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14 MAY 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

Total Questions : 20 | Page 2 of 2 pages
Question 11. Who is the author of the book "Life in the Clock Tower Valley"?
  1.    Mohan Munda
  2.    Shakoor Rather
  3.    Anil Samson
  4.    Paul Ruckewier
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Shakoor Rather

Life in the Clock Tower Valley" is the debut book of Press Trust of India (PTI) journalist Shakoor Rather.


Question 12. Indranil Pan has been appointed as the chief economist of which bank?
  1.    RBL Bank
  2.    IDBI Bank
  3.    HDFC Bank
  4.    Yes Bank
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Yes Bank

The Yes Bank has appointed Indranil Pan as its chief economist.Pan joins the bank from rival IDFC First Bank.


Question 13. Which bank has entered into a strategic tie-up with UAE-based Mashreq Bank to facilitate money transfers from the UAE?
  1.    ICICI Bank
  2.    RBL Bank
  3.    Federal Bank
  4.    HDFC Bank
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Federal Bank

The Federal Bank has entered into a strategic tie-up with UAE-based Mashreq Bank to facilitate money transfers from the UAE.


Question 14. How much amount has been pledged by drug major AstraZenca in humanitarian aid to India to support relief activities amid the second wave of COVID-19?
  1.    $300000
  2.    $245000
  3.    $250000
  4.    $295000
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> $250000

Drug major AstraZeneca said it has pledged $250,000 in humanitarian aid to India to support relief activities amid the second wave of COVID-19 sweeping across the country.


Question 15. Which organization has developed 3 cost-effective ventilators, oxygen concentrator named Prana,Vayu and Svasta?
  1.    ISRO
  2.    DRDO
  3.    BHEL
  4.    BEML
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> ISRO

The Indian Space Research Organisation's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram has developed three different types of ventilators and an oxygen concentrator.


Question 16. How much amount was donated by Twitter to help address the Covid 19 crisis in India?
  1.    USD 30 million
  2.    USD 15 million
  3.    USD 35 million
  4.    USD 20 million
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> USD 15 million

The Microblogging giant Twitter has donated USD 15 million to help address the Covid-19 crisis in India which is battling the unprecedented second wave of the deadly pandemic.


Question 17. Which states Miyon ka Bara railway station has renamed to Mahesh Nagar railway station?
  1.    Rajasthan
  2.    Andhra Pradesh
  3.    Bihar
  4.    Uttar Pradesh
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Rajasthan

The name of Miyon ka Bara railway station in Rajasthan's Jodhpur has been changed to Mahesh Nagar after getting an approval from various departments.


Question 18. Which teams wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling has announced he would be retiring from international cricket after World Test Championship?
  1.    England
  2.    New Zealand
  3.    South Africa
  4.    Australia
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> New Zealand

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling has announced he would be retiring from international cricket after the three Tests, including the World Test Championship final against India, on their upcoming England tour.


Question 19. Which company has announced the launch of 'COVID-19 Vaccine Finder,?
  1.    Google
  2.    Paytm
  3.    Deloitte
  4.    Apple
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Paytm

The Paytm has announced the launch of 'COVID-19 Vaccine Finder,' an integrated platform to help citizens check the availability of vaccination slots - on its Mini App store.


Question 20. Which state has undertaken Monkey Census as a part of Wildlife Census?
  1.    Rajasthan
  2.    Delhi
  3.    Uttar Pradesh
  4.    Haryana
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Haryana

The Wildlife Institute of India recently launched a "Monkey Census" in Haryana, as a part of the "Wildlife Census of Haryana-2021".


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