Care Ratings has forecasted India’s GDP growth at _______________ for FY22.
- 9.2%
- 10.2%
- 10.7%
- 11.5%
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10.2%.
With economic activities getting affected across the country due to curbs imposed by states amid surge in COVID-19 cases, Care Ratings has revised down its forecast for GDP growth to 10.2 per cent in 2021-22 from earlier projection of 10.7-10.9 per cent.
Who among the following has been roped in as brand ambassador of Puma?
- Suresh Raina
- Washington Sundar
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Both B & C
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Washington Sundar & Devdutt Padikkal.
Global sportswear brand Puma has signed long-term endorsement deals with cricketers Washington Sundar and Devdutt Padikkal.
Sankha Ghosh has passed away recently. He was a/an ________________.
- Director
- Choreographer
- Musician
- Poet
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Poet.
Eminent poet and critic Sankha Ghosh passed away in Kolkata on 21st April. The Jnanpith awardee was 89 and had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in April.
Earth Day or International Mother Earth Day is observed globally on _______ every year.
- 22 April
- 23 April
- 21 April
- 20 April
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22 April.
Earth Day or International Mother Earth Day is observed globally on 22 April every year. The Day will be celebrated all over the world to spread awareness for Earth’s wellbeing and to encourage people to support environmental protection.
What is the theme of International Mother Earth Day 2021?
- Protect our species
- Restore Our Earth
- Climate Action
- End Plastic Pollution
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Restore Our Earth.
The theme of 2021 International Mother Earth Day is Restore Our Earth.
International Girls in ICT Day 2021 is observed on ________.
- 26th April
- 25th April
- 22nd April
- 23rd April
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22nd April.
International Girls in ICT Day marked annually on the fourth Thursday in April. This year International Girls in ICT Day is observed on 22nd April 2021.
Which of the following country has announced a grant of Rs 81.2 million under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)?
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- France
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Australia.
Australia has announced a grant of Rs 81.2 million (AUD 1.4 million) under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).
Tamil Nadu's, ____________ became India’s 68th Chess Grandmaster.
- Arjun Kalyan
- Santosh Gujrathi
- Surya Shekhar Ganguly
- Sasikiran Krishnan
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Arjun Kalyan.
Tamil Nadu's, Arjun Kalyan became India’s 68th Chess Grandmaster when he crossed the 2500 ELO mark after beating Dragan Kosic in the fifth round of GM Round Robin “Rujna Zore-3” in Serbia.
Kishore Nandlaskar has passed away recently. He was a/an ________________.
- Musician
- Producer
- Actor
- Singer
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Actor.
Veteran actor Kishore Nandlaskar, who was a popular face in both Marathi and Hindi films, has passed away due to COVID-19 complications.
India has been elected by acclamation, to three bodies of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Where is the headquarters of ECOSOC?
- Vienna, Austria
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Paris, France
- New York, USA
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New York, USA.
New York, USA is the headquarters of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).