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- What is the estimated GDP growth rate for Indian Economy as per the rating agency BARCLAYS for the financial year 2021-22?
A) 10%
B) 9%
C) 12%
D) 11%
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Option A
Explanation:UK-based global brokerage firm Barclays has cut India’s GDP growth estimate for 2021-22 (FY22) to 10 percent from its earlier estimate of 11 percent.
- Pinarayi Vijayan has recently resigned as the Chief Minister of Kerala. He was the ________ Chief Minister of the state
A) 7th
B) 10th
C) 12th
D) 15th
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Option C
Explanation: Pinarayi Vijayan, the Chief Minister of Kerala, has submitted his resignation letter to Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on May 03, 2021. He was serving as the 12th CM of Kerala since 25 May 2016.
- When is the World Press Freedom Day commemorated all over the world?
A) 01 May
B) 02 May
C) First Monday of May
D) 03 May
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Option D
Explanation: The World Press Freedom Day is observed on May 3 annually to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression.
- With which non-QUAD country has India decided to establish 2+2 dialogue at the foreign and defence minister level, in a first-of-its-kind initiative?
A) New Zealand
B) Russia
C) France
D) Britain
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Option B
Explanation:India and Russia have decided to establish a new 2+2 dialogue at the foreign and defence minister level. Till date, India has this mechanism with only QUAD member countries, which are United States, Japan, and Australia. Russia is the first non-Quad member country with which India will now have this mechanism.
- Name the fourth Deputy Governor of the RBI, who has recently been appointed in place of B P Kanungo
A) T. Rabi Sankar
B) G. K. Chadha
C) D. M. Nanjundappa
D) T. N. Srinivasan
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Option A
Explanation: Tavarna Rabi Sankar, the Executive Director at Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been named as the fourth Deputy Governor of the central bank.
- Who is the winner of the 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix?
A) Charles Leclerc
B) Max Verstappen
C) Lewis Hamilton
D) Valtteri Bottas
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Option C
Explanation:Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain) won the 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix , held on 2 May 2021 at the Algarve International Circuit in Portugal. This was the second win of the season for Hamilton and 96th career victory.
- Thisara Perera has recently announced his retirement from international cricket. He was playing for which country?
A) Australia
B) South Africa
C) Zimbabwe
D) Sri Lanka
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Option D
Explanation:Sri Lanka all-rounder and former captain Thisara Perera has announced his retirement from international cricket on May 03, 2021, ending his international career which spanned nearly 12 years.
- When is the World Laughter Day observed?
A) First Sunday of May
B) 02 May
C) 03 May
D) First Saturday of May
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Option A
Explanation:The World Laughter Day is observed every year on first Sunday of May to raise awareness about laughter and its healing benefits. In 2021, the day falls on 02 May 2021.
- The International Dawn Chorus Day is an annual observance to celebrate the sounds of birds. When is the day observed?
A) First Monday in May
B) 02 May
C) First Sunday in May
D) 03 May
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Option C
Explanation:The annual International Dawn Chorus Day is held on the First Sunday in May. In 2021, this day is being celebrated on 02 May 2021.
- What is the theme of the World Press Freedom Day 2021?
A) Journalism without Fear or Favour
B) Information as a Public Good
C) Media for Democracy, Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation
D) Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and The Rule of Law
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Option B
Explanation:The theme of World Press Freedom Day 2021 is“Information as a Public Good”
- The International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is celebrated annually on which day?
A) 04 May
B) 02 May
C) 03 May
D) 01 May
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Option A
Explanation: The International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed on May 4 every year since 1999, to recognise and honour the sacrifices that firefighters make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible.
- Who among these is not serving as one of the Deputy Governors at RBI?
A) Mahesh Kumar Jain
B) Michael Patra
C) M. Rajeshwar Rao
D) Indradeep Sinha
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Option D
Explanation:The RBI deputy governors are Michael Patra, Mahesh Kumar Jain, M. Rajeshwar Rao and T. Rabi Sankar.
