Current Affairs Quiz : May 30 2021

1.

What is the Tibetan name of Mt Everest?

   A.) Sagarmatha
   B.) Chomolungma
   C.) Sherpa
   D.) None

Answer: Option 'B'

Chomolungma

In the nineteenth century, the mountain was named after George Everest, a former Surveyor General of India. The Tibetan name is Chomolungma, which means Mother Goddess of the World. The Nepali name is Sagarmatha, which has various meanings.

2.

Where is the headquarters of WGO?

   A.) US
   B.) UK
   C.) France
   D.) None of the above

Answer: Option 'A'

The World Gastroenterology Organisation is an international federation of over 100 national GI societies and 4 regional associations of gastroenterology representing over 50,000 individual members. WGO is focused on the improvement of standards in gastroenterology training and education on a global scale.

3.

What is the Nepali name of Mt Everest?

   A.) Sherpa
   B.) Sagarmatha
   C.) Chomolungma
   D.) None

Answer: Option 'B'

Sagarmatha

In the nineteenth century, the mountain was named after George Everest, a former Surveyor General of India. The Tibetan name is Chomolungma, which means Mother Goddess of the World. The Nepali name is Sagarmatha, which has various meanings.

4.

When was World No Tobacco Day observed?

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

Answer: Option 'A'

Each and Every year on May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). The theme of this year's 2021 WNTD is "Commitment to Quit Smoking".

5.

When was World Digestive Health Day launched?

   A.) 2001
   B.) 2004
   C.) 2002
   D.) 2003

Answer: Option 'B'

2004

World Digestive Health Day was launched in 2004 to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the World Gastroenterology Organization. The organization has more than 100 member associations and 50,000 individual members worldwide.

6.

WHO was established on ______________.

   A.) 7 April 1948
   B.) 19 April 1948
   C.) 17 April 1944
   D.) 7 April 1945

Answer: Option 'A'

7 April 1948
World Health Organization on 15th May 1987 passed a resolution, calling for April 7, 1988, to be the first World No Smoking Day. This date was chosen as it was the 40th anniversary of the World Health Organization. WHO was established on 7 April 1948.

7.

Amnesty International was established in London on _____________.

   A.) May 28, 1960
   B.) May 28, 1951
   C.) May 28, 1961
   D.) May 28, 1950

Answer: Option 'C'

May 28, 1961

Amnesty International was established in London on May 28, 1961, when lawyer Peter Benenson published an article "The Forgotten Prisoner" in the British "Observer." Amnesty International is recognized as a non-governmental organization dedicated to the protection of human rights.

8.

WHO is headquartered in _____________.

   A.) New York
   B.) Geneva
   C.) London
   D.) Paris

Answer: Option 'B'

Geneva

9.

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

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

Answer: Option 'B'

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.

10.

The Central Bureau of Investigation comes under the ____________.

   A.) Ministry of Home Affairs
   B.) Ministry of Personnel and Training
   C.) Ministry of Law
   D.) Ministry of Women and Child Development

Answer: Option 'B'

Ministry of Personnel and Training

The Central Bureau of Investigation was established under the Home Ministry but later on it was put under the supervision of Ministry of Personnel and training.

11.

Who was the first governor of Reserve Bank of India from Indian origin?

   A.) C. Rajagopalachari
   B.) L. K. Jha
   C.) C.D. Deshmukh
   D.) Osborne Smith

Answer: Option 'C'

C.D. Deshmukh


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