600 + Mcqs in May 2020 Page 4 McqOptions

151.	Which Indian company has acquired a 10% stake in Adjaristsqali Netherlands BV from the International Finance Corporation for USD 150,000?
A.	Reliance Industries Limited
B.	Tata Power
C.	Indian Oil Corporation
D.	Infosys
Answer» C. Indian Oil Corporation

Discussion

152.	According to the Textiles Ministry what is india's rank in manufacturing of Personal Protective Equipment body suits?
A.	3
B.	2
C.	5
D.	1
Answer» C. 5

Discussion

153.	World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed on which date?
A.	21 May
B.	22 May
C.	20 May
D.	19 May
Answer» B. 22 May

Discussion

154.	The Central Board of Direct Taxes, has exempted firms with a turnover of how much & engaged in business-to-business transactions, from the requirement of accepting payments only by e-payments using debit cards powered by RuPay or BHIM-UPI?
A.	Over 50 crore
B.	Over 60 crore
C.	Over 100 crore
D.	Over 25 crore
Answer» B. Over 60 crore

Discussion

155.	Which country has announced about his plans to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty signed with Russia after around 18 years?
A.	South korea
B.	China
C.	USA
D.	UK
Answer» D. UK

Discussion

156.	Which of the following State Governments is to launch Everybody will get employment scheme?
A.	Uttar Pradesh
B.	Madhya Pradesh
C.	Haryana
D.	Himachal Pradesh
Answer» C. Haryana

Discussion

157.	The Reserve Bank of India on May 22, 2020 announced reduction in the Policy Repo Rate from 4.4% to how much percent?
A.	4%
B.	3%
C.	4.1%
D.	3.8%
Answer» B. 3%

Discussion

158.	Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change gave environmental clearance for extension drilling and testing of hydrocarbons at 7 locations inside the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park in which state?
A.	Assam
B.	Sikkim
C.	West Bengal
D.	Tripura
Answer» B. Sikkim

Discussion

159.	The Reserve Bank of India announced how much line of credit to the Export-Import Bank of India on 22 May?
A.	Rs.25,000 crore
B.	Rs.35,000 crore
C.	Rs.20,000 crore
D.	Rs.15,000 crore
Answer» E.

Discussion

160.	Which state governments on 23 May imposed a 50% 'Special COVID Fee' on the maximum retail price of liquor while allowing home delivery of alcohol in the State from 24 May?
A.	Karnataka
B.	Telangana
C.	Odisha
D.	Tamil Nadu
Answer» D. Tamil Nadu

Discussion

161.	Which company invests Rs 11367 crore in Reliance Jio Platforms to buy a stake of 2.32 percent in a fully diluted basis?
A.	Microsoft
B.	Nvidia
C.	DocuSign
D.	KKR
Answer» E.

Discussion

162.	R Shanmugam passed away on 23 May due to age-related illness. He was a famous?
A.	Chess player
B.	Football player
C.	Criket player
D.	Tennis player
Answer» C. Criket player

Discussion

163.	Union Minister Prakash Javadekar launched how many initiatives towards conservation of biodiversity during the virtual celebration of "International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB)"?
A.	6
B.	2
C.	5
D.	3
Answer» D. 3

Discussion

164.	Jitendra Nath Pande who had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, died at his residence on 23 May. He was a professional?
A.	Doctor
B.	Cricketer
C.	Boxer
D.	Singer
Answer» B. Cricketer

Discussion

165.	World Turtle Day is celebrated on which day every year?
A.	May 23
B.	May 21
C.	May 20
D.	May 22
Answer» B. May 21

Discussion

166.	Who is the head of 11 member high-level committee to "simplify and expedite" the drug approval process in India?
A.	Rajesh Bhushan
B.	Ashwini Kumar
C.	Himanshu Agrawal
D.	Pushp Kumar
Answer» B. Ashwini Kumar

Discussion

167.	The union ministry of minority affairs on 23 May said it will restart the Hunar Haat or crafts fair for artisans and craftsperson from which month?
A.	November
B.	September
C.	July
D.	December
Answer» C. July

Discussion

168.	Which bank has introduced a special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens which offers an interest rate of 6.55% per annum for deposits up to Rs 2 crores with a tenure of more than 5 years to 10 years?
A.	HSBC Bank India
B.	ICICI bank
C.	Bank of India
D.	Union Bank Of India
Answer» C. Bank of India

Discussion

169.	Who has become the highest paid female athlete in the world, topping American great Serena Williams?
A.	Venus Williams
B.	Naomi Osaka
C.	Steffi Graf
D.	Simone Biles
Answer» C. Steffi Graf

Discussion

170.	Who was the head of panel who recommended an increase in indemnity being provided to the policyholders under Trade Credit Insurance from existing 85% of the trade receivables from each buyer to 90%?
A.	Pushp Agrawal
B.	Atul Sahai
C.	Shanai Ghosh
D.	Subhash Chandra
Answer» C. Shanai Ghosh

Discussion

171.	Edelweiss General Insurance launched 'Edelweiss SWITCH', an app-based motor insurance own damage floater policy under IRDAI's sandbox regulations. Who is CEO of Edelweiss General Insurance?
A.	Shanai Ghosh
B.	Rohit Kumar
C.	Jitendra Attra
D.	Pushp Agrawal
Answer» B. Rohit Kumar

Discussion

172.	Maruti Suzuki India Limited, has joined hands with which company to launch 'Buy Now Pay Later' financing scheme to make the purchase of its cars even more convenient?
A.	Muthoot Finance Limited
B.	Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited
C.	Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited
D.	Bajaj Finance Limited
Answer» C. Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited

Discussion

173.	Mohit Baghel, who dies of cancer on 23 May belongs to which profession?
A.	Dancing
B.	Sports
C.	Singing
D.	Acting
Answer» E.

Discussion

174.	Tennis great Ashley Cooper dies at 83. He was from which country?
A.	USA
B.	Australia
C.	France
D.	New Zealand
Answer» C. France

Discussion

175.	Who inaugurated the first-of-its-kind digital Model Conference of Parties 2020 to involve the younger generation in conversations around the impact of humanity's footprint on biodiversity?
A.	Ramvilas Paswan
B.	Harsimrat Kaur Badal
C.	Prakash Javadekar
D.	Narendra Singh Tomar
Answer» D. Narendra Singh Tomar

Discussion

176.	Ministry of Defence & eGov Foundation has signed MoU to implement a cloud-based platform to deliver various citizen services under the program e-Chhawani across how many cantonment boards?
A.	42 cantonment
B.	62 cantonment
C.	52 cantonment
D.	72 cantonment
Answer» C. 52 cantonment

Discussion

177.	Who has been appointed as Chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)?
A.	D.V. Narendran
B.	P.V.S Suryakumar
C.	Rajulu Chintala
D.	Shaji K V
Answer» D. Shaji K V

Discussion

178.	The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) provisionally suspended which powerlifter for violating anti-doping rules?
A.	Majiziya Bhanu
B.	Ankit Shisodia
C.	Mukesh Gehlot
D.	Mohammed Azmat
Answer» C. Mukesh Gehlot

Discussion

179.	The Ranchi district launched the which program to help the migrant workers to get back to their native places on bus instead of tiresome travel by foot?
A.	Sahayta
B.	Tatpar
C.	Madad
D.	Seva
Answer» C. Madad

Discussion

180.	World Metrology Day (WMD) is celebrated every year on which day?
A.	May 20
B.	May 21
C.	May 19
D.	May 18
Answer» B. May 21

Discussion

181.	According to the National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency which material has been finally gets nod as a good material for rural road construction under the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana?
A.	Coir Geo textiles
B.	Straw Bales
C.	Bamboo
D.	Recycled Plastic
Answer» B. Straw Bales

Discussion

182.	Which nation's Senate has passed a bill to delist Chinese firms from stock exchanges?
A.	India
B.	USA
C.	Germany
D.	France
Answer» C. Germany

Discussion

183.	Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the procurement of how many items only from local suppliers to boost the "Make in India" initiative?
A.	12
B.	16
C.	26
D.	22
Answer» D. 22

Discussion

184.	What is the name of magnetic nanoparticle-based RNA extraction kit for use during testing for detection of COVID-19 developed by SCTIMST?
A.	Agappe Chitra Magna
B.	Agappe RNA Magna
C.	Agappe Chitra COV19
D.	Agappe RNA COV19
Answer» B. Agappe RNA Magna

Discussion

185.	Which company has developed India's first service robots named as "Sona 1.5 and Sona .5" to help health workers in conducting a thermal screening of the people amid COVID-19 crisis?
A.	Nineleaps
B.	Address Health
C.	Haptik
D.	Club First
Answer» E.

Discussion

186.	International Tea Day is observed annually on which day?
A.	May 22
B.	May 20
C.	May 21
D.	May 19
Answer» D. May 19

Discussion

187.	National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on which date every year in India?
A.	20 May
B.	21 May
C.	19 May
D.	18 May
Answer» C. 19 May

Discussion

188.	What is the name of Artificial Intelligence(AI)-powered mobile app launched to enable candidates to take mock tests for upcoming exams such as JEE main, NEET?
A.	National Test Abhyas
B.	National Test Practice
C.	Sarva Test Abhyas
D.	Sarva Test exercise
Answer» B. National Test Practice

Discussion

189.	What is the name of one nation-one digital platform that will become the nation's digital infrastructure to provide quality e-content in school education for all the states/UTs?
A.	DIKSHA
B.	SHIKSHA
C.	EDUTECH
D.	DIGISHIKSHA
Answer» B. SHIKSHA

Discussion

190.	Govt of Maharashtra announced how many year empanelment of insurance companies and intermediaries for implementation of crop insurance scheme?
A.	4
B.	3
C.	2
D.	1
Answer» C. 2

Discussion

191.	Indian Railways operationalised its 1st 12,000 horsepower electric made in India Locomotive, WAG12 from which station?
A.	Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Station
B.	Kanpur Central Station
C.	Prayagraj Chheoki Junction
D.	Lucknow Charbagh Station
Answer» B. Kanpur Central Station

Discussion

192.	Who has been appointed as the new President of Indian Steel Association for the next two years with immediate effect?
A.	Shaji K V
B.	Dilip Oommen
C.	T V Narendran
D.	Rajulu Chintala
Answer» C. T V Narendran

Discussion

193.	GoI has launched a scheme for the solarisation of which town in Odisha?
A.	Puri
B.	Konark
C.	Rourkela
D.	Cuttack
Answer» C. Rourkela

Discussion

194.	Which company partnered with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company(BAGIC) to offer digital motor insurance policy to customers?
A.	Flipkart
B.	Amazon
C.	Jabong
D.	Snapdeal
Answer» B. Amazon

Discussion

195.	Who has been sworn in as Lesotho's new prime minister?
A.	Olugbenga Ashiru
B.	Thomas Motsoahae Thabane
C.	Moeketsi Majoro
D.	Geoffrey Onyeama
Answer» D. Geoffrey Onyeama

Discussion

196.	Which State/UT has started an initiative 'SUKOON'- COVID-19 Beat the Stress, in order to spread awareness about psychological impact of lockdown and measures to be adopted to overcome them?
A.	Delhi
B.	Gujarat
C.	Kerala
D.	Jammu and Kashmir
Answer» E.

Discussion

197.	American brokerage Goldman Sachs expects the Indian economy to contract by how much percent which will be the deepest compared to all recessions India has ever experienced since 1979?
A.	2%
B.	6%
C.	4%
D.	5%
Answer» E.

Discussion

198.	Which company has acquired Ahmedabad- based AI (Artificial Intelligence) startup Byte Prophecy for an undisclosed sum?
A.	Facebook
B.	Hitachi
C.	Accenture plc
D.	Foxconn
Answer» D. Foxconn

Discussion

199.	Jammu and Kashmir administration has initiated which programme to facilitate students with complete access to education through technological interventions in wake of COVID-19 lockdown?
A.	Sarva Education programme
B.	Sathi Education programme
C.	Sarva Shiksha programme
D.	Samagra Shiksha programme
Answer» E.

Discussion

200.	What is the name of a robotic device developed by South Central Railway (SCR) zone, to assist in hospital management functions towards patient care in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak?
A.	RAIL-BOT
B.	REAL-BOT
C.	REAL-COV
D.	RAIL-COV
Answer» B. REAL-BOT

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Current Affairs.

Which Indian company has acquired a 10% stake in Adjaristsqali Netherlands BV from the International Finance Corporation for USD 150,000?

According to the Textiles Ministry what is india's rank in manufacturing of Personal Protective Equipment body suits?

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed on which date?

The Central Board of Direct Taxes, has exempted firms with a turnover of how much & engaged in business-to-business transactions, from the requirement of accepting payments only by e-payments using debit cards powered by RuPay or BHIM-UPI?

Which country has announced about his plans to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty signed with Russia after around 18 years?

Which of the following State Governments is to launch Everybody will get employment scheme?

The Reserve Bank of India on May 22, 2020 announced reduction in the Policy Repo Rate from 4.4% to how much percent?

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change gave environmental clearance for extension drilling and testing of hydrocarbons at 7 locations inside the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park in which state?

The Reserve Bank of India announced how much line of credit to the Export-Import Bank of India on 22 May?

Which state governments on 23 May imposed a 50% 'Special COVID Fee' on the maximum retail price of liquor while allowing home delivery of alcohol in the State from 24 May?

Which company invests Rs 11367 crore in Reliance Jio Platforms to buy a stake of 2.32 percent in a fully diluted basis?

R Shanmugam passed away on 23 May due to age-related illness. He was a famous?

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar launched how many initiatives towards conservation of biodiversity during the virtual celebration of "International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB)"?

Jitendra Nath Pande who had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, died at his residence on 23 May. He was a professional?

World Turtle Day is celebrated on which day every year?

Who is the head of 11 member high-level committee to "simplify and expedite" the drug approval process in India?

The union ministry of minority affairs on 23 May said it will restart the Hunar Haat or crafts fair for artisans and craftsperson from which month?

Which bank has introduced a special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens which offers an interest rate of 6.55% per annum for deposits up to Rs 2 crores with a tenure of more than 5 years to 10 years?

Who has become the highest paid female athlete in the world, topping American great Serena Williams?

Who was the head of panel who recommended an increase in indemnity being provided to the policyholders under Trade Credit Insurance from existing 85% of the trade receivables from each buyer to 90%?

Edelweiss General Insurance launched 'Edelweiss SWITCH', an app-based motor insurance own damage floater policy under IRDAI's sandbox regulations. Who is CEO of Edelweiss General Insurance?

Maruti Suzuki India Limited, has joined hands with which company to launch 'Buy Now Pay Later' financing scheme to make the purchase of its cars even more convenient?

Mohit Baghel, who dies of cancer on 23 May belongs to which profession?

Tennis great Ashley Cooper dies at 83. He was from which country?

Who inaugurated the first-of-its-kind digital Model Conference of Parties 2020 to involve the younger generation in conversations around the impact of humanity's footprint on biodiversity?

Ministry of Defence & eGov Foundation has signed MoU to implement a cloud-based platform to deliver various citizen services under the program e-Chhawani across how many cantonment boards?

Who has been appointed as Chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)?

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) provisionally suspended which powerlifter for violating anti-doping rules?

The Ranchi district launched the which program to help the migrant workers to get back to their native places on bus instead of tiresome travel by foot?

World Metrology Day (WMD) is celebrated every year on which day?

According to the National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency which material has been finally gets nod as a good material for rural road construction under the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana?

Which nation's Senate has passed a bill to delist Chinese firms from stock exchanges?

Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the procurement of how many items only from local suppliers to boost the "Make in India" initiative?

What is the name of magnetic nanoparticle-based RNA extraction kit for use during testing for detection of COVID-19 developed by SCTIMST?

Which company has developed India's first service robots named as "Sona 1.5 and Sona .5" to help health workers in conducting a thermal screening of the people amid COVID-19 crisis?

International Tea Day is observed annually on which day?

National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on which date every year in India?

What is the name of Artificial Intelligence(AI)-powered mobile app launched to enable candidates to take mock tests for upcoming exams such as JEE main, NEET?

What is the name of one nation-one digital platform that will become the nation's digital infrastructure to provide quality e-content in school education for all the states/UTs?

Govt of Maharashtra announced how many year empanelment of insurance companies and intermediaries for implementation of crop insurance scheme?

Indian Railways operationalised its 1st 12,000 horsepower electric made in India Locomotive, WAG12 from which station?

Who has been appointed as the new President of Indian Steel Association for the next two years with immediate effect?

GoI has launched a scheme for the solarisation of which town in Odisha?

Which company partnered with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company(BAGIC) to offer digital motor insurance policy to customers?

Who has been sworn in as Lesotho's new prime minister?

Which State/UT has started an initiative 'SUKOON'- COVID-19 Beat the Stress, in order to spread awareness about psychological impact of lockdown and measures to be adopted to overcome them?

American brokerage Goldman Sachs expects the Indian economy to contract by how much percent which will be the deepest compared to all recessions India has ever experienced since 1979?

Which company has acquired Ahmedabad- based AI (Artificial Intelligence) startup Byte Prophecy for an undisclosed sum?

Jammu and Kashmir administration has initiated which programme to facilitate students with complete access to education through technological interventions in wake of COVID-19 lockdown?

What is the name of a robotic device developed by South Central Railway (SCR) zone, to assist in hospital management functions towards patient care in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak?