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22 MAY 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

Total Questions : 20 | Page 1 of 2 pages
Question 1. What is the rank of India in the 57th EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) for 2020?
  1.    Fourth
  2.    First
  3.    Second
  4.    Third
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Third

The India's renewable energy sector has been placed at the third position in the 57th EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index released by consultancy firm Ernst & Young.


Question 2. Which startup has developed the world's 1st Privet Digital Court for dispute resolution?
  1.    Justice
  2.    Disputice
  3.    Juniper
  4.    Jupitice
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Jupitice

Jupitice Justice Technologies has developed the world's first private digital court under the Private Justice System.


Question 3. Which day of the year is marked National Anti Terrorism Day in India?
  1.    May 19
  2.    May 18
  3.    May 21
  4.    May 20
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> May 21

In India, the National Anti Terrorism Day is observed on May 21 to commemorate the death anniversary of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi.


Question 4. Which country has topped the 57th EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index?
  1.    Russia
  2.    France
  3.    USA
  4.    China
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> USA

The United States retained its top position on RECAI 57 followed by the China at the second position.


Question 5. What is the base year fixed for calculating the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India?
  1.    2018
  2.    2014-15
  3.    2011-12
  4.    2012-2014
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 2011-12

The base year for calculating the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is fixed as 2011-12.


Question 6. Which company has announced to buy SoftBank-backed SB Energy in a $3.5 billion deal?
  1.    Reliance Power
  2.    Rockwell Collins
  3.    Adani Green Energy
  4.    Tata Power SED
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Adani Green Energy

The Indian renewable energy company Adani Green Energy Ltd would buy SoftBank Group Corp-backed (9984.T) SB Energy Holdings Limited for an enterprise value of $3.5 billion.


Question 7. What is the rank of the Indian insurance-technology market in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of total investment attracted, as per S&P Global Market Intelligence data?
  1.    Second
  2.    Third
  3.    Tenth
  4.    Sixth
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Second

As per a new report by S&P Global Market Intelligence, the India is the second largest insurance-technology market in Asia-Pacific region.


Question 8. Which bank has launched the digital LPS for MSME and Agri Products?
  1.    SBI
  2.    BOI
  3.    YES Bank
  4.    IDBI Bank
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> IDBI Bank

The IDBI Bank has announced the launch of its fully digitized loan processing system, offering over 50 products to MSME and agriculture sector.


Question 9. Who has won the prestigious 'World Choreography Award 2020'?
  1.    Remo D'Souza
  2.    Dharmesh Yelande
  3.    Terence Lewis
  4.    Suresh Mukund
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Suresh Mukund

The Emmy Award-nominated Indian choreographer Suresh Mukund has won the 10th Annual 'World Choreography Award 2020' becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious honor.


Question 10. When is the United Nations recognized International Tea Day observed?
  1.    May 19
  2.    May 21
  3.    May 20
  4.    May 18
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> May 21

The United Nations recognized International Tea Day is observed annually on May 21 by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.


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