Daily Current Affairs Quiz 26 and 27 April 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 26 and 27 April 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 26 and 27 April 2021: Based on the Current Affairs and Important News of 26 & 27 April 2021 we have framed important current affairs questions for banking and competitive exams. These current affairs quiz questions will be helpful for upcoming competitive exams. Give our online current affairs test every day to be prepared for all Current Affairs Quiz 26 & 27 April 2021. 

1. As per the latest instruction issued by RBI, what is the cap imposed on the tenure that an incumbent MD/CEO or Whole-time Director of a private sector bank can have?
   A) 12 years
   B) 15 years
   C) 10 years
   D) 20 years
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has capped the tenure of Managing Director and Chief Executive (MD & CEO) of commercial banks to 15 years. The same limit will also be applicable to whole time directors (WTD).This means that the same incumbent cannot hold the post for more than 15 years.The revised instructions will be applicable to all the Private Sector Banks including Small Finance Banks (SFBs) and wholly owned subsidiaries of Foreign Banks. However, it will not be applicable to foreign banks operating as branches in India.
2. Krishnamurthy Santhanam, who has died recently, was a _________ by profession
   A) Earth Scientist
   B) Agricultural Scientist
   C) Nuclear Scientist
   D) Communication Scientist
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:Indian nuclear scientist Krishnamurthy Santhanam, who played noteworthy role in 1998 nuclear tests at Pokhran, has passed away.
3. When is the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day observed globally?
   A) 25 April
   B) 26 April
   C) 27 April
   D) 24 April
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:The International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed every year on April 26 to raise awareness of the consequences of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and the risks of nuclear energy in general.
4. What is the estimated GDP growth rate of India for FY22 as projected by the Goldman Sachs?
   A) 10.7%
   B) 10.2%
   C) 10.5%
   D) 10.9%
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:Wall Street brokerage Goldman Sachs revised downward the GDP growth forecast of India for the fiscal year 2021-22 (FY22) to 10.5 percent from the earlier estimate of 10.9 percent.
5. Indian executive Jagdish Khattar who has passed away recently was the former MD of which company?
   A) Maruti Suzuki
   B) ONGC
   C) Bata
   D) HDFC Bank
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: Jagdish Khattar, the former Managing Director of Maruti Suzuki, has passed away. He was 79.
6. The World Intellectual Property Day is observed on ____________
   A) 24 April
   B) 25 April
   C) 26 April
   D) 27 April
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:The World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on 26 April since 2000.
7. Arun Chaudhary, who has passed away recently was the former Chief of which of these organisations?
   A) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
   B) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
   C) Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
   D) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) 
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:Former Sahasthra Seema Bal (SSB) Chief Arun Chaudhary, has passed away due to Covid complications. He was 66.
8. Which film has won the Best Picture Award at the 93rd Academy Awards or Oscars 2021?
   A) The Father
   B) Judas And The Black Messiah
   C) Nomadland
   D) Minari
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:Top Award Winners:Best Picture: Nomadland, Best Director: Chloe Zhao, Nomadland, Best Actress: Frances McDormand, Nomadland, Best Actor: Anthony Hopkins, The Father
9. What was the profession of Mohan M Shantanagoudar, who has passed away recently?
   A) Scientist
   B) Economist
   C) Filmmaker
   D) Judge
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:The sitting Supreme Court of India Judge Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar has passed away  due to a lung infection. He was 62.
10. What is the upper age limit fixed for MD & CEO and WTDs in private banks by RBI?
    A) 75 years
    B) 62 years
    C) 65 years
    D) 70 years
    
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    Option D
    Explanation: The upper age limit for MD & CEO and WTDs in private banks has been retained at 70 years
11. What is the theme of 2021 World Intellectual Property Day?
    A) Intellectual property and small businesses: Taking big ideas to market
    B) Reach for Gold: IP and Sports
    C) Innovate for a Green Future
    D) Powering change: Women in innovation and creativity
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:Theme 2021: ‘Intellectual property and small businesses: Taking big ideas to market’
12. Rajan Mishra, who has passed away recently, was a renowned ____________
    A) Historian
    B) Indian Classical Singer
    C) Architect
    D) Spies/Intelligent officer
    
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    Option B
    Explanation:Renowned Hindustani Classical singer, from ‘Banaras Gharana’ of India, Pandit Rajan Mishra, has passed away, battling the coronavirus. He was 70.He was a vocalist in the khyal style of Indian classical singing.