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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 6, 2021 Current Affairs
1.
As per Goldman Sachs, what is the estimated GDP growth rate of India in FY22?
12%
10.5%
9.6%
11.1%
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

2.
The Himachal Pradesh has committed to achieving the Har Ghar Jal target by which year?
July 2022
July 2023
July 2024
July 2025
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.

3.
Which state initiative Parvat Dhara yojana to rejuvenate water sources?
Himachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Gujarat
Bihar
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.

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?
Rs 3 crore
Rs 8 crore
Rs 2 crore
Rs 1 crore
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.

5.
Mahesh Balasubramanian has been appointed as the new MD of which of these life insurance companies?
Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company
HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mahesh Balasubramanian has been appointed as the Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited (KLI).

6.
Chandro Tomar who has passed away at the age of 89, was known as the world's oldest player in which sports event?
Swimming
Fencing
Gymnastics
Shooting
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Shooter Chandro Tomar who was nicknamed 'Shooter Dadi', has passed away due to Covid-19 complication. She was 89.

7.
Which day of the year is observed as the International Day of the Midwife?
04 May
First Wednesday of May
First Tuesday of May
05 May
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) celebrates the International Day of the Midwife on 5 May.

8.
Mark Selby has become the world champion for the fourth time. He is associated with which sports event?
Snooker
Tennis
Badminton
Chess
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Snooker, English professional player Mark Selby has become the World Snooker Champion for the fourth time.

9.
Coal Miners Day is observed every year on which day in India?
May 2
May 5
May 4
May 3
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.

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?
Shivpal Singh
KT Irfan
PV Sindhu
Avinash Sable
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.

11.
What was the profession of Manas Bihari Verma, who has passed away?
Economist
Geologist
Agricultural scientist
Aeronautical scientist
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.

12.
What is the theme of the 2021 World Asthma Day?
Never too early, never too late
Enough Asthma Deaths
Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions
STOP for asthma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2021 World Asthma Day is "Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions".

13.
The World Hand Hygiene Day is observed on which day?
May 3
May 5
May 4
May 2
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Hand Hygiene Day is observed on May 5.

14.
The Nominated athlete ambassadors for the IOC's 'Believe in Sport' campaign, by the BWF Michelle Li plays for which country?
Sweden
Japan
Canada
Norway
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Michelle Li of Canada nominated as the athlete ambassadors for the 'Believe in Sport' campaign has launched by the IOC.

15.
Who has received the 3rd Highest award of Japan Order of the Rising Sun?
Shyamala Ganesh
Achanta Kamal
Krithi Karanth
Chandani Mehra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Japanese Government has awarded the "Order of Rising Sun" to a Bengaluru based Japanese teacher, Shyamala Ganesh.

16.
What is the slogan of World Hand Hygiene Day 2021?
Our hands, our future!
Seconds Save Lives: Clean Your Hands
Clean Hands for All
Clean Hands - a recipe for health
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The slogan for 2021 is 'Seconds Save Lives: Clean Your Hands'.

17.
Jagmohan Malhotra, who has passed away was the former Governor of which state?
Kerala
Jharkhand
Assam
Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Jagmohan Malhotra has passed away after a brief illness. He was 94.

18.
Goldman Sachs has lowered the GDP growth of India in Calendar Year 2021 to how much percent?
11.0%
10.1%
9.7%
8.5%
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.

19.
When is World Asthma Day observed?
First Monday of May
First Tuesday of May
May 05
May 04
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Asthma Day takes place annually on the First Tuesday of May since 1998.

20.
What is the theme of the 2021 International Day of the Midwife?
Midwives with women: celebrate, demonstrate, mobilize, unite - our time is NOW!
Follow the Data: Invest in Midwives
Midwives: Defenders of Women's Rights
Midwives leading the way with quality care
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for 2021 International Day of the Midwife is "Follow the Data: Invest in Midwives."