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Current Affairs MAY-2021

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181. Which organisation has released the report titled “Net Zero by 2050”?

A
UNFCCC

C
UNDA

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Correct Answer : B [IEA]

Explaination : [The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released a report titled “Net Zero by 2050 – A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector”. This is a comprehensive study of how to make a transition to a net zero energy system by 2050, at the same time not compromising on the present energy demands of the globe. IEA is an intergovernmental organisation headquartered in Paris, France and was established in the year 1974.]

182. Where is Raman Research Institute located?

A
Hyderabad

B
Chennai

C
Bengaluru

D
Mumbai

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Correct Answer : C [Bengaluru]

Explaination : [Researchers of Raman Research Institute (RRI) – Bengaluru have developed a more efficient, faster, and low-cost digital receiver system (DRS). This is capable of making precise measurements of magnetic fields. The study by RRI, which is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India has been supported by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).]

183. The Darwin Arch, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which country?

A
Ecuador

B
Spain

C
Italy

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Correct Answer : A [Ecuador]

Explaination : [Darwin’s Arch is a rock formation south-east of Darwin Island in the Galápagos archipelago, Ecuador. The structure has recently collapsed due to natural erosion. At present, only two rocky pillars are left at the northernmost island of the Pacific Ocean archipelago. Darwin’s Arch is made of natural stone that would have been part of Darwin Island. This site is considered one of the best places to dive and observe sharks and other aquatic species.]

184. Social Justice Ministry launched a ‘CBID Program on rehabilitation’ along with which country?

A
Japan

B
Australia

C
Bangladesh

D
Singapore

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Correct Answer : B [Australia]

Explaination : [Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment Dr Thaawarchand Gehlot virtually launched a 6- month Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Program on rehabilitation of Divyangjan. This course has been co-designed by Rehabilitation Council of India and University of Melbourne as a joint initiative under the MoU signed between the Governments of Australia and India. The program aims to create a pool of rehabilitation workers at community level who can work alongside ASHA and Anganwadi workers.]

185. overnment raises subsidy on DAP fertiliser by 140%. What does DAP stand for?

A
Diammonium Phosphate

B
Dialuminium Phosphate

C
Dichloride Pottasium

D
Dihydroxyacetone phosphate

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Correct Answer : A [Diammonium Phosphate]

Explaination : [The Central Government announced to hike the fertiliser subsidy to Rs 1,200 per bag of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP). This decision has been taken in a high-level meeting on the issue of fertiliser prices after taking into account of the rising prices of phosphoric acid, ammonia etc internationally. The subsidy was increased from Rs 500 per bag to Rs 1,200 per bag, at an increase of 140%.]

186. Simorgh, which was making news recently, is the strongest super-computer of which country?

A
Russia

B
Israel

C
Iran

D
China

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Correct Answer : C [Iran]

Explaination : [Simorgh, named after a mythical Persian bird is Iran’s strongest supercomputer launched till date. It was developed domestically by Tehran’s Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT), The supercomputer has a performance capacity of 0.56 petaflops at present and will reach one petaflops in two months.]

187. When is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) observed?

A
May 12

B
May 14

C
May 17

D
May 19

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Correct Answer : C [May 17]

Explaination : [May 17 marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). This year’s global theme: “Together: Resisting, Supporting, Healing.” The World Bank Group, IMF, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Inter-American Development Bank, and ADB held virtual programs to commemorate IDAHOTB 2021.]

188. Which type of mosquito, when infected with the virus, is the main reason for spreading Dengue fever?

A
Culex

B
Aedes

C
Marsh

D
Mansonia

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Correct Answer : B [Aedes]

Explaination : [Dengue fever is transmitted by the bite of an Aedes mosquito, when infected with a dengue virus. Aedes aegypti, the yellow fever mosquito, can spread dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika fever, Mayaro and yellow fever viruses. National Dengue Day is observed in India on May 16 with the recommendation of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.]

189. Which institution releases the ‘State of the Economy’ report?

A
Niti Aayog

B
Reserve Bank of India

C
Department of Economic Affairs

D
Asian Development Bank

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Correct Answer : B [Reserve Bank of India]

Explaination : [India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India releases the ‘State of the Economy’ report along with its monthly bulletin. As per the recent report for the month of April, it said that the impact of the second wave on the real economy appears limited so far in comparison with the first wave. It also highlighted the highest collection of GST in April 2021.]

190. Which Indian entity has launched an innovation challenge, for developing language learning application?

A
NITI Aayog

B
Culture Ministry

C
Atal Innovation Mission

D
MyGov

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Correct Answer : D [MyGov]

Explaination : [The Government of India’s citizen engagement platform – MyGov has launched an innovation challenge, for developing an application on “Indian Language Learning”. The challenge has been launched in association with the Department of Higher Education. The app is to be developed for an individual to learn simple sentences of any Indian language and acquire knowledge in a language.]

191. Which state has launched ‘Amrit Vahini’ App and ‘Chatboat’ App, to provide information about Covid pandemic in the state?

A
Bihar

B
Himachal Pradesh

C
Jharkhand

D
Chhattisgarh

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Correct Answer : C [Jharkhand]

Explaination : [Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren recently launched the ‘Amrit Vahini’ App and a ‘Chatboat’ App. Though ‘Amrit Vahini’ App or website one can get all information about the availability of hospital beds and book bed online. Through Chatboat, one may get all information related to coronavirus, like the medicines prescribed for it, recommended diet, or free consultation with doctors.]

192. The AIM-ICDK Water innovation challenge, which was making news recently, was conducted in partnership with which country?

A
Sweden

B
Denmark

C
Switzerland

D
Australia

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Correct Answer : B [Denmark]

Explaination : [Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog in partnership with Innovation Center Denmark (ICDK) concluded the AIM-ICDK Water innovation challenge. ICDK is unit under Embassy of Denmark and Denmark Technical University (DTU). This Next Generation Water Action (NGWA) Water Innovation Challenge was organised as a part of Indo-Danish bilateral Green strategic partnership.]

193. Which regulator has proposed to rationalise the definition of ‘promoter group’ and move to the concept of ‘person in control’?

B
NABARD

C
SEBI

D
IRDAI

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Correct Answer : C [SEBI]

Explaination : [The Market regulator – Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has proposed rationalisation of the definition of ‘promoter group’. It has proposed to move towards the concept of ‘person in control’. This has been communicated in a consultative paper, and SEBI has sought for comments from the public on this proposal, by June 10th 2021.]

194. Kundoli Proposed Reserve Forest, where 18 elephants have recent died, is situated in which state?

A
Karnataka

B
Himachal Pradesh

C
Assam

D
Kerala

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Correct Answer : C [Assam]

Explaination : [On the night of May 12, as many as 18 elephants died in the Bamuni hillock in the Kundoli Proposed Reserve Forest under the Kathiatoli range, Assam. Initial findings from the post mortem indicate that the reason for the death was a lightning strike. The samples have been sent to laboratories for further microbiological and toxicological examination.]

195. “Woman Sitting Near a Window” is a famous painting of which artist?

A
Pablo Picasso

B
Leonardo da Vinci

C
Vincent van Gogh

D
Salvador Dalí

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Correct Answer : A [Pablo Picasso]

Explaination : [Pablo Picasso’s famous “Woman Sitting Near a Window (Marie-Therese)” painting was sold for USD 103.4 million at Christie’s in New York. This is the first time in two years that a work has broken the USD 100 million mark. The painting, completed in 1932, was originally estimated to be sold USD 55 million. Five works by Picasso have now crossed the threshold of USD 100 million.]

196. KP Sharma Oli, has been reappointed as the Prime Minister of which country?

A
Bangladesh

B
Myanmar

C
Nepal

D
Bhutan

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Correct Answer : C [Nepal]

Explaination : [Nepal’s Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli has formed a minority government after opposition parties failed to form a coalition. He has become the Prime Minister for the third time. The 43rd PM had earlier lost a vote of confidence in Parliament. President Bidya Devi Bhandari appointed Mr Oli as Prime Minister, as he is the leader of the largest party in Parliament. He is the Parliamentary leader of Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML).]

197. Which Government scheme aims to improve the income of farming households, by providing them with Rs.6000 per year, directly to their bank accounts?

A
PM FBY

B
PM KISAN

C
PM JJBY

D
PM JDY

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Correct Answer : B [PM KISAN]

Explaination : [The Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN) was launched to augment income of farming households in India, by providing them with an amount of Rs.6000/- per year in three instalments of Rs.2000/- each. Recently, the Government of India has released the 8th instalment of ₹2,000 to each farmer since the launch of the scheme, which were directed to the farmers of West Bengal.]

198. Mucormycosis is also known as?

A
Kala Azar

B
Swine Flu

C
Dengue

D
Black Fungus

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Correct Answer : D [Black Fungus]

Explaination : [Mucormycosis or “Black fungus” is an infection, which mainly affects people on medication. It reduces their ability to fight environmental pathogens. This has been categorised as a notified disease in Haryana and the state has started to track the outbreak of this infection.]

199. Oxycare system has been developed by which organisation?

A
AIIMS

B
DRDO

C
ISRO

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Correct Answer : B [DRDO]

Explaination : [The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an Oxycare system, which regulates oxygen being administered to the patients. The system optimises consumption of oxygen based on oxygen saturation in the body and works primarily based on Low Pressure Regulator and an Electronic Control System. It reduces the workload of hospital staff eliminating the need of routine measurement]

200. An endemic trap-jaw ant species named ‘Strumigenys ayersthey’, has been found in which country?

A
Ecuador

B
China

C
Italy

D
France

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Correct Answer : A [Ecuador]

Explaination : [A new and endemic trap-jaw ant species named ‘Strumigenys ayersthey’ has been discovered in Ecuador. The ant species can be distinguished by its smooth and shining cuticle surface and long trap-jaw mandibles. Ecuador is known for its highest animal and plant species diversity due to the three bio-regions present: The Amazon basin, the Chocó-Darién bioregion and the Tumbesian drylands.]