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1451.	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

1452.	Who has been elected as the chairman of the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Executive Board?
A.	Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
B.	Ghulam Nabi Azad
C.	Jagat Prakash Nadda
D.	Harsh Vardhan
Answer» E.

Discussion

1453.	Who presented the Uttar Pradesh(UP) government's largest ever budget of Rs 5,12,860.72 crores for FY 2020-21 in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the state assembly?
A.	Rajesh Agarwal
B.	Keshav Prasad Maurya
C.	Suresh Kumar Khanna
D.	Swami Prasad Maurya
Answer» D. Swami Prasad Maurya

Discussion

1454.	Who has been appointed as director general (DG) of the Realtors body National Real Estate Development Council?
A.	Francisco D'Souza
B.	Dinesh Paliwal
C.	Salil Parekh
D.	Rajesh Goel
Answer» E.

Discussion

1455.	Who represented India in the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) on 18 May?
A.	Harsh Vardhan
B.	Amit Shah
C.	Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
D.	Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer» B. Amit Shah

Discussion

1456.	The Andhra Pradesh (AP) state government has formed a 5-member high-powered committee to probe into the causes behind the leakage of styrene gas from the LG Polymers India Ltd located in Visakhapatnam. Who is head of this committee?
A.	Sanjay Karol
B.	Ravi Ranjan
C.	Neerabh Kumar Prasad
D.	Ajai Lamba
Answer» D. Ajai Lamba

Discussion

1457.	A GoM panel headed by Social Justice and Empowerment Minister on employment has drafted many proposals that includes land pooling to corporatise agriculture, opening up EPF and ESIC for the unorganised sector. Who is current Social Justice and Empowerment Minister?
A.	Ravi Shankar Prasad
B.	Thawar Chand Gehlot
C.	Harsimrat Kaur Badal
D.	D.V. Sadananda Gowda
Answer» C. Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Discussion

1458.	Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, for a period of 3 years?
A.	Abdul Jamil Tajik
B.	Zubair Iqbal
C.	Anwar Shaikh
D.	Hamid Nawab
Answer» C. Anwar Shaikh

Discussion

1459.	According to report "India's Utility-Scale Solar Parks-A Global Success Story" the installation of utility-scale solar parks in India has started the India's energy sector transition. Who prepared this report?
A.	Jeet Thayil
B.	Satyadev Barman
C.	Ravi Subramanian
D.	Kashish Shah
Answer» E.

Discussion

1460.	Gujarat state government has launched a 'Atmanirbhar Gujarat Sahay Yojna (AGSY)' under which small businessmen can take a guarantee-free loan of Rs 1 lakh. Who is current CM of Gujarat?
A.	Anandiben Patel
B.	Vijay Rupani
C.	Dilip Parikh
D.	Keshubhai Patel
Answer» C. Dilip Parikh

Discussion

1461.	Who has been awarded the Vice Admiral G.M. Hiranandani Memorial Rolling Trophy for the year 2020?
A.	Mahesh Singh
B.	Deepak Bansal
C.	Atul Kumar Jain
D.	Akshay Kumar
Answer» E.

Discussion

1462.	What was the name of Head of the World Trade Organization (WTO), who has announced his resignation, a year before his term expires?
A.	Harry White
B.	Roberto Azevedo
C.	Alan W. Wolff
D.	Karl Brauner
Answer» C. Alan W. Wolff

Discussion

1463.	Who was appointed as the as the Director General of Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) effective from 12th May 2020?
A.	V Vidyavati
B.	Divya Mittal
C.	Anita Karwal
D.	Dinesh Kumar
Answer» B. Divya Mittal

Discussion

1464.	The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare held a meeting with Pesticide Manufacturer through to check the strategy to prevent locust attacks on fields. Who is current Agricultural Minister?
A.	Narendra Singh Tomar
B.	Rao Inderjit Singh
C.	Smriti Zubin Irani
D.	Piyush Goyal
Answer» B. Rao Inderjit Singh

Discussion

1465.	The Ministry of AYUSH and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have partnered to validate four Ayush formulations against COVID-19. Who is current AYUSH Minister?
A.	Shripad Yesso Naik
B.	Rao Inderjit Singh
C.	Smriti Zubin Irani
D.	Piyush Goyal
Answer» B. Rao Inderjit Singh

Discussion

1466.	Who was appointed as the new Chairman of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on May 12, 2020?
A.	Manoj Ahuja
B.	Divya Mittal
C.	Anita Karwal
D.	Dinesh Kumar
Answer» B. Divya Mittal

Discussion

1467.	Supreme Court orders to set up a high-powered committee to look into restoration of 4G internet services in Jammu and Kashmir. Who is head of this Committee?
A.	Samant Goel
B.	Anil Kumar Gupta
C.	Ajay Kumar Bhalla
D.	Rajiv Gauba
Answer» D. Rajiv Gauba

Discussion

1468.	Agriculture Minister launched integration of 117 additional wholesale mandis (APMC mandis) with the electronic National Agriculture Market (eNAM) platform. Who is current Union Agriculture Minister?
A.	Prakash Keshav Javadekar
B.	Mahendra Nath Pandey
C.	Giriraj Singh
D.	Narendra Singh Tomar
Answer» E.

Discussion

1469.	Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) to facilitate the movement of persons by train amid lockdown imposed to contain COVID-19 spread. Who is Deputy Ministers responsible for Union Ministry of Home Affairs?
A.	Rameswar Teli
B.	Rattan Lal Kataria
C.	G. Kishan Reddy
D.	Babul Supriyo
Answer» D. Babul Supriyo

Discussion

1470.	Who assumed charge as new Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy on 11 May 2020?
A.	Amarjeet Sinha
B.	Heeralal Samariya
C.	Indu Shekhar
D.	Jagdish Prasad Meena
Answer» D. Jagdish Prasad Meena

Discussion

1471.	The Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT) amended Rule 44G of Income-tax Rules, 1962. Who is Current CBDT Chairman?
A.	Atulesh Jindal
B.	Shushil Chandra
C.	Pramod Chandra Mody
D.	Rani Singh Nair
Answer» D. Rani Singh Nair

Discussion

1472.	The Tamil Nadu government has constituted a high-Level Committee to assess the overall immediate and medium-term impact of COVID-19 on the state's economy. Who is head of this committee?
A.	Arvind Subramanian
B.	Arvind Panagariya
C.	C Rangarajan
D.	Raghuram Rajan
Answer» D. Raghuram Rajan

Discussion

1473.	The Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) approved the clinical trials of the drugs namely, phytopharmaceutical and favipiravir for the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Who is current Drug Controller General of India?
A.	Preeti Sudan
B.	Navin Verma
C.	Gargi Kaul
D.	VG Somani
Answer» E.

Discussion

1474.	What was the name of co-founder of Kodava Hockey Festival in Coorg Karnataka who recently dies at the age of 85?
A.	Yashwant Sardeshpande
B.	Pandanda Kuttappa
C.	Raju Sundaram
D.	Master Manjunath
Answer» C. Raju Sundaram

Discussion

1475.	Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution reported that the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has supplied a total number of 2641 rakes, including Wheat and Rice. Who is current Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution?
A.	Ram Vilas Paswan
B.	D.V. Sadananda Gowda
C.	Ravi Shankar Prasad
D.	Harsimrat Kaur Badal
Answer» B. D.V. Sadananda Gowda

Discussion

1476.	Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has announced the setting up of integrated soil nutrient management a farmers' movement. Who is current Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers?
A.	Narendra Singh Tomar
B.	Shripad Yesso Naik
C.	Mahendra Nath Pandey
D.	Dharmendra Pradhan
Answer» B. Shripad Yesso Naik

Discussion

1477.	Defence Minister approves abolition of 9,304 posts in the Military Engineering Service. Who is current Defence Secretary?
A.	SamantGoel
B.	V.P Joy
C.	Ajay Kumar
D.	Anil Kumar
Answer» D. Anil Kumar

Discussion

1478.	Who has been appointed as its new Head of Retail Banking on May 5, 2020 by Standard Chartered Bank?
A.	P V Bharathi
B.	Kusal Roy
C.	Sanjay Agarwal
D.	Ravneet Gill
Answer» C. Sanjay Agarwal

Discussion

1479.	Who has been appointed as Chairperson of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee?
A.	Mohammad Jawed
B.	Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
C.	Jyotsna Mahant
D.	Pradyut Bordoloi
Answer» C. Jyotsna Mahant

Discussion

1480.	Who has been nominated as a director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A.	Tarun Bajaj
B.	Arun Kumar Singh
C.	Harsh Vardhan Shringla
D.	Taranjit Singh Sandhu
Answer» B. Arun Kumar Singh

Discussion

1481.	The Union Minister of State (IC) for Shipping and Chemicals & Fertilisers reported that the Jan Aushadi Kendras are playing a vital role in the COVID-19 situation. Who is current Union Minister of State (IC) for Shipping and Chemicals & Fertilisers?
A.	Mansukh Mandaviya
B.	Harsimrat Kaur Badal
C.	Mahendra Nath Pandey
D.	Giriraj Singh
Answer» B. Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Discussion

1482.	All commercial passenger flights will remain suspended till midnight of May 17. Who is current Union Minister of Civil Aviation?
A.	Krishan Pal
B.	Arjun Ram Meghwal
C.	Raj Kumar Singh
D.	Hardeep Singh Puri
Answer» E.

Discussion

1483.	Neeraj Dhawan has been appointed as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of which of the following banks?
A.	Yes Bank
B.	SBI Bank
C.	HDFC Bank
D.	ICICI Bank
Answer» B. SBI Bank

Discussion

1484.	The Ministry of Home Affairs clarified rules regarding opening of shops/services during lockdown Barber shops and salons located in green and orange zones will be allowed to open. Who is current Home Secretary to Ministry of Home Affairs?
A.	Samant Goel
B.	Rajiv Gauba
C.	Anil Kumar Gupta
D.	Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Answer» E.

Discussion

1485.	Non-subsidised LPG now costs Rs 581.50 per 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi, down from Rs 744 , according to a price notification issued by state-owned oil firms. Who is current Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas?
A.	Arjun Munda
B.	Pralhad Joshi
C.	Piyush Goyal
D.	Dharmendra Pradhan
Answer» E.

Discussion

1486.	Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a key meeting on the reforms in the agriculture sector and increase farmers income in India. Who is current Union Minister of Agriculture?
A.	Rao Inderjit Singh
B.	Narendra Singh Tomar
C.	Harsimrat Kaur Badal
D.	Jitendra Singh
Answer» C. Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Discussion

1487.	Who has been elected as an International Honorary Member to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences?
A.	Jayati Ghosh
B.	Anand Kumar
C.	Shobhana Narasimhan
D.	Makarand Paranjape
Answer» D. Makarand Paranjape

Discussion

1488.	Ministry of Shipping has revamped its website and launched its new version on 30 April 2020. Who is current union minister of shipping?
A.	Kiren Rijiju
B.	Raj Kumar Singh
C.	Mansukh L. Mandaviya
D.	Prahalad Singh Patel
Answer» D. Prahalad Singh Patel

Discussion

1489.	Who assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways?
A.	Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha
B.	Giridhar Aramane
C.	Kapil Dev Tripath
D.	Atul Chaturvedi
Answer» C. Kapil Dev Tripath

Discussion

1490.	Who assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) in New Delhi on 1 May 2020?
A.	Ajay Panwar
B.	Ajay Tirkey
C.	Rabindra Panwar
D.	Rabindra Tirkey
Answer» C. Rabindra Panwar

Discussion

1491.	Ministry of Coal (MoC) launched a Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) for the facilitation of early operationalization of coal mines allocated by the Central Government. Who is current coal minister?
A.	Giriraj Singh
B.	Pralhad Joshi
C.	Piyush Goyal
D.	Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Answer» C. Piyush Goyal

Discussion

1492.	Who has been appointed as India's next Permanent Representative to the UN?
A.	T. S. Tirumurti
B.	Santosh Kumar
C.	Rajiv Kumar
D.	Suresh N. Patel
Answer» B. Santosh Kumar

Discussion

1493.	Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) brought under Jal Shakti Ministry. Who is current Jal Shakti Minister?
A.	Narendra Singh Tomar
B.	Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
C.	Harsimrat Kaur Badal
D.	Giriraj Singh
Answer» C. Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Discussion

1494.	Maharashtra's Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has recently launched a dashboard about the COVID-19 situation in the KDMC area. Who is the current Governor of Maharashtra?
A.	Bhagat Singh Koshyari
B.	Shri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan
C.	Shri Phagu Chauhan
D.	Prof. Jagdish Mukhi
Answer» B. Shri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan

Discussion

1495.	Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said that Janaushadhi Sugam Mobile App is helping people to locate their nearest Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Kendra (PMJAK) amid nationwide lockdown. Who is current Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers?
A.	Hardeep Singh Puri
B.	Shripad Yesso Naik
C.	D.V. Sadananda Gowda
D.	Narendra Singh Tomar
Answer» D. Narendra Singh Tomar

Discussion

1496.	Who has been appointed as the chairperson of the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) on 29 April?
A.	Jitendra Patel
B.	Santosh Kumar
C.	Rajiv Kumar
D.	Suresh N. Patel
Answer» D. Suresh N. Patel

Discussion

1497.	Who has been sworn-in as the new Chief Justice of Bombay HC on 28 April?
A.	Justice Amreshwar Pratap Sahi
B.	Justice Dipankar Datta
C.	Justice Vikram Nath
D.	Justice Sanjay Karol
Answer» C. Justice Vikram Nath

Discussion

1498.	Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj issued guidelines regarding the SVAMITVA scheme, a new initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Who is current Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj?
A.	Piyush Goyal
B.	Ramvilas Paswan
C.	Ravi Shankar Prasad
D.	Narendra Singh Tomar
Answer» E.

Discussion

1499.	Who took oath as Vigilance Commissioner on 19 April?
A.	Jitendra Patel
B.	Santosh Kumar
C.	Rajiv Kumar
D.	Suresh N. Patel
Answer» E.

Discussion

1500.	Indian Railways has taken several measures to ensure that the interest of the passengers and all commercial clients are taken care of and national supply chains keep running. Who is current Railway Minister?
A.	Piyush Goyal
B.	Ramvilas Paswan
C.	Ravi Shankar Prasad
D.	Narendra Singh Tomar
Answer» B. Ramvilas Paswan

Discussion

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Who has been appointed as its new Head of Retail Banking on May 5, 2020 by Standard Chartered Bank?

Who has been appointed as Chairperson of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee?

Who has been nominated as a director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

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Who assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways?

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Who has been appointed as India's next Permanent Representative to the UN?

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