Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
As per Goldman Sachs, what is the estimated GDP growth rate of India in FY22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Wall Street brokerage Goldman Sachs has cut the GDP growth rate estimate for Indian economy to 11.1 percent in fiscal year FY22
Category : Economy
2.
The Himachal Pradesh has committed to achieving the Har Ghar Jal target by which year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
While presenting their plan, 'Jal Shakti Vibhag', the Government of Himachal Pradesh reiterated its commitment to achieve 'Har Ghar Jal' target by July, 2022.
Category : State
3.
Which state initiative Parvat Dhara yojana to rejuvenate water sources?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State Government of Himachal Pradesh has initiated 'Parvat Dhara Yojana' to revive recharge aquifers and conserve natural resources of water in the state.
Category : State
4.
The RBI has imposed a penalty of how much amount on ICICI Bank for violating prudential norms in the matter of shifting of securities from one category to another?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 3 crore on the ICICI Bank Ltd. for non-compliance with certain RBI directions in the matter of shifting of securities from one category to another.
Category : Banking
5.
Mahesh Balasubramanian has been appointed as the new MD of which of these life insurance companies?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mahesh Balasubramanian has been appointed as the Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited (KLI).
Category : Business
6.
Chandro Tomar who has passed away at the age of 89, was known as the world's oldest player in which sports event?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Shooter Chandro Tomar who was nicknamed 'Shooter Dadi', has passed away due to Covid-19 complication. She was 89.
Category : Persons
7.
Which day of the year is observed as the International Day of the Midwife?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) celebrates the International Day of the Midwife on 5 May.
Category : Important Days
8.
Mark Selby has become the world champion for the fourth time. He is associated with which sports event?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Snooker, English professional player Mark Selby has become the World Snooker Champion for the fourth time.
Category : Sports
9.
Coal Miners Day is observed every year on which day in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In India, the Coal Miners Day is celebrated on May 4 every year to recognize the hard work of some of the great unsung heroes of Industrial Revolution.
Category : Important Days
10.
Michelle Li and which Indian athlete has been nominated as the athlete ambassadors for the IOC's 'Believe in Sport' campaign, by the BWF?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Badminton World Federation has nominated Indian shuttler PV Sindhu and Michelle Li as the athlete ambassadors for the 'Believe in Sport' campaign, launched by the IOC.
Category : Persons
11.
What was the profession of Manas Bihari Verma, who has passed away?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian aeronautical scientist Manas Bihari Verma who played instrumental role in the development of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas has passed away.
Category : Persons
12.
What is the theme of the 2021 World Asthma Day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2021 World Asthma Day is "Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions".
Category : Important Days
13.
The World Hand Hygiene Day is observed on which day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Hand Hygiene Day is observed on May 5.
Category : Important Days
14.
The Nominated athlete ambassadors for the IOC's 'Believe in Sport' campaign, by the BWF Michelle Li plays for which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Michelle Li of Canada nominated as the athlete ambassadors for the 'Believe in Sport' campaign has launched by the IOC.
Category : Sports
15.
Who has received the 3rd Highest award of Japan Order of the Rising Sun?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Japanese Government has awarded the "Order of Rising Sun" to a Bengaluru based Japanese teacher, Shyamala Ganesh.
Category : Persons
16.
What is the slogan of World Hand Hygiene Day 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The slogan for 2021 is 'Seconds Save Lives: Clean Your Hands'.
Category : Important Days
17.
Jagmohan Malhotra, who has passed away was the former Governor of which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Jagmohan Malhotra has passed away after a brief illness. He was 94.
Category : Persons
18.
Goldman Sachs has lowered the GDP growth of India in Calendar Year 2021 to how much percent?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Goldman Sachs has revised the 2021 Calendar Year growth forecast to 9.7 percent from previous estimate of 10.5 percent.
Category : Economy
19.
When is World Asthma Day observed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Asthma Day takes place annually on the First Tuesday of May since 1998.
Category : Important Days
20.
What is the theme of the 2021 International Day of the Midwife?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2021 International Day of the Midwife is "Follow the Data: Invest in Midwives."
Category : Important Days
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