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8 MAY 2021 CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQs

Total Questions : 20 | Page 2 of 2 pages
Question 11. The Nation's first 'Drive-in Vaccination Center' was inaugurated by MP Rahul Shewale in which city?
  1.    Delhi
  2.    Kolkata
  3.    Mumbai
  4.    Chennai
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Mumbai

The Nation's first 'Drive in Vaccination Center' was inaugurated by MP Rahul Shewale in Mumbai.


Question 12. As per Fitch Solution, what is the GDP growth rate estimate for India in 2021-22?
  1.    10.6%
  2.    11%
  3.    8.8%
  4.    9.5%
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 9.5%

The Fitch Solution has estimated the GDP of Indian economy to grow 9.5 percent in 2021-22


Question 13. V Kalyanam, the veteran freedom fighter, who has passed away, was the only surviving personal secretary of which Indian leader?
  1.    Mahatma Gandhi
  2.    Jawaharlal Nehru
  3.    C. Rajagopalachari
  4.    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Mahatma Gandhi

The Indian freedom fighter, V Kalyanam, who was the former personal secretary of Mahatma Gandhi, has passed away due to old age related ailments.


Question 14. Which company has partnered with a not-for-profit organisation, SEEDS to launch a community COVID-19 vaccination drive and set up COVID care centres?
  1.    Apple Inc
  2.    Samsung
  3.    Amazon
  4.    PepsiCo
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> PepsiCo

PepsiCo Foundation has partnered with not-for-profit organisation, Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society to launch a community COVID-19 vaccination drive and set up COVID care centres.


Question 15. Who will be honored with the Icon Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards?
  1.    Jennifer Lopez
  2.    Pink
  3.    Taylor Swift
  4.    Lady Gaga
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Pink

Singer Pink will be honored with the Icon Award at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs).


Question 16. The first-ever India-France-Australia Trilateral Foreign Ministerial Dialogue was held recently in which city?
  1.    New Delhi
  2.    Paris
  3.    London
  4.    New York
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> London

The first-ever India-France-Australia Trilateral Foreign Ministerial Dialogue has held in London, UK, on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.


Question 17. How much amount has been committed by Citibank to support COVID-19 relief measures in India?
  1.    Rs.130 cr
  2.    Rs.150 cr
  3.    Rs.200 cr
  4.    Rs.250 cr
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Rs.200 cr

The American banking major Citibank committed an additional Rs 200 crore to support COVID-19 relief measures in India.


Question 18. According to UN Study, the Online share of retail sales jumps to how much percent amid lockdowns?
  1.    19%
  2.    21%
  3.    20%
  4.    22%
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 19%

According to the UN Study Online share of retail sales jumps to 19% amid lockdowns.


Question 19. The 'Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2021' report is published by which entity?
  1.    Knight Frank
  2.    KPMG Global
  3.    REITs
  4.    Cushman and Wakefield
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Knight Frank

The Bengaluru has slipped four positions to rank 40th among 46 global cities in the 'Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2021' report, released by real estate consultant Knight Frank.


Question 20. Chaudhary Ajit Singh, who has passed away, was the founder of which political party?
  1.    Ambedkar Samaj Party
  2.    Rashtriya Janata Dal
  3.    Rashtriya Lok Dal
  4.    Bahujan Samaj Party
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Rashtriya Lok Dal

The Former Union Minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal founder and leader Ajit Singh has passed away battling COVID-19.


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