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

1 .

The NPCI has partnered with which company to launch RuPay SoftPoS solution for Indian merchants?

A)

PayCore

B)

Stripe

C)

Checkout

D)

GoCardless

Correct Answer : PayCore

The National Payments Corporation of India has partnered with PayCore, a Turkish global payment solutions company to develop SoftPoS solutions for its card network RuPay.

Published On : 05/01/2021 16:56:24

2 .

As per SBI report Ecowrap, the country's GDP is likely to grow at how much percent in the fourth quarter of 2020-21?

A)

1.9%

B)

1.7%

C)

1.5%

D)

1.3%

Correct Answer : 1.3%

The country's GDP is likely to grow at 1.3 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2020-21, according to an SBI research report 'Ecowrap'.

Published On : 05/01/2021 16:56:24

3 .

Which state launched a comprehensive online portal on CSR activities 'Akanksha?

A)

Assam

B)

Kerala

C)

Karnataka

D)

Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer : Karnataka

A portal that provides comprehensive details on all the CSR activities in Karnataka was launched by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa in Bengaluru.

Published On : 05/01/2021 16:56:24

4 .

Name the winner of the Rudolf V Schindler Award for 2021?

A)

K. Srinath Reddy

B)

D Nageshwar Reddy

C)

A. V. Gurava Reddy

D)

K. I. Varaprasad Reddy

Correct Answer : D Nageshwar Reddy

The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has honoured India's Padma Bhushan awardee Dr D Nageshwar Reddy with the prestigious Rudolf V Schindler Award.

Published On : 05/01/2021 16:56:24

5 .

The Union Cabinet has granted ex-post facto approval to the MoUs entered into by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and which other institute with various foreign countries and Organizations?

A)

ISC

B)

ICSI

C)

ICSE

D)

IFCI

Correct Answer : ICSI

The Union Cabinet has granted ex-post facto approval to the MoUs entered into by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India with various foreign countries and Organizations.

Published On : 05/01/2021 16:56:24

6 .

Guillermo Lasso has been taken charge as the President of which country?

A)

Ecuador

B)

Colombia

C)

Venezuela

D)

Costa Rica

Correct Answer : Ecuador

The former banker, businessman, writer and politician Guillermo Lasso has been appointed as the President of Ecuador.

Published On : 05/01/2021 16:56:24

7 .

Mahindra Rural Housing Finance signed an agreement with which bank for cash management solutions?

A)

Punjab National Bank

B)

Paytm Payments Bank

C)

Ujjvan Small Finance Bank

D)

India Post Payments Bank

Correct Answer : India Post Payments Bank

The Mahindra Rural Housing Finance and India Post Payments Bank announced a strategic partnership for cash management solution.

Published On : 05/01/2021 16:56:24

8 .

Which state has decided to implement 'Mukhya Mantri Covid-19 Anukampa Niyukti Yojana'?

A)

Uttrakhand

B)

Uttar Pradesh

C)

Madhya Pradesh

D)

Himachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Madhya Pradesh

The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has decided to implement 'Mukhya Mantri Covid-19 Anukampa Niyukti Yojana'.

Published On : 05/01/2021 16:56:24

9 .

The LIC hiked its stake to 5.06% in which bank?

A)

SBI

B)

Canara Bank

C)

Union Bank of India

D)

Punjab National Bank

Correct Answer : Union Bank of India

The LIC has hiked its stake to 5.06% in state-run Union Bank of India with acquisition of nearly 2% additional stake in the bank.

Published On : 05/01/2021 16:56:24

10 .

Which company launched 'S.H.E' to promote entrepreneurship, education, and wellbeing of women?

A)

Reliance

B)

Tata Communications

C)

Airtel

D)

Wipro

Correct Answer : Tata Communications

Tata Communications has announced the launch of the 'School of Hope and Empowerment' (S.H.E.) at the 2021 UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development.

Published On : 05/01/2021 16:56:24