- Norway announced USD 2.4 Million contributions to India to support tackling the COVID-19 pandemic situation. The funds will be granted through WHO and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
- Static Part:
- Capital of Norway: Oslo
- Currency of Norway: Norwegian Krone
- Important Days and Themes: 1st May 2021: International Workers Day or International Labour Day
- 1st May 2021: Maharashtra Day
- The IHS Markit has estimated India’s GDP to grow at 9.6% for FY22.
- Static Part:
- HQ of HIS Markit: London, UK
- The Punjab government announced an increase in financial assistance under the Ashirwad Scheme from Rs 21,000 to Rs 51,000 per beneficiary for the marriage of a woman from low-income families. The updated financial assistance support will come into effect from 1st July 2021.
- Static Part:
- CM of Punjab: Captain Amarinder Singh
- Governor of Punjab: Vijayender Pal Singh Badnore
- Obituaries: Michael Collins: He was American Astronaut-Pilot.
- Rohit Sardana: He was TV Journalist and News Anchor.
- RBI Joins NGFS
- G7 Digital and Technology Ministerial Meeting
- 5th Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) Session
- Union Cabinet approved MoU between India and UK
- FM Inaugurated India's First 3-D Printed House
Question:
Q.1 Punjab government announced an increase in financial assistance under the Ashirwad Scheme from Rs 21,000 to Rs ___ per beneficiary for the marriage of a woman from low-income families?
a. Rs 41,000
b. Rs 51,000
c. Rs 30,000
d. Rs 60,000
a. Rs 41,000
b. Rs 51,000
c. Rs 30,000
d. Rs 60,000