Q1. What is the estimated GDP of India for FY21 as per the latest forecast by ICRA Ratings?

Answer. -7.8%

Q2. Which institution has approved USD 300 million for the upgradation of rural power distribution networks in Uttar Pradesh, to provide reliable electricity supply to consumers in the state?

Answer. ADB

Q3. What amount of project readiness financing (PRF) facility has been approved by ADB for preparation of infrastructure development projects in Tripura?

Answer. US $4.21 million

Q4. The North East Power Project, NERPSIP which was seen in the news recently, is implemented by which organisation?

Answer. POWERDRID

Q5. Which global institution is to provide USD 1000 mn loan to India, to support MGNREG Scheme?

Answer. NDB

Q6. Union External Affairs Ministry has launched which category of website, to highlight ‘Brand India’?

Answer. Economic Diplomacy website

Q7. Which financial institution has approved four India projects including Chhattisgarh’s CHIRAAG and DRIP-2?

Answer. World Bank

Q8. Which is the first Indian zoological park to receive ISO Certification?

Answer. Nehru Zoological Park

Q9. Which award did Vidyut Mohan, co-founder of Takachar, a social enterprise win?

Answer. Young Champions of the Earth

Q10. What was India’s rank on Human Freedom Index 2020?

Answer. 111

Q11. Who partnered with IntrCity RailYatri to offer Rs.5 Lakh domestic travel insurance?

Answer. SBI General Insurance

Q12. Foo Kune, badminton player who got banned for 2 years, belongs to which country?

Answer. Mauritius

Q13. Where is the country’s Mega leather park to be set up?

Answer. Uttar Pradesh

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