1. World Bank has raised India’s FY22 GDP growth prediction to how much?
a) 11.9
b) 10.1
c) 9.8
d) 8.7
Answer (b) 10.1
The World Bank has raised India’s Fiscal Year 2021-22 GDP growth prediction to 10.1 percent from 5.4 percent projected in January. This is a result of a strong rebound in private consumption and investment growth.
2. When did the Supreme Court-appointed committee submit its report on farm laws?
a) March 31st
b) March 19th
c) March 21st
d) March 29th
Answer (b) March 19th
The Supreme Court-appointed committee submitted its report on farm laws in a sealed cover on March 19, 2021. The three-member committee was formed by the top court on January 11, 2021 when it placed the three farm laws on hold.
3. Which party’s leader has tested positive for COVID-19?
a) INC
b) JDU
c) JDS
d) Shiv Sena
Answer (c) JDS
Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda informed on March 31, 2021 that he and his wife had tested positive for COVID-19 and were self-isolating. HD Deve Gowda is the leader of the Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) party in Karnataka.
4. How many Rafale Fighter Jets are reaching India on March 31st?
a) Four
b) Three
c) Five
d) Six
Answer (b) Three
Three Rafale combat aircraft are expected to reach Jamnagar airbase in Gujarat from France in the evening on March 31, 2021. The fighter jets will be flown over directly from France with the support of mid-air refueling provided by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force’s Airbus 330 multi-role transport tankers over the Gulf of Oman.
5. When will Peru Presidential Elections be held?
a) April 11th
b) April 20th
c) April 30th
d) May 2nd
Answer (a) April 11th
The Presidential Elections are scheduled to take place in Peru on April 11, 2021. Strict social distancing rules have been put in place to protect the voters amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
