Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
IHS MArkit has projected the GDP growth rate of India in FY22 at what percent?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
London-based financial services company IHS Markit has projected the GDP growth rate of Indian economy to grow at 9.6 percent in FY22 (2021-22).
Category : Economy
2.
Which country has launched a robot prototype named 'NEO-01' to clear space debris?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chinese government has launched a robot prototype named as 'NEO-01', in the Earth's low orbit on its Long March 6 rocket.
Category : International
3.
Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director and CEO of National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Arun Raste has been appointed as the new Managing Director and CEO of National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd (NCDEX).
Category : Persons
4.
Which nation plans to send a large oxygen plant to India within one week?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Germany is ready to transport a large oxygen production plant to India in about a week, informed German ambassador to India Walter J Lindner.
Category : International
5.
The central government extended Rs.50 lakh insurance scheme for healthcare workers for one year. Which company will implement the scheme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
After an unprecedented spike in covid-19 positive cases, the Centre extended the Rs 50 lakh insurance scheme for about 22 lakh healthcare providers for another year with immediate effect. The scheme implemented by New India Assurance was slated to end
Category : Business
6.
Which country has topped the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Finland has topped the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) 2021.
Category : International
7.
The Reliance Foundation will set up 1000-bedded COVID care facilities in which city?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reliance Foundation has decided to set up 1,000 bedded COVID care facilities with oxygen supply in Jamnagar.
Category : Places
8.
What is SII's new vaccine price for state governments?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Serum Institute of India (SII) has slashed the price of its Covishield vaccine for state governments from earlier Rs 400 per dose to Rs 300 per dose.
Category : National
9.
Which e-learning platform has been featured in Time Magazine's 2021 list of 100 most influential companies?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Two Indian firms, the Reliance's Jio Platforms and e-learning startup BYJU's have been featured in Time Magazine's 2021 list of 100 most influential companies.
Category : Education
10.
Indian Army signed MoU with NIEDO and which other company for Ladakh Ignited Minds Project?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Army signed a MoU with the National Integrity and Educational Development Organisation (NIEDO) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) other company for Ladakh Ignited Minds Project.
Category : Defence
11.
What is the latest GDP Growth rate estimate of India in the fiscal year 2021-22 as per the ADB?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected the growth rate of India's economy in fiscal year 2021-22 is 11%.
Category : Economy
12.
Manoj Das, who has passed away was a renowned author of English and which language?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Eminent Indian educationist, popular columnist and prolific author, who wrote in Odia and English has passed away. He was 87.
Category : Persons
13.
The DRDO has conducted a successful maiden test firing of the 5th generation Python-5 missile. The state of the art missile is which type of missile?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test fired the 5th generation Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) from Tejas aircraft, at Goa.
Category : Defence
14.
Amit Banerjee, has been roped in as the new Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of which PSU?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amit Banerjee has been appointed as the new Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of BEML Limited, a Miniratna Defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence.
Category : Persons
15.
PM Modi has sanctioned the procurement of how many portable oxygen concentrators under PM Cares Fund?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 28, 2021 sanctioned the procurement of one lakh portable oxygen concentrators from the PM Cares Fund.
Category : National
16.
Who has been appointed as the first women officer commanding in Border Roads Organisation?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The BRO India has announced that Vaishali S Hiwase will become the first woman officer to be appointed as Officer Commanding in the Border Roads Organisation, India.
Category : Persons
17.
What is the name given by Chinese space agency to its first Mars Rover, launched in Tianwen-1 mission?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The China has named its first Mars rover as 'Zhurong'. launched in Tianwen-1 mission
Category : Technology
18.
When is the International Dance Day observed globally?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Dance Day is observed globally on 29 April to celebrate the value and importance of the dance.
Category : Important Days
19.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has established a 'Water Sports and Adventure Institute (WSAI)' in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has established a 'Water Sports and Adventure Institute (WSAI)' near Tehri Dam Reservoir in Uttarakhand.
Category : International
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