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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • April 2, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
What is the revised estimated growth rate of India for fiscal 2021-22 as per the World Bank?
9.55%
11%
10.1%
8.24%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank has revised upward the GDP growth projections for India by 4.7 percentage points to 10.1 percent for the financial year 2021-22.

2.
Which bank in India has inked a loan agreement with Japan Bank for International Cooperation to extend loans to the supply chain of the Japanese automobile industry?
Canara Bank
Punjab National Bank
Bank of Maharashtra
State Bank of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's largest lender, State Bank of India, has raised $1 billion from JBIC to extend loans to supply chain of Japanese automobile industry in India.

3.
UNI - CARBON CARD is a co-branded credit card launched by Union Bank of India on the Rupay platform of NPCI in collaboration with which company?
ONGC
NTPC
HPCL
SAIL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Bank of India has launched "UNI - CARBON CARD". It is a unique HPCL co-branded credit card on the Rupay platform of NPCI.

4.
Who is the author of the book titled "Names of the Women"?
Jeet Thayil
Vikram Seth
Salman Rushdie
Shashi Tharoor
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A book titled "Names of the Women" authored by Jeet Thayil.

5.
How many Assembly Constituencies went to polls in West Bengal under the second phase of voting?
30
25
36
39
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A total of 30 assembly constituencies went to polls under the second phase of voting in the West Bengal.

6.
Who has won the best actor in a lead role (Female) in the 66th Filmfare awards?
Deepika Padukone
Taapsee Pannu
Alia Bhatt
Kangana Ranaut
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Taapsee Pannu (Thappad) has won the best actor in a lead role (Female) in 66th Filmfare awards.

7.
The special forces exercise 'Vajra Prahar 2021' has conducted by the Indian Navy with the Naval force of which country?
Singapore
United States
Sri Lanka
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 11th edition of Indo-US joint special forces exercise 'Vajra Prahar 2021' has conducted at Special Forces Training School located at Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh.

8.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting the Assembly Elections from which assembly constituency?
Bankura
Nandigram
Chandipur
Kharagpur Sadar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is in fray under 2nd phase from the Nandigram constituency.

9.
Which nation has registered the world's first COVID-19 vaccine for animals?
Russia
US
China
UK
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Russia has registered the world's first Covid-19 vaccine for animals developed by Rosselkhoznadzor's Federal Center for Animal Health.

10.
What is the estimated amount pegged by the government to borrow from the market in the first half of the 2021-22 fiscal?
Rs 10.50 lakh crore
Rs 7.24 lakh crore
Rs 9.00 lakh crore
Rs 8.15 lakh crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has decided to borrow Rs 7.24 lakh crore in the first half of 2021-22 fiscal (FY22) to meet resources to revive the economy hit by coronavirus pandemic.

11.
What amount of capital infusion was announced by the government for banks in fiscal 2020-21?
Rs 30,000 crore
Rs 14,500 crore
Rs 15,000 crore
Rs 25,000 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Government has announced to infuse Rs 14,500 crore in four state-owned lenders namely Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Bank of India and UCO Bank in 2020-21.

12.
Who has been awarded the Saraswati Samman, 2020?
Sharankumar Limbale
Vasdev Mohi
K Siva Reddy
Sitanshu Yashaschandra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Noted Marathi writer Dr Sharankumar Limbale has been selected for the Saraswati Samman, 2020.

13.
Who has been honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
Rajinikanth
Irfan Khan
Rishi Kapoor
Salman Khan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Legendary Indian actor Rajinikanth will be honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest film honour for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.

14.
The 104 years old American native 'Beverly Cleary' has passed away. What was her profession?
Singer
Journalist
Actress
Author
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Beverly Cleary, the renowned American writer of children's and young adult fiction has passed away.

15.
Who has won the "Lifetime Achievement Award" in the 66th Filmfare awards?
Rishi Kapoor
S P Balasubrahmanyam
Irrfan Khan
Sushant Singh Rajput
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Irrfan Khan has won the "Lifetime Achievement Award" in 66th Filmfare awards.

16.
RBI has extended the timeline for processing recurring online transactions. What is the new timeline to adhere to the rules?
December 31
April 30
August 31
September 30
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the timeline for processing recurring online transactions by 6 months to September 30, 2021.

17.
What is the new timeline for which Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme has been extended by the government?
May 31
June 30
July 31
April 30
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Government has extended the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS 3.0) by another three months till June 30, 2021.

18.
Which nation's special presidential envoy for climate will be visiting India next week?
France
Russia
US
Canada
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, will be visiting India as a part of his first Asia tour next week from April 1-9.

19.
Who has won the best actor in a Lead Role (Male) at 66th Filmfare awards?
Saif Ali Khan
Salman Khan
Amitabh Bachchan
Irrfan Khan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Irrfan Khan has won the best actor in a Lead Role (MALE) at the 66th Filmfare awards.

20.
First-of-its-kind cruise service has been launched between Surat and which city?
Diu
Mumbai
Silvassa
Kutch
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya has flagged off the first-of-its-kind cruise service from Hazira Port of Surat to Diu via video conferencing.