1. Which nation has registered the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine for animals?
a) US
b) Russia
c) China
d) UK
Answer (b) Russia
Russia has registered the world’s first Covid-19 vaccine for animals. The vaccine-Carnivak-Cov- has been developed by Rosselkhoznadzor’s Federal Center for Animal Health. The clinical trials of the vaccine had begun in October 2020 and it involved cats, dogs, minks, foxes, Arctic foxes and other animals.
2. Who has been honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
a) Irfan Khan
b) Rishi Kapoor
c) Rajnikanth
d) Salman Khan
Answer (c) Rajnikanth
Legendary Indian actor Rajinikanth will be honoured with the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest film honour for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. This was informed by Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on April 1, 2021.
3. 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.
4. Who has been selected for the prestigious Maharashtra Bhushan Award?
a) Asha Bhosle
b) AR Rahman
c) Lata Mangeshkar
d) Shreya Ghoshal
Answer (a) Asha Bhosle
Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle has been selected for the prestigious Maharashtra Bhushan Award. The decision to honour the 87- year old was taken during a meeting of the award selection committee, which was presided over by Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on March 25, 2021. Maharashtra Bhushan Award is the state’s highest honour.
5. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting the Assembly Elections from which assembly constituency?
a) Nandigram
b) Chandipur
c) Bankura
d) Kharagpur Sadar
Answer (a) Nandigram
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is in fray under this phase from the Nandigram constituency. The Chief Minister’s constituency is expected to witness the high-profile contest between Mamata Banerjee and her former ministerial colleague Suvendu Adhikari, who had joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in December 2020.
