Current Affairs One-Liner: 6th May 2021

• The United States has put India on the ‘Priority Watch List’ as per the data from the Special 301 report which was released by the United States Trade Representatives.
• The world’s largest aeroplane completed its test flight and successfully soared into clear skies over Mojave Desert of California. It is designed by Stratolaunch and will be used to transport hypersonic vehicles and will grant easy access to space.
• Awards and Recognition: Maria Ressa (Rapple’s CEO): She is named as the 2021 laureate of UNESCO /Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize.

• Nuwan Zoysa (Sri Lanka): He is banned by ICC from all forms of cricket for violating ICC’s anti-corruption code.
• Static Part: 
• HQ of ICC: Dubai, UAE
• Chairman of ICC: Greg Barclay
• CEO of ICC: Manu Sawhney
• Important Days and Themes: 6th May 2021: International No Diet Day
• Obituaries: Jagmohan Malhotra: He was the former Governor of J&K.
• Petroleum Minister inaugurated 1st Supply of UCO Based Biodiesel
• ‘Checkmate Covid Initiative’
• ‘CO-JEET’ Operation
• India’s GDP growth at 9.8% in FY22—S&P Global Ratings
• Measures for Stakeholders to Tackle Second Wave of Pandemic-RBI

Question: 

Q.1 Which country has put India on the ‘Priority Watch List’ as per the data from the Special 301 report in May 2021?
a. United Kingdom
b. China
c. United States
d. Russia