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1. Recently who has won the "Italian Open Women's Singles" title?
- Inga Switek
- Inga Switek is a tennis player from Poland
- He won the title by defeating Carolina Plyskova of the Czech Republic.
2. Recently who has won the "Italian Open Men's Singles" title?
- Rafael Nadal
- Rafael Nadal (Spain) defeated Novak Djokovic (Serbia) and won this title.
3. Recently "National Dengue Day" was observed on which day?
- 16 May
- This day is celebrated every year to spread awareness to prevent dengue infection.
- Dengue is caused by Aedes mosquito bite
4. Recently "International Day of Living Together in Peace" was celebrated on which day?
- 16 May
- This day is celebrated on 16th May every year to overcome mutual differences and to honor each other and to protect the coming generations from the misery of war.
5. Recently "International Day of Light" was observed on which day?
- 16 May
- Theme 2021: Trust Science
- The day is celebrated on 16 May each year, on the anniversary of the successful operation of the laser in 1960 by physicist and engineer 'Theodore Mammon
- The day also highlights the achievement of UNESCO goals
- UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- Established: 16 November 1945, First session: 04 November 1946
- HQ: Paris, France
- Director General: Audrey Azoulay
6. Recently who has won the title of "69th Miss Universe 2020"?
- Andrea Meza
- Andrea Meza is a native of Mexico
- This award belongs to 2020 but is being distributed in 2021
- Adeline Quadros Casselino has secured fourth position from India
7. Recently the famous Indian mathematician passed away, what is his name?
- M.S. Narasimhan
8. Who has become the second country in the world to land its first Mars rover on Mars?
- China
- China's first Mars rover "Zhurong" has landed on Mars, before it America was the only country to do feats.
- China Capital: Beijing
- Currency: Yuan or Renminbi
- President: Xi Jinping
9. Recently on which day 'World Hypertension Day' was observed?
- 17 May
- Theme 2021: "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control it, Live Longer"
10. Recently, "World Telecommunication Day" was observed on which day?
- 17 May
11. Recently how long was the 'Sixth United Nations Global Road Safety Week' observed?
- 17-23 May 2021
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary General: Antonio Guterres
12. Who is the author of the recently released book "Sikkim: A History of Integrity and Alliance" which was released on the occasion of Sikkim Day on 16 May?
- Preet Mohan Singh Malik
- Sikkim
- Capital: Gangtok
- CM: Prem Singh Tamang
- Governor: Ganga Prasad
13. Recently, senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP passed away, what is his name?
- Rajiv Satava
14. Which drug made by DRDO has been approved for emergency use for the treatment of Covid-19 patients?
- 2-DG
- This drug is manufactured in collaboration with 'DRDO and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories'
- DRDO: Defense Research & Development Organization
- Established: 1958
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: G. Satheesh Reddy
15. Which mobile application has been launched by the Chief Minister of Manipur for home delivery of vegetables?
- Moma Market
- Manipur Capital: Imphal
- CM: N. Biren Singh
- Governor: Najma Heptulla
16. Recently former Saurashtra cricketer and BCCI referee has passed away, what is his name?
- Rajendra Singh Jadeja
- BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Established: 04 December 1928
- President: Saurav Ganguly
- Secretary: Jai Shah
17. Recently on which day "World AIDS Vaccine Day" was observed?
- 18 May
- The day is observed on 18 May each year to promote the need for vaccines to prevent HIV infection.
- The first 'World AIDS Vaccine Day' was celebrated on 18 May 1998
- World AIDS Day: 1 December
18. Recently which state government has launched "Corona Mukt Pind Abhiyan" for the prevention of Covid-19 infection in rural areas?
- Punjab
- Punjab
- Capital: Chandigarh
- CM: Captain Amarinder Singh
- Governor: V.P. Singh Badnore
19. The National Basketball Association (NBA) has started awarding "Karim Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award" in the name of which player?
- Karim Abdul-Jabbar
- Karim Abdul-Jabbar is a former US football player and social worker
20. Recently "International Museum Day" was celebrated on which day?
- 18 May
- Theme 2021: The Future of Museum: Recover and Reimagine
21. Recently who has been appointed as the batting coach of the Indian women's cricket team?
- Shiva Sundar Das
- BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Established: 04 December 1928
- President: Saurav Ganguly
- Secretary: Jai Shah
22. Recently under which name video streaming service has been launched by Amazon India?
- miniTV
- Amazon
- Established: 05 July 1994
- HQ: Bellevue, Washington, United States
- CEO: Jeff Bezos
23. Recently which Indian American citizen has been appointed Senior Advisor of White House?
- Neera Tandon
24. Recently who has been awarded the "International invincible gold medal 2021"?
- Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
- The award was conferred on him for outstanding service to humanity, commitment to writing and other social welfare.
- Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank: Union Minister of Education
25. Recently who has been inducted into the "Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame"?
- Kobe Bryant
- Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player who died in a helicopter crash in the year 2020.
26. Recently which state has declared "Black Fungus" as a notified disease?
- Haryana
- Haryana
- Capital: Chandigarh
- CM: Manohar Lal Khattar
- Governor: Satyadev Narayan Arya
27. Recently 'Google Cloud' has tied up to provide 'satellite internet service'?
- SpaceX
- SpaceX
- Established: 06 May 2002
- HQ: Hawthorne, California, United States
- Founder & CEO: Elon Musk
- Established: 04 September 1998
- HQ: Mountain View, California, United States
- CEO: Sundar Pichai (Indian) 😎
28. Recently which educational institute has developed "portable eco-friendly mobile cremation system"?
- IIT Ropar
29. Recently a well-known senior journalist and editor of the Financial Express newspaper passed away, what is his name?
- Sunil Jain
30. Recently "World Agricultural Tourism Day" was celebrated on which day?
- 16 May
- This day is celebrated to make tourists aware of the information related to agricultural work.
31. Recently, former Governor of Kerala and Bihar and Congress leader passed away, what is his name?
- R.L. Bhatia
32. Recently, the famous England cricketer has announced his retirement, what is his name?
- Harry Gurney
- ICC-International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Manu Sawhney
33. Recently who has been reappointed as Prime Minister of Mali?
- Moctor Ouane
- Mali Capital: Bamako
- Currency: West African CFA Franc
34. Recently how much amount has been allocated by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to promote tourism in the state?
- 3 Crore
- Jammu & Kashmir
- J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
- J & K Capital: 1. Jammu (Winter) 2. Srinagar (Summer)
35. 'HIT Covid App' has been launched by which state to identify Covid-19 patients?
- Bihar
- HIT: Home Isolation Tracking
- Bihar
- Capital: Patna
- CM: Nitish Kumar
- Governor: Phagu Chauhan
36. The Men's Test Team Rankings was released by the International Cricket Council (ICC), which country has topped it?
- India
- In this list released on May 13, New Zealand is second and England is third.
- ICC-International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Manu Sawhney
37. Baljeet Kaur and Gunbala Sharma became the first Indian woman to climb which mountain?
- Mount Pumori
- Baljeet Kaur, Himachal Pradesh and Gunbala Sharma, are residents of Rajasthan
38. Recently under which name Iran has launched its own most powerful supercomputer?
- 'Simorgh'
- Iran
- Capital: Tehran
- Currency: Iranian rial
39. Recently where India's first 'Agricultural Export Facilitation Center' has been started?
- Pune
- It has been started in collaboration with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Maratha Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MCCIA)
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- CM: Uddhav Thackeray
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
40. Recently the former President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has passed away. What is his name?
- K.K. Aggarwal
- Krishna Kumar Aggarwal was also awarded with Padma Shri
41. Recently who became the first Indian-Canadian to win the Mix Martial Artist (MMA) World Champion?
- Arjan Singh Bhullar
42. Which state government has launched "Community Kitchen Initiative" to provide food to the poor during lockdown due to Covid-19?
- Bihar
Under this initiative, 432 'community kitchens' are being run in all the 38 districts of the state through which pure food can be provided to the needy people.
- Bihar
- Capital: Patna
- CM: Nitish Kumar
- Governor: Phagu Chauhan
43. Recently noted Tamil writer and Folk artist passed away, what is his name?
- Ki. Rajanarayan
44. According to the report released by the Department of Industry Promotion and Internal Trade (DPII) for April 2021, the wholesale price index (WPI) inflation has increased to what percentage?
- 10.49%
45. Former Union Minister and BJP leader died recently, what is his name?
- Chaman Lal
46. Recently which state government has launched the "Corona Mukt Pind Abhiyan" for the prevention of Covid-19 infection in rural areas?
- Punjab
- Punjab
- Capital: Chandigarh
- CM: Captain Amarinder Singh
- Governor: V.P. Singh Badnore
47. With whom has the Ministry of Tribal Affairs entered into an agreement to make tribal schools digital?
- Microsoft
- Under this agreement, Eklavya model residential schools running in tribal areas will be digitized.
- Minister of Tribal Affairs: Arjun Munda
- Microsoft CEO: Satya Nadella
- Established: 04 April 1975
- Head Quarter: Redmond, Washington, US
48. Recently which state has secured the first position in establishing 'Health and Wellness Center' under 'Ayushman Bharat Yojana'?
- Karnataka
- Ayushman Bharat Scheme was started in 2018
- Under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, every family is provided with a health benefit of 5 lakhs per year.
- Karnataka
- Capital: Bengaluru
- CM: B.S.Yediyurappa
- Governor: VajuBhai Vala
49. Recently which state government has approved the legislative council system in the state?
- West Bengal
- Currently, six other states Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka have a legislative council system.
- West Bengal
- Capital: West Bengal
- CM: Mamata Banerjee
- Governor: Jagdeep Dhankhar
50. Recently which bank has introduced a fully automated loan processing system for 'MSMEs'?
- IDBI Bank
- LIC holds 49.24% shares in IDBI Bank
- Recently the PCA ban on IDBI Bank has been lifted by Reserve Bank of India?
- IDBI Bank
- HQ: Mumbai
- Chairman: M.R. Kumar
- MD & CEO: Rakesh Sharma
- Tagline: Banking for All, Aao Soche Bada
51. Recently how many heritage sites of India have been included in UNESCO's list of 'World Heritage Sites'?
- Six
- All these 6 heritage sites are as follows: -
- Satpura Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh
- Ganga Ghat, Varanasi
- Temple of Kanchipuram
- Bhedaghat Lamhetaghat, Narmada Valley, Madhya Pradesh
- Maratha Military Architecture Maharashtra
- The Hire Benakal Megalithic site, Karnataka
- UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- Established: 16 November 1945, First session: 04 November 1946
- HQ: Paris, France
- Director General: Audrey Azoulay
52. Recently World Bee Day was observed on which day?
- 20 May
- Theme 2021: Bee engaged: Build Back Better for Bees
- This day is celebrated on the birthday of 'Anton Janasa', the proponent of beekeeping.
53. What is India's rank in the recently released "Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index"?
- 3rd
- America ranks first and China is second in this list.
- This list was released by "EY (Ernst & Young), a multinational service provider company in the United Kingdom."
54. Recently which Indian-origin British professor has been given the "Millennium Technology Prize 2020"?
- Shankar Balasubramanian
- The award has been jointly awarded to Shankar Balasubramanian and David Klenerman.
55. Recently, which scheme has been launched by the state of Chhattisgarh to complete the education of children who have been orphaned due to Covid-19?
- 'Chhattisgarh Mehtari Dular Yojana'
- Chhattisgarh
- Capital: Raipur
- CM: Bhupesh Baghel
- Governor: Anusuiya Uikey
56. Recently which "Ocean Observation Satellite" was launched by China?
- 'Haiyang-2D'
- China's space agency name is "CNSA"
- China Capital: Beijing
- Currency: Yuan or Renminbi
- President: Xi Jinping
57. Recently which state has secured the first position in implementing the Smart City Project?
- Jharkhand
- Rajasthan ranks second in this list
- Jharkhand
- Capital: Ranchi
- CM: Hemant Soren
- Governor: Draupadi Murmu
58. Which program has been launched by the Government of India for the revival of PwDs (Person with disability)?
- CBID
- CBID: Community Based Inclusive Development Program
- Social Justice and Empowerment Minister: Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot
59. Recently on which day 'World Metrology Day' was cobserved?
- 20 May
- Theme 2021: 'Measurement for Health'
60. Recently the former National Security Guard (NSG) chief has passed away, what is his name?
- J.K. Dutt
- He was instrumental in stopping 26/11 terrorist attack.
61. Recently the former Rajasthan Chief Minister passed away, what is his name?
- Jagannath Pahadia
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- CM: Ashoke Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
62. Which mission has been launched in Assam by Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) to assist Covid-19 patients?
- Mission HO2PE
- Assam
- Capital: Dispur
- CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi
63. Recently on which day "National Anti-Terrorism Day" was observed?
- 21 May
- This day is celebrated on the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
64. Recently RBI has given permission to withdraw money from online wallets through 'ATM and Point of Sale Terminal' (POS), currently who is the Governor of RBI?
- Shaktikanta Das
- The currency kept in various online wallets like- Amazon Pay, Ola Money, Mobikwik, Delhi Metro Card, PhonePe etc. can be withdrawn from ATM or Point of Sale.
- Limit of ₹ 10000 and ₹ 2000 each transaction can be withdrawn every month
- RBI HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 1 April 1935
- Nationalisation: 01 January 1949
- Governor: Shaktikanta Das (25 th)
- Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael Devvrat Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao 4. T Rabi Sankar
65. Recently who became the first Indian to win the "World Choreography Award 2020"?
- Suresh Mukund
- The award is also called the Oscar of Dance
66. Recently which day was celebrated as "International Tea Day"?
- 21 May
- The purpose of this day is to try to improve the condition of tea growers and workers working in tea gardens.
67. Which game has been postponed indefinitely due to Covid-19 infection?
- Asia Cup
- Asia Cup T20 tournament to be held in Sri Lanka next month (June)
- ICC-International Cricket Council
- HQ: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Established: 15June1909
- Chairman: Greg Barclay
- CEO: Manu Sawhney
68. Recently, the "World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development" was observed on which day?
- 21 May
- UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- Established: 16 November 1945, First session: 04 November 1946
- HQ: Paris, France
- Director General: Audrey Azoulay
69. Recently State Bank of India (SBI) has tied up with which to open Artificial Intelligence (AI) based online account?
- HyperVerge
- HyperVerge is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) company in the US
- SBI: State Bank of India
- HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 01 July 1955
- Chairman: Dinesh Kumar Khara
70. Recently which state has declared "Black Fungus" as an epidemic?
- Rajasthan
- Rajasthan
- Capital: Jaipur
- CM: Ashoke Gehlot
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
71. Recently where was the "51st Handicrafts and Gifts Fair" inaugurated?
- Delhi
72. Recently RBI has imposed a penalty of ₹ 14 lakh on which company for violation of market norms?
- Biocon
- Biocon is one of the largest biopharmaceutical companies in India
73. Recently which country has completely banned the import of 'polyethylene plastic'?
- Turkey
- Turkey Capital: Ankara
- Currency: Turkish Lira
74. Recently Jharkhand government has launched which application for online booking of beds in the hospital?
- 'Amrit Vahini'
- Jharkhand
- Capital: Ranchi
- CM: Hemant Soren
- Governor: Draupadi Murmu
75. Recently who has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Kerala?
- Peenarai Vijayan
- Pinarayi Vijayan, sworn in as Chief Minister of Kerala for the second time
- Kerala
- Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
- CM: Pinarayi Vijayan
- Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan
76. Recently the Indian Navy's first warship destroyer service has been decommissioned, what is its name?
- INS Rajput
- Indian Navy
- Founded: 26 January 1950
- Chief of Naval Staff: Karambir Singh
- Navy Day: 4 December
77. Recently "International Biodiversity Day" was celebrated on which day?
- 22 May
- Theme 2021: 'We are Part of the Solution'
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary General: Antonio Guterres
78. Recently RBI has announced the transfer how much surplus to the Central Government.
- 99,122 Crore
- RBI HQ: Mumbai
- Established: 1 April 1935
- Nationalisation: 01 January 1949
- Governor: Shaktikanta Das (25 th)
- Deputy Governor: 1. Mahesh Kumar Jain 2. Michael Devvrat Patra 3. M Rajeshwar Rao 4. T Rabi Sankar
79. Recently who has been awarded "Templeton Prize 2021"?
- Jane Goodall
- Jane Goodall is a well-known British humanist and conservationist
80. Recently the former Urdu news reader of All India Radio passed away, what is his name?
- Tarannum Riaz
81. Recently who has been awarded "Glory of India Award 2020"?
- Khushhal Kaushik
- This award is given to professionals and veterans for excellence in various fields, merit and contribution to the development of the country.
82. According to the recent report released by the "Bloomberg Billionaire Index", who has become the second-richest person in Asia?
- Gautam Adani
- Mukesh Ambani ranks first in the list of the wealthiest people of Asia in this list.
- In this list, the owner of Amazon is Jeff Bezos at the first place globally.
83. Recently which new channel has been announced by Prasar Bharati to start?
- DD International
84. Recently the well-known environmental protectionist has passed away, what is his name?
- Sundar Lal Bahuguna
85. Recently who has been appointed as the Indian Ambassador to Mexico?
- Mridul Kumar
86. Which startup is launched by Hero Group for end to end learning ecosystem in education technology?
- 'Hero Vired'
87. Recently who has been awarded the "International Dublin Literary Award"?
- Valeria Luiselli
- The award was given for his literature "Lost Children Archive", and he is a well-known author of Mexico.
88. Recently the "Women's Champions League Trophy" has been won by
- Barcelona women
89. Recently who has been awarded the "Etienne Glitch Award" by the 'International Hockey Federation' (FIH)?
- Hockey India
90. Recently which small finance bank (SFB) has become the first small finance bank in the country to offer "NRIs online account opening facility"?
- Equitas SFB
- Equitas SFB
- Established: 05 Sep. 2016
- HQ: Chennai
91. Recently, "National Endangered species Day" was celebrated on which day?
- 21 May
- This day is observed on the third Friday of May every year to spread awareness about the conservation of endangered species.
92. Which state has launched "Mission Oxygen Self Reliance Scheme" to meet the requirement of oxygen in the state?
- Maharashtra
- Maharashtra
- Capital: Mumbai
- CM: Uddhav Thackeray
- Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
93. Which vanue has been announced for "Indian Grand Prix"?
- Bengaluru
- Karnataka
- Capital: Bengaluru
- CM: B.S.Yediyurappa
- Governor: VajuBhai Vala
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