Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
What is the revised estimated growth rate of India for fiscal 2021-22 as per the World Bank?
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.
Category : Banking
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?
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.
Category : Banking
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?
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.
Category : National
4.
Who is the author of the book titled "Names of the Women"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A book titled "Names of the Women" authored by Jeet Thayil.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
How many Assembly Constituencies went to polls in West Bengal under the second phase of voting?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A total of 30 assembly constituencies went to polls under the second phase of voting in the West Bengal.
Category : State
6.
Who has won the best actor in a lead role (Female) in the 66th Filmfare awards?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Taapsee Pannu (Thappad) has won the best actor in a lead role (Female) in 66th Filmfare awards.
Category : Awards and Honours
7.
The special forces exercise 'Vajra Prahar 2021' has conducted by the Indian Navy with the Naval force of which country?
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.
Category : International
8.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting the Assembly Elections from which assembly constituency?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is in fray under 2nd phase from the Nandigram constituency.
Category : National
9.
Which nation has registered the world's first COVID-19 vaccine for animals?
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.
Category : International
10.
What is the estimated amount pegged by the government to borrow from the market in the first half of the 2021-22 fiscal?
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.
Category : Economy
11.
What amount of capital infusion was announced by the government for banks in fiscal 2020-21?
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.
Category : National
12.
Who has been awarded the Saraswati Samman, 2020?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Noted Marathi writer Dr Sharankumar Limbale has been selected for the Saraswati Samman, 2020.
Category : Awards and Honours
13.
Who has been honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
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.
Category : Awards and Honours
14.
The 104 years old American native 'Beverly Cleary' has passed away. What was her profession?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Beverly Cleary, the renowned American writer of children's and young adult fiction has passed away.
Category : Obituary
15.
Who has won the "Lifetime Achievement Award" in the 66th Filmfare awards?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Irrfan Khan has won the "Lifetime Achievement Award" in 66th Filmfare awards.
Category : Awards and Honours
16.
RBI has extended the timeline for processing recurring online transactions. What is the new timeline to adhere to the rules?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the timeline for processing recurring online transactions by 6 months to September 30, 2021.
Category : Banking
17.
What is the new timeline for which Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme has been extended by the government?
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.
Category : National
18.
Which nation's special presidential envoy for climate will be visiting India next week?
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.
Category : International
19.
Who has won the best actor in a Lead Role (Male) at 66th Filmfare awards?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Irrfan Khan has won the best actor in a Lead Role (MALE) at the 66th Filmfare awards.
Category : Awards and Honours
20.
First-of-its-kind cruise service has been launched between Surat and which city?
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.
Category : National
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