Categories: Economy

UN ESCAP forcast India’s GDP for FY21 at 4.8%

The UN ‘Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) 2020 forecast India’s GDP for FY21 at 4.8%. It also warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to result in significant adverse economic impact globally. The title of the UN report ‘Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) 2020: Towards sustainable economies’.

Click Here To Get Test Series For SBI PO 2020

India’s GDP growth for the fiscal year 2019-2020 was estimated at 5% and is forecast to slow down to 4.8% for the current fiscal 2020-21. Economic growth for the country could stand at 5.1% for the fiscal year 2021-22.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • 24th October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948.
  • United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA.
  • Mr Antonio Guterres of Portugal is the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Find More Economy News

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

Weekly Current Affairs One Liners (1st to 7th June, 2026)

Weekly Current Affairs One-Liners Current Affairs 2026 plays a very important role in competitive examinations…

5 hours ago

UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay Takes Charge as CEO of IndiaAI Mission

Saurabh Vijay CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has assumed the charge…

22 hours ago

India Launches E85 Fuel: 85% Ethanol Blend to Reduce Oil Imports and Emissions

For the energy security and sustainable transportation India set to launch the E85 fuel, it…

23 hours ago

Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Honors 51 Artistes at SNA Samman Ceremony 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) had honored the 51 distinguished artistes at the…

23 hours ago

India’s Forex Reserves Rise to $682.32 Billion Despite Decline in Gold Holdings

Foreign exchange reserves of India has a fresh increase during the week was ended on…

23 hours ago

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan Janakiraman Gets Two-Year Extension Until 2028

Swaminathan Janakiraman reappointed as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for…

23 hours ago