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General Awareness

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1.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed former Indian cricketer ________ as the head coach of Indian Women’s Cricket Team.

a. Sanjay Bangerb. Ajit Agarkarc. Ramesh Powar d. Rudra Pratap Singhe. Wasim Jaffer

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1.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed former Indian cricketer ________ as the head coach of Indian Women’s Cricket Team.

a. Sanjay Bangerb. Ajit Agarkarc. Ramesh Powar d. Rudra Pratap Singhe. Wasim Jaffer

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed former Indian cricketer Ramesh Powar as the head coach of Indian Women’s Cricket Team. Powar will replace WV Raman.

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2.What is the theme of International Nurses Day 2021?

a. Health is a human right b. Nurses – A Voice to Lead – Health for All c. Nursing the world to health d. A Vision for future healthcare e. A Force for Change: Improving Health Systems' Resilience


2.What is the theme of International Nurses Day 2021?

a. Health is a human right b. Nurses – A Voice to Lead – Health for All c. Nursing the world to health d. A Vision for future healthcare e. A Force for Change: Improving Health Systems' Resilience

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International Nurses Day is observed around the world on 12 May to commemorate nurses and the nursing profession globally. The day also happens to be the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, an English nurse who was also a social reformer and a statistician. International Nurses Day has been celebrated by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) since 1965.Theme 2021: A Vision for future healthcare


3. In May 2021, ________has been conferred with “Green Urja Award” for being the Leading Public Institution in Financing Institution for Renewable Energy by Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

a. NHPC Ltd.b. PFCc. IREDA d. NTPC Ltd. e. IRCTC


3. In May 2021, ________has been conferred with “Green Urja Award” for being the Leading Public Institution in Financing Institution for Renewable Energy by Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

a. NHPC Ltd.b. PFCc. IREDA d. NTPC Ltd. e. IRCTC

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Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. IREDA has been conferred with “Green Urja Award” for being the Leading Public Institution in Financing Institution for Renewable Energy this year by Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC). IREDA gets the award for the pivotal and developmental role it plays in Green Energy Financing.


4. 1st International Day of Argania was celebrated on _____.

a. 1 May 2021b. 5 May 2021c. 10 May 2021d. 12 May 2021e. 15 May 2021


4. 1st International Day of Argania was celebrated on _____.

a. 1 May 2021b. 5 May 2021c. 10 May 2021d. 12 May 2021e. 15 May 2021

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In 2021, the UN General Assembly adopted by consensus the resolution proclaiming May 10 the International Day of the Argan Tree, as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity and ancestral source of sustainable development. The Argan tree, a tree specific to the Kingdom of Morocco, will thus be celebrated every year on May 10 as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity and ancestral source of sustainable development.


5.Who won World Food Award 2021?

a. Mr. Simon Groot b. Dr. Rattan Lal c. Dr. Shakuntala Hark Singh Thilstead d. Dr. Lawrence Haddade. Dr. David Nabarro


5.Who won World Food Award 2021?

a. Mr. Simon Groot b. Dr. Rattan Lal c. Dr. Shakuntala Hark Singh Thilstead d. Dr. Lawrence Haddade. Dr. David Nabarro

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The World Food Award 2021 award is awarded to Dr. Shakuntala Hark Singh Thilstead, a global nutritionist of Indian origin. She has won the award for her unprecedented research in developing a holistic, nutrition-sensitive approach to aquaculture and food systems.


6.Who will be the chief executive officer (CEO) of National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL), a proposed entity for taking over bad loans of lenders, predominantly public sector banks?

a. Arun Kumar Singh b. Padmakumar M Nair c. Manisha Kapoor d. Sankar Ghosh e. Jose J. Kattoor


6.Who will be the chief executive officer (CEO) of National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL), a proposed entity for taking over bad loans of lenders, predominantly public sector banks?


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Padmakumar M Nair will be the chief executive officer (CEO) of National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL), a proposed entity for taking over bad loans of lenders, predominantly public sector banks. NARC, also called a 'bad' bank, is expected to be operational in June 2021.


7.What is New Delhi’s rank in the ‘Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2021' report which was released by Knight Frank?

a. 11th b. 17th c. 26th d. 32nd e. 55th


7.What is New Delhi’s rank in the ‘Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2021' report which was released by Knight Frank?

a. 11th b. 17th c. 26th d. 32nd e. 55th

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Knight Frank released its 'Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2021' report.Top Ranked Cities: Globally, Shenzhen (China) ranked 1st with 18.9% annual change for the period Q1 2020 – Q1 2021. Shenzhen is followed by Shanghai (2nd) and Guangzhou (3rd).Rank of Indian Cities: New Delhi have ranked at 32nd position with a -0.2% annual price change for the period Q1 2020 – Q1 2021. Bottom ranked City: New York was the weakest-performing global city during the period, with luxury home prices falling by 5.8%. The city is ranked 46th.


8.In May 2021, Miyon ka Bara railway station in ______ has renamed as Mahesh Nagar.

a. Uttar Pradeshb. Rajasthan c. Madhya Pradeshd. Gujarate. Haryana


8.In May 2021, Miyon ka Bara railway station in ______ has renamed as Mahesh Nagar.

a. Uttar Pradeshb. Rajasthan c. Madhya Pradeshd. Gujarate. Haryana

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Miyon ka Bara railway station in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur has renamed as Mahesh Nagar.


9.The _________ Police has launched a drive called "Mission Hausla" to help people get oxygen, beds, ventilators and plasma for COVID-19 patients.

a. Delhib. Uttrakhandc. Madhya Pradeshd. Maharashtrae. Uttar Pradesh


9.The _________ Police has launched a drive called "Mission Hausla" to help people get oxygen, beds, ventilators and plasma for COVID-19 patients.

a. Delhib. Uttrakhandc. Madhya Pradeshd. Maharashtrae. Uttar Pradesh

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The Uttarakhand Police has launched a drive called "Mission Hausla" to help people get oxygen, beds, ventilators and plasma for COVID-19 patients.Delivering medicines, oxygen and ration at the doorsteps of families battling the coronavirus and coordinating between plasma donors and those in need of it will also be some of the activities to be taken up by the police as part of the mission.


10.Who won the Best Actor Award at the New York City International Film Festival for the short film titled Happy Birthday?

a. Priyanka Choprab. Anupam Kher c. Anil Kapoord. Naseeruddin Shah e. None of these


10.Who won the Best Actor Award at the New York City International Film Festival for the short film titled Happy Birthday?

a. Priyanka Choprab. Anupam Kher c. Anil Kapoord. Naseeruddin Shah e. None of these

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Actor Anupam Kher won the Best Actor Award at the New York City International Film Festival for the short film titled Happy Birthday. The film also bagged the Best Short Film award at the film festival.


11.NITI Aayog has set up the _____ portal a dedicated platform to monitor all the COVID-19 aid received by the Government of India.

a. CoVidb. CovAid c. AidCod. CoAide. None of these


11.NITI Aayog has set up the _____ portal a dedicated platform to monitor all the COVID-19 aid received by the Government of India.

a. CoVidb. CovAid c. AidCod. CoAide. None of these

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NITI Aayog has set up the CovAid portal a dedicated platform to monitor all the COVID-19 aid received by the Government of India.The portal will enable donors to do end to end tracking till the ultimate beneficiary.The objective of the portal is to track all the relief aids coming through the missions and individual organisations.


12.Paytm has launched 'COVID-19 Vaccine Finder' - a platform to help citizens check the availability of vaccination slots. Where is the headquarters of Paytm?

a. Mumbaib. Gurugramc. Noida d. Delhie. Bengaluru


13.In May 20201, ________ in partnership with SafeGold has launched DigiGold, a digital platform for its customers to make investments in gold.

a. PhonePeb. Paytmc. Airtel Payments Bank d. Google Paye. IRCTC


13.In May 20201, ________ in partnership with SafeGold has launched DigiGold, a digital platform for its customers to make investments in gold.

a. PhonePeb. Paytmc. Airtel Payments Bank d. Google Paye. IRCTC

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Airtel Payments Bank launched DigiGold, a digital platform for its customers to make investments in gold. DigiGold has been launched in partnership with SafeGold, a provider of digital gold.


14.In May 2021, who is appointed as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited?



15.A team of researchers from the marine research organisation ProMare with IBM acting as technology partner built the world’s first intelligent ship known as the _______.

a. Santa Mariab. Mayflower 400c. C.S.S. Hunleyd. C.S.S. Virginiae. HMS Victory


15.A team of researchers from the marine research organisation ProMare with IBM acting as technology partner built the world’s first intelligent ship known as the _______.

a. Santa Mariab. Mayflower 400c. C.S.S. Hunleyd. C.S.S. Virginiae. HMS Victory

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A team of researchers from the marine research organisation ProMare with IBM acting as technology partner recently built the world’s first intelligent ship known as the Mayflower 400. The team of researchers claimed that this ship is the world’s first unmanned vessel to navigate across the Atlantic Ocean. Powered by AI and the energy from the sun, the Mayflower Autonomous Ship will be able to spend vast periods of time at sea, collecting data about the ocean.


16.NITI Aayog and _______ released a report titled ‘Connected Commerce: Creating a Roadmap for a Digitally Inclusive Bharat’. The report identifies challenges in accelerating digital financial inclusion in India.

a. Visab. Maestroc. MasterCard d. American Expresse. Capital One


16.NITI Aayog and _______ released a report titled ‘Connected Commerce: Creating a Roadmap for a Digitally Inclusive Bharat’. The report identifies challenges in accelerating digital financial inclusion in India.

a. Visab. Maestroc. MasterCard d. American Expresse. Capital One

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NITI Aayog and MasterCard released a report titled ‘Connected Commerce: Creating a Roadmap for a Digitally Inclusive Bharat’. The report identifies challenges in accelerating digital financial inclusion in India and provides recommendations for making digital services accessible to its 1.3 billion citizens.The report recommends to enhance the payment infrastructure to promote a level playing field for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) & Banks.


17.______ became the world's first country to ban all synthetic cannabinoid substances.

a. Indiab. USc. Chinad. Japane. Russia


17.______ became the world's first country to ban all synthetic cannabinoid substances.

a. Indiab. USc. Chinad. Japane. Russia

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China will become the world's first country to ban all synthetic cannabinoid substances. The ban is likely to come into effect on July 1. The move comes as China tries to curb the manufacturing and trafficking of the drug.Synthetic cannabinoids are human-made chemicals that act on the same brain receptors as the main active ingredient in marijuana.


18.What was the theme of World Metrology Day 2021?

a. Measurements for transport b. Weather-ready, climate-smartc. The International System of Units - Fundamentally better d. Measurement for Health e. Measurements and Light


18.What was the theme of World Metrology Day 2021?

a. Measurements for transport b. Weather-ready, climate-smartc. The International System of Units - Fundamentally better d. Measurement for Health e. Measurements and Light

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World Metrology Day is an event occurring on 20 May celebrating the International System of Units. The date is the anniversary of the signing of the Meter Convention in 1875. Metrology is the study of measurement.Theme 2021: Measurement for Health


19.International Day for Biological Diversity is observed annually on ________.

a. 15 Mayb. 17 Mayc. 20 Mayd. 22 Maye. 25 May


19.International Day for Biological Diversity is observed annually on ________.

a. 15 Mayb. 17 Mayc. 20 Mayd. 22 Maye. 25 May

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The International Day for Biological Diversity (or World Biodiversity Day) is a United Nations–sanctioned international day for the promotion of biodiversity issues. It is currently held on May 22.Theme 2021: We're part of the solution


20.The "International Invincible Gold Medal" of 2021 has been conferred on ____________.

a. Narendra Modib. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank c. Rajnath Singhd. Yogi Adityanathe. Ram Nath Kovind


20.The "International Invincible Gold Medal" of 2021 has been conferred on ____________.

a. Narendra Modib. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank c. Rajnath Singhd. Yogi Adityanathe. Ram Nath Kovind

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The "International Invincible Gold Medal" of 2021 has been conferred on the then Union Education Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank.Nishank has been recognised for his extraordinary commitment and outstanding service to humanity through his writings, social and illustrious public life.


21.In May 2021, renowned conservationist from ________ Nuklu Phom won the prestigious ‘Whitley Awards 2021’, also known as the Green Oscar.a. Meghalayab. Nagalandc. Manipurd. Assame. Sikkim


21.In May 2021, renowned conservationist from ________ Nuklu Phom won the prestigious ‘Whitley Awards 2021’, also known as the Green Oscar.a. Meghalayab. Nagalandc. Manipurd. Assame. Sikkim

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Renowned conservationist from Nagaland Nuklu Phom won the prestigious ‘Whitley Awards 2021’, also known as the Green Oscar. Phom was among the six winners of the prestigious award.The award recognises Phom’s efforts at establishing a new biodiversity peace corridor changing the fate of Amur Falcons, which come to roost in Nagaland each year, from being hunted by locals. Worth £40,000, the award is for creating a new network of community-owned forests to protect Amur Falcons and increase biodiversity in Nagaland.


22.In May 2021, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) announced the appointment of ________ as the new Company Head.a. Sudhir Sitapati b. Satoshi Uchida c. Gunjan Shah d. Koichiro Hirao e. None of these


22.In May 2021, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) announced the appointment of ________ as the new Company Head.a. Sudhir Sitapati b. Satoshi Uchida c. Gunjan Shah d. Koichiro Hirao e. None of these

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Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) announced the appointment of Satoshi Uchida as the new Company Head. He succeeded Koichiro Hirao with effect from 1st May 2021.


23.__________ has now become the second country in history to safely land its rover named ‘Zhurong’ on the surface of Mars.

a. Russiab. Chinac. Israeld. Japane. US


23.__________ has now become the second country in history to safely land its rover named ‘Zhurong’ on the surface of Mars.

a. Russiab. Chinac. Israeld. Japane. US

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China has now become the second country in history to safely land its rover named ‘Zhurong’ on the surface of Mars. So far only the United States has successfully managed this. (The former Soviet Union did manage to land on Mars, but the mission was only partially successful as they lost contact soon after landing.)The Tianwen-1 spacecraft was launched in July 2020, and it had been orbiting Mars since February this year. The mission consists of an orbiter, a lander and a rover. The Zhurong rover was strapped to the back of a landing vehicle. Zhurong will study Mars’s surface soil and atmosphere and look for signs of ancient life.


24.In May 2021, SpaceX has announced a new partnership with ___________ to bolster the use of its satellite Internet connectivity.

a. ISROb. NASAc. Google Cloud d. Microsoft Azuree. Amazon Web Services


24.In May 2021, SpaceX has announced a new partnership with ___________ to bolster the use of its satellite Internet connectivity.

a. ISROb. NASAc. Google Cloud d. Microsoft Azuree. Amazon Web Services

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SpaceX has announced a new partnership with Google Cloud to bolster the use of its satellite Internet connectivity. SpaceX has collaborated to deliver data, cloud services, and applications to its enterprise customers.


25.Which country has presented its most powerful supercomputer, Simorgh, to date, built domestically?

a. Israelb. Iranc. Iraqd. UAEe. Saudi Arabia


25.Which country has presented its most powerful supercomputer, Simorgh, to date, built domestically?

a. Israelb. Iranc. Iraqd. UAEe. Saudi Arabia

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Iran has presented its most powerful supercomputer, Simorgh, to date, built domestically by Tehran's Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT).The Simorgh supercomputer, which is named after a legendary Persian bird, currently has an output potential of 0.56 petaflops and will achieve one petaflop in two months.


26.Which city was ranked at top in a report titled ‘State of Healthcare in India’ released by real estate portal Housing.com?

a. Mumbaib. Pune c. Delhi- NCRd. Chennaie. Hyderabad


26.Which city was ranked at top in a report titled ‘State of Healthcare in India’ released by real estate portal Housing.com?

a. Mumbaib. Pune c. Delhi- NCRd. Chennaie. Hyderabad

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Real estate portal Housing.com, which is owned by US-based News Corp and its Australian group firm REA, released its report titled ‘State of Healthcare in India’.Ranking of the Cities:1. Pune2. Ahmedabad 3. Bengaluru4. Mumbai Metropolitan Region5. Hyderabad6. Chennai7. Kolkata8. Delhi-NCR


27._________has published Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index according to which India is at the third spot due to an exceptional performance on the solar photovoltaic (PV) front.

a. KPMGb. Accenturec. Ernst & Young d. Deloittee. PWC


27._________has published Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index according to which India is at the third spot due to an exceptional performance on the solar photovoltaic (PV) front.

a. KPMGb. Accenturec. Ernst & Young d. Deloittee. PWC

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Ernst & Young has published Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index.As per the Index, India has moved a notch higher at the third spot due to an exceptional performance on the solar photovoltaic (PV) front.


28.To ensure people get fresh vegetables at their doorsteps amid the COVID-19 induced curfew, ______ government launched a ‘MOMA market mobile application’ for home delivery of the same.

a. Manipurb. Meghalayac. Mizoramd. Nagalande. Assam


28.To ensure people get fresh vegetables at their doorsteps amid the COVID-19 induced curfew, ______ government launched a ‘MOMA market mobile application’ for home delivery of the same.

a. Manipurb. Meghalayac. Mizoramd. Nagalande. Assam

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To ensure people get fresh vegetables at their doorsteps amid the COVID-19 induced curfew, Chief Minister of Manipur N Biren Singh launched a ‘MOMA market mobile application’ for home delivery of the same.Manipur Organic Mission Agency (MOMA), a unit of the state horticulture and soil conservation department, introduced the app to make fresh vegetables available for day-to-day consumption and curb the distress sales of- farm produces during lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


29.In which state, AYUSH Department launched a state-wide wellness programme ‘AYUSH Ghar Dwar' for COVID-19 patients?

a. Uttarakhandb. Himachal Pradeshc. Uttar Pradeshd. Madhya Pradeshe. Rajasthan


29.In which state, AYUSH Department launched a state-wide wellness programme ‘AYUSH Ghar Dwar' for COVID-19 patients?

a. Uttarakhandb. Himachal Pradeshc. Uttar Pradeshd. Madhya Pradeshe. Rajasthan

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In Himachal Pradesh, AYUSH Department launched a state-wide wellness programme ‘AYUSH Ghar Dwar' for COVID-19 patients, in Sloan district. The initiative aims to provide a Holistic Healthcare Approach through AYUSH to ensure not only physical but also mental, social and spiritual wellbeing to COVID patients through AYUSH.The Ayush Ghar Dwar program is being launched by AYUSH Vibhag Himachal Pradesh in collaboration with the Art of Living Organization.


30.Cyclone Tauktae was a powerful tropical cyclone in the Arabian Sea that became the strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in the Indian state of Gujarat since the 1998. It has got its name from _________.

a. Maldivesb. Myanmar c. Bangladeshd. Indiae. Mauritius


30.Cyclone Tauktae was a powerful tropical cyclone in the Arabian Sea that became the strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in the Indian state of Gujarat since the 1998. It has got its name from _________.

a. Maldivesb. Myanmar c. Bangladeshd. Indiae. Mauritius

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Cyclone Tauktae (pronounced as Tau'Te) was a powerful tropical cyclone in the Arabian Sea that became the strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in the Indian state of Gujarat since the 1998 and one of the strongest tropical cyclones to ever affect the west coast of India.Cyclone Tauktae has got its name from Myanmar, which means "Gecko". Gecko is a highly vocal lizard in Burmese dialect.



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