Daily Current Affairs Quiz 20 May 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 20 May 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 20 May 2021: Based on the Current Affairs and Important News of 20 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 20 May 2021. 

1. The SBIRS Geo-5 is a missile-warning satellite, launched recently on Atlas V rocket into space.The satellite belongs to which country?
   A) France
   B) United States
   C) China
   D) Japan
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   Option B

   Explanation: American spacecraft launch service provider, United Launch Alliance, launched its Atlas V rocket into space, on May 18, 2021, carrying a missile-warning satellite, SBIRS Geo-5, for the U.S. Space Force. The Space Based Infrared System Geosynchronous Earth Orbit Flight 5 (SBIRS Geo-5), is fifth in the series of a constellation of the US Space Force, that will eventually contain six satellites.
2. The World Bee Day is observed on which day of the year?
   A) 20 May
   B) 19 May
   C) 18 May
   D) 17 May
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   Option A

   Explanation:The World Bee Day is celebrated every year on May 20 to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem.
3. With which organisation, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has inked MoU for the digital transformation of Tribal Schools?
   A) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
   B) Facebook
   C) Google
   D) Microsoft
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   Option D

   Explanation:The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MTA) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Microsoft for the digital transformation of Tribal Schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and Ashram Schools, among others under the Ministry.
4. The largest international submarine cable system centred on India, is being set up which which company?
   A) Amazon
   B) BSNL
   C) Reliance Jio
   D) Airtel
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   Option C

   Explanation:Telecom operator Reliance Jio is constructing the largest international submarine cable system centred on India. Under this, Jio will be deploying two next-generation cables to support the extraordinary growth in data demand across the Asia and Europe regions. The India-Asia-Xpress (IAX) system will connect India eastbound to Singapore and beyond, and the India-Europe-Xpress (IEX) system will connect India westbound to the Middle East and Europe.
5. Which tech giant has partnered with the SpaceX to offer high-speed satellite internet to customers worldwide, using Starlink satellite system?
   A) Amazon
   B) Google
   C) Facebook
   D) Microsoft
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   Option B

   Explanation: Elon Musk-owned SpaceX has partnered with Google Cloud to offer high-speed satellite internet to customers worldwide. Under this partnership, SpaceX will set up Starlink ground stations within Google’s data centres, that connect to Starlink satellites, so as to enable high-speed broadband internet through Google Cloud.
6. Name the Indian-American, who has recently been appointed as the Senior Adviser to President at the White House in US Administration?
   A) Neera Tanden
   B) Vanita Gupta
   C) Vivek Murthy
   D) Vinay Reddy
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   Option A

   Explanation:The US administration has appointed Indian-American Neera Tanden as a Senior Adviser to President Joe Biden at the White House on May 17, 2021.
7. Moctar Ouane has been re-appointed as the interim Prime Minister of which country?
   A) Nigeria
   B) Mali
   C) Senegal
   D) Chad
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   Option B

   Explanation:Mali’s interim Prime Minister Moctar Ouane has been re-appointed to the post by President Bah Ndaw, in order to carry out the reshuffle of the cabinet.
8. The Atlas V rocket is operated by which company?
   A) Blue Origin
   B) SpaceX
   C) Boeing
   D) United Launch Alliance
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   Option D

   Explanation: Atlas V is an expendable launch system and the fifth major version in the Atlas rocket family. It was originally designed by Lockheed Martin, now being operated by United Launch Alliance, a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
9. What is the theme of World Bee Day 2021?
   A) Bee engaged: Build Back Better for Bees
   B) Save the Bees
   C) Just Bee Yourself
   D) No Bee, No Honey
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   Option A

   Explanation:The theme of World Bee Day 2021 is “Bee engaged: Build Back Better for Bees”..
10. What is the capital of Mali?
    A) Yamoussoukro
    B) Accra
    C) Bamako
    D) Kampala
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    Option C

    Explanation: Capital: Bamako;  Currency: West African CFA franc