What is the theme of the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2021?
  1. Telecommunications and ICTs: Drivers of innovation
  2. Accelerating Digital Transformation in challenging times
  3. Connect 2030: ICTs for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  4. Enabling the positive use of Artificial Intelligence for AllEnabling the positive use of Artificial Intelligence for All
See Answer
The theme of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2021 is Accelerating Digital Transformation in challenging times
What was the profession of MS Narasimhan, who has passed away?
  1. Astronaut
  2. Social Activist
  3. Agricultural Scientists
  4. Mathematician
See Answer
Mathematician. Noted Indian mathematician Professor MS Narasimhan has passed away. Professor Narasimhan, along with C. S. Seshadri, were known for their proof of the Narasimhan–Seshadri theorem.
What is the theme of World Hypertension Day 2021?
  1. Measure your blood pressure…at home
  2. Know your Blood Pressure
  3. Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer
  4. High Blood Pressure
See Answer
World Hypertension Day (WHD) is celebrated on 17 May. The theme for World Hypertension Day 2021 is Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer.
Which country has successfully landed a spacecraft on Mars recently?
  1. China
  2. Russia
  3. UAE
  4. USA
See Answer
China has successfully landed a spacecraft on Mars. 6-wheeled Zhurong robot was targeting Utopia Planitia, a vast terrain in the planet’s northern hemisphere.
Famous environmental conservationist Nuklu Phom gets prestigious Whitley Awards 2021. He hails from which state?
  1. Tripura
  2. Mizoram
  3. Nagaland
  4. Arunachal Pradesh
See Answer
An environmentalist from Nagaland’s remote Longleng district has won this year’s Whitley Awards 2021, also known as the Green Oscar
Name the cyclone that has hit Gujarat coast, Maharashtra, Goa etc. recently.
  1. Seroja
  2. Tauktae
  3. Phanfone
  4. Kammuri
See Answer
Tauktae. Cyclone Taukate has obtained its maximum intensity in the wee hours of Sunday and has now become a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (wind speed of 118 to 166 km / hr).
Indian-American _____________ has been appointed senior adviser to U.S. President Joe Biden.
  1. Mala Adiga
  2. Garima Verma
  3. Vanita Gupta
  4. Neera Tandan
See Answer
Indian-American Neera Tanden has been appointed senior adviser to U.S. President Joe Biden. She is currently the president and CEO of a progressive think-tank, Center for American Progress (CAP).
The International Day of Light (IDL) is observed annually on which day?
  1. 15 May
  2. 16 May
  3. 18 May
  4. 17 May
See Answer
The International Day of Light (IDL) is celebrated on 16 May each year to mark the anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by physicist and engineer, Theodore Maiman.
Who among the following is the author of the book “Sikkim: A History of Intrigue and Alliance”?
  1. Pawan Kumar Chamling
  2. Kazi Dawa Samdup
  3. Preet Mohan Singh Malik
  4. Gadul Singh Lama
See Answer
Preet Mohan Singh Malik. The book “Sikkim: A History of Intrigue and Alliance”, published by HarperCollins India, released on May 16, which is celebrated as Sikkim Day. Former diplomat Preet Mohan Singh Malik combines insights into the unique history of the erstwhile kingdom of Sikkim with the intriguing story of how it became India”s 22nd state in his new book.
Which of the following state recently launched the ‘Ayush Ghar-Dwar’ program to keep the home isolated Covid-19 positive patients healthy by practising Yoga?
  1. Himachal Pradesh
  2. Karnataka
  3. Rajasthan
  4. Madhya Pradesh
See Answer
Himachal Government has launched the ‘Ayush Ghar-Dwar’ program to keep the home isolated Covid-19 positive patients healthy by practising Yoga. This program has been started by the Department of AYUSH in collaboration with the Art of Living organisation.

Hot Jobs

View all