Current Affairs Quiz: May 8, 2021

Current Affairs 8 May 2021 Quiz

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  1. Which state government has launched Ayurvedic telemedicine facility for Corona patients?
    A) Bihar
    B) Haryana
    C) Uttar Pradesh
    D) Odisha
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    Haryana Government has launched Ayurvedic telemedicine facility for Corona patients.Health Minister Anil Vij said that any patient can consult the Ayurvedic Doctors on phone by dialling 1075.
  2. Which state government decided to select Essar Steel Limited as the joint venture partner for setting up a three million tonne per annum capacity steel plant in Kadapa district?
    A) Telangana
    B) Kerala
    C) Andhra Pradesh
    D) Odisha
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    The Andhra Pradesh government decided to select Essar Steel Limited as the joint venture partner for setting up a three million tonne per annum capacity steel plant in Kadapa district.The project capex of the project is Rs 11,606 crore.
  3. Which state government has launched dedicated COVID-19 ‘Mukhyamantri Sewa Sanklap Helpline 1100’?
    A) Bihar
    B) Madhya Pradesh
    C) Uttar Pradesh
    D) Himachal Pradesh
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched dedicated COVID-19 Helpline ‘Mukhyamantri Sewa Sanklap Helpline 1100’ for facilitating the people regarding COVID related issues in Shimla.
  4. Which state Unit of Ayurveda Vyaspeeth has launched an “Ayurvedic Doctors on Call” service to serve the Covid patients?
    A) Gujarat
    B) Bihar
    C) Telangana
    D) Kerala
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    Gujarat Unit of Ayurveda Vyaspeeth has launched an “Ayurvedic Doctors on Call” service to serve the Covid patients in the state.
  5. How much amount was released as interest subvention to Jammu and Kashmir for revival of business and industry?
    A) ₹325 cr
    B) ₹300 cr
    C) ₹225 cr
    D) ₹250 cr
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha approved the further release of Rs 250 crore as Interest Subvention, part of economic package for revival of business and industry in J&K. The LG handed over a cheque of the said amount to J&K Bank as third instalment of the 5 per cent Interest Subvention.
  6. Recently which state government declared working journalists of the state as frontline Covid warriors?
    A) Haryana
    B) Uttar Pradesh
    C) Kerala
    D) Odisha
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik declared working journalists of the state as frontline Covid warriors.
  7. In which country, world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge named “Arouca” was opened?
    A) Portugal
    B) Thailand
    C) China
    D) Japan
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge named “Arouca” was opened in Portugal.

  8. Which country has placed India and eight other countries on the Priority Watch List for IP protection and enforcement?
    A) Russia
    B) UK
    C) USA
    D) China
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    The United States placed India and eight other countries on the Priority Watch List for IP protection and enforcement.
  9. As per OECD data,global FDI dropped how much percent in 2020?
    A) 38%
    B) 35%
    C) 25%
    D) 22%
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    Global foreign direct investment flows ebbed to a 15-year low last year and China, one of the few major economies to eke out growth, overtook the United States as the top destination, OECD data showed.
  10. Credit Suisse has sharply lowered its real GDP growth forecast for India at how much percent for FY22?
    A) 8.5-9%
    B) 7.0-7.5%
    C) 7.6-8.0%
    D) 11.0-11.5%
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    Credit Suisse has sharply lowered its real GDP growth forecast for this fiscal year to around8.5-9 per cent, citing economic disruptions in the country due to the raging second wave that is likely to shave 100-150 bps growth off the economy.
  11. Which organisation launched the ‘Checkmate Covid Initiative’ to help the chess community affected by the pandemic?
    A) All India Sports Federation
    B) FIFA
    C) International Olympic Committee
    D) All India Chess Federation
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    The All India Chess Federation launched the ‘Checkmate Covid Initiative’ to help the chess community affected by the pandemic.The initiative was launched at an online event.
  12. Which country topped the list in ICC ODI Team Rankings recently released by ICC?
    A) England
    B) NewZealand
    C) India
    D) South Africa
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:
    India retained the second place in the ICC Twenty20 team rankings but dropped a rung to third in the ODI chart following the annual update carried out
  13. Recently Mr. N. Rangasamy was sworn in as new CM of which state?
    A) TamilNadu
    B) WestBengal
    C) Puducherry
    D) Kerala
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    In Puducherry, Mr. N. Rangasamy was sworn in as the Chief Minister by the Lt. Governor of Puducherry Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan. He is the 20th Chief Minister of the Union Territory.
  14. Which film won the Best Film (Jury) award at the 11th Dada Saheb Phalke International Film Festival 2021?
    A) Stranger Things
    B) Jungle Book
    C) Water
    D) Jungle Cry
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    Jungle Cry won the Best Film (Jury) award at the 11th Dada Saheb Phalke International Film Festival 2021.
  15. Who will be honoured with the Icon Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards(BBMAs)?
    A) Singer Pink
    B) Neil Diamond
    C) Stevie Wonder
    D) Garth Brooks
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    Singer Pink will be honoured with the Icon Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards(BBMAs).
  16. Recently SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched how many starlink internet satellites into orbit?
    A) 74
    B) 70
    C) 60
    D) 65
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:
    A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a full stack of 60 Starlink internet satellites into orbit and then stuck its landing at sea to top off a successful mission.
  17. Recently Mahatma Gandhi former personal secretary passed away.Name him?
    A) V Kalyanam
    B) N Narayan
    C) Govind Bajpai
    D) Ridhish Singh
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    Mahatma Gandhi’s former personal secretary V Kalyanam died in Chennai due to old age-related ailments. He was 99.
  18. Recently Olympia Dukakis passed away.She was related to which field?
    A) Actress
    B) Sports
    C) Journalist
    D) Politics
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    Actress Olympia Dukakis passed away in New York City. She was 89.
  19. Who is the author of book “Bengal 2021-A election Diary”?
    A) Vikas Kumar
    B) Mohan Kanda
    C) Govind Swarup
    D) Deep Halder
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    The book titled “Bengal 2021: An Election Diary” , written by journalist and author Deep Halder has been released recently.
  20. Who is the author of book “The Bench”?
    A) Park Ryder
    B) Sharbina Joshi
    C) Louis Parrie
    D) Meghan Markle
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:
    Former Hollywood actress turned royal Meghan Markle announced her new book, titled The Bench, will be released in June.
  21. Recently Border Roads Organisation celebrated its which raising day on May 7,2021?
    A) 61st
    B) 62nd
    C) 64th
    D) 63rd
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:
    Border Roads Organisation, BRO is celebrating its 61st Raising Day on May 7,2021.

STATIC GK BASED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS

  1. What is the capital of Portugal?
    A) Manila
    B) Kiev
    C) Copenhagen
    D) Lisbon
    View Answer
    Option D

  2. Where is the HQ of Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development?
    A) Paris
    B) Rome
    C) Manila
    D) Beijing
    View Answer
    Option A

  3. What is the capital of NewZealand?
    A) Copenhagen
    B) Auckland
    C) Wellington
    D) Queenstown
    View Answer
    Option C

  4. When was SpaceX founded?
    A) 2001
    B) 2002
    C) 2003
    D) 2004
    View Answer
    Option B

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