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181. What is the projected GDP growth forecast of India in the Calendar Year 2021, as per Moody’s?

A
9.6%

B
9.5%

C
9.4%

D
9.3%

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Correct Answer : A [9.6%]

Explaination : [Moody’s Investors Service has retained India’s growth forecast for the calendar year (CY) 2021 at 9.6 percent, in its August update to ‘Global Macro Outlook 2021-22’ report. The GDP growth forecast for calendar year 2022 is retained at 7 percent.]

182. Name the Indian dairy company which has achieved the feat of being ranked in Rabobank’s 2021 Global Top 20 Dairy Companies of the World list?

A
Namaste India

B
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (AMUL)

C
Parag

D
None of these

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Correct Answer : B [Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (AMUL)]

Explaination : [Amul, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) has dropped two places to rank 18th in the Rabobank’s 2021 Global Top 20 Dairy Companies list. Amul was placed at 16th spot in 2020.]

183. Singhraj Adana has claimed which medal at the Tokyo Paralympics in the P1 Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 final?

A
Silver

B
Gold

C
Bronze

D
None of these

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Correct Answer : C [Bronze]

Explaination : [At the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics 2020, Indian shooter Singhraj Adana has won the bronze medal in the P1 Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 final on August 31, 2021.]

184. Which company is acquiring the Indian digital payments provider BillDesk?

A
Paytm

B
PhonePay

C
GooglePay

D
PayU

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Correct Answer : D [PayU]

Explaination : [Netherlands-based Prosus NV has announced to acquire the Indian digital payments provider BillDesk and merge it with its own fintech service business PayU. The size of the deal is $4.7 billion.]