01 May 2021 Current Affairs Questions

1) Question

With reference to May Day, consider the following statements:

1. The day is celebrated to honour the contribution of working men and women and to pay tribute to workers sacrifices in achieving economic and social rights all over the world.

2. In India, the first Labour day or May Day was celebrated in 1923 in Chennai.

3. The date was chosen by a pan-national organization of socialist and communist political parties to commemorate the Haymarket affair, which occurred in Chicago on 4 May 1886.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

2) Question

Which one of the following is the best description of ‘Operation Samudra Setu-II’, that was in the news recently?

It aims to augment the ongoing national mission for meeting the Oxygen requirements.

It aims to provide students studying in primary settings with the necessary institutional equipment and instructional material to facilitate their education.

It was launched for the evacuation of people from war hit Yemen.

None of the above.

3) Question

With reference to the “Sustainable Livelihoods For Tribal Households in India”, consider the following statements:

1. It is a joint initiative of TRIFED and World Bank.

2. TRIFED is the nodal agency working for the empowerment of tribals

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

4) Question

Who among the following eminent personalities have received Bharat Ratna award?

1. Satyajit Ray

2. Indira Gandhi

3. Mother Teresa

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

5) Question

With reference to the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure for 2021-22, consider the following statements:

1. Under the Scheme, financial assistance is provided to the State Governments in the form of 50-year interest free loan.

2. In the first part of the scheme all North-East and Hill States will get an amount of Rs 400 crore each.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

6) Question

Which of the following department in the union ministry administers the Legal Metrology Act 2009?

Department of Consumer Affairs

Department of Science & Technology

Department of Economic Affairs

None of the above

7) Question

With reference to the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH), consider the following statements:

1. It is the youngest of the Codex Commodity Committees.

2. The Committee is chaired by India.

3. Spices Board India is its Secretariat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

8) Question

In which of the following areas drones can be used in India?

1. Surveys

2. Photography

3. Security

4. Delivery of goods

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1, 2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 4 only

1,3 and 4 only

2, 3 and 4 only

9) Question

Who was Yudhvir Singh?

An Indian freedom fighter and homeopathic doctor

An American Indian scientist

Renowned Hindustani classical singer

The former judge and Acting Chief Justice of India.

10) Question

Consider the following statements:

1. In 1971, he was designated a senior advocate of the Bombay High Court.

2. He served as Solicitor-General of India from 1977 to 1980.

3. He served as Attorney-General for India from 1989 to 1990.

4. In 2002, he received the Padma Vibhushan for his defence of the freedom of expression and the protection of human rights.

Above statements are about who among the following personalities?

Soli Sorabjee

Ram Jethmalani

Fali Sam Nariman

Nanabhoy Palkhivala