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6 MAY 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

Total Questions : 20 | Page 1 of 2 pages
Question 1. As per Goldman Sachs, what is the estimated GDP growth rate of India in FY22?
  1.    12%
  2.    11.1%
  3.    10.5%
  4.    9.6%
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 11.1%

Wall Street brokerage Goldman Sachs has cut the GDP growth rate estimate for Indian economy to 11.1 percent in fiscal year FY22


Question 2. Which state initiative Parvat Dhara yojana to rejuvenate water sources?
  1.    Bihar
  2.    Himachal Pradesh
  3.    Uttar Pradesh
  4.    Gujarat
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Himachal Pradesh

The State Government of Himachal Pradesh has initiated 'Parvat Dhara Yojana' to revive recharge aquifers and conserve natural resources of water in the state.


Question 3. Mahesh Balasubramanian has been appointed as the new MD of which of these life insurance companies?
  1.    Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company
  2.    ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company
  3.    Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company
  4.    HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company

Mahesh Balasubramanian has been appointed as the Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited (KLI).


Question 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?
  1.    Rs 3 crore
  2.    Rs 1 crore
  3.    Rs 2 crore
  4.    Rs 8 crore
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Rs 3 crore

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.


Question 5. The Himachal Pradesh has committed to achieving the Har Ghar Jal target by which year?
  1.    July 2023
  2.    July 2025
  3.    July 2022
  4.    July 2024
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> July 2022

While presenting their plan, 'Jal Shakti Vibhag', the Government of Himachal Pradesh reiterated its commitment to achieve 'Har Ghar Jal' target by July, 2022.


Question 6. Chandro Tomar who has passed away at the age of 89, was known as the world's oldest player in which sports event?
  1.    Fencing
  2.    Swimming
  3.    Gymnastics
  4.    Shooting
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> Shooting

The Shooter Chandro Tomar who was nicknamed 'Shooter Dadi', has passed away due to Covid-19 complication. She was 89.


Question 7. Coal Miners Day is observed every year on which day in India?
  1.    May 2
  2.    May 3
  3.    May 4
  4.    May 5
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> May 4

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.


Question 8. Which day of the year is observed as the International Day of the Midwife?
  1.    04 May
  2.    First Wednesday of May
  3.    05 May
  4.    First Tuesday of May
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 05 May

Every year the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) celebrates the International Day of the Midwife on 5 May.


Question 9. Mark Selby has become the world champion for the fourth time. He is associated with which sports event?
  1.    Tennis
  2.    Badminton
  3.    Snooker
  4.    Chess
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Snooker

In Snooker, English professional player Mark Selby has become the World Snooker Champion for the fourth time.


Question 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?
  1.    Shivpal Singh
  2.    PV Sindhu
  3.    KT Irfan
  4.    Avinash Sable
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> PV Sindhu

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.


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