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1 .

India has won how many medals in the 2021 Al Ain World Shooting Para Sports tournament?

A)

5

B)

7

C)

10

D)

12

Correct Answer : 7

The India has won seven(7) medals in the 2021 Al Ain World Shooting Para Sports tournament, held in UAE.

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2 .

Which International Airport has become the Worlds 1st Smart reading Airport?

A)

Dubai

B)

Dumdum

C)

Bangalore

D)

Kempegowda

Correct Answer : Dubai

The Dubai International has become the world's first 'smart reading' airport after joining forces with digital newsstand company Magzster.

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3 .

Which global rating agency releases report titled ‘Global Economic Outlook’ GEO?

A)

CRISIL

B)

Ind-RA

C)

Fitch Ratings

D)

Standard & Poor

Correct Answer : Fitch Ratings

American credit rating agency Fitch releases the report titled ‘Global Economic Outlook GEO’. In its recent edition, it has revised India’s GDP growth estimate to 12.8% for next fiscal.

Earlier, the ratings agency had estimated a growth rate of 11%. The reasons stated are a stronger carryover effect, a looser fiscal stance, and better virus containment. Fitch also expects GDP growth to ease to 5.8% in Fiscal Year 2023.

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4 .

With reference to Defence, what was ‘Vajra’, that was seen in news recently?

A)

Remote Controlled Gun

B)

Offshore patrol vessel

C)

Anti-Tank Guided Missile

D)

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Correct Answer : Offshore patrol vessel

Indian Coast Guard ship Vajra, the offshore patrol vessel, was formally commissioned into service. It was indigenously designed and built by Larsen and Toubro Ship building.

This is the sixth of the seven offshore patrol vessels. The ship is fit with state-of-the-art navigation and communication systems including Stabilised Remote-Controlled Gun and Pollution response equipment.

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5 .

What is the new limit of EPF contribution up to which interest would be tax exempt, as per the amendments made in the Finance Bill 2021?

A)

Rs 3 lakhs

B)

Rs 4 lakhs

C)

Rs 5 lakhs

D)

Rs 10 lakhs

Correct Answer : Rs 5 lakhs

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has recently increased the deposit threshold limit to ₹5 lakh per annum in Employee provident fund (EPF), for which interest would be tax-exempt, if there is no employer contribution.

During the Budget 2021, the Minister announced that interest earned on the EPF contributions above ₹2.5 lakh will be taxable from 1 April.

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6 .

The Union Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between which country in water cooperation?

A)

Germany

B)

Australia

C)

Nepal

D)

Japan

Correct Answer : Japan

The Union Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed between the Jal Shakti Ministry of India and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan.

The MoC was signed for development of a long-term cooperation in the field of Water and Delta management. It also encourages implementation of joint projects between the two countries and exchange of information, knowledge, technology and scientific allied experience.

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7 .

Which country is holding its 4th parliamentary election in the last two years?

A)

Israel

B)

Chile

C)

Tanzania

D)

Venezuela

Correct Answer : Israel

Israel held its 4th parliamentary election in the last two years. The exit polls conducted did not show any clear winner.

This election was triggered in December 2020, when the country’s parliament failed to agree a budget. It ended a seven-month power sharing arrangement between Netanyahu and his main rival Benny Gantz.

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8 .

A multination exercise Pabbi Anti Terror 2021 will be held in which country?

A)

USA

B)

India

C)

Nepal

D)

Pakistan

Correct Answer : Pakistan

The joint exercise "Pabbi-Antiterror-2021" will be held at Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Centre near the Pabbi town in Nowshera district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

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9 .

Who has been recommended by the CJI SA Bobde as his successor after he retires next month?

A)

Uday U. Lalit

B)

NV Ramana

C)

Rohinton Fali Nariman

D)

Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar

Correct Answer : NV Ramana

The Chief Justice of India SA Bobde has recommended Justice NV Ramana's name as his successor after he retires next month.

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10 .

What is the title of the official song of the ICC Women's World Cup 2022?

A)

Pink Gang

B)

Lady Gang

C)

Girl Gang

D)

Female Gang

Correct Answer : Girl Gang

Girl Gang, a track by New Zealand singer Gin Wigmore, has been announced as the official song of the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup.

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