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 Q .
Which global rating agency releases report titled ‘Global Economic Outlook’ GEO?
A)
CRISIL
B)
Ind-RA
C)
Fitch Ratings
D)
Standard & Poor

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Fitch Ratings

Note :

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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Published On : March 28, 2021
 Q .
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 : Option (B) - Offshore patrol vessel

Note :

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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Published On : March 28, 2021
 Q .
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 : Option (C) - Rs 5 lakhs

Note :

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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Published On : March 28, 2021
 Q .
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 : Option (D) - Japan

Note :

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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Published On : March 27, 2021
 Q .
Which country is holding its 4th parliamentary election in the last two years?
A)
Israel
B)
Chile
C)
Tanzania
D)
Venezuela

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Israel

Note :

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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Published On : March 27, 2021
 Q .
A multination exercise Pabbi Anti Terror 2021 will be held in which country?
A)
USA
B)
India
C)
Nepal
D)
Pakistan

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Pakistan

Note : 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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Published On : March 27, 2021
 Q .
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 : Option (B) - NV Ramana

Note : 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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Published On : March 27, 2021
 Q .
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 : Option (C) - Girl Gang

Note : 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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Published On : March 27, 2021
 Q .
Andaman & Nicobar gets 100% Functional Household Tap Connection coverage and becomes which UT for such coverage?
A)
1st
B)
2nd
C)
3rd
D)
4th

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 1st

Note : The Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands D K Joshi announced that the UT has obtained 100% FHTC coverage under Jal Jeevan Mission. The UT becomes the First UT in the country.

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Published On : March 27, 2021
 Q .
Which Indian Coast Guard Ship has been commissioned in Chennai Chief of Defense staff?
A)
ICGS Vajra
B)
ICGS Vrisha
C)
ICGS Shakti
D)
ICGS Chakra

Correct Answer : Option (A) - ICGS Vajra

Note : The Indian Coast Guard ship 'Vajra', the sixth offshore patrol vessel to enhance coastal security, was formally commissioned into service in Chennai.

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Published On : March 27, 2021
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