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12 MAY 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

Total Questions : 20 | Page 1 of 2 pages
Question 1. Which country has successfully invented the single-dose vaccine for the Covid-19 virus?
  1.    Russia
  2.    Japan
  3.    China
  4.    America
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Russia

The Russia has successfully invented the single-dose vaccine for the Covid-19 virus, known as Sputnik Lite.


Question 2. The RBI has excluded Lakshmi Vilas Bank from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The Lakshmi Vilas Bank was merged with which bank?
  1.    HSBC Bank
  2.    United Overseas Bank
  3.    DBS Bank India Ltd
  4.    Citibank
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> DBS Bank India Ltd

The RBI has excluded Lakshmi Vilas Bank from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The move was taken after the crisis-ridden Lakshmi Vilas Bank was merged with DBS Bank India Ltd.


Question 3. Which organization has issued guidelines on Bharat Yatra Suraksha?
  1.    IRDAI
  2.    RBI
  3.    PFRDA
  4.    ESIC
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> IRDAI

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has issued guidelines on Bharat Yatra Suraksha the standard domestic travel insurance product.


Question 4. Which country has launched a new remote sensing satellite, Yaogan-34, into space?
  1.    Norway
  2.    India
  3.    USA
  4.    China
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> China

The China has launched a new remote sensing satellite Yaogan-34 into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.


Question 5. Which state has approved the imposition of complete lockdown from 10th May until 24th May 2021?
  1.    Gujarat
  2.    Delhi
  3.    Uttar Pradesh
  4.    Rajasthan
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Rajasthan

Due to India's rapidly increasing Covid-19 cases, the Rajasthan government has decided to impose a complete lockdown in the state from 10th May 2021 until 24th May 2021.


Question 6. What is the theme of the 2021 World Migratory Bird Day?
  1.    Unifying Our Voices for Bird Conservation
  2.    Sing, Fly, Soar - Like a Bird!
  3.    Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution'!
  4.    Birds Connect Our World
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Sing, Fly, Soar - Like a Bird!

The theme for 2021 the WMBD is "Sing, Fly, Soar - Like a Bird!"


Question 7. The CIBA has developed the country's first vaccine for deadly viral nervous necrosis disease. The institute is based in which city?
  1.    Lucknow
  2.    Chennai
  3.    Kolkata
  4.    NewDelhi
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Chennai

The Chennai-based Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture has developed the country's first vaccine for deadly viral nervous necrosis disease which is currently affecting several species of fish.


Question 8. The 2021 Spanish Grand Prix was held. Who has won the game?
  1.    Valtteri Bottas
  2.    Lewis Hamilton
  3.    Charles Leclerc
  4.    Max Verstappen
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes driver) has won the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix.


Question 9. Maharaj Krishan Kaushik and Ravinder Pal Singh have passed away. Both Indian players related to which sports?
  1.    Cricket
  2.    Boxing
  3.    Weightlifting
  4.    Hockey
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Hockey

Two of the most revered hockey stars of India, Maharaj Krishan Kaushik and Ravinder Pal Singh have passed away.


Question 10. Which of these days is observed as the World Migratory Bird Day?
  1.    Second Friday of May
  2.    Second Saturday of May
  3.    Second Sunday of May
  4.    Second Monday of May
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Second Saturday of May

The WMBD is officially celebrated twice in a year. Firstly it is held on Second Saturday of May and again on Second Saturday of October.


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