2 Welcome to your 8 APRIL 1. With reference to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), consider the following statements: 1. The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep its short term lending rate or the repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent, in line with market expectations. 2. The RBI maintained its GDP growth forecast at 10.5 per cent for 2021-22. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 2. With reference to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), consider the following statements: National Investigation Agency (NIA) is the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency of India. It is under the administrative control of Union Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 3. 'Lab on Wheels' programme, recently seen in news, is an initiative of: Delhi Technological University MG University IIT Bombay Anna University 4. Who among the following is the author of ‘Odisha Itihaas’? Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab Biswanath Das Krushna Chandra Gajapati Biju Patnaik 5. Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Sarvekshak’, that was in the news recently? Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Hydrographic survey ship Torpedo launch and recovery vessel Nuclear-powered submarine Next Time is Up!