MCQ on Current Affairs of 4th May 2021

QUESTIONS

1. How many crores of rupees have been allocated by the State Bank of India to deal with the second wave of Covid-19?

A. 12 crores

B. 42 crores

C. 71 crore

D. 82 crores

2. Which state government has recently banned this year’s Chardham Yatra in view of the increasing infection of Corona?

A. Government of Kerala

B. Government of Gujarat

C. Government of Maharashtra

D. Government of Uttarakhand

3. Which day is celebrated all over the world on 4 May?

A. International Earth Day

B. International Global Warming Day

C. International Fire Day

D. International Postal Service Day

4. Which state has recently submitted an annual action plan to make “Har Ghar Jal” a state?

A. Kerala

B. Gujarat

C. Maharashtra

D. Himachal Pradesh

5. In which ministry has Mr. Sanjay Kumar Mohanty recently taken over as the new member of operations and business development?

A. Ministry of Railways

B. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

C. Ministry of Education

D. Ministry of Science

6. Who has recently been notified to allow the import of an oxygen concentrator for personal use?

A. Policy Commission

B. Planning Commission

C. Directorate General of Foreign Trade

D. Election Commission

7. Aruna Irani, who worked in more than 300 Hindi films, has recently passed away at the age of?

A. 62 years

B. 74 years

C. 82 years

D. 88 years
8. Which of the following countries has recently become the first country in the world to allow the use of slow self-driving cars on motorways?

A. Japan

B. China

C. America

D. United Kingdom

9. What is the estimated GDP growth rate for the Indian Economy as per the rating agency BARCLAYS for the financial year 2021-22?

A) 10%

B) 9%

C) 12%

D) 11%
10. Pinarayi Vijayan has recently resigned as the Chief Minister of Kerala. He was the ________ Chief Minister of the state

A) 7th

B) 10th

C) 12th

D) 15th

11. When is the World Press Freedom Day commemorated all over the world?

A) 01 May

B) 02 May

C) First Monday of May

D) 03 May

12. With which non-QUAD country has India decided to establish 2+2 dialogue at the foreign and defense minister level, in a first-of-its-kind initiative?

A) New Zealand

B) Russia

C) France

D) Britain

13. Name the fourth Deputy Governor of the RBI, who has recently been appointed in place of B P Kanungo

A) T. Rabi Sankar

B) G. K. Chadha

C) D. M. Nanjundappa

D) T. N. Srinivasan

14. Who is the winner of the 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix?

A) Charles Leclerc

B) Max Verstappen

C) Lewis Hamilton

D) Valtteri Bottas

15. Thisara Perera has recently announced his retirement from international cricket. He was playing for which country?

A) Australia

B) South Africa

C) Zimbabwe

D) Sri Lanka

16. When is the World Laughter Day observed?

A) First Sunday of May

B) 02 May

C) 03 May

D) First Saturday of May

17. The International Dawn Chorus Day is an annual observance to celebrate the sounds of birds. When is the day observed?

A) First Monday in May

B) 02 May

C) First Sunday in May

D) 03 May

18. What is the theme of the 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

19. The International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is celebrated annually on which day?

A) 04 May

B) 02 May

C) 03 May

D) 01 May

20. Who among these is not serving as one of the Deputy Governors at RBI?

A) Mahesh Kumar Jain

B) Michael Patra

C) M. Rajeshwar Rao

D) Indradeep Sinha

ANSWERS

1. C

The State Bank of India has recently allocated Rs 71 crore to deal with the second wave of Covid-19. In addition, the bank has given Rs 30 crore to build a 1000-bed hospital. While the bank has recently allocated Rs 21 crore to all 17 local head offices. So that the immediate medical needs of the citizens can be met.

2. D

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat has recently stopped this year’s Chardham Yatra in view of the growing Corona infection in the state. Now only and Tirthapurohit temples will continue to worship regularly. On May 14 this year, the Char Dham Yatra was, to begin with the opening of the Yamunotri temple.

3. C

International Firefighters Day ie International Fire Day is celebrated on 4 May worldwide. This day is celebrated to pay respects and thanks to firefighters who saved the lives of people and wildlife from their lives by putting their lives at stake. This day was first celebrated in the year 1999.

4. D

The National Committee of the Ministry of Hydropower of Himachal Pradesh has recently presented an annual action plan to create a “Har Ghar Jal” state under which Himachal Pradesh till July 2022 ‘ Every house will become a state with water. At present, there are 17.04 lakh rural households in Himachal Pradesh, in which 13.02 lakh have the facility of tap water supply.

5. A

Mr. Sanjay Kumar Mohanty has recently taken over as the new member of the operational and business development of the Railway Board of the Ministry of Railways. He was the General Manager of South Eastern Railway before joining the post of Member of Railway Board. He has been a student at the Delhi School of Economics.

6. C

Directorate General of Foreign Trade has recently notified to allow the import of oxygen concentrator for personal use. Under which the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020 has been revised to allow imports. The objective of the ongoing foreign trade policy is to double the foreign sales to 900 billion dollars.

7. B

Actress Aruna Irani, who has worked in more than 300 Hindi films, has recently passed away at the age of 74. He has worked in many TV shows with films. He started his film career at the age of 9 with the character of Azra in ‘Ganga Jamuna’ in 1961.

8. D

The government of the United Kingdom has recently allowed the use of slow self-driving cars on motorways with which the country uses the use of self-driving cars Has become the first country in the world to regulate. The country’s Transport Ministry has said that this automated lane-keeping system will start with ALKS.

9. B

UK-based global brokerage firm Barclays has cut India’s GDP growth estimate for 2021-22 (FY22) to 10 percent from its earlier estimate of 11 percent.

10. C

Pinarayi Vijayan, the Chief Minister of Kerala, has submitted his resignation letter to Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on May 03, 2021. He was serving as the 12th CM of Kerala since 25 May 2016.

11. D

The World Press Freedom Day is observed on May 3 annually to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression.

12. B

India and Russia have decided to establish a new 2+2 dialogue at the foreign and defense minister level. To date, India has this mechanism with only QUAD member countries, which are United States, Japan, and Australia. Russia is the first non-Quad member country with which India will now have this mechanism.

13. A

Tavarna Rabi Sankar, the Executive Director at Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been named as the fourth Deputy Governor of the central bank.
14. C

Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain) won the 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix, held on 2 May 2021 at the Algarve International Circuit in Portugal. This was the second win of the season for Hamilton and the 96th career victory.

15. D

Sri Lanka all-rounder and former captain Thisara Perera have announced his retirement from international cricket on May 03, 2021, ending his international career which spanned nearly 12 years.

16. A

World Laughter Day is observed every year on the first Sunday of May to raise awareness about laughter and its healing benefits. In 2021, the day falls on 02 May 2021.

17. C

The annual International Dawn Chorus Day is held on the First Sunday in May. In 2021, this day is being celebrated on 02 May 2021.

18. B

The theme of World Press Freedom Day 2021 is“Information as a Public Good”

19. A

The International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed on May 4 every year since 1999, to recognize and honor the sacrifices that firefighters make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible.

20. D

The RBI deputy governors are Michael Patra, Mahesh Kumar Jain, M. Rajeshwar Rao, and T. Rabi Sankar.

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