1. Recently in which state "Mission Oxygen Self-Reliance" scheme has been started?

Answer: Maharashtra

"Mission Oxygen Self-Reliance" scheme has been started in Maharashtra. Special incentives will be given to oxygen producing industries under this scheme. Presently, the state has an oxygen production capacity of 1300 MT per day. Units set up in Vidarbha, Marathwada, Dhule, Nandurbar, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg areas will be eligible for incentives up to 150 percent of their eligible fixed capital investment and units set up in the rest of Maharashtra will be eligible for up to 100 percent of the normal incentive.

2. Recently in which state Chief Minister Vatsalya Yojana has been launched?

Answer: Uttarakhand

Chief Minister Vatsalya Yojana has been started in the state of Uttarakhand. This scheme has been started for orphaned children who have lost their parents due to Kovid-19. Under this scheme, the state government will arrange training for their maintenance, education and employment till the age of 21 years. 3000 per month maintenance allowance will be given to such orphans of the state.

3. Recently who has been appointed as the Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?

Answer- Subodh Jaiswal

IPS officer Subodh Jaiswal has been appointed as the director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He was the most senior officer among the three people elected to the post of CBI Director. Subodh Jaiswal is a 1985 batch IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre, who heads the CISF. Prior to this, he has held the post of Mumbai Police Commissioner and Maharashtra DGP. He was appointed the Mumbai Police Commissioner in 2018 and has also worked with the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in the past. Subodh Jaiswal has also worked with the Intelligence Bureau, SPG (Special Protection Group) and R&AW (Research and Analysis Wing) for over a decade. He was the head of a special investigation team investigating the Rs 20,000 crore fake stamp paper scam, also known as Abdul Karim Telgi scam. He was also part of the team investigating the 2006 Malegaon blast case. Subodh Jaiswal was awarded the President's Police Medal in 2009 for his distinguished service.

4. Recently who has been appointed as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Congo?

Answer- Anatole Colinet Makoso

Anatole Collinet Makosso has been appointed as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Congo. He replaced Clement Mouamba in the office from 2016. Prior to this appointment, Makoso was the Education Minister of the Central African country. He was also the Minister of Youth and Civil Education from 2011 to 2016.

5. Recently who was appointed as Israel's Mossad chief?

Answer: David Barnea

David Barnia has been appointed as Israel's Mossad chief. David Barnia has been working as a member of Mossad for a long time.

6. Who was Lee Evans?

Answer - Record-setting sprinter

Lee Evans was a record-setting sprinter. He wore a black berry in 1968 in a sign of protest at the Olympics, then engaged in humanitarian work in support of social justice. Lee Evans had broken a record time of 44 seconds in the 400 meters. He won a gold medal in the Mexico City Games in 43.86. He has died recently.

7. Recently who has won the men's singles title at the Geneva Open Tennis?

Answer: Casper Rudd

The men's singles title was won by Casper Ruud of Norway at the Geneva Open Tennis. He won the title by defeating Denis Shapovalov 7-6,6-4 in the final match of Geneva Open Tennis.

8. Recently who has been awarded the India Biodiversity Award?

Answer: Shaji NM

Shaji NM from India Biodiversity Award Has been awarded. He is affectionately called the 'Tuber Man' of Kerala. The award is given for 'Conservation of domesticated species.

9. When is the Indian Commonwealth Day celebrated?

Answer: 24 May

Indian Commonwealth Day is celebrated on 24 May. Also known as Empire Day, Commonwealth Day is a reminder of the formation of the British Empire in India and other British colonies. This year the theme of this day is "Delivering a Common Future".

10. When is Vesak Day celebrated?

Answer: 26 May

Vesak Day is celebrated every year on 26 May. This day is the most sacred day for Buddhists. On this day, Lord Gautham Buddha attained enlightenment. This day is celebrated every year by the United Nations.