Daily Current Affairs Quiz 15 May 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 15 May 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 15 May 2021: Based on the Current Affairs and Important News of 15 May 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 15 May 2021. 

1. Who has topped the ‘World’s 50 Greatest Leaders’ list of Fortune for the year 2021?
   A) Justin Trudeau
   B) Sanna Marin
   C) Scott Morrison
   D) Jacinda Ardern
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   Option D

   Explanation:New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has topped the ‘World’s 50 Greatest Leaders’ list for 2021, released by Fortune Magazine
2. Airline carrier, GoAir has rebranded itself, to become ultra-low-cost carrier amid COVID pandemic. What is the new name of the company?
   A) Go Jet
   B) Go First
   C) Go Alliance
   D) Go India
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   Option B

   Explanation: Wadia Group-owned GoAir has rebranded itself as ‘Go First’ on May 13, 2021, with the new motto “You Come First”.
3. When is the International Day of Families observed?
   A) 15 May
   B) 14 May
   C) 13 May
   D) 12 May
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   Option A

   Explanation:The International Day of Families is observed every year on 15 May to reflect the importance that the international community attaches to families.
4. Malerkotla has been declared as the new district of which state recently?
   A) Haryana
   B) Assam
   C) Tamil Nadu
   D) Punjab
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   Option D

   Explanation:Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has declared Malerkotla as the 23rd district of the state on May 14, 2021, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
5. Who has been appointed as the Prime Minister of Nepal in 2021?
   A) Madhav Kumar Nepal
   B) Pushpa Kamal Dahal
   C) KP Sharma Oli
   D) Baburam Bhattarai
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   Option C

   Explanation:In Nepal, KP Sharma Oli was re-appointed as the Prime Minister of the country by the President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on May 13, 2021.
6. Indu Jain, a pioneering philanthropist and media personality has passed away. She was the Chairperson of which media group?
   A) Indian Express
   B) Times Group
   C) Jagran Prakashan Ltd.
   D) Ramoji Group
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   Option B

   Explanation:Pioneering philanthropist and Times Group Chairperson Indu Jain has passed away due to Covid-related complications. She was 84.
7. The 4th edition of India-Swiss Financial Dialogue was held virtually. Who led Indian delegation in the conference?
   A) Ajay Seth
   B) T.V.Somanathan 
   C) Rajiv Kumar
   D) Rajeev Ranjan
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   Option A

   Explanation:The 4th edition of India-Swiss Financial Dialogue was held through video conferencing on May 11, 2021. The Indian delegation was led by Ajay Seth, Economic Affairs Secretary.
8. What is the theme of the 2021 International Day of Families?
   A) Families and inclusive societies
   B) Families and Climate Action: focus on SDG13
   C) Families in Development: Copenhagen & Beijing+25
   D) Families and New Technologies
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   Option D

   Explanation:The theme of 2021 is “Families and New Technologies”.
9. From India, who has achieved top rank in the Fortune’s ‘World’s 50 Greatest Leaders’ 2021?
   A) Narendra Modi
   B) Mukesh Ambani
   C) Adar Poonawalla
   D) Randeep Guleria
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   Option C

   Explanation:From India, Adar Poonawalla, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Serum Institute of India (SII) is the only Indian among the top 10 names. He is placed at 10th spot.
10. Arjuna award winning Venugopal Chandrasekar, who has passed away recently, was associated with which sports?
    A) Wrestling
    B) Table Tennis
    C) Cricket
    D) Badminton
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    Option B

    Explanation:Three-time National table tennis champion and former International paddler Venugopal Chandrasekar has passed away following COVID-related complications. He was 63.
11. Name the winner of the 2021 World Food Prize. 
    A) Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted
    B) Rattan Lal
    C) Akinwumi Adesina
    D) Fazle Hasan Abed
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    Option A

    Explanation:Indian-origin Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted has been named as the winner of 2021 World Food Prize. The 71-year-old Thilsted was born and grew up in Trinidad and Tobago and later became a citizen of Denmark.
12. Who has recently been appointed as one of the four Vice President of the International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS) from India in 2021?
    A) Gital Mittal
    B) Rohit Gupta
    C) Naziya Alvi Rahman
    D) Manisha Kapoor
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    Option D

    Explanation: Manisha Kapoor, the General Secretary, of Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has been appointed to the executive committee of the International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS). Manisha Kapoor will be one of the four vice-presidents on the executive committee of the global body. 
13. Anup Bhattacharya, a noted freedom and a pioneering musician, who has passed away recently was from which country?
    A) Bhutan
    B) India
    C) Nepal
    D) Bangladesh
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    Option D

    Explanation:Noted Bangladeshi freedom fighter and an exceptional Tagore singer, Anup Bhattacharya has passed away due to old age complications . He was 77.