📰 Top 20 Current Affairs 2021 | May 06, 2021 | GK- For Competitive Exams:

Explore the Top 20 Current Affairs of 06 May 2021, covering important national and international events, government schemes, sports, awards, economy, and more. Ideal for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and other competitive exam aspirants.🎯

✨ 01: NATO military exercises launched in which place?

Ans: Albania.

✨ 02: International Firefighters’ Day is observed on which date?

Ans: 4th May.

✨ 03: Astronaut-Pilot Michael Collins passed away. He belonged to which country?

Ans: USA.

✨ 04: Who inaugurated India’s first 3D printed house at IIT-Madras?

Ans: The Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman.

✨ 05: Which bank has emerged as the top arranger of corporate bond deals in FY21?

Ans: HDFC Bank.

✨ 06: Which bank launched the Digital Banking Platform ‘Merchant Stack’?

Ans: ICICI Bank.

✨ 07: Who was named as the finance secretary by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet(ACC)?

Ans: T. V. Somanathan.

✨ 08: International Jazz Day is observed on which date?

Ans: 30th April.

✨ 09: Recently, Manoj Das passed away. Who was he?

Ans: Odia and English Author.

✨ 10: 'Coal Miners Day' is observed on which date?

Ans: 4th May.

✨ 11: Name the Indian cricketer who became the brand ambassador of the Japanese Sportswear brand ASICS?

Ans: Ravindra Jadeja.

✨ 12: Who became 1st Indian woman to get the ‘Wild Innovator Award’?

Ans: Dr. Krithi K Karanth, Chief Conservation Scientist at Bengaluru-based Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS).

✨ 13: DRDO Conducted Maiden Trial of Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile Using which aircraft?

Ans: LCA Tejas.

✨ 14: 'Press Freedom Day' is observed on which date?

Ans: 4th May.

✨ 15: What was India's rank in the Chandler Good Government Index 2021?

Ans: 49th.

✨ 16: IHS Markit estimated the GDP Growth Rate of India at what percent for FY22?

Ans: 9.6%.

✨ 17: Asian Development Bank (ADB) Projected India’s GDP to grow at what percent in FY22?

Ans: 11%.

✨ 18: International Dance Day is observed globally on which date?

Ans: 29th April.

✨ 19: Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) selected whom as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML)?

Ans: Amit Banerjee.

✨ 20: Rafael Nadal won his 12th Barcelona Open title by beating whom?

Ans: Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greek).

✍️ Final Thought:

Regularly studying current affairs is one of the most effective ways to prepare for competitive examinations. Staying updated with important events, government initiatives, international developments, sports achievements, and economic news can significantly improve your general awareness and exam performance. Make daily current affairs a part of your preparation strategy for success.📖 🏆

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