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

1 .

The central government has asked which social media platform to withdraw its privacy policy update?

A)

Twitter

B)

C)

Snapchat

D)

Facebook

Correct Answer : Option (B) - WhatsApp

The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology have sent a notice to WhatsApp asking it to withdraw its updated privacy policy.

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

2 .

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture between which two aerospace companies?

A)

Boeing and SpaceX

B)

Blue Origin and Boeing

C)

Lockheed Martin and Boeing

D)

SpaceX and Lockheed Martin

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Lockheed Martin and Boeing

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Boeing. Atlas V, an expendable launch system, which was originally designed by Lockheed Martin, now being operated by ULA.

Recently, ULA Atlas V rocket lifted off with the fifth Space-Based Infrared System satellite for the United States Space Force. It was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

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

3 .

Which company got the Competition Commission of India nod to acquire DHFL?

A)

SBI Capital

B)

Fairfax Holdings

C)

Adani Enterprises

D)

Piramal Enterprises

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Piramal Enterprises

Piramal Enterprises, subsidiary Piramal Capital and Housing Finance has received an approval from the Competition Commission of India to take over Dewan Housing Finance Corporation.

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4 .

Who has become the first Indian fighter to become MMA World Champion?

A)

Arjan Singh Bhullar

B)

Sunny Khatri

C)

Chaitanya Gavali

D)

Mohammed Farhad

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Arjan Singh Bhullar

Arjan Singh Bhullar has become the first Indian fighter to win the ONE Heavyweight World Title at the top-level Mixed Martial Arts Championship event in Singapore.

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5 .

Who has been named for the "International Invincible Gold Medal" for 2021?

A)

Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank

B)

Prakash Javadekar

C)

Harsh Vardhan

D)

Narendra Modi

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank

The Union Education Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has been conferred with the "International Invincible Gold Medal" for 2021.

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

6 .

Who has been elected as President of the Central Tibetan Administration?

A)

Dorjee Pesur

B)

Penpa Tsering

C)

Wangdu Tsering

D)

Kalsang Dorjee Aukatsang

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Penpa Tsering

The former speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Penpa Tsering, has been elected as the new President of the Central Tibetan Administration.

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

7 .

Who won back-to-back men's high jump titles in the Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Manhattan, USA?

A)

Vijay Goel

B)

Rakesh Powar

C)

Shankar Narayan

D)

Tejaswini Shankar

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Tejaswini Shankar

Representing Kansas State University, India's Tejaswini Shankar won back-to-back men's high jump titles in the Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Manhattan, USA.

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8 .

Who has won the Betfred British Masters Title 2021?

A)

Croat Niklus

B)

Andre Zeverev

C)

Richard Bland

D)

Shubhendu Sharma

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Richard Bland

The Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma ended tied 34th after returning his best card of the week at 3-under 69, even as England's Richard Bland won the Betfred British Masters.

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9 .

Johnson and Johnson has partnered with which Indian pharma company for manufacturing its COVID-19 vaccine?

A)

Serum Institute

B)

Bharat Biotech

C)

Zydus Cadila

D)

Biological E

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Biological E

The US Pharmaceutical Company Johnson and Johnson has partnered with a Telangana-based pharma company in India, Biological E Limited for manufacturing of its COVID-19 vaccine.

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10 .

Which state launched the 'HIT Covid App' to ensure regular monitoring, tracking of home isolated patients?

A)

Bihar

B)

Meghalaya

C)

Maharashtra

D)

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Bihar

The Bihar government launched 'HIT Covid App' to ensure regular monitoring and tracking of those Civid-19 patients, who are in home isolation across the state.

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