Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
What is the estimated GDP growth rate of India as per CARE Ratings in FY22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The domestic rating agency Care Ratings has revised the GDP growth forecast of India for the current fiscal year FY22 to 9.2 percent.
Category : Economy
2.
Which institute has collaborated with members of the MPFI to develop voice-based solutions in multiple vernacular languages?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The IIT Madras researcher has collaborated with members of the Mobile Payment Forum of India to develop voice-based solutions in multiple vernacular languages to enable larger adoption of digital money transactions in the country.
Category : National
3.
Which company retained its position as the world's top retailer as per Deloitte Report 2021 ranking of global power retail houses?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The list is topped by US giant Walmart Inc, which retains its position as world's top retailer.Amazon.com Inc improved its position to rank second.
Category : National
4.
The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of MoU between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ICAI, and institute of which country to strengthen the Accounting profession?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved signing of MoU between Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ICAI and Qatar Financial Centre Authority, QFCA.
Category : International
5.
Which company has been conferred with the "Green Urja Award"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd has been conferred with "Green Urja Award" for being the Leading Public Institution in Financing Institution for RE this year by Indian Chamber of Commerce.
Category : Awards and Honours
6.
Which organization has launched a hub known as Asia Pacific Tax Hub?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ADB has launched a hub to create an open and inclusive platform to promote strategic policy dialogue, improve knowledge sharing and strengthen coordination on tax policy and administration among ADB members and development partners.
Category : National
7.
The HDFC Bank has predicted the GDP growth rate of India for FY22 at how much percent?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The HDFC Bank has projected India's GDP growth rate for FY22 at 10%.
Category : Banking
8.
What is the theme of this year's 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial 2021 is 'Knowledge for a Sustainable Arctic'.
Category : Important Days
9.
Homen Borgohain, who has passed away, was a veteran author and journalist from which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Borgohain was associated with several newspapers and was most recently working as the editor in chief of Assamese daily Niyomiya Barta until his death.
Category : State
10.
Which country was the largest recipient of remittances in 2020 among low-income and middle-income countries, as per the "Migration and Development Brief "report?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India was the largest recipient of remittances in 2020, as per the report, "Migration and Development Brief "released by the World Bank.
Category : International
11.
The HDFC Bank has cut India's growth projection to how much percent for FY22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The HDFC Bank has cut India's growth projection to 10 per cent from 11.5 per cent for the current financial year, citing the adverse effect of the second Covid-19 wave.
Category : Banking
12.
How much outlay was approved by the government for Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for the ACC Battery Storage?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet has approved the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for the Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage with an outlay of 18 thousand 100 crore rupees.
Category : National
13.
The first BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting of 2021 has held. Which country is the chair of BRICS in 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting has held in virtual format chaired by Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Labour and Employment of India.
Category : International
14.
Who has appointed as the new USG/ERC at the United Nations OCHA?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Veteran British diplomat Martin Griffiths has been appointed as the new Chief at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for a period of five years.
Category : Persons
15.
How much amount was approved by governing body of Ladakh "Yountan Society" for Samagra Shiksha in UT?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Ladakh, the Governing Body of 'Yountan Society', the Single Implementing Society has approved a 167.25 Crore rupees plan for Samagra Shiksha in the Union Territory.
Category : National
16.
Which company announced its collaboration with fintech NIRA as part of its strategy to strengthen its digital footprint?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Muthoot Finance Limited announced its collaboration with fintech NIRA as part of its strategy to strengthen its digital footprint.
Category : National
17.
How much amount was transferred by the central government to Punjab into farmers' accounts so far against the sale of their Wheat crop?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre has said that nearly Rs 22,215 crore in Punjab and Rs 12,384 crore in Haryanahave been transferred directly into farmers' accounts so far against sale of their Wheat crop.
Category : Economy
18.
As per the United Nations WESP report, the GDP growth rate estimate of India in Calendar Year 2021 is projected at what percent?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN has projected India's growth forecast for Calendar Year 2021 to 7.5%, in the latest World Economic Situation and Prospects report.
Category : Economy
19.
Which country has partnered with the UNDP to provide oxygen generation plants to the North Eastern Region in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amid a devastating second wave of coronavirus in India, the Japanese government and the UNDP has partnered to provide oxygen generation plants to the North Eastern Region in India.
Category : International
20.
Which state/UT police launched COVI Van Helpline' for senior citizens amid the COVID surge?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi Police has launched a helpline number for senior citizens who are struggling with their essential needs amid Covid-19.
Category : State
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