Current Affairs 21th May 2020 : Daily GK Update in English

1. In the NMIS online dashboard recently developed by the National Disaster Management Authority, what does ‘M’ Stand for? 
A. Maintenance 
B. Migrant 
C. Ministry 
D. Movement 
Answer [B] Migrant
2. Bundesliga, the first tournament to resume after the Covid-19 pandemic, is associated with which sports?
A. Basketball 
B. Football 
C. Hockey 
D. Wrestling 
Answer [B] Football
3. In the recent economic stimulus package, it was announced that India is to become a global MRO hub. In this context, MRO is associated with which sector?
A. Education Sector 
B. Aviation Sector 
C. Power Sector 
D. Mineral Sector 
Answer [B] Aviation Sector
4. When is the International Day of Living Together in Peace celebrated by the United Nations?
A. May 12 
B. May 14 
C. May 16 
D. May 18 
Answer [C] May 16 
5. What is the additional allocation in the MGNREGS scheme for 2020-21, as announced by the Union Finance Ministry?
A. Rs. 1000O Crore 
B. Rs. 2500O Crore 
C. Rs. 4000O Crore 
D. Rs. 5000O Crore 
Answer [C] Rs. 4000O Crore
6. What is the name of the scheme recently launched by the Indian Government, with an aim to promote digital education in the country?
A. Vidya Bharati 
B. PM e-Vidya 
C. Padhe Bharat 
D. Study India
Answer [B] PM e-Vidya
7. What is the name of the initiative launched by the Finance Minister, to provide psychological support to students, teachers and families?
A. PM Educare 
B. PM Support 
C. Manodarpan 
D. Manosamridhi 
Answer [C] Manodarpan
8. What is the minimum threshold to initiate insolvency proceedings under the IBC (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code), as proposed in the economic package?
A. Rs. 15 Lakh 
B. Rs. 25 Lakh 
C. Rs. 50 Lakh 
D. Rs. 1 Crore 
Answer [D] Rs. 1 Crore
9. What is the modified borrowing limit of states as a percentage of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) for the year 2020-21?
A. 3.5%
B. 4%
C. 5% 
D. 7.5%
Answer [C] 5% 
10. What is the theme of the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day celebrated on May 17, 2020?
A. Connect 2030: ICTs for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 
B. Information and Communication embracing the world 
C. ICTs deployed during the pandemic 
D. ICTs: Vital for inclusive development 
Answer [A] Connect 2030: ICTs for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)