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1 .
Which company announced its collaboration with fintech NIRA as part of its strategy to strengthen its digital footprint?
A)
Motilal Oswal
B)
Muthoot Finance
C)
ICICI Prudential
D)
Mirrae Asset Limited

Correct Answer :   Muthoot Finance

The Muthoot Finance Limited announced its collaboration with fintech NIRA as part of its strategy to strengthen its digital footprint.

Published On : May 15, 2021
2 .
Who has appointed as the new USG/ERC at the United Nations OCHA?
A)
John Holmes
B)
Mark Lowcock
C)
Martin Griffiths
D)
Stephen O'Brien

Correct Answer :   Martin Griffiths

Veteran British diplomat Martin Griffiths has been appointed as the new Chief at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for a period of five years.

Published On : May 15, 2021
3 .
The first BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting of 2021 has held. Which country is the chair of BRICS in 2021?
A)
India
B)
Brazil
C)
Russia
D)
South Africa

Correct Answer :   India

The first BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting has held in virtual format chaired by Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Labour and Employment of India.

Published On : May 15, 2021
4 .
How much outlay was approved by the government for Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for the ACC Battery Storage?
A)
14100 cr
B)
15500 cr
C)
16500 cr
D)
18100 cr

Correct Answer :   18100 cr

The Union Cabinet has approved the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for the Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage with an outlay of 18 thousand 100 crore rupees.

Published On : May 15, 2021
5 .
Which country was the largest recipient of remittances in 2020 among low-income and middle-income countries, as per the "Migration and Development Brief "report?
A)
China
B)
India
C)
Mexico
D)
South Korea

Correct Answer :   India

India was the largest recipient of remittances in 2020, as per the report, "Migration and Development Brief "released by the World Bank.

Published On : May 15, 2021
6 .
What is the theme of this year's 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial 2021?
A)
Opportunities to Arctic
B)
Awareness about Arctic
C)
Arctic and Sustainable World
D)
Knowledge for a sustainable Arctic

Correct Answer :   Knowledge for a sustainable Arctic

The theme of the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial 2021 is 'Knowledge for a Sustainable Arctic'

Published On : May 15, 2021
7 .
Which company retained its position as the world's top retailer as per Deloitte Report 2021 ranking of global power retail houses?
A)
Alibaba
B)
Amazon
C)
Walmart
D)
Reliance

Correct Answer :   Walmart

The list is topped by US giant Walmart Inc, which retains its position as world's top retailer.Amazon.com Inc improved its position to rank second.

Published On : May 15, 2021
8 .
What is the estimated GDP growth rate of India as per CARE Ratings in FY22?
A)
7.7%
B)
8.4%
C)
9.2%
D)
10.1%

Correct Answer :   9.2%

The domestic rating agency Care Ratings has revised the GDP growth forecast of India for the current fiscal year FY22 to 9.2 percent.

Published On : May 15, 2021
9 .
Which company has announced the launch of 'COVID-19 Vaccine Finder'?
A)
Paytm
B)
Apple
C)
Google
D)
Deloitte

Correct Answer :   Paytm

The Paytm has announced the launch of 'COVID-19 Vaccine Finder,' an integrated platform to help citizens check the availability of vaccination slots - on its Mini App store.

Published On : May 14, 2021
10 .
Which states Miyon ka Bara railway station has renamed to Mahesh Nagar railway station?
A)
Bihar
B)
Rajasthan
C)
Uttar Pradesh
D)
Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Rajasthan

The name of Miyon ka Bara railway station in Rajasthan's Jodhpur has been changed to Mahesh Nagar after getting an approval from various departments.

Published On : May 14, 2021