Current Affairs Quiz : May 28 2021

1.

When was International Day of UN Peacekeepers observed?

   A.) May 28
   B.) May 29
   C.) May 26
   D.) May 27

Answer: Option 'B'

May 29

May 29 will be the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. On May 29, 1948, the first United Nations peacekeeping mission was established when the Security Council authorized a small number of United Nations military observers in the Middle East.

DigitalOcean Referral Badge

2.

When was International Day of UN Peacekeepers observed?

   A.) May 26
   B.) May 27
   C.) May 29
   D.) May 28

Answer: Option 'C'

May 29

May 29 will be the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. On May 29, 1948, the first United Nations peacekeeping mission was established when the Security Council authorized a small number of United Nations military observers in the Middle East.

DigitalOcean Referral Badge

3.

When was Menstrual Hygiene day was observed?

   A.) May 28
   B.) May 29
   C.) May 30
   D.) May 31

Answer: Option 'A'

Every year, May 28th is World Menstrual Health Day. The day was marked on a global scale to resolve social stigma and raise awareness of maintaining menstrual hygiene. Theme: Action and Investment in Menstrual Hygiene and Health.

DigitalOcean Referral Badge

4.

When Lunar Eclipse occur?

   A.) When Earth is between Sun and Moon
   B.) When Earth is between Sun and Moon
   C.) When Earth is between Sun and other celestial bodies
   D.) When Moon is between Earth and Sun

Answer: Option 'B'

When Earth is between Sun and Moon

A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth crosses between the moon and the sun, which casts a shadow of Earth onto the moon.

DigitalOcean Referral Badge

5.

Which country has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for having eliminated trachoma?

   A.) Zimbabwe
   B.) Gambia
   C.) Chad
   D.) South Africa

Answer: Option 'B'

Gambia

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently validated Gambia for having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. With this, Gambia became the second country in WHO’s African Region to achieve this milestone. WHO launched the 2021–2030 road map for neglected tropical diseases. Côte d’Ivoire was the first to achieve this feat.

DigitalOcean Referral Badge

6.

When did Lunar Eclipse happen?

   A.) Half Moon
   B.) Full Moon
   C.) Equinox
   D.) None of the above

Answer: Option 'B'

Full Moon

Eclipses of the Moon happen at Full Moon, when the Sun, Earth and Moon are aligned to form an exact or an almost straight line.

DigitalOcean Referral Badge

7.

In which year, the World Health Organization (WHO) was founded ?

   A.) 1989
   B.) 1967
   C.) 1948
   D.) 1956

Answer: Option 'C'

1948

World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of United Nations. It is responsible for international public health. It was founded in 1948 and is headquartered at Geneva, Switzerland.

DigitalOcean Referral Badge

8.

Select the correct option matching together about Earth shadows: 1. Umbra – darker, central part 2. Penumbra – the outer part 3. Antumbra – partly shaded area beyond the umbra

   A.) 1 and 2
   B.) 2 and 3
   C.) Only 1
   D.) All 1, 2, 3

Answer: Option 'D'

All 1, 2, 3

Umbra is the innermost and darkest part of the shadow and an observer experiences total eclipse. Penumbra is the region in which only a portion of the light source is blocked by the body. Therefore, an observer experiences partial eclipse. Antumbra is the lighter area of a shadow that appears beyond umbra. An observer experiences annular eclipse.

DigitalOcean Referral Badge

9.

On which commission’s recommendations; Reserve Bank of India was established?

   A.) Chamberlain Commission
   B.) Hilton Young Commission
   C.) Keynes Commission
   D.) None of the above

Answer: Option 'B'

Reserve Bank of India was established on 1 April 1935, based on recommendations of Hilton Young Commission.

DigitalOcean Referral Badge

10.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has collaborated with which company to distribute Covid vaccines under Covax alliance?

   A.) Pfizer
   B.) Roche
   C.) Merck
   D.) Johnson & Johnson

Answer: Option 'B'

The World Health Organization (WHO) has collaborated with the American pharmaceutical firm Pfizer recently. As per the deal, 40 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine will be distributed for poor and lower-middle income countries under its COVAX programme.

DigitalOcean Referral Badge

11.

When was the Central Bureau of Investigation established?

   A.) 1982
   B.) 1957
   C.) 1971
   D.) 1963

Answer: Option 'D'

1963

The Central Bureau of Investigation was established in 1963 on the basis of a resolution of the Home Ministry. Subodh Kumar Jaiswal has been appointed as the new Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by the Central Government. The Director of the CBI was appointed under Section 4A of the Delhi Special Police Agency Act of 1946.

DigitalOcean Referral Badge

12.

Which of the following is not the work of RBI?

   A.) A.Bank of the banks
   B.) Credit controller
   C.) Custodian of foreign currency
   D.) Allocating funds directly to the farmers for agricultural development

Answer: Option 'D'

Allocating funds directly to the farmers for agricultural development

DigitalOcean Referral Badge

13.

What is the IUCN Status of Blackbuck?

   A.) Least Concern
   B.) Vulnerable
   C.) Extinct
   D.) Endangered

Answer: Option 'A'

Least Concern
Protection Status: Wildlife Protection Act 1972: Schedule I IUCN Status: Least Concern CITES: Appendix III Threats include fragmentation of habitat, deforestation, natural disasters, and illegal hunting.

DigitalOcean Referral Badge

14.

Who mints the coins in India?

   A.) Ministry of Finance
   B.) Commerce and Industry Ministry
   C.) Reserve Bank of India
   D.) Prime Minister's Office

Answer: Option 'A'

Ministry of Finance

In India, the RBI is responsible for the printing of currency notes, while the work of printing one rupee note and all the minting of coins is done by the Finance Ministry.

DigitalOcean Referral Badge

15.

Who appointments the director of Central Bureau of Investigation?

   A.) President
   B.) Committee constituted under the chairmanship of Central Vigilance Commissioner
   C.) Committee constituted under the chairmanship of the Home Minister
   D.) Prime Minister

Answer: Option 'B'

Committee constituted under the chairmanship of Central Vigilance Commissioner

Appointment of director of Central Bureau of Investigation is done by the committee under the leadership of the Central Vigilance Commissioner. The committee comprises of Vigilance Commissioner, secretary of the Home Ministry and secretary of the Cabinet Secretariat.

DigitalOcean Referral Badge

16.

How long does the accounting year of the Reserve Bank of India come from?

   A.) 1st April to 30th March
   B.) 1st July to 1st June
   C.) 1st July to 30th June
   D.) January 1 to December 31

Answer: Option 'C'

1st July to 30th June

The accounting year of the Reserve Bank of India is between 1 July and 30 June, while the country's financial year is between 1 April and 30 March.

DigitalOcean Referral Badge

17.

What is the tenure of director of Central Bureau of Investigation?

   A.) 2 years
   B.) 4 years
   C.) 6 years
   D.) 5 years

Answer: Option 'B'

4 years
Appointment of director of Central Bureau of Investigation is done for 2 years as per the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003.

DigitalOcean Referral Badge

18.

Which country has terminated its relationship with World Health Organization over its handling of the Corona virus pandemic?

   A.) China
   B.) Brazil
   C.) USA
   D.) UK

Answer: Option 'C'

USA

The Former President of the United States Donald Trump has announced that US is terminating its relationship with World Health Organization over its handling of the Corona virus. The President has been blaming WHO and China for the deaths and damages caused by the pandemic across the world. The President also said that the funds provided by the US to WHO will be redirected to other global public health needs. He also issued directions to deny entry to certain Chinese nationals and tightened regulations against Chinese investments in America.

DigitalOcean Referral Badge

Current Affairs Quiz : May 28 2021 Download Pdf

Recent Posts

RRB NTPC and RRB Group D Model Papers in Telugu

RRB NTPC and RRB Group D Model Papers in Hindi हिंदी

RRB ALP Study Material | Mock Test


© 2013 - 2023 by Indian Study Hub. All Rights Reserved | Copyright | Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

Contact us: info@indianstudyhub.com Follow us on twitter!