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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 13, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
What is the rank of India in the EIU's 2021 Democracy Index?
39
54
46
95
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India is placed at 46th position, among 167 nations, in the EIU's 2021 Democracy Index, with an overall score of 6.91 on a scale of 0-10.

2.
What is the length of the 'Rail-cum-Road-Bridge', which was inaugurated over River Ganga by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in Bihar's Munger?
12.5 km
14.5 km
15.5 km
10.5 km
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar jointly inaugurated the 14.5-kilometre long 'Rail-cum-Road-Bridge' in Bihar.

3.
The Indian Air Force will be participating with which of its aircraft to showcase in the 'Singapore Air Show-2022'?
Sukhoi
Tejas
Dornier
Dhruv
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Singapore Air Show is a biennial event that provides a platform for the Global Aviation Industry to showcase its products. The IAF will showcase its indigenous Tejas MK-I ac during the event.

4.
FICCI CASCADE has dedicated which day to be observed as the Anti-Smuggling Day every year starting from 2022?
February 10
February 12
February 11
February 09
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The FICCI's Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy has taken the initiative to launch Anti-Smuggling Day, which will be marked on 11 February every year.

5.
The National Productivity Day is being celebrated in India every year on which day?
February 12
February 11
February 10
February 09
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Productivity Day is observed every year on February 12 by the National Productivity Council.

6.
What is the official Gross domestic product deflator projection for 2022-23?
4.5- 5 %
3- 3.5 %
1.5- 2 %
10 %
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Centre's Gross domestic product deflator projection for 2022-23 is 3 to 3.5 per cent.

7.
What was the profession of Rahul Bajaj, who has passed away?
Industrialist
Actor
Journalist
Economist
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Noted industrialist and former chairman of Bajaj Auto, Rahul Bajaj, has passed away, due to pneumonia and a heart problem.

8.
The National Women's Day is commemorated in India every year to mark the birth anniversary of whom?
Mother Teresa
Indira Gandhi
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Sarojini Naidu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, the political activist and poet who was an important figure in India's struggle for independence from colonial rule.

9.
Which tunnel in India has been recognised as the 'World's Longest Highway Tunnel above 10,000 Feet' by the World Book of Records?
Zoji-la Tunnel
Banihal Qazigund Road Tunnel
Atal Tunnel
Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Road Tunnel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Book of Records has officially certified the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh as the 'World's Longest Highway Tunnel above 10,000 Feet'.

10.
N Chandrasekaran has been re-elected as the Executive Chairman of which company?
Adani Group
Infosys
Bharti Airtel
Tata Sons
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The board of Tata Sons Pvt Ltd has approved the re-appointment of N Chandrasekaran as the Executive Chairman of the company for the second five years term.

11.
How much amount of the fund has been allocated to the Scheme of "Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram, which has been extended for five years from 2021 to 2026?
Rs 2,100.45 crore
Rs 2,710.65 crore
Rs 1,551.75 crore
Rs 1,486.55 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The total outlay of "Rashtriya Yuva Sashaktikaran Karyakram for the next five years will be Rs 2,710.65 crore. The scheme is the flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

12.
MUSE and HelioSwarm, which were seen in the news, are associated with which space agency?
NASA
ISRO
JAXA
ESA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NASA has announced two new science missions namely Multi-slit Solar Explorer (MUSE) and HelioSwarm.

13.
Which country hosted the One Ocean Summit, organized in February 2022 in collaboration with World Bank and UN?
Germany
Sweden
Israel
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The One Ocean Summit was held in Brest, France, in Hybrid format, under the chairmanship of French President Emmanuel Macron.

14.
Which day of the year is marked as National Deworming Day in India?
February 11
February 10
February 12
February 09
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Deworming Day is observed on 10 February every year in India.

15.
What is the theme for the National Productivity Day 2022?
'Industry 4.0 Leapfrog Opportunity for India'
"Self Reliance Through Productivity"
'Industry 5.0 Leapfrog Opportunity for India'
"Circular Economy for Productivity & Sustainability"
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for the National Productivity Day 2022 is "Self Reliance Through Productivity".

16.
Name the scheme launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for the welfare of the Transgender community and the beggars?
WINNER
PROUD
SMILE
VALUE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar launched the Central Sector scheme titled "SMILE".

17.
Australia has designated which species as 'Endangered'?
Sloth
Panda
Kangaroo
Koala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Australia has designated the Koala an endangered species, which was classified as vulnerable only 10 years ago.

18.
Which country has topped the EIU's 2021 Democracy Index?
Norway
Australia
Singapore
New Zealand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Norway has topped the index with a score of 9.75. New Zealand, Finland, Sweden and Iceland are the top five countries on the list.

19.
Which programme has been launched by NABARD to promote natural farming?
URJA
PRAAN
AYUSH
JIVA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has launched an agroecology-based programme called 'JIVA' (meaning life) to promote natural farming, ensure sustainability and rejuvenate 'life' around the agricultural field.

20.
What is the theme of World Radio Day 2022?
Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace
Radio and Diversity
Radio and Trust
New World, New Radio
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the World Radio Day 2022 is 'Radio and Trust'.