Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 28th May 2021

Correct Answer: C. Nilesh Shah

Explanation:The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has constituted an expert committee on Investment Funds. The Committee has been formed under the Chairmanship of Nilesh Shah, Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. Ltd. It will holistically review the global best practices and make recommendations to IFSCA on the roadmap for the fund’s industry in the International Financial Service Centres (IFSCs).The other members of the Committee comprises of leaders from the entire Fund Management ecosystem including from areas such as technology, distribution, legal, compliance, and operations.

About the IFSCA:

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) is based in GIFT City, Gandhinagar in Gujarat. It is a unified regulator to develop and regulate financial products, financial services and financial institutions in the International Financial Service Centres (IFSCs) in India.

Correct Answer – C. Kerala

Explanation: Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan has announced a secretary-level committee will formulate guidelines and recommendations on implementation of the “Smart Kitchen Scheme” in state to fulfil commitments of the Left Democratic Front (LDF). It aims to account and reduce the workload of women’s domestic labour.Smart Kitchen Scheme will be launched by July 10, 2021. Under the scheme, women of state will be given loan to refurbish their kitchen. Loan will be provided with a low-interest rate in instalment schemes. Scheme seeks to reduce workload of women’s domestic labour.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

• Kerala CM: Pinarayi Vijayan.
• Kerala Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan.

Correct Answer – A. May 28

Explanation: The International Day of Action for Women’s Health (International Women’s Health Day) is observed every year on May 28 since 1987 to raise awareness on the issues related to women’s health and well being. Latin American and Caribbean Women’s Health Network (LACWHN) and Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights (WGNRR) launched the day. Year after year, women, girls, advocates and allies have continued to take action and stand up for sexual and reproductive rights for what they are: an indivisible and inalienable part of our human rights.

Correct Answer – D. Armed Forces

Explanation: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has launched the ‘Services e-Health Assistance & Tele-consultation (SeHAT) OPD portal, through video conferencing. The main motive of the portal is to provide telemedicine services to the serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families.

About the Portal:

The portal can be accessed at https://sehatopd.in/, to avail the telemedicine services.SeHAT OPD portal is the final version with advanced safety features.The trial version was launched in August 2020 and more than 6,500 medical consultations have already been carried on the beta version.

Correct Answer- B. Aashritha V Olety

Explanation: Squadron Leader, Aashritha V Olety is the first and only woman in the IAF qualified for the role, and as a flight test engineer, she will be responsible for evaluating aircraft and airborne systems before their induction into the armed forces. Aashritha V Olety, a native of Karnataka, has graduated as part of the 43rd Flight Test Course.

Important Points:

• Air Chief Marshal: Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria.
• Indian Airforce founded: 8 October 1932.
• Indian Airforce Headquarters: New Delhi.

Correct Answer – D. 28th May

Explanation: The International Day of Action for Women’s Health (International Women’s Health Day) is observed every year on May 28 since 1987 to raise awareness on the issues related to women’s health and well being.Latin American and Caribbean Women’s Health Network (LACWHN) and Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights (WGNRR) launched the day.Year after year, women, girls, advocates and allies have continued to take action and stand up for sexual and reproductive rights for what they are: an indivisible and inalienable part of our human rights.

Correct Answer – C. B V.R. Subrahmanyam

Explanation: Central government has appointed B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, as next the Commerce Secretary, Government of India.Mr. Subrahmanyam is a 1987 batch IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, and was sent on deputation to Jammu and Kashmir in June 2018.He served as Chief Secretary when the State was bifurcated into two Union Territories in 2019.He is a widely experienced bureaucrat having worked in Manmohan Singh Prime Minister’s Office as Joint Secretary.

Correct Answer – A. Children’s author

Explanation: Eric Carle was the beloved children’s author and illustrator.His classic “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and other works gave millions of kids some of their earliest and most cherished literary memories.He famous picture book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” has been translated into about 66 languages.About 50 million copies have been sold.His career as an illustrator and children’s author gained pace when he collaborated on “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?”.He had illustrated more than 70 books.

Correct Answer – D. 28th May

Explanation:  World Hunger Day is observed globally on 28 May every year.The objective of this day is to raise awareness about more than 820 million people living in chronic hunger worldwide.It is observed since 2011 to not only spread awareness about the malaise of chronic hunger but also to solve hunger and poverty through sustainable undertakings.The initiative recognizes the dire need to save nearly a quarter of a billion lives from malnourishment and chronic hunger.The need to provide outreach globally during the pandemic for the distribution of food is seen as paramount to save those who have been vulnerable even in pre-pandemic times.

Correct Answer – B. Penpa Tsering

Explanation: Penpa Tsering was on Thursday sworn-in as president of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Dharamshala-based Tibetan government-in-exile.Chief Justice Commissioner Sonam Norbu Dagpo administered the oath to Penpa Tsering, the second democratically-elected Sikyong (president) of the 17th Parliament-in-Exile of the Central Tibetan Administration.Penpa Tsering succeeded Lobsang Sangay.Penpa Tsering, 53, was the speaker of the Parliament of the CTA for two terms between 2008 and 2016.He was the runner up in the Sikyong election in 2016.

Correct Answer – B. Eastern Naval Command

Explanation: Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command commenced ‘Skill Development Training Program’ on “Maintenance of PSA Oxygen Plants” on 27 May 2021.The four-day training program is being conducted by a team of experts from Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam over video conference and includes theoretical sessions and practical demonstrations on the PSA plant available at Dockyard.The training is attended by 82 Master Trainers from various institutes spread in 30 cities across the country.Professors from IIT, Kanpur and officials from the Ministry of Health And Family Welfare along with the Ministry of Skill Development also participated in the training.

Correct Answer – B. Sanjiv Kapoor

Explanation: Sanjiv Kapoor will be joining the Oberoi Hotels and Resorts Group as President effective 1 June 2021.Kapoor is an aviation veteran who has worked as Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer at Vistara and Chief Operating Officer at Spice Jet.Oberoi Group, founded in 1934, presently operates 33 hotels across the country, two Nile cruisers, and a motor vessel in the backwaters of Kerala.

Correct Answer – D. Sanjay Dutt

Explanation:  Sanjay Dutt has been granted a golden visa by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government.The visa came into effect in May 2019 following approval from the Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.The golden visa is a long-term residency visa.It is targeted at wealthy individuals keen to offer the UAE significant investment in exchange for an opportunity to reside within the country.

UAE:

• Capital – Abu Dhabi.
• Currency – United Arab Emirates dirham.
• President – Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
• National Sport – Camel racing.

Correct Answer – B. Kerala

Explanation: The Kerala government has announced ‘one-time’ financial help of ₹3 lakh for children who lost their parents due to coronavirus.Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said ₹2,000 per month will be given to the children till 18 years of age.Besides, the state government will bear the cost of their education till the degree level.

Kerala:

• Chief Minister – Pinarayi Vijayan.
• Governor – Arif Mohammad Khan.
• Number of Districts – 14.
• Lok Sabha seats – 20.
• Rajya Sabha seats – 9.