| 17. | The US President Donald Trump has nominated which Indian-American lawyer as a representative to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The US President Donald Trump has nominated Indian-American lawyer Ashok Michael Pinto as a representative to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the World Bank's lending arm. He was nominated for the post of the US Alternate Executive Director of IBRD for a term of two years. If confirmed, he would replace Erik Bethel, who has resigned from the post. |
| 18. | According to Global Report on Food Crisis, 2020, which country was the hardest-hit nation in 2019 with 15.9 million people under food crisis? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Global Network against Food Crisis released the Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC) 2020. The report stated that around 135 million people are living under the food crisis. According to Global Report on Food Crisis, 2020, Yemen was the hardest-hit nation in 2019 with 15.9 million people under food crisis, which is almost 53 percent of its population. |
| 19. | How many Indian journalists have been honoured with the "Pulitzer Prize 2020"? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Three Indian journalists have been honoured with the "Pulitzer Prize 2020" in the field of feature photography. The names of the three prize winners are Dar Yasin, Mukhtar Khan, and Channi Anand. The results were announced virtually on 4 May. The award was announced 15 Journalism categories and seven Book, Drama, and Music categories. |
| 20. | Which of the following US based companies buys 1.15% stake in Jio Platforms for Rs 5,656 cr? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: US-based Silver Lake buys 1.15% stake in Jio Platforms for Rs 5,656 cr. |
