Current Affairs Quiz 5th May 2021 : Daily GK Update Quiz

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Daily Current Affairs 5th May 2021 Quiz:

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Q.1. Mamata Banerjee has sworn in as the West Bengal Chief Minister for ________ time.

ममता बनर्जी ने ___________ बार पश्चिम बंगाल की मुख्यमंत्री के रूप में शपथ ली है।

(a) 1^st / पहला

(b) 2^nd / दूसरा

(d) 4^th / चौथा

(e) 5^th / पाँचवा

Answer & Explanation

Ans.1.(c)

Exp. Mamata Banerjee was sworn as Bengal Chief Minister for the third time in the shadow of Covid and post-poll violence in parts of the state.

Mamata Banerjee won a landslide victory in the Bengal election to secure a third straight term. The Trinamool won 213 of 292 seats while its strongest rival, BJP, finished second with 77 seats.

Q.2. How much amount has been announced by RBI for priority lending by banks for COVID-related healthcare infrastructure?

COVID संबंधित स्वास्थ्य सेवा बुनियादी ढांचे के लिए बैंकों द्वारा प्राथमिकता के लिए RBI द्वारा कितनी राशि की घोषणा की गई है?

(a) ₹10,000 crore / ₹ 10,000 करोड़

(b) ₹20,000 crore / ₹ 20,000 करोड़

(d) ₹40,000 crore / ₹ 40,000 करोड़

(e) ₹50,000 crore / ₹ 50,000 करोड़

Answer & Explanation

Ans.2.(e)

Exp. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will give banks Rs 50,000 crore to enable them to lend further for “healthcare needs” in the Covid-19 crisis, said governor Shaktikanta Das on 5th May.

“On-tap liquidity of Rs 50,000 crore at repo rate is being opened till March 31, 2022. Under the scheme banks can support entities including vaccine manufacturers, medical facilities, hospitals and also patients.

The scheme will allow banks to support vaccine manufacturers, medical facilities, hospitals and patients as well. Such lending will get priority sector classification till repayment or maturity.

Q.3. S&P Global Ratings has projected India’s GDP growth at __________ for FY22.

एसएंडपी ग्लोबल रेटिंग्स ने वित्त वर्ष 22 के लिए __________ पर भारत की जीडीपी वृद्धि का अनुमान लगाया है।

(a) 9.8%

(b) 10.0%

(d) 12.3%

(e) 13.5%

Answer & Explanation

Ans.3.(a)

Exp. S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday slashed India’s GDP growth forecast for the current financial year to 9.8 per cent saying the second COVID wave may derail a budding recovery in the economy and credit conditions.

The US-based rating agency in March had a 11 per cent GDP growth forecast for India for the April 2021-March 2022 fiscal. on account of a fast economic reopening and fiscal stimulus. S&P, which currently has a ‘BBB-‘ rating on India with a stable outlook.

Q.4. What is the cash prize for the “Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cinema” which has been introduced recently?

“सत्यजीत रे लाइफटाइम अचीवमेंट अवार्ड फॉर एक्सीलेंस इन सिनेमा” के लिए नकद पुरस्कार क्या है जिसे हाल ही में पेश किया गया है?

(a) Rs. 5 lakh / 5 लाख रु

(b) Rs. 10 lakh / 10 लाख रु

(d) Rs. 25 lakh / 25 लाख रु

(e) Rs. 30 lakh / 30 लाख रु

Answer & Explanation

Ans.4.(b)

Exp. India has instituted the ‘Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cinema’ to be given at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) every year, starting from this year, to mark Ray’s birth centenary celebrations.

The award will consist of a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, a certificate, shawl, along with a silver peacock medal and a scroll. India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will organise year-long centenary celebrations for Ray, starting from May 2, in India and abroad.

Q.5. Who among the following has been conferred with UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2021?

निम्नलिखित में से किसे यूनेस्को / गिलर्मो कैनो वर्ल्ड प्रेस फ्रीडम प्राइज 2021 से सम्मानित किया गया है?

(a) Jineth Bedoya Lima / जेनेथ बेदोया लिमा

(b) Yulimar Rojas / युलिमार रोजास

(d) Maria Ressa / मारिया रेस्सा

(e) Elavenil Valarivan / एलावेनिल वलारिवन

Answer & Explanation

Ans.5.(d)

Exp. Maria Ressa has been named as the 2021 laureate of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize.

The $25,000 prize “recognizes outstanding contributions to the defence or promotion of press freedom especially in the face of danger,” according to UNESCO. The prize was named after Guillermo Cano Isaza, the Colombian journalist.

Q.6. World Asthma Day is observed on ____________________ every year.

विश्व अस्थमा दिवस हर साल ____________________ को मनाया जाता है।

(a) First Sunday of May / मई का पहला रविवार

(b) First Monday of May / मई का पहला सोमवार

(d) First Wednesday of May / मई का पहला बुधवार

(e) First Thursday of May / मई का पहला गुरुवार

Answer & Explanation

Ans.6.(c)

Exp. 4th May: World Asthma Day 2021. World Asthma Day is observed every year to raise awareness about the chronic disease and how it can be controlled with proper treatment. The day is celebrated on the first Tuesday of May every year, and is being observed today, 4 May.

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that has a long-lasting effect on an individual. It causes difficulty in breathing due to the narrow airways in the body.

Q.7. What was the theme of World Asthma Day 2021?

विश्व अस्थमा दिवस 2021 का विषय क्या था?

(a) Enough Asthma Deaths

(b) You Can Control Your Asthma

(d) Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions

(e) STOP for asthma

Answer & Explanation

Ans.7.(d)

Exp. World Asthma Day is observed every year to raise awareness about the chronic disease and how it can be controlled with proper treatment. The day is celebrated on the first Tuesday of May every year, and is being observed today, 4 May.

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that has a long-lasting effect on an individual. It causes difficulty in breathing due to the narrow airways in the body.

Theme 2021: ‘Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions’

Q.8. Manas Bihari Verma has passed away recently. He was a/an _____________.

मानस बिहारी वर्मा का हाल ही में निधन हो गया। वह एक _________ थे।

(a) Radio Astronomer / रेडियो एस्ट्रोनॉमर

(b) Costume Designer / कॉस्टयूम डिज़ाइनर

(d) Mountaineer / पर्वतारोही

(e) Aeronautical scientist / वैमानिक वैज्ञानिक

Answer & Explanation

Ans.8.(e)

Exp. Padma Shri decorated aeronautical scientist Manas Bihari Verma, who played a key role in the development of the country’s first Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) ‘Tejas’, died of heart attack in Bihar’s Darbhanga district on 3rd May. He was 78.

The scientist had closely worked with former president APJ Abdul Kalam.

Q.9. Ajay Sharma passed away due to Covid-19 recently. He was a/an _________________.

हाल ही में कोविद -19 के कारण अजय शर्मा का निधन हो गया। वह एक _________________ थे।

(a) Actor / अभिनेता

(b) Film Editor / फिल्म संपादक

(d) Musician / संगीतकार

(e) Stuntman / स्टंटमैन

Answer & Explanation

Ans.9.(b)

Exp. Bollywood film editor Ajay Sharma passed away due to Covid-19 complications on 4th May. He was in his late 30s.

AjaySharma, editor of films like Jagga Jasoos, Ludo, Karwaan, & Amazon series Bandish Bandits.

Q.10. Who is the current Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)?

संयुक्त राष्ट्र शैक्षिक, वैज्ञानिक और सांस्कृतिक संगठन (यूनेस्को) के वर्तमान महानिदेशक कौन हैं?

(a) Jin Liqun / जिन लिकुन

(b) Rafael Grossi / राफेल ग्रॉसी

(d) Masatsugu Asakawa / मसत्सुगु असकवा

(e) Achim Steiner / अचिम स्टेनर

Answer & Explanation

Ans.10.(c)

Exp. Director-General: Audrey Azoulay

Headquarters: Paris, France

Q.11. Neora Valley National Park is located in which state?

नेओरा वैली नेशनल पार्क किस राज्य में स्थित है?

(a) Assam / असम

(b) West Bengal / पश्चिम बंगाल

(d) Uttarakhand / उत्तराखंड

(e) Manipur / मणिपुर

Answer & Explanation

Ans.11.(b)

Exp. Neora Valley National Park is located at Kalimpong district in West Bengal.

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