DAILY GK: 9,10 MAY 2021

 DAILY GK: 9,10 MAY 2021

1.ARMED FORCES LAUNCHED OPERATION ‘CO-JEET’

•        The Indian Armed Forces has launched operation “CO-JEET” to support anti-COVID-19 efforts of the country.

•        Lieutenant General Dr.MadhuriKanitkar is monitoring the steps & working on strategies to provide relief to Covid-19 Patients.She is the 3rd woman to become a three-star general in the armed forces behind Punita Arora(1st) &Padmavathy Bandopadhyay(2nd).

•        It aims to strengthen medical infrastructure and oxygen supply chains and to ensure mental wellbeing of people.

 

2.INDIA TOPPED VEHICLE IMPORTS INTO SOUTH AFRICA

•        According to the ‘Automotive Export Manual 2021-South Africa’ report released by Automotive Industry Export Council (AIEC), India was the top country of origin in Volume terms for passenger cars & Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) imports into South Africa in 2020, despite COVID-19 lockdowns & global decline in vehicle sales.

•        India accounted for 43.2% (87, 953 units )of total passenger cars & Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) imported by South Africa in 2020.

 

3.RBI SET UP ADVISORY GROUP  TO ASSIST RRA 2.0

•        The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) has constituted a 6-member Advisory Group headed by S Janakiraman, Managing Director of State Bank of India to support in reviewing the RBI’s regulations and compliance procedures to streamline/ rationalise them to make them more effective.

 

4.LAUREUS WORLD SPORTS AWARDS – 2021

•        The 22nd Laureus World Sports Awards 2021 were unveiled at a Digital Awards Ceremony from Sevilla, Spain.

•        Spanish Tennis Player Rafael Nadal won the Sportsman of the year title, while Japanese Tennis player Naomi Osaka won the Sportswomen of the year title.

•        The Laureus World Sports Awards are awarded annually by Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.

 

5.INTERPOL LAUNCHES ‘ID-ART’ MOBILE APP

•        International Crime Police Organization (INTERPOL) has launched a Mobile Application (app) – ‘ID-Art’ which will help to identify the stolen cultural property, reduce smuggling and increase the possibility of recovering stolen works and artefacts.

•        During the pilot phase, the app was successfully used in Italy & Netherlands.

 

6.CBSE LAUNCHED APP– ‘DOST FOR LIFE’

•        The Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) has launched an app called ‘Dost For Life’ to maintain psycho-social wellness during Covid-19.

•        The app will be available for students from classes 9 to 12 and will conduct live counselling sessions by the trained counsellors/principals (app available on Google Play Store).

 

7.WORLD RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT DAY 2021

•        The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is annually observed across the globe on 8th May to celebrate and acknowledge the volunteers, members and staff who support the people in need.

•        The day also commemorates the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross(ICRC).

•        He was born on 8th May 1828.

 

8.WORLD THALASSEMIA DAY 2021

•        Every year the World Thalassemia Day is celebrated on May 8.

•        The day is celebrated to encourage the patients suffering from Thalassemia, to raise awareness amongst the general public and decision-makers about thalassaemia.

•        Theme :“Addressing Health Inequalities Across the Global Thalassemia Community”.

 

9.WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY 2021

•        World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is bi-annually observed across the world on the 2nd Saturday in May and in October.

•        The day aims to create awareness about the importance of the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats.

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DAILY GK QUIZ: 5,6,7,8,9,10 MAY 2021

 DAILY GK QUIZ: 5  TO 10 MAY 2021

[Q] Who was recently appointed as the 4th Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?

(a) RS Ratho

(b) Rohit Jain

(c) T Rabi Sankar

(d) R Subramanian

(e) Anil Kumar Sharma

[ANS] c

 

[Q] When is the World Asthma Day observed?

(a) May 04

(b) First Tuesday of May

(c) First Monday of May

(d) May 03

(e) May 05

[ANS] b

 

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DAILY GK: 8 MAY 2021

DAILY GK: 8 MAY 2021 

1.GLOBAL METHANE ASSESSMENT 2021

•        The ‘2021 Global Methane Assessment: Benefits and Costs of Mitigating Methane Emissions’ report released by Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) & United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) state that human-caused methane emissions can be reduced by 45% in this decade (2020-30), these reductions would avoid 0.3°C of Global Warming by 2045.

•        It will also help countries to keep close with the Paris Climate Agreement’s goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C.

•        Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas and is responsible for around 30% of global warming since the pre-industrial era.

 

2.KVG BANK BAGS TOP 5 PFRDA AWARDS

•        Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank (KVGB), has bagged top 5 awards from the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) due to the various campaigns held under KVGB for enrollment of Atal Pension Yojana (APY).

•        The 5 awards include – Lead to Leap, APY Makers of Excellence, Game Changers, Leadership Capital and Amazing Achievers

 

3.MK STALIN BECOMES TAMIL NADU CM

•        M K Stalin who belongs to the party of DravidaMunnetraKazhagam took oath as the 23rd Chief Minister (CM)  of Tamil Nadu (TN).

•        This is  M K Stalin’s 1st Term as  CM of TN.

•        He was administered the oath of Office & Secrecy by TN Governor BanwarilalPurohit at Raj Bhavan, Chennai.

 

4.WORLD’S FIRST 2 NANOMETER CHIP TECHNOLOGY UNVEILED

•        International Business Machines(IBM) unveils the world’s first 2 nanometer chip technology that promises to speed up access to the Internet, longer battery life and faster processing time in applications.

•        It is projected to achieve 45 percent higher performance, or 75 percent lower energy use, than today’s most advanced 7 nm node chip

 

5.      CONGRESS LEADER MATANGSINH PASSES AWAY

•        Former union minister and Congress leader, MatangSinh passed away in New Delhi  following COVID-19 related complications.

•        He was elected to Rajya Sabha from Assam in 1992 and served as union minister of state in parliamentary affairs from 1994 to 1998.

•        He was well known in Assam as a TV tycoon.

•        He launched the first satellite news channel of Assam and the Northeast  region, “Northeast Television” (popularly known as NETV) in 2003.

 

6. WORLD ATHLETICS DAY 2021

•        The day is annually observed by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), formerly (1912–2001) International Amateur Athletic Federation.

•        The IAAF marks the WAD 2021 on 7th May 2021. 

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DAILY GK QUIZ: 1,2,3,4 MAY 2021

 DAILY GK QUIZ: 1,2,3,4 MAY 2021

[Q] Who has been recently appointed as the first woman commanding officer in BRO?

(a) Vaishali Hiwase

(b) Seema Rao

(c) Punita Arora

(d) Madhuri Kanitar

(e) Priya Jhingan

[ANS] a

 

[Q] Which country has become the first country to allow Driverless cars on roads?

(a) Sweden

(b) Germany

(c) France

(d) UK

(e) US

[ANS] d

 

[Q] Who has been re-appointed as MD & CEO of Axis Bank?

(a) Matam Venkata Rao

(b) Sameer Kumar Khare

(c) Amitabh Chaudhry

(d) Vinkesh Gulati

(e) Rama Mohan Rao Amara

[ANS] c

 

[Q] Rohit Sardana passed away recently. He was a/an _________________.

(a) TV Journalist

(b) Author

(c) Architect

(d) Statesman

(e) Army officer

[ANS] a

 

[Q] International Labour Day is celebrated across the world on the _________ every year.

(a) 1st May

(b) 2nd May

(c) 3rd May

(d) 4th May

(e) 5th May

[ANS] a

 

[Q] Name the smallest black hole in the Milky Way Galaxy.

(a) The Dragon

(b) Mermaid

(c) Little Phoenix

(d) Lone Wolf

(e) The Unicorn

[ANS] e

 

[Q] When is World Tuna Day observed globally?

(a) First Saturday of May

(b) May 1

(c) May 2

(d) May 3

(e) First Sunday of May

[ANS] c

 

[Q] Who has been named as the fourth Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

(a) T Rabi Sankar

(b) Subhash Kumar

(c) Mukhmeet S Bhatia

(d) Shabir Hussein

(e) Chintan Vaishnav

[ANS] a

 

[Q] Who has been awarded Japan’s “Order of the Rising Sun” honour?

(a) Biswabhusan Harichandan

(b) Sharankumar Limbale

(c) Alfred Aho

(d) Shyamala Ganesh

(e) Sumon Chakraborty

[ANS] d

 

[Q] Which of the following is the most valued Indian IT firm?

(a) Wipro

(b) HCL

(c) TCS

(d) Infosys

(e) Tech Mahindra

[ANS] c

 

[Q] World Laughter Day is celebrated on the ___________ every year.

(a) 2nd May

(b) First Saturday of May

(c) 1st Mauy

(d) First Sunday of May

(e) 3rd May

[ANS] d

 

[Q] On which of the following day World Press Freedom Day is observed globally?

(a) 1 May

(b) 2 May

(c) 3 May

(d) 4 May

(e) 5 May

[ANS] c

 

[Q] Who among the following has won the Portuguese Grand Prix 2021?

(a) Valtteri Bottas

(b) Sebastian Vettel

(c) Max Verstappen

(d) Lewis Hamilton

(e) Nicholas Latifi

[ANS] d

 

[Q] What is the theme of World Press Freedom Day 2021?

(a) Journalism without Fear or Favour

(b) Information as a Public Good

(c) Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation

(d) Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and The Rule of Law

(e) Access to Information and Fundamental Freedoms – This Is Your Right!

[ANS] b

 

[Q] Which party won the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2021?

(a) Bharatiya Janata Party

(b) Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

(c) Indian National Congress

(d) All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

[ANS] b

 

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DAILY GK QUIZ: 29,30 APRIL 2021

 DAILY GK QUIZ: 29,30 APRIL 2021

[Q] Indian Navy participated in the bilateral naval exercise ‘VARUNA-2021’ with ________ in April 2021 at the _________ region.

(a) USA, Indian Ocean

(b) France, Arabian Sea

(c) France, Bay of Bengal

(d) Japan, Bay of Bengal

(e) Japan, Arabian Sea

[ANS] b

 

[Q] What is India’s rank in the ‘Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) 2021’ the 1st Edition produced by Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG)?

(a) 90

(b) 41

(c) 74

(d) 86

(e) 49

[ANS] e

 

[Q] Which organisation announced a financial assistance of Rs 135 crores to India for procuring medical supplies including oxygen to tackle COVID-19?

(a) Google

(b) Amazon

(c) Microsoft

(d) Facebook

(e) Apple

[ANS] a

 

[Q] Who became the 1st Asian Women to receive the ‘WILD Innovator Award’ in 2021?

(a) Nirupabai

(b) Dr. Maria Caffrey

(c) Miranda Wang

(d) Dr Krithi K Karanth

(e) Rosamira Guillen

[ANS] d

 

[Q] When is the World Day for Safety and Health at Work annually observed by the UN?

(a) 25th April

(b) 29th April

(c) 26th April

(d) 27th April

(e) 28th April

[ANS] e

 

[Q] The central government extended Rs.50 lakh insurance scheme for healthcare workers for one year. Which company will implement the scheme?

(a) New India Assurance Company Limited

(b) United India Insurance Company Limited

(c) Oriental Insurance Company Limited

(d) National Insurance Company Limited

[ANS] a

 

[Q] Which country has topped the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) 2021?

(a) Norway

(b) Sweden

(c) Finland

(d) Greece

[ANS] c

 

[Q] Which e-learning platform has been featured in Time Magazine's 2021 list of 100 most influential companies?

(a) BYJU's

(b) Edukart

(c) Unacademy

(d) Toppr

[ANS] a

 

[Q] What is the rank of India in the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) 2021?

(a) 36

(b) 51

(c) 49

(d) 60

(e) 45

[ANS] c

 

[Q] When is the International Dance Day observed globally?

(a) 27 April

(b) 28 April

(c) 29 April

(d) 30 April

(e) 26 April

[ANS] c

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DAILY GK: 7 MAY 2021

DAILY GK: 7 MAY 2021

 1.NOTIFICATION OF SECTION 142 OF SOCIAL SECURITY CODE, 2020

•     Ministry of Labour & Employment has notified Section 142 of the Social Security Code, 2020 which covers the applicability of Aadhar.

•     It will enable the Labour Ministry to collect Aadhar data of workers in the Unorganized Sector.

•     The Aadhar details will be uploaded in the National Database for Unorganised Workers (NDUW) which is being developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC).

 

2.CABINET APPROVED STRATEGIC DISINVESTMENT IN IDBI BANK

•     The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi gave approval for strategic disinvestment and transfer of management control in Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI Bank).

•     More than 94 percent of the equity of IDBI Bank was owned by the Government of India (GoI) and Life Insurance Corporation(LIC) of which GoI holds 45.48 percent and LIC holds 49.24 percent.

 

3.ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL FOODGRAIN UNDER PM-GKAY

The cabinet has accorded approval to the allocation of additional foodgrain under Phase-III of PM-GKAY for another period of 2 months – May to June 2021.

•     Each beneficiary will get 5 Kg of rice per month for free of cost.

•     It is set to benefit around 79.88 Crore people covered under NFSA (National Food Security Act)

•     The Allocations are aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by the poor due to economic disruption caused by Covid-19.

 

4.G20 TOURISM MINISTERS’ MEETING

•     Union Minister of State for Tourism & Culture (I/c) Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually participated in 2021 G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting held in Italy.

•     Mr Massimo Garavaglia, Minister of Tourism,Government of Italy Chaired the meeting.

•     India in Tourism development

•     India will support the Principles for the transition to a green travel and tourism economy submitted by United Nation World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

•     Note – Indonesia will hold G20 Presidency in the year 2022.

 

5.IRDAI INTRODUCED STANDARD TRAVEL INSURANCE

•     Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), has issued guidelines on Bharat Yatra Suraksha, the Standard Domestic Travel Insurance Product (SDTIP) of india.

•     The standard product consists of five different plans under the standard travel insurance product and the coverage is both benefit and indemnity-based.

 

6.THE JEAN HERSHOLT HUMANITARIAN AWARD

•     American Actor Tyler Perry received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, an Oscar statue, at the 93rd Academy Awards(Oscar 2021) Ceremony.

•     He was honoured for his contribution towards the recovery of the entertainment industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

•     The  JeanHersholt Humanitarian Award is presented to an individual in the motion picture industry whose humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the industry.

 

7.PARKER SOLAR PROBE DETECTED RADIO SIGNAL FROM VENUS

•     The NASA Spacecraft Parker Solar Probe has discovered a natural radio signal from Venus.

•     These signals were detected when the space probe flew over the upper atmosphere of Venus.

•     According to the findings of Parker Solar Probe, just like the earth, planet Venus also has an electrically charged layer of gas in its upper atmosphere called the ionosphere.

 

8.INDIA’S 1ST VACCINE FOR VNN DISEASES IN FISH

•     Chennai-based Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA) has developed India’s first vaccine for the viral nervous necrosis (VNN) disease, caused by the nervous necrosis virus (NNV), which affects various species of fish.

 

9.FORMER UNION MINISTER CHAUDHARY AJIT SINGH PASSES AWAY

•     Former Union Minister and the Chief of RashtriyaLok Dal (RLD), Chaudhary Ajit Singh passed away in Gurgaon, Haryana.

•     He passed away due to COVID-19 complications.

•     Ajit Singh, the son of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh was one of the first IITians in Indian Politics.

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