1. Recently who has been appointed as Senior Advisor to the White House?

Answer: Neera Tandon

Indian-American Neera Tandon has been appointed as senior adviser to the White House. She is currently the president of the Center for American Progress (CAP), a progressive think-tank. He has withdrawn his nomination as director of the White House Office of Management and Budget due to stiff opposition from Republican senators. Neera Tandon has also served as a Senior Advisor for Health Reforms in the US Department of Health and Human Services. He has worked with Congress and stakeholders on former President Barack Obama's signature legislative achievement, special provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

2. Recently in which state 'Ayush Ghar-Dwar' program has been started?

Answer: Himachal Pradesh

'Ayush Ghar-Dwar' program has been started in Himachal Pradesh. This program has been started to keep home isolated Covid-19 positive patients healthy by practicing yoga. This program has been started by the Department of AYUSH in collaboration with the Art of Living organization. As part of the program, around 1000 virtual groups will be created on social media platforms such as Zoom, WhatsApp and Google Meet, which will connect with COVID positive patients in home isolation. The objective of this initiative is to provide a holistic healthcare to ensure not only physical but also mental, social and spiritual well-being through AYUSH.

3. Recently which country has successfully launched its first Mars rover 'Zhu Rong' on the red planet?

Answer: China

China has successfully launched its first Mars rover 'Zhu Rong' on the Red Planet. China has become the second country to do so. So far, only America has been able to successfully land its rover on Mars. All other countries that have tried have either crashed or lost contact soon after reaching the surface.

4. Who is the author of the book "Sikkim: A History of Intrigue and Alliance"?

Answer- Preet Mohan Singh Malik

The author of the book "Sikkim: A History of Intrigue and Alliance" is former diplomat Preet Mohan Singh Malik. This book combined insights into the unique history of the erstwhile kingdom of Sikkim with this interesting story of how it became the 22nd state of India. He says that the purpose of this book is to clarify and establish the prominence of strategic issues, which is behind India's decision to accept Sikkim's demand to merge with India.

5. Who was MS Narasimhan?

Answer - famous mathematician

MS Narasimhan was a famous Indian mathematician. Narasimhan – Seshadri theorem was known for its proof. He is the only Indian to receive the King Faisal International Prize in science. He has died recently.

6. Recently which player has won the title of Italian Open?

Answer: Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal has won the Italian Open title. Rafael Nadal won the title by defeating Novak Djokovic in the final match of the Italian Open. This is the 10th Italian Open title of Rafael Nadal.

7. When is World Hypertension Day-WHD celebrated?

Answer: 17 May

World Hypertension Day-WHD is celebrated on May 17 every year. The day is celebrated to promote public awareness of rising hypertension (BP) around the world and to encourage citizens of all countries to stop and control this silent killer. This day was first observed in May 2005.

8. When is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day - WTISD celebrated?

Answer: 17 May

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day - WTISD is celebrated every year on 17 May. This year, the main objective of this day has been "Accelerating Digital Transformation in challenging times".

9. When is International Day of Light celebrated?

Answer: 16 May

International Lighting Day is celebrated every year on 16 May. The day celebrates the role that UNESCO's goals - 'education, equality and peace' in areas as diverse as light science, culture and the arts, education and sustainable development and medicine, communication and energy Helps to achieve This year the theme of this day has been "Trust Science".

10. When is National Dengue Day celebrated?

Answer: 16 May

National Dengue Day is celebrated every year on 16 May. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is celebrated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with the aim of raising awareness about dengue and its preventive measures. Dengue is spread by the bite of a female mosquito (Aedes aegypti-Aedes aegypti). Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease caused by the dengue virus of four different serotypes - DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3 and DEN-4.