Latest Current Affairs Quiz in 2021, May Current Affairs in 2021, Today Current Affairs

1 .

The anniversary of the first successful operation of Laser in 1960 by Theodore Maiman is observed as which international day?

A)

International Engineering Day

B)

International Physics Day

C)

International Light Day

D)

International Laser Day

Correct Answer : International Light Day

The International Day of Light is celebrated on 16 May each year, the anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by physicist and engineer, Theodore Maiman.

The message of the International Day of Light 2021 is “Trust Science”. The Day is a global initiative to provide a platform for the appreciation of light and the role it plays in diverse fields.

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2 .

China has successfully landed its first Mars Rover on the Red Planet. What is the name given to this Rover?

A)

Weinan

B)

Zhurong

C)

Tianshan

D)

Changchun

Correct Answer : Zhurong

The China successfully achieved the feat of landing its first Mars Rover 'Zhurong' on the red planet has becoming the only second nation to do so.

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3 .

Name the newly elected Chief Executive Officer of the footwear company Bata India?

A)

Gunjan Shah

B)

Sandeep Kataria

C)

Ashwani Windlass

D)

Rajeev Gopalakrishnan

Correct Answer : Gunjan Shah

The footwear company Bata India has appointed Gunjan Shah as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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4 .

Who has chosen as the "People's Advocate" of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26)?

A)

Louis Theroux

B)

Steve Backshall

C)

Trevor McDonald

D)

David Attenborough

Correct Answer : David Attenborough

Sir David Attenborough has been named as the "People's Advocate" of the UN Climate Change Conference which is scheduled to be held in Glasgow, under the Chairmanship of United Kingdom.

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5 .

Who has created a world record by scaling Mount Everest twice in the shortest span of time within a season?

A)

Barry Bishop

B)

Wang Fouzou

C)

Lingma Sherpa

D)

Mingma Tenji Sherpa

Correct Answer : Mingma Tenji Sherpa

Mingma Tenji Sherpa, a 43-year-old Nepali mountain guide has created a world record by scaling Mount Everest twice in the shortest span of time within a season.

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6 .

What is the name of the cyclone that is likely to hit Konkan coast and Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar on 16th and 17th May?

A)

Ambud

B)

Murasu

C)

Tauktae

D)

Amphan

Correct Answer : Tauktae

The regional meteorological department in Mumbai said that Cyclone Tauktae is likely to hit the Konkan coast in Maharashtra and Mumbai, Thane, Raigad and Palghar.

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7 .

Indu Jain, a pioneering philanthropist, a media personality, has passed away. She was the Chairperson of which media group?

A)

Ramoji Group

B)

Times Group

C)

Indian Express

D)

Jagran Prakashan Ltd.

Correct Answer : Times Group

Pioneering philanthropist and Times Group Chairperson, Indu Jain has passed away due to C-19-related complications. The prominent Indian media personality, Indu Jain was the chairperson of India’s largest media group, Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd., which is popularly known as the Times Group, which owns the Times of India and other large newspapers.

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8 .

From India, who has achieved top rank in the Fortune's 'World's 50 Greatest Leaders' 2021?

A)

Narendra Modi

B)

Adar Poonawalla

C)

Randeep Guleria

D)

Mukesh Ambani

Correct Answer : Adar Poonawalla

From India, Adar Poonawalla, the chief executive officer of Serum Institute of India is the only Indian among the top 10 names.

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9 .

Who has been appointed as one of the four Vice President of the International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation from India in 2021?

A)

Gital Mittal

B)

Rohit Gupta

C)

Naziya Alvi Rahman

D)

Manisha Kapoor

Correct Answer : Manisha Kapoor

Manisha Kapoor, the General Secretary, of Advertising Standards Council of India has been appointed to the executive committee of the International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation.

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10 .

The CJI has launched an official mobile App for Journalists. Who is the current CJI?

A)

NV Ramana

B)

Anand Raj

C)

Sunil Singh

D)

Sudip Sharma

Correct Answer : NV Ramana

The Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana launched an official mobile application for Journalists to cover proceedings of the apex court.

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