ranked at which place in Asia-Pacific region as per S&P Global Market Intelligence
data?.
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
As per a new report by
S&P Global Market Intelligence, India is the second largest
insurance-technology market in Asia-Pacific region. India accounts for 35% (USD
1.28 billion) of the total venture capital (USD 3.66 billion) attracted by the
insurtech sector in the Asia Pacific region so far.
Who
among the following has won the 10th Annual ‘World Choreography Award 2020’?
A. Mahesh Batt
B. Suresh Mukund
C. Rohit Shetty
D. Kapil Sharma
The Emmy Award-nominated
Indian choreographer Suresh Mukund, has won the 10th Annual ‘World Choreography
Award 2020’, (also known as Choreo Awards), becoming the first Indian to win
the prestigious honor, for his work on hit American TV reality show ‘World of
Dance’.
On which date the World Day
for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed globally?
A. 19 May
B. 20 May
C. 21 May
D. 22 May
World Day for Cultural
Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed globally on 21 May every
year. The day aims to celebrate the richness of the world’s cultures and
highlight the significance of its diversity . (destruction of the Buddha
statues of Bamiyan in Afghanistan in 2001.)
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Which state/UT has launched ‘Amrit Vahini’, App for booking beds in COVID-19 hospitals?
A. Jammu & Kashmir
B. Mizoram
C. Jharkhand
D. Kerala
The Chief Minister of
Jharkhand Hemant Soren has launched a website and the mobile application ‘Amrit
Vahini’ (www.amritvahini.in), to enable Covid-19 patients and their relatives
to book beds at Covid-19 hospitals across the state on a real-time basis.
Which of the following has
launched the DIPCOVAN is a COVID-19 antibody detection kit recently?
A. ISRO
B. DRDO
C. RBI
D. HDFC
The Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a COVID-19 antibody detection kit
called DIPCOVAN.
The iconic web browser
Internet Explorer (IE) is set to retire in June 2022, Which company developed
it?
A. Google
B. Microsoft
C. Dell
D. IBM
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. The Internet Explorer (IE)
browser was launched in 1995. Microsoft recommends its users to shift to
Microsoft Edge (2015) before June 15, 2022, for a faster, more secure and more
modern browsing experience.
Who has been appointed as
the new President of International Hockey Federation (FIH) for 3 years till
2024?
A. Jogendra singh
B. Mangesh Kour
C. Narinder Batra
D. Sunil Goyal
Narinder Batra has been
re-elected as the President of International Hockey Federation (FIH) for the
second consecutive term.
Which country has launched a
new ocean-monitoring satellite Haiyang-2D (HY-2D)?
A. India
B. Korea
C. Japan
D. China
China successfully launched
a new ocean-monitoring satellite Haiyang-2D (HY-2D) into orbit on May 19, 2021,
on Long March-4B rocket, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest
China.
When is the International
Day for Biological Diversity observed?
A. May 21
B. May 22
C. May 23
D. May 24
The International Day for
Biological Diversity (also known as World Biodiversity Day) is a United
Nations–sanctioned international day held on May 22 every year to increase
understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. he theme of 2021 World
Biodiversity Day is “We’re part of the solution”.
India Six site have been
added to tentative list of UNESCO’s world heritage sites, With this India has
how many tentative UNISCO World Heritage sites?
A. 150
B. 78
C. 48
D. 26
The Union Culture Minister
Prahlad Singh Patel recently announced that around six cultural heritage sites
have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With this, the total number
of sites in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tentative list has increased to 48.
Which state/UT has launched
the HIT COVID App to track patients isolating at home?
A. Jharkhand
B. Bihar
C. Gujarat
D. West Bengal
Bihar Government has
launched an innovative mobile application called ‘Home Isolation Tracking
(HIT)’ COVID, to keep an eye on the condition of COVID-19 patients recovering
at their residence
Who has been appointed as
the chief Minsiter of Kerala?
A. Trilapa Chauriya
B. Pinarayi Vijayan
C. Neuwana desai
D. Sayouchi Mawa
Pinarayi Vijayan takes oath
as the Chief Minister of Kerala, being sworn in by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan.
He sworn in for his second straight five-year term on May 20, 2021, and he
takes assumed the charge as the 12th Chief Minister of Kerala.
The Indian Navy is set to
_____its first destroyer, INS Rajput, on May 21, 2021?
A. Commission
B. Decommission
C. Only a
D. Neither a nor b
The Indian Navy is set to
decommission its first destroyer, INS Rajput, on May 21, 2021, which had been
in service for 41 glorious years. The motto of INS Rajput was ‘Raj Karega
Rajput’. INS Rajput was the lead ship of the Kashin-class destroyers, and was
built by the erstwhile USSR (Soviet Union).
Jyoti Krishan Dutt, who has
passed away recently, was the former DG of which organisation?
A. DRDO
B. ISRO
C. NSG
D. NITI Ayog
The former Director General
of National Security Guard (NSG), Jyoti Krishan Dutt, who led the commando
force during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (also referred to as 26/11 and
Operation Black Tornado), has passed away due to complications arising out of
Covid-19. He was 72.
On which date the
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula in observed?
A. May 21
B. May 22
C. May 23
D. May 24
United Nations (UN)
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is marked on 23rd May since 2013 to
promote action towards treating and preventing obstetric fistula. Obstetric
fistula is a medical condition in which a hole develops in the birth canal as a
result of childbirth. Theme 2021: “Women’s rights are human rights! End fistula
now!”
Which one of the leaders of
the Chipko Movement has passed away recently due to COVID-19?
A. Sardar Gulab Dutt
B. Sunderlal Bahuguna
C. Chandi Prasad Bhatt
D. Gaura Devi
The leader of the Chipko
movement, Bahuguna was a true environmentalist and the follower of Gandhian
philosophy. His demise is a great loss to the entire country and
environmentalists across the globe, especially people of Uttarakhand
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GK 2021
Lt Governor of Jammu & Kashmir has launched with
scheme for COVID-19 Victims in J&K?
A. COVID (Rozagar)
B. Saksham (SASCM)
C. J&K (Madad)
D. Apni (Sarkar)
Lieutenant Governor, Manoj
Sinha today launched a Special Scheme for financial assistance to families
which have lost their only bread earner due to COVID pandemic. cash assistance
of Rs 1000 per month, scholarship of Rs 20,000 per annum for school going
students and Rs 40,000 per annum for college going students
Raamlaxman who passed away
recently was associated with which profession?
A. Music
B. Historian
C. Politics
D. Scientist
Renowned music director
Raamlaxman, or the “Laxman” of the famous duo composers “Raam-Laxman”, has
passed away due to heart attack. He was 78. His real name was Vijay Patil, but
was better known as Raamlaxman and was most famous for his work with Rajshri
Productions of Hindi films.
Who is the new (CEO) of the
Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH)?
A. Sunder Gopal
B. Rajesh Bansal
C. Kumar Yogesh
D. Jayraj Singh
The Board of Reserve Bank
Innovation Hub (RBIH) has appointed Rajesh Bansal as the Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of the RBIH.
Who wrote the book, titled
“India and Asian Geopolitics: The Past, Present”?
A. Sona Mongla
B. M K Narayanan
C. Satish jain
D. Javid Akhter
India and Asian Geopolitics:
The Past, Present” has been released, which has been authored by Indian
diplomat Shivshankar Menon, who was the former National Security Adviser of
India under Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh (2010-2014).
Which Indian has been
elected as the Member of the Badminton World Federation ?
A. PV Sindhu
B. Kelash Mehra
C. Sania Nehwal
D. Himanta Biswa Sarma
The Badminton Association of
India (BAI) President Himanta Biswa Sarma has been elected as the Member of the
Badminton World Federation (BWF) Council for the period 2021-25.
On which date the World
Turtle Day is observed?
A. May 27
B. May 25
C. May 23
D. May 21
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.
Who has on the 2021 Monaco
Grand Prix?
A. Max Sainz Jr
B. Lewis Hemilton
C. Loren D. Asi
D. Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen (Red Bull –
Netherlands) has won the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix, held on 23 May 2021. This was
his second win of this season.
India’s first Dronacharya
awardee coach Om Prakash Bhardwaj, passed way recently, was associated with
Which sports?
A. Cricket
B. Boxing
C. Football
D. Hockey
OP Bhardwaj, who was India's
national boxing coach from 1968 to 1989 and also served as a national selector,
passed away on Friday. Om Prakash Bhardwaj, boxing's first Dronacharya Awardee
coach who passed away.
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Affairs 28 May/GK 2021
Which State/UT was the top recipient of FDI in India
during the fiscal year 2020-21?
A. Gujarat
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Kerala
D. Mizoram
Gujarat was the top
recipient of FDI, with 37 percent share of total FDI equity inflows, followed
by Maharashtra (27%) and Karnataka (13%).Singapore retained its position as the
the largest source of FDI for the third consecutive year, with 29 percent of
the total investments. It was followed by the US (23%), and Mauritius (9%).
Which country has planned to
launch VIPER a mobile robot to explore moon?
A. India
B. US
C. China
D. Pakistan
NASA (US) has planned to
send its first mobile robot to the Moon in late 2023 in search of ice and other
resources on and below the lunar surface. The robot is named as Volatiles
Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER).
What is the name of the
world’s largest iceberg has recently been broken from the Ronne Ice Shelf in
Antarctica?
A. A-76
B. B-37
C. A-52
D. D-97
The World's largest iceberg
has been discovered in Weddell Sea of Antarctica as per the information by European Space Agency (ESA). The iceberg,
named A-76, broke off from the western side of the Ronne Ice Shelf, one of the
biggest of several gigantic floating sheets of ice in the continent.
Who is the new Director of
of CBI?
A. Jagdesh Chandra
B. Mohit Akhoda
C. Subodh Kumar
D. Somnath Singh Acharya
The former Maharashtra
director general of police Subodh Kumar Jaiswal, has been appointed as the new
Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on May 25, 2021. Jaiswal,
a 1985-batch IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre, has been appointed for a period of
two years.
Phil Mickelson, created
history by winning the 2021 PGA Championship, at the age of______years?
A. 50
B. 60
C. 70
D. 80
American professional golfer
Phil Mickelson, created history by winning the 2021 PGA Championship, at the
age of 50. With this victory, Mickelson became the oldest player to win a major
title in the history of the PGA Tour.
Top Current Affairs 28-29 May /GK-2021
Divisional Commissioner of
Kashmir PK Pole launched which counselling program for COVID-19 affected
children in Kashmir?
A. COVID-Relief
B. Taskeen
C. Sakoon
D. Aaram
on 28 May, The Divisional
Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today launched Taskeen, a tele-
counselling for psychological support of Covid-19 affected children during the
pandemic.
Which country will host the
The 2022 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup?
A. US
B. India
C. China
D. Pakistan
The 2022 FIFA Under-17
Women’s World Cup will be hosted by India from October 11 to 30, 2022.
When is the World Thyroid
Day observed?
A. May 23
B. May 24
C. May 25
D. May 29
The World Thyroid Day is
celebrated every year on May 25 to promote awareness and understanding of
thyroid health and the advances made in treating thyroid diseases.
On which date the International Missing Children’s Day ins
observed?
A. May 23
B. May 24
C. May 25
D. May 29
25 May is observed as
International Missing Children’s Day (IMCD) around the world to commemorate the
missing children who have found their way home, remember those who have been
victims of crime, and continue efforts to find those who are still missing. The
symbol for IMCD is the forget-me-not flower.
Dr. Srikumar Banerjee has
passed away recently, was the former
cahraiman of Which organisation?
A. Sereseve Bank of Inida
B. NITI Aayog
C. Atomix Energy Commission of India
D. State bank of India
The former Chairman of the
Atomic Energy Commission of India, Dr. Srikumar Banerjee, has passed away due
to a heart attack. He was in his 70s.
Which district in Kashmirhas
become the 2nd district to achieve 100 per cent vaccination target of 45 age
group with at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine?
A. Srinagar
B. Baramulla
C. Ganderbal
D. Budg
Ganderbal becomes 2nd
district in Kashmir to achieve 100 per cent vaccination target of 45 age group
with at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
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Current Affairs 30 May / GK 2021
Which UT has become first UT to provide relief to COVID affected?
A. Ladkah
B. Jammu & Kashmir
C. Andoman & Nicobar
D. Goa
Which UT has become first UT to provide relief to COVID affected?
A. Ladkah
B. Jammu & Kashmir
C. Andoman & Nicobar
D. Ladakh
J&K becomes first UT to provide relief to COVID affected. Manoj Sinha, approved the grant of financial relief through the Special Assistance Scheme for COVID Moralities (SASCM/Saksham) to the families of COVID victims.
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Secratery of Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Dr. Jitendra Singh
B. Dr. Arun Mehta
C. Dr. Harsh vardhan
D. Dr Nisar ul Haq
The government on 27 May approved the appointment of Financial Commissioner, Finance, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta as J&K’s new chief secretary. Mehta, an IAS officer of 1988 batch
Who inaugurated DRDO’s 500-bedded Covid Hospital, dedicates the facility to Jammu?
A. LG Manoj Singh
B. Dr Jitendra Singh
C. Pricipal GMC Jammu(N.S.Pathania)
D. Baseek Khan
Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on 29 May, inaugurated the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) 500-bedded Covid Hospital and dedicated the facility to Jammu.
Which institution has won the Social Media for Empowerment Awards South Asia?
A. IIT Delhi
B. ITI Sringar
C. IIT Kanpur
D. KITE
The Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education under the Department of General Education has won the Social Media for Empowerment Awards South Asia award. The selection was from 145 nominations received in seven categories. It was in Innovations @ Covid-19 category that KITE was chosen for the award, which makes it eligible to apply for the next year’s UN World Summit award,
The WHO with which country has signed a MoU to launch the first WHO BioHub Facility as part of the WHO BioHub System?
A. India
B. China
C. Switzarland
D. UK
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Swiss Confederation signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch the first WHO BioHub Facility as part of the WHO BioHub System, which was announced in November 2020. This facility will enhance the rapid sharing of viruses and other pathogens between laboratories and partners globally. Based in Spiez, Switzerland, the facility will serve as a centre for the safe receipt, sequencing, storage and preparation of biological materials for distribution to other laboratories, in order to inform risk assessments, and sustain global preparedness against these pathogens
The Mohali International Hockey Stadium in Punjab has been renamed as____?
A. Dyanchand Memorial Hocksy Club
B. Balbir Singh Hockey Stadium
C. Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium
D. Bhartiya Balbir Singh Stadium
“The Mohali International Hockey Stadium has been dedicated to the memory of Padma Shri Balbir Singh Sr, the stadium would be known as “Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium.
Who chaired the 33rd meeting of Health Ministers of Commonwealth countries from India?
B. Amit Shah
C. Dr Harsh Vardhan
D. Dr Thaawarchand Gehlot
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan chaired the opening session of the 33rd meeting of Health Ministers of Commonwealth countries through video conferencing. The theme of the conference was “Commonwealth Response to COVID-19: Ensuring Equitable Access to Vaccines and Building Resilience for Health Systems and Emergencies.
Who launched the Ayush Clinical Case Repository portal and the third version of Ayush Sanjivani App?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Baba Ramdev
C. Simriti Irani
D. Kiren Rijiju
Ayush Minister Kiren Rijiju today launched the Ayush Clinical Case Repository portal and the third version of Ayush Sanjivani App in a virtual event.
Who launched a 6- month Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Program on rehabilitation of Divyangjan?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Amit Shah
C. Dr Harsh Vardhan
D. Dr Thaawarchand Gehlot
Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment Dr Thaawarchand Gehlot virtually launched a 6- month Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Program on rehabilitation of Divyangjan.
In Which country Indian Govt has has approved the opening of a new Consulate General of India?
A. Australia
B. Pakistan
C. Bangladesh
D. Maldives
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the opening of a new Consulate General of India in Addu City, Maldives in 2021.
Which company has announced the launch of the 'School of Hope and Empowerment' (S.H.E.) at the 2021 UNESCO World Conference?
A. Jio
B. Airtel
C. Tata Communication
D. ByJu's
Tata Communications Unveils Project ‘S.H.E.’ To Promote Entrepreneurship Education, Gender Equality And Wellbeing Of Women At The UNESCO World Conference
Who is the winner of the French Moro Grand Prix 2021?
A. Mark Lunner
B. Lewis Hamilton
C. Jack Miller
D. David Simil
Ducati's Jack Miller has won the French Moro Grand Prix 2021.
Which of the following is all set to launch her autobiography “Sach Kahun Toh”?
A. Amitabh Bachan
B. Soonu Sood
C. Javid Akhtar
D. Arundhati Roi
Bollywood actor Neena Gupta is all set to launch her autobiography “Sach Kahun Toh”, publisher Penguin Random House India. she wrote the book in 2020 during the lockdown.
