May - 2021 Current Affairs

1 .

Which country was the largest recipient of remittances in 2020 among low-income and middle-income countries, as per the "Migration and Development Brief "report?

China

India

Mexico

South Korea

Correct Answer : India

India was the largest recipient of remittances in 2020, as per the report, "Migration and Development Brief "released by the World Bank.

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2 .

What is the theme of this year's 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial 2021?

Opportunities to Arctic

Awareness about Arctic

Arctic and Sustainable World

Knowledge for a sustainable Arctic

Correct Answer : Knowledge for a sustainable Arctic

The theme of the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial 2021 is 'Knowledge for a Sustainable Arctic'

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3 .

Which company retained its position as the world's top retailer as per Deloitte Report 2021 ranking of global power retail houses?

Alibaba

Amazon

Walmart

Reliance

Correct Answer : Walmart

The list is topped by US giant Walmart Inc, which retains its position as world's top retailer.Amazon.com Inc improved its position to rank second.

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4 .

What is the estimated GDP growth rate of India as per CARE Ratings in FY22?

7.7%

8.4%

9.2%

10.1%

Correct Answer : 9.2%

The domestic rating agency Care Ratings has revised the GDP growth forecast of India for the current fiscal year FY22 to 9.2 percent.

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5 .

Which company has announced the launch of 'COVID-19 Vaccine Finder'?

Paytm

Apple

Google

Deloitte

Correct Answer : 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.

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6 .

Which states Miyon ka Bara railway station has renamed to Mahesh Nagar railway station?

Bihar

Rajasthan

Uttar Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : 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.

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7 .

Which bank has entered into a strategic tie-up with UAE-based Mashreq Bank to facilitate money transfers from the UAE?

RBL Bank

HDFC Bank

ICICI Bank

Federal Bank

Correct Answer : Federal Bank

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

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8 .

How much amount has been pledged by drug major AstraZeneca in humanitarian aid to India to support relief activities amid the second wave of COVID-19?

$230000

$235000

$245000

$250000

Correct Answer : $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.

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9 .

Who has become the first person from India to win the prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award?

Iran Mersal

Khelil Goiua

Tahera Qutbuddin

Juergen Habermas

Correct Answer : Tahera Qutbuddin

Dr. Tahera Qutbuddin has become the first person from India to win the prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award.

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10 .

‘Jezero’ Crater, whose images have been captured recently, is a crater in which astronomical body?

Mars

Sun

Moon

Venus

Correct Answer : Mars

NASA’s Perseverance rover has recently started to study the floor structure of the ancient crater- Jezero Crater.

The rover has started focusing its science instruments on rocks laying on the floor of the crater. A camera named ‘WATSON’ at the end of the rover’s robotic arm has taken detailed shots of the rocks. The rover is also documenting the historic flights of the rotorcraft of Ingenuity.

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