James M. Beggs who passed away recently is the former administrator of which space agency?

Centre national d’étudesspatiales (CNES)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Centre national d’étudesspatiales (CNES)

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Name the Ministry which has constituted the 7-member committee to enhance audit independence and accountability

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas

The World Menstrual Hygiene (MH) Day is celebrated every year on May 28. What is the theme for the day for the year 2020?

“Its Pandemic time – It is time for Action.

‘’Periods in Pandemic – it is time to take action!”

“Its Pandemic time – It is time for Action.

Which organisation has deposited Rs 30,000 each as out of pocket allowance (OPA) in accounts of 2,749 Khelo India athletes recently.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

All India Boxing Association (AIBA)

Badminton Association of India (BAI)

Sports Authority of India (SAI)

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

Name the ministry which has launched CHAMPIONS portal, a Technology-driven control room-cumManagement Information System.

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Sports Authority Gujarat signed an MoU with which institute to impart training for personality and skill development for aspiring athletes in the state?

Times Centre for Learning Limited

Intrad School Of Executive Coaching

Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which foundation to help the needy tribes India artisans amid COVID-19 pandemic?

Osho International Meditation Resort

63 + Mcqs in May 2020 in Current Affairs Page 1 McqOptions

1.	What is the number of species of amphibians that was listed as critically endangered and endangered by Zoological survey of India?
A.	10&20
B.	15&25
C.	20&35
D.	30&45
Answer» D. 30&45

Discussion

2.	Name the multinational company which has acquired Ahmedabad based AI startup Byte Prophecy.
A.	CTS
B.	Infosys
C.	TCS
D.	Accenture
Answer» E.

Discussion

3.	How much fund is allocated under the MNREGA scheme in fifth and final part of the Special economic and comprehensive package, for employment generation in the rural parts of the country?
A.	Rs 20,000 crore
B.	Rs 40,000 crore
C.	Rs 30,000 crore
D.	Rs 10,000 crore
Answer» C. Rs 30,000 crore

Discussion

4.	The Indian army has proposed ____ year stints for citizens including youth professionals to join as officers and other ranks in army under “Tour of Duty”.
A.	3
B.	2
C.	5
D.	7
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

5.	Which of the following Banks has launched a special business vertical dedicated for gold loans to meet the financial needs of its customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
A.	UCO Bank
B.	Canara Bank
C.	Indian Bank
D.	Punjab and Sind Bank
Answer» C. Indian Bank

Discussion

6.	James M. Beggs who passed away recently is the former administrator of which space agency?
A.	Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
B.	National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
C.	Centre national d’étudesspatiales (CNES)
D.	Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Answer» C. Centre national d’étudesspatiales (CNES)

Discussion

7.	SIDBI to launch which of the following platforms to give MSMEs information about starting operations, getting finance or credit enhancement and other support services?
A.	India SME Help Platform
B.	India SME Services Platform
C.	Indian SME Help Platform
D.	Indian SME Care Platform
Answer» C. Indian SME Help Platform

Discussion

8.	Name the Ministry which has constituted the 7-member committee to enhance audit independence and accountability
A.	Ministry of Corporate Affairs
B.	Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C.	Ministry of Law and Justice
D.	Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Answer» B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Discussion

9.	Which state government has imposed a 'Special Corona Fee' on liquor?
A.	Tamil Nadu
B.	Kerala
C.	Delhi
D.	. Andhra Pradesh
Answer» D. . Andhra Pradesh

Discussion

10.	The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Alumni Council has launched India’s first “COVID-19 test bus” in which Indian city?
A.	Indore
B.	Bhopal
C.	Mumbai
D.	New Delhi
Answer» D. New Delhi

Discussion

11.	The Indian Navy has launched which operation as a part of the nation's efforts to bring back Indian citizens from abroad?
A.	Samudra Setu
B.	Samudra Shakti
C.	Samudra Care
D.	Samudra Help
Answer» B. Samudra Shakti

Discussion

12.	The subsidiary of which company has acquired 10% stake in Adjaristsqali Netherlands BV (ABV) from the International Finance Corporation?
A.	JSW Energy
B.	SJVN power
C.	Reliance power
D.	Tata power
Answer» E.

Discussion

13.	Name the bank which has been appointed as advisor to assist in monetising assets of 6 Wind-up Schemes of Franklin Templeton.
A.	UCO bank
B.	Kotak Mahindra bank
C.	City Union bank
D.	RBL bank
Answer» C. City Union bank

Discussion

14.	The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (GoI) has launched scheme for 100% solarization of Konark Sun Temple. The Konark sun temple is located in which state?
A.	West Bengal
B.	Bihar
C.	Assam
D.	Odisha
Answer» E.

Discussion

15.	The World Menstrual Hygiene (MH) Day is celebrated every year on May 28. What is the theme for the day for the year 2020?
A.	‘’Periods in Pandemic – it is time to take action!”
B.	“Its Pandemic time – It is time for Action.
C.	“No more limits”
D.	“Educate about periods
Answer» B. “Its Pandemic time – It is time for Action.

Discussion

16.	Which organisation has deposited Rs 30,000 each as out of pocket allowance (OPA) in accounts of 2,749 Khelo India athletes recently.
A.	All India Boxing Association (AIBA)
B.	Badminton Association of India (BAI)
C.	Sports Authority of India (SAI)
D.	Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Answer» D. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

Discussion

17.	Which state/UT planned to launch 1st of its kind state health register to maintain records of citizens of the state/UT?
A.	Kerala
B.	Karnataka
C.	Maharashtra
D.	Gujarat
Answer» C. Maharashtra

Discussion

18.	Ministry of shipping has launched reconstructed website (shipmin.gov.in), based on open source technology and is deployed on the National Informatics Centre (NIC) cloud named ________
A.	Mahadooh
B.	Badalraj
C.	Varuna
D.	Meghraj
Answer» E.

Discussion

19.	Which Indian state has launched an “Agro-Entrepreneur Facilitation Desk” to help the entrepreneurs of the state to get subsidies and incentives from Central government funding agencies
A.	Arunachal Pradesh
B.	Tripura
C.	Assam
D.	Sikkim
Answer» C. Assam

Discussion

20.	The terracotta work of Gorakhpur & Kovilpatti kadalai-mittai has got GI tag recently, along with Chak-Hao, the black rice of which Indian state?
A.	Tamil Nadu
B.	Kerala
C.	Uttar Pradesh
D.	Manipur
Answer» E.

Discussion

21.	Name the ministry which has launched CHAMPIONS portal, a Technology-driven control room-cumManagement Information System.
A.	Ministry of Defence
B.	Ministry of Corporate Affairs
C.	Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
D.	Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer» D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Discussion

22.	What is the value (equivalent to 10% GDP) of package that was announced by PM Modi to revive the Indian economy (May 2020) under “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan” (self-reliant India)?
A.	10 Lakh Crores
B.	15 Lakh Crores
C.	5 Lakh Crores
D.	20 Lakh Crores
Answer» E.

Discussion

23.	Which of the following UTs announced that it will provide a tap water connection to all rural households by December 2022 under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)?
A.	Puducherry
B.	Delhi
C.	Chandigarh
D.	Jammu and Kashmir
Answer» E.

Discussion

24.	The scientist at Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have discovered 3 new plant species namely- Eugenia sphaerocarpa, Goniothalamussericeus and Memecylonnervosum at Western Ghats in Kerala and Tamil Nadu (TN). Where is HQ of BSI located?
A.	Chennai
B.	Cochin
C.	Ahmedabad
D.	Kolkata
Answer» E.

Discussion

25.	Sports Authority Gujarat signed an MoU with which institute to impart training for personality and skill development for aspiring athletes in the state?
A.	Times Centre for Learning Limited
B.	Change Institutes
C.	Intrad School Of Executive Coaching
D.	Udaan Training Services
Answer» B. Change Institutes

Discussion

26.	The World Health Organization (WHO) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) have teamed up to fight the battle against Covid-19. Who is the president of IOC?
A.	Inger Andersen
B.	Shashank Manohar
C.	Guy Ryder
D.	Thomas Bach
Answer» E.

Discussion

27.	Which education board launched a 'Cyber Security Handbook' for students of class 9 to 12?
A.	UP Board
B.	NIOS
C.	CISCE
D.	CBSE
Answer» E.

Discussion

28.	Name the state/UT which is 1st in the country to release report on conservation of endemic, threatened floras.
A.	Arunachal Pradesh
B.	Uttarakhand
C.	Meghalaya
D.	Manipur
Answer» C. Meghalaya

Discussion

29.	HIL INDIA, a PSU under the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals is to supply 25 MT Malathion Technical for supply to locust control programme to which country under Government to Government arrangement?
A.	Bhutan
B.	Iraq
C.	Nepal
D.	Iran
Answer» E.

Discussion

30.	Two exchanges at International Financial Services Centre in Gift City, India INX and NSE IFSC, launch trading in rupee-USD derivative contracts. Gift city is in which state?
A.	Maharashtra
B.	Gujarat
C.	. UP
D.	MP
Answer» C. . UP

Discussion

31.	The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has received approval from Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for clinical trial of which drug to treat COVID-19 recently?
A.	favipiravir
B.	phytopharmaceutical
C.	paracetamol
D.	Both 1) and 2)
Answer» E.

Discussion

32.	Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched which App to aid migrant citizens coming to Uttar Pradesh from other states so that they can take advantage of government schemes?
A.	Pravasi Care App
B.	Pravasi Majdoor Mitra App
C.	Pravasi Rahat Mitra App
D.	Pravasi Majdoor Rahat App
Answer» D. Pravasi Majdoor Rahat App

Discussion

33.	Moody's Investors Service projects India's economic growth at what percent in 2020-21?
A.	0.015
B.	0.005
C.	0
D.	0.01
Answer» D. 0.01

Discussion

34.	The central government has raised the estimated gross market borrowing crore for FY 21 as per the Budget Estimates from 7.80 Lakh crores to _______.
A.	12 lakh crores
B.	10 lakh crores
C.	9 lakh crores
D.	8 lakh crores
Answer» B. 10 lakh crores

Discussion

35.	What is India's GDP growth for 2020-21 (FY21) following the expansion of the lockdown predicted by American multinational financial services company Goldman Sachs Group?
A.	-0.004
B.	-0.014
C.	-0.024
D.	-0.034
Answer» B. -0.014

Discussion

36.	Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which foundation to help the needy tribes India artisans amid COVID-19 pandemic?
A.	Osho International Meditation Resort
B.	The Art International Centre
C.	Art Of Living Foundation
D.	Krishnamurti Foundation
Answer» D. Krishnamurti Foundation

Discussion

37.	Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has amended Rule 44G of Income-tax Rules, 1962 recently. Who is the chairman of CBDT?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer» D.

Discussion

38.	Which of the following companiex/organisations has entered into a tie-up with the Indian Council of Medical Research for the delivery of Covid-19 testing kits all across the country?
A.	Amazon
B.	Indian Air Force
C.	India Post
D.	Indian Railways
Answer» D. Indian Railways

Discussion

39.	Which of the following Coronavirus Vaccine has become the first vaccine to show a positive response against COVID-19?
A.	mDNA-1273
B.	mDNA-1073
C.	mRNA-1273
D.	mRNA-1073
Answer» D. mRNA-1073

Discussion

40.	How much fund is allocated under the MNREGA scheme in fifth and final part of the Special economic and comprehensive package, for employment generation in the rural parts of the country?
A.	Rs 20,000 crore
B.	Rs 40,000 crore
C.	Rs 30,000 crore
D.	Rs 10,000 crore
Answer» C. Rs 30,000 crore

Discussion

41.	Which of the following Banks has launched a special business vertical dedicated for gold loans to meet the financial needs of its customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
A.	UCO Bank
B.	Canara Bank
C.	Indian Bank
D.	Punjab and Sind Bank
Answer» C. Indian Bank

Discussion

42.	SIDBI to launch which of the following platforms to give MSMEs information about starting operations, getting finance or credit enhancement and other support services?
A.	India SME Help Platform
B.	. India SME Services Platform
C.	Indian SME Help Platform
D.	Indian SME Care Platform
Answer» C. Indian SME Help Platform

Discussion

43.	Which state government has imposed a 'Special Corona Fee' on liquor?
A.	Tamil Nadu
B.	Kerala
C.	Delhi
D.	Andhra Pradesh
Answer» D. Andhra Pradesh

Discussion

44.	The Indian Navy has launched which operation as a part of the nation's efforts to bring back Indian citizens from abroad?
A.	Samudra Setu
B.	Samudra Shakti
C.	Samudra Care
D.	Samudra Help
Answer» B. Samudra Shakti

Discussion

45.	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

46.	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

47.	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

48.	Indian Space Research Organisation has received a patent for its method of manufacturing highland lunar soil simulant or moon soil. This soil is made from anorthosite rocks of which state?
A.	Kerala
B.	Tamil Nadu
C.	Andhra Pradesh
D.	Karnataka
Answer» C. Andhra Pradesh

Discussion

49.	The Asian Development Bank and the GoI signed a $177 million loan to upgrade 450 kilometers of state highways and major district roads in which state?
A.	Andhra Pradesh
B.	Tamil Nadu
C.	Uttar Pradesh
D.	. Maharashtra
Answer» E.

Discussion

50.	Which organisation release the report "Children in monetary poor households and COVID-19: Technical Note"?
A.	UNICEF
B.	UNESCO
C.	UNIDO
D.	UNWTO
Answer» B. UNESCO

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Current Affairs.

What is the number of species of amphibians that was listed as critically endangered and endangered by Zoological survey of India?

Name the multinational company which has acquired Ahmedabad based AI startup Byte Prophecy.

How much fund is allocated under the MNREGA scheme in fifth and final part of the Special economic and comprehensive package, for employment generation in the rural parts of the country?

The Indian army has proposed ____ year stints for citizens including youth professionals to join as officers and other ranks in army under “Tour of Duty”.

Which of the following Banks has launched a special business vertical dedicated for gold loans to meet the financial needs of its customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

James M. Beggs who passed away recently is the former administrator of which space agency?

SIDBI to launch which of the following platforms to give MSMEs information about starting operations, getting finance or credit enhancement and other support services?

Name the Ministry which has constituted the 7-member committee to enhance audit independence and accountability

Which state government has imposed a 'Special Corona Fee' on liquor?

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Alumni Council has launched India’s first “COVID-19 test bus” in which Indian city?

The Indian Navy has launched which operation as a part of the nation's efforts to bring back Indian citizens from abroad?

The subsidiary of which company has acquired 10% stake in Adjaristsqali Netherlands BV (ABV) from the International Finance Corporation?

Name the bank which has been appointed as advisor to assist in monetising assets of 6 Wind-up Schemes of Franklin Templeton.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (GoI) has launched scheme for 100% solarization of Konark Sun Temple. The Konark sun temple is located in which state?

The World Menstrual Hygiene (MH) Day is celebrated every year on May 28. What is the theme for the day for the year 2020?

Which organisation has deposited Rs 30,000 each as out of pocket allowance (OPA) in accounts of 2,749 Khelo India athletes recently.

Which state/UT planned to launch 1st of its kind state health register to maintain records of citizens of the state/UT?

Ministry of shipping has launched reconstructed website (shipmin.gov.in), based on open source technology and is deployed on the National Informatics Centre (NIC) cloud named ________

Which Indian state has launched an “Agro-Entrepreneur Facilitation Desk” to help the entrepreneurs of the state to get subsidies and incentives from Central government funding agencies

The terracotta work of Gorakhpur & Kovilpatti kadalai-mittai has got GI tag recently, along with Chak-Hao, the black rice of which Indian state?

Name the ministry which has launched CHAMPIONS portal, a Technology-driven control room-cumManagement Information System.

What is the value (equivalent to 10% GDP) of package that was announced by PM Modi to revive the Indian economy (May 2020) under “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan” (self-reliant India)?

Which of the following UTs announced that it will provide a tap water connection to all rural households by December 2022 under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)?

The scientist at Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have discovered 3 new plant species namely- Eugenia sphaerocarpa, Goniothalamussericeus and Memecylonnervosum at Western Ghats in Kerala and Tamil Nadu (TN). Where is HQ of BSI located?

Sports Authority Gujarat signed an MoU with which institute to impart training for personality and skill development for aspiring athletes in the state?

The World Health Organization (WHO) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) have teamed up to fight the battle against Covid-19. Who is the president of IOC?

Which education board launched a 'Cyber Security Handbook' for students of class 9 to 12?

Name the state/UT which is 1st in the country to release report on conservation of endemic, threatened floras.

HIL INDIA, a PSU under the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals is to supply 25 MT Malathion Technical for supply to locust control programme to which country under Government to Government arrangement?

Two exchanges at International Financial Services Centre in Gift City, India INX and NSE IFSC, launch trading in rupee-USD derivative contracts. Gift city is in which state?

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has received approval from Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for clinical trial of which drug to treat COVID-19 recently?

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched which App to aid migrant citizens coming to Uttar Pradesh from other states so that they can take advantage of government schemes?

Moody's Investors Service projects India's economic growth at what percent in 2020-21?

The central government has raised the estimated gross market borrowing crore for FY 21 as per the Budget Estimates from 7.80 Lakh crores to _______.

What is India's GDP growth for 2020-21 (FY21) following the expansion of the lockdown predicted by American multinational financial services company Goldman Sachs Group?

Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which foundation to help the needy tribes India artisans amid COVID-19 pandemic?

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has amended Rule 44G of Income-tax Rules, 1962 recently. Who is the chairman of CBDT?

Which of the following companiex/organisations has entered into a tie-up with the Indian Council of Medical Research for the delivery of Covid-19 testing kits all across the country?

Which of the following Coronavirus Vaccine has become the first vaccine to show a positive response against COVID-19?

How much fund is allocated under the MNREGA scheme in fifth and final part of the Special economic and comprehensive package, for employment generation in the rural parts of the country?

Which of the following Banks has launched a special business vertical dedicated for gold loans to meet the financial needs of its customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

SIDBI to launch which of the following platforms to give MSMEs information about starting operations, getting finance or credit enhancement and other support services?

Which state government has imposed a 'Special Corona Fee' on liquor?

The Indian Navy has launched which operation as a part of the nation's efforts to bring back Indian citizens from abroad?

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 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?

Indian Space Research Organisation has received a patent for its method of manufacturing highland lunar soil simulant or moon soil. This soil is made from anorthosite rocks of which state?

The Asian Development Bank and the GoI signed a $177 million loan to upgrade 450 kilometers of state highways and major district roads in which state?

Which organisation release the report "Children in monetary poor households and COVID-19: Technical Note"?