Dear Readers, we are providing May 2016 Current Affairs Quiz Revision Part -I for upcoming SBI clerk, SBI PO and UIICL Exams.
1. Who has been appointed as
the Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General ( CAG)?
the Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General ( CAG)?
Ans- Hindupur Pradeep Rao
2. Which denomination
banknotes with insert ‘R’ will be issued by the Reserve Bank of India (
RBI)?
banknotes with insert ‘R’ will be issued by the Reserve Bank of India (
RBI)?
Ans- Rs. 1000
3. What is India’s rank in
global organization EY released the Renewable energy country attractiveness
index 2016 ?
global organization EY released the Renewable energy country attractiveness
index 2016 ?
Ans- 3rd Position
4. The 2016 International Day
of Families was observed across the world on…….?
of Families was observed across the world on…….?
Ans- 15 May
5. Who has sworn in as the
31st Chief Justice of Rajasthan?
31st Chief Justice of Rajasthan?
Ans- Justice Naveen Sinha
6. India’s first Spice Museum
will be opened in which city of India?
will be opened in which city of India?
Ans- Kochi
7. India’s first startup
hostel has been launched in which city of India?
hostel has been launched in which city of India?
Ans- Bengaluru
8. Which Bank has launched
SmartUp for start-ups?
SmartUp for start-ups?
Ans- HDFC Bank
9. What is the strike range
of Prithvi-II missile ?
of Prithvi-II missile ?
Ans- 350 kilometer
10. Who won Spanish league
title La Liga?
title La Liga?
Ans- FC Barcelona
11. Which state has decided to
launch Green Passage scheme for orphan students to ensure that they get free of
cost higher education in the state?
launch Green Passage scheme for orphan students to ensure that they get free of
cost higher education in the state?
Ans- Odisha Government
12. World’s largest Single
Rooftop Solar Power Plant inaugurated at which place ?
Rooftop Solar Power Plant inaugurated at which place ?
Ans- Amritsar
13. Who was awarded Othmer
Gold Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership?
Gold Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership?
Ans- Mukesh Ambani
14. Who has won the 2016 Man
Booker International Prize for her novel ‘The Vegetarian’ ?
Booker International Prize for her novel ‘The Vegetarian’ ?
Ans- South Korean author, Han
Kang
Kang
15. Which Bank has decided to
close its retail banking branches in a phased manner?
close its retail banking branches in a phased manner?
Ans- Royal Bank of Scotland NV
(RBS)
(RBS)
16. Who was was sworn-in as
the President of Taiwan?
the President of Taiwan?
Ans- Tsai Ing-wen
17. How much loan amount has
been sanctioned by World Bank for Indian solar programme?
been sanctioned by World Bank for Indian solar programme?
Ans- $625 million
18. The World’s first Scanning
Helium Microscope (SHeM) has been built by which country?
Helium Microscope (SHeM) has been built by which country?
Ans- Australia
19. The 2016 Women Economic
Forum (WEF) has been hosted by which country?
Forum (WEF) has been hosted by which country?
Ans-India
20. Name the Indian Foreign
Service (IFS) officer who was appointed as the Ambassador of India to Romania?
Service (IFS) officer who was appointed as the Ambassador of India to Romania?
Ans- AVS Ramesh Chandra
21. Who was appointed as UN
special envoys for El Nino, Climate?
special envoys for El Nino, Climate?
Ans- Mary Robinson, Macharia
Kamau
Kamau
22. Who was elected the
president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)?
president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)?
Ans- Anurag Thakur
23. Which state government of
India has launched PEHAL programme for raising education standards?
India has launched PEHAL programme for raising education standards?
Ans- Himachal Pradesh
24. Who is the author of the
book “Dr. Ambedkar: Life and Mission”?
book “Dr. Ambedkar: Life and Mission”?
Ans- Dhananjay Kheer
25. Who is the author of the
book “Curfew in the city”?
book “Curfew in the city”?
Ans- Vibhuti Narain Rai
26. Srabani Nanda is
associated with which sports?
associated with which sports?
Ans- Racing
27. Which Emmy award-winning
English-born actor died at the age of 96 recently?
English-born actor died at the age of 96 recently?
Ans- Alan Young
28. Turrialba volcano which
erupted recently at which place?
erupted recently at which place?
Ans- Costa Rica
29. Who was sworn-in as the
Chief Minister of Assam?
Chief Minister of Assam?
Ans- Sarbanand Sonowal
30. Who was sworn-in as Tamil
Nadu Chief Minister for sixth time?
Nadu Chief Minister for sixth time?
Ans- J Jayalalithaa
31. Who was appointed as the
Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Puducherry?
Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Puducherry?
Ans- Kiran Bedi
32. Proposed Postal Payment
Bank will be operational from…….?
Bank will be operational from…….?
Ans-March 2017
33. International Day for
Biological Diversity was observed on which date?
Biological Diversity was observed on which date?
Ans- May 22
34. Name the fast attack
craft was commissioned into Indian Navy?
craft was commissioned into Indian Navy?
Ans- INS Tarmugli
35. Who was appointed CMD of
Nuclear Power Corporation of India?
Nuclear Power Corporation of India?
Ans- S K Sharma
36. Who has won the 2016
Indian Federation Cup football tournament title for the 14th time?
Indian Federation Cup football tournament title for the 14th time?
Ans- Mohun Bagan FC
37. Who became the first
cueist in the world to hold both world and continental titles in 6-red snooker
at the same time?
cueist in the world to hold both world and continental titles in 6-red snooker
at the same time?
Ans- Pankaj Advani
38. Which indigenously built
highly maneuverable Fast Attack Craft has been commissioned into Indian Navy?
highly maneuverable Fast Attack Craft has been commissioned into Indian Navy?
Ans- INS Tarmugli
39. Who was sworn-in as 12th
Chief Minister of Kerala?
Chief Minister of Kerala?
Ans- Pinarayi Vijayan
40. The Indian citizens have
been barred from travelling to which country recently by the Government of
India (GoI)?
been barred from travelling to which country recently by the Government of
India (GoI)?
Ans- Libya
41. The United Nations World
Humanitarian Summit was held at which place ?
Humanitarian Summit was held at which place ?
Ans- Istanbul
42. With which country did
China signed an agreement to build its first nuclear reactor?
China signed an agreement to build its first nuclear reactor?
Ans- Sudan
43. Who is the author of the
book “The Bones of Grace”?
book “The Bones of Grace”?
Ans- Tahmima Anam
44. Who becomes first US
president to visit Hiroshima bomb site?
president to visit Hiroshima bomb site?
Ans-Barack Obama
45. Who was with 2016 Harvard
Business School Alumni Achievement Award?
Business School Alumni Achievement Award?
Ans- Sunil Mittal
46. Who was sworn-in as the
chief minister of West Bengal for second successive five-year term?
chief minister of West Bengal for second successive five-year term?
Ans- Mamata Banerjee
47. Who has won the ‘India
Biodiversity Award 2016’ ?
Biodiversity Award 2016’ ?
Ans- Pakke Tiger Reserve in
Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
48. Who will be the new Prime
Minister of Guinea Bissau?
Minister of Guinea Bissau?
Ans- Baciro Dja
49. Name the seventeenth
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) that was commissioned into Indian Navy at Kochi
in May 2016?
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) that was commissioned into Indian Navy at Kochi
in May 2016?
Ans- ICGS ARUSH
50. 42nd G7 Summit was held
at which place?
at which place?
Ans-Ise-Shima in Japan
51. World No Tobacco Day 2016
observed across the world on which date ?
observed across the world on which date ?
Ans- 31 May
52. Who was awarded with the
Japan’s Fukuoka prize 2016 for his outstanding contribution towards creating,
preserving and showcasing South Asian traditional fusion music?
Japan’s Fukuoka prize 2016 for his outstanding contribution towards creating,
preserving and showcasing South Asian traditional fusion music?
Ans- Music composer AR Rahman
53. Who became the first
Indian to play top-tier European football league match?
Indian to play top-tier European football league match?
Ans- National football team
goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
54. Who became first Union
Territory (UT) in the counry to sign 24×7 Power for All document?
Territory (UT) in the counry to sign 24×7 Power for All document?
Ans-Lakshadweep
55. Who won the 2016 UEFA
Champions League for the record 11th time by defeating Atletico Madrid FC?
Champions League for the record 11th time by defeating Atletico Madrid FC?
Ans- Real Madrid FC
56. Who has won the
prestigious 2016 Scholastic Asian Book Award?
prestigious 2016 Scholastic Asian Book Award?
Ans- Indian author Aditi
Krishnakumar
Krishnakumar
57. Seema Punia is related
with which sports?
with which sports?
Ans- Discus thrower
58. Seema Punia is related
with which sports?
with which sports?
Ans- Discus thrower
59. Who has won the ninth
edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL)?
edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL)?
Ans- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
60. The International Day of
United Nations Peacekeepers was observed on…….?
United Nations Peacekeepers was observed on…….?
Ans- 29 May
61. Name the India’s first
reusable space shuttle?
reusable space shuttle?
Ans- Reusable Launch
Vehicle-Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD)
Vehicle-Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD)
62. Which country’s women
badminton team has won the 2016 Uber Cup tournament?
badminton team has won the 2016 Uber Cup tournament?
Ans- China
