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12 MAY 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

Total Questions : 20 | Page 2 of 2 pages
Question 11. Which company has unveiled a breakthrough in semiconductor design and process with the development of the world's first chip announced with 2 nanometer nanosheet technology?
  1.    TCS
  2.    IBM
  3.    HCL
  4.    Wipro
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> IBM

The IBM unveiled a breakthrough in semiconductor design and process with the development of the world's first chip announced with 2 nanometer (nm) nanosheet technologies.


Question 12. The book titled "Elephant In The Womb" is a debut book by which Indian celebrity?
  1.    Kalki Koechlin
  2.    Twinkle Khanna
  3.    Anushka Sharma
  4.    Shilpa Shetty
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Kalki Koechlin

The Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin is making her debut as an author with her first book titled "Elephant In The Womb".


Question 13. Which player has clinched the 2021 Madrid Open women's single title?
  1.    Aryna Sabalenka
  2.    Mari Osaka
  3.    Ashleigh Barty
  4.    Simona Halep
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Aryna Sabalenka

The world number seven Aryna Sabalenka has defeated the world number one Ashleigh Barty to win the 2021 Madrid Open women's single title


Question 14. Who has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Assam?
  1.    Kailash Nath Sarma
  2.    Atul Bora
  3.    Himanta Biswa Sarma
  4.    Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma has been named as the new Chief Minister of Assam. He will replace incumbent Sarbananda Sonowal.


Question 15. Which education boards has launched the mobile application "Dost for Life"?
  1.    CBSE Board
  2.    All of above
  3.    ICSE Board
  4.    Open Board
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> CBSE Board

The Central Board of Secondary Education has launched a counselling app "Dost for Life" for class 9 to class 12 students.


Question 16. Which organization has signed a pact with Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce to jointly promote 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat'?
  1.    TEMA
  2.    NASSCOM
  3.    NITI AAYOG
  4.    TRAI
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> TEMA

Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India has signed a pact with Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce to jointly promote 'AtmaNirbhar Bharat'.


Question 17. Who has been felicitated with the "Sportswoman of the Year" at the 2021 Laureus World Sports Awards?
  1.    Ashleigh Barty
  2.    Anna Van Hooft
  3.    Naomi Osaka
  4.    Simona Halep
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Naomi Osaka

The World number two tennis player Naomi Osaka of Japan has been named "Sportswoman of the Year" at the 2021 Laureus World Sports Awards.


Question 18. Which Indian PSU regained market capitalization of Rs 50,000 crore and entered 100 most valued Indian firms?
  1.    BEML
  2.    BHEL
  3.    SAIL
  4.    NTPC
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> SAIL

The Steel Authority of India Ltd has regained market capitalization of Rs 50,000 crore, after its stock climbed over 80 per cent in the past one and half month.


Question 19. What amount of finance contract has been signed between India and European Investment Bank during the India-EU Leaders' Meeting?
  1.    Euro 170 million
  2.    Euro 75 million
  3.    Euro 100 million
  4.    Euro 150 million
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Euro 150 million

A finance contract of Euro 150 million was also signed for the Pune Metro Rail Project by the Indian Ministry of Finance and European Investment Bank.


Question 20. How much amount of financial support was given by the NABARD to West Bengal for the development of agriculture and allied sectors?
  1.    9547 cr
  2.    9235 cr
  3.    9355 cr
  4.    9162 cr
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 9162 cr

The NABARD has given financial support of Rs 9,162 crore to the state during the last financial year for the development of agriculture and allied sectors amid Covid-19 pandemic.


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