Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 21st May 2021

Correct Answer: D. Jharkhand

Explanation: Jharkhand has launched the ‘Amrit Vahini’ App for the online booking of hospital beds. Corona patients in Jharkhand can book hospital beds online through the ‘Amrit Vahini’ App launched by CM Hemant Soren.

About the ‘Amrit Vahini’ App:

‘Amrit Vahini’ App, the state government would be able to provide better facilities for the people infected with the coronavirus. Though ‘Amrit Vahini’ App or website one can get all information about the availability of hospital beds and even book one for himself or anybody else online. The bed booked by the person will be kept reserved for him for the next two hours.

Correct Answer – A. Rs 1 crore

Explanation: The RBI has imposed monetary penalty on City Union Bank, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank and two other lenders for contravention of certain directions issued by the central bank. A penalty of Rs 1 crore has been imposed on City Union Bank Limited for contravention of/non-compliance with certain provisions contained in the RBI (Lending to MSME Sector) Directions, 2017 and the circulars on the Educational Loan Scheme and Credit Flow to Agriculture – Agricultural Loans – Waiver of Margin/Security Requirements.In another statement, the RBI said it has imposed a penalty of  Rs 1 crore on Tamilnad Mercantile Bank for non-compliance with certain provisions of directions issued by it on the Cyber Security Framework in Banks.

Other Banks:

The Reserve Bank of India also imposed a penalty of Rs 90 lakh on Nutan Nagarik Sahakari Bank, Ahmedabad for non-compliance with directions Interest Rate on Deposits, Know Your Customer (KYC) and Circular on Frauds Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism.The apex bank has also imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 10 lakh on Daimler Financial Services India Private Limited, Pune for non-compliance with certain provisions of the directions issued by RBI contained in ‘Reserve Bank Commercial Paper Directions 2017’ and ‘Non-Banking Financial Company – Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016’.

Important Points:

RBI 25th Governor: Shaktikant Das; Headquarters: Mumbai; Founded: 1 April 1935, Kolkata.

Correct Answer – E. May 21

Explanation: International Tea Day is observed globally on May 21 on the recommendation of India. The purpose of International Tea Day is to try to improve the condition of tea producers and tea workers. The United Nations recognised International Tea Day by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to raise awareness of the deep cultural and economic significance of tea around the world and promote its importance in fighting hunger and poverty.

History of International Tea Day:

The United Nations General Assembly has designated May 21 as International Tea Day based on a proposal moved by India at the FAO Intergovernmental Group (IGG) on Tea in October 2015. Before 2019, December 15 is celebrated as International Tea Day in tea producing nations such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Uganda, India and Tanzania.

What is Tea?

Tea is a beverage made from the Camellia Sinensis plant. Tea is the world’s most-consumed drink, after water. It is believed that tea originated in northeast India, north Myanmar and southwest China, but the exact place where the plant first grew is not known. Tea has been with us for a long time. There is evidence that tea was consumed in China 5,000 years ago. Tea consumption can bring health benefits and wellness due to the beverage’s anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and weight loss effects. It also has cultural significance in many societies.

Correct Answer – B. Suresh Mukund

Explanation: The Emmy Award-nominated Indian choreographer Suresh Mukund, has won the 10th Annual ‘World Choreography Award 2020’, (also known as Choreo Awards), becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious honour.He won the award in the ‘TV REALITY SHOW/COMPETITION’ category, for his work on the hit American TV reality show ‘World of Dance’. Mukund is the director and choreographer of the Indian dance crew ‘The Kings’, which won the 2019 season of World of Dance. The World Choreography Awards, famously known as the “Oscars of Dance”, takes place every year, in Los Angeles, to showcase the most innovative and original works by the world’s best choreographers featured in television, film, commercials, digital content, and music videos.

Correct Answer – D. Rajiv Gandhi

Explanation: In India, the National Anti Terrorism Day is observed on May 21 to commemorate the death anniversary of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi. The day is also observed to spread the message of peace, harmony, and humankind and to promote unity among the people. Rajiv Gandhi was India’s youngest Prime Minister. He was appointed as the sixth Prime Minister of the country and served the nation from 1984 to 1989. Mr Gandhi was assassinated on May 21, 1991, by a human bomb. He was killed in Tamil Nadu in a campaign by a terrorist. Then, under the V.P. Singh government, the centre has decided to observe 21st May as Anti Terrorism Day.

Correct Answer – E. 21st May

Explanation: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed globally on 21 May every year.The day aims to celebrate the richness of the world’s cultures and highlight the significance of its diversity as an agent of inclusion and positive change for achieving peace and sustainable development.In the year 2001, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted the ‘Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity’ as a result of the destruction of the Buddha statues of Bamiyan in Afghanistan in 2001.

Correct Answer – A. Maharashtra

Explanation: The Cabinet of Maharashtra chaired by Uddhav Thackeray, Chief Minister (CM) of Maharashtra approved the proposal to allocate 50 Acres of land in the district of Sindhudurg to establish the National Institute of Medicinal Plants (NIMP).The allocated land located in the Aadali village of Dodamarg taluka will be handed over to the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy (AYUSH).The NIMP at Maharashtra will act as a one-stop centre for all the needs related to medicinal plants.

Correct Answer – C. Third

Explanation:  India ranked third in the 57th Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) – May 2021 – released by Ernst & Young Global Ltd (EY).The USA topped the index, while China took the 2nd Rank.India has improved its rank from 4th (in 56th RECAI) to 3rd due to its exceptional performance in the Solar PhotoVoltaic (PV) sector.Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) is a biannual report being released since 2003.It ranks the world’s Top 40 countries based on the attractiveness of their renewable energy investment and deployment opportunities.

Correct Answer – D. 31st Mar 2022

Explanation:  The Reserve Bank of India has issued a circular that full KYC (know your customer)-compliant prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) have to offer their holders interoperability through card networks and UPI (Unified Payments Interface) mandatorily by March 31, 2022.Also, customers of full KYC-compliant PPIs issued by non-bank PPI issuers can withdraw a maximum of Rs 2,000 per transaction and Rs 10,000 per month per PPI.PPIs are instruments that facilitate purchase of goods and services, including financial services, remittances, funds transfers, against the value stored in/on such instruments.The maximum amount outstanding in respect of full-KYC PPIs (KYC-compliant PPIs) has been increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh.

Correct Answer – A. Paris, France

Explanation: The Summit on Financing of African Economies 2021 held at Paris, France on May 18, 2021.Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan virtually represented India in the summit.The objective of the summit is to arrange financial resources for reviving the economy of African Continent, which has been affected by COVID-19.Under the “Vaccine Maitri” initiative, India supplied 24.7 million doses of Indigenous COVID-19 vaccines as grants, and commercial and COVAX supplies to 42 countries in the continent.

Correct Answer – B. Johnson and Johnson

Explanation: US pharmaceutical company Johnson and Johnson has joined hands with Telangana-based Biological E Limited for the manufacturing of the COVID-19 vaccine.The vaccine named, Janssen Covid-19 vaccine is currently approved in the US, Europe, and other nations including Thailand and South Africa.India has currently approved 3 vaccines that are- Covishied, Covaxin, and Russia’s Sputnik V.

Telangana:

• Chief Minister – K. Chandrashekar Rao.
• Governor – Tamilisai Soundararajan.
• Number of Districts – 33.

Correct Answer – B. Fiame Naomi Mataafa

Explanation: Fiame Naomi Mataafa is set to become Samoa’s first female Prime Minister.Mataafa is a former Deputy Prime Minister.She is the daughter of independent Samoa’s first Prime Minister Fiame Mataafa Faumuina Mulinuu.Samoa gained independence in 1962 after nearly 50 years as a New Zealand protectorate.

Correct Answer – B. June 2021

Explanation: The Income Tax Department will launch its new e-filing portal www.incometax.gov.in on 7 June 2021.The new e-filing portal is aimed at providing taxpayer convenience and a modern, seamless experience to taxpayers.The portal is integrated with the immediate processing of Income Tax Returns ITRs to issue quick refunds to taxpayers.

Correct Answer – B. Gautam Adani

Explanation: Gautam Adani has become the 2nd richest person in Asia overtakes China’s waterman Zhong Shanshan.The Adani group chairman’s net worth has shot up to $66.5 bn higher than Shanshan’s net worth of $63.6 bn, as per the Bloomberg Billionaire Index.Ambani’s total wealth now stands at $76.5 billion, making him the 13th richest in the world, followed by Adani at 14th.