Current Affairs 5th March 2021 : Daily GK Update in English
1. What is the user threshold mandated for defining a ‘significant’ social media intermediary?
A. 25 lakh
B. 50 lakh
C. 75 lakh
D. 1 crore
Answer [B] 50 lakh
2. India has agreed to set up a hotline with which of its neighbouring country?
A. Pakistan
B. Nepal
C. China
D. Sri Lanka
Answer [C] China
3. As per the second advanced estimates of GDP released by the MoSPI, what is the GDP of the financial year 2020-21?
A. – 7 per cent
B. – 8 per cent
C. – 9 per cent
D. – 10 per cent
Answer [B] – 8 per cent
4. As per the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), which country is the world’s largest defence spender in 2020?
A. USA
B. China
C. Russia
D. UK
Answer [A] USA
5. Michael Somare, who has been making news, is called the ‘Grand Chief and Father of the Nation’ of which country?
A. Vatican City
B. Guyana
C. Argentina
D. Papua New Guinea
Answer [D] Papua New Guinea
6. During the virtual event of India Toy Fair 2021, the Centre for Creative Learning (CCL) showcased 75 unique toys. Where is the Centre for Creative Learning (CCL) located?
A. IIT Jodhpur
B. NIT Warangal
C. IIT Gandhinagar
D. NIT Rourkela
Answer [C] IIT Gandhinagar
7. Which is/are the site(s) selected for Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), that will be jointly developed by India & Norway in the next 5 years?
A. Lakshadweep
B. Puducherry
C. Andaman & Nicobar
D. Only 1 & 2
Answer [D] Only 1 & 2
8. Which bank became the 1st in India to join ‘Link’, a blockchain based payment network of the Investment banking company JPMorgan?
A. ICICI Bank
B. State Bank of India
C. HDFC Bank
D. Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer [B] State Bank of India
9. Which country got approval (in Mar’21) from the Sri Lankan Cabinet for developing and maintenance of the West Container Terminal at Colombo South Port?
A. India
B. Japan
C. China
D. Only 1 & 2
Answer [D] Only 1 & 2
10. Which company recently (in Mar’21) acquired 99.22% stake in C&S Electric Limited?
A. Siemens
B. Electrolux
C. Philips
D. Robert Bosch
Answer [A] Siemens