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13 MAY 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

Total Questions : 20 | Page 1 of 2 pages
Question 1. KR Gouri Amma, who has passed away was the senior-most and second longest serving MLA in the Legislative Assembly of which state?
  1.    Odisha
  2.    Andhra Pradesh
  3.    Kerala
  4.    Tamil Nadu
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Kerala

The senior most communist leader of Kerala KR Gouri Amma, who was the second longest, serving MLA in the Legislative Assembly, has passed away due to age-related ailments.


Question 2. As per Knight Frank 'Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2021' report, what is New Delhi rank among global cities in terms of prime residential properties?
  1.    27th
  2.    29th
  3.    32nd
  4.    31st
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 32nd

New Delhi's rank declined to 32nd among global cities in terms of prime residential properties.


Question 3. Which company got authorization for the RBI for issuance and operation of semi-closed prepaid payment instruments with perpetual validity?
  1.    Bajaj Finance
  2.    Airtel Payments Bank
  3.    Mobikwik
  4.    Paytm
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Bajaj Finance

The RBI has granted an authorization to Bajaj Finance for issuance and operation of semi-closed prepaid payment instruments with perpetual validity.


Question 4. Who has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his "distinguished and continuing achievements in original research?
  1.    Nirvan Shah
  2.    Sankar Ghosh
  3.    Amit Ghosh
  4.    Vimal Sen
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Sankar Ghosh

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.


Question 5. The International Nurses Day marks the birth anniversary of which social reformer?
  1.    Marie Curie
  2.    Florence Nightingale
  3.    Clara Barton
  4.    Mother Teresa
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Florence Nightingale

The International Nurses Day marks the birth anniversary of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale, who was born on May 12.


Question 6. What is the theme of the 2021 International Nurses Day?
  1.    Nurses: A Voice to lead - Health is a human right
  2.    Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Nursing the World to Health
  3.    Nurses: A Voice to Lead - A vision for future healthcare
  4.    Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Health for All
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Nurses: A Voice to Lead - A vision for future healthcare

The theme of 2021 International Nurses Day is 'Nurses: A Voice to Lead - A vision for future healthcare'.


Question 7. The Indian and Indonesian Navies has conducted PASSEX in which sea?
  1.    Arabian Sea
  2.    Persian Gulf
  3.    Andaman Sea
  4.    Bay of Bengal
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Arabian Sea

The Indian and Indonesian Navies has conducted the Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the southern Arabian sea.


Question 8. When is the International Nurses Day celebrated?
  1.    May 12
  2.    May 11
  3.    May 09
  4.    May 10
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> May 12

The International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12, every year to mark the contributions and hard work of nursing staff around the world.


Question 9. As per the latest GDP growth projection of Nomura, the Indian economy is expected to grow at which percent in 2021-22?
  1.    11.1%
  2.    9.5%
  3.    10.8%
  4.    12%
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 10.8%

Nomura has cut the GDP growth estimate of India for the current FY22 to 10.8 percent from the earlier projection of 12.6 percent.


Question 10. R. Shanmugasundaram has been appointed as the next advocate general of which state?
  1.    Andhra Pradesh
  2.    Kerala
  3.    Gujarat
  4.    Tamil Nadu
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Tamil Nadu

The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Banwarilal Purohit has appointed senior counsel R. Shunmugasundaram as the new Advocate General for the state of Tamil Nadu.


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