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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • February 15, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
Which ministry has reconstituted the Advisory Committee on Investor Protection and Education Fund?
SEBI
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Women
Ministry of Science
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reconstituted the Advisory Committee on Investor Protection and Education Fund under the chairmanship of G Mahalingam.

2.
Who has been appointed as the President of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the year 2022-23?
Ashok Chandak
Debashis Mitra
Rameshwar Thakur
Bansi S. Mehta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Debashis Mitra has been elected as the President of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the year 2022-23.

3.
Which state government has tied up with the British Council to expand higher education?
Government of Punjab
Government of Kerala
Government of Telangana
Government of Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government of Telangana has tied up with the British Council to expand higher education and to renew partnerships in English and Arts.

4.
Who has started the "Jiva Program" to promote natural farming?
Canara Bank
world bank
State Bank Of India
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has launched the "Jeeva Program" to promote natural farming under its existing watershed and Wadi programs in 11 states.

5.
The Government of India is committed to becoming a net-zero carbon emitter by which year?
2030
2050
2070
2060
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government is committed to increasing the share of non-fossil fuels by 2030 and becoming a net-zero emitter by 2070.

6.
Centre has been approved to continue the MPF Scheme. How much amount has been allocated to the scheme for five years?
Rs. 21,270 cr
Rs. 29,280 cr
Rs. 26,275 cr
Rs. 23,285 cr
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government has approved the continuation of the Scheme of Modernization of State Police Forces (MPF Scheme) for five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with a financial outlay of Rs 26,275 crore.

7.
Who is the author of the book titled "India-Africa Relations: Changing Horizons"?
Arjan Singh
Rajiv Bhatia
Asaf Ali
Chandrashekhar Dasgupta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian scholar- diplomat Rajiv Bhatia has come out with a book titled India-Africa Relations, Changing Horizons.

8.
The 2022 Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation films are scheduled for May 2022. It will be which edition of the annual event?
25th
10th
12th
17th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 17th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation films (MIFF-2022) is scheduled to take place.

9.
In which nation did, the United States of America will reopen its embassy?
Afghanistan
Solomon Islands
Syria
Iraq
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States will reopen the embassy in Solomon Islands.

10.
The International Epilepsy Day 2022 is being celebrated on which day?
February 14
February 12
February 11
February 13
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Epilepsy Day is Celebrated every year on February 14 across the world.

11.
The board of which company has approved the appointment of N Chandrasekaran as the chairman for a second five-year term?
HDFC Group
Reliance Private Limited
Adani Private Limited
Tata Sons Pvt Ltd
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Board of Tata Sons Pvt Ltd has approved the appointment of N Chandrasekaran as Chairman for the second term of five years.

12.
How much did the Rail-cum-Road Bridge Over River Ganga In Bihar cost?
Rs 696 crore
Rs 690 crore
Rs 606 crore
Rs 666 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The value of the 'Rail-cum-Road-Bridge' project is Rs 696 crore. The new bridge will reduce the period, boost agriculture tourism, and generate employment opportunities.

13.
Where did Maharashtra's Health Minister, Rajesh Tope speak about the launch of a state-of-the-art Mosaic-3D radiation machine?
Dewas
Jabalpur
Kolhapur
Bhopal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajesh Tope has spoke at the launch of a state-of-the-art Mosaic-3D radiation machine at a private hospital in Kolhapur.

14.
ICGS 'Saksham', the final ship of the 5 CGOPV Project has delivered to the Indian Coast Guard ahead of the schedule. Which company was given the contract to develop the vessels under the project?
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
Hindustan Shipyard
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Goa Shipyard Limited
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) delivered the 5th and final vessel of the 5 Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vehicle (CGOPV) Project to the Indian Coast Guard, ahead of the contractual schedule.

15.
In which state the Transport Minister B. Sriramulu "Skill and Entrepreneurship Development University" is being planned?
Maharashtra
Kerala
Karnataka
Punjab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Transport Minister B. According to Sriramulu, a plan has been made to set up a "Skill and Entrepreneurship Development University" in the state of Karnataka.

16.
The ISRO has successfully launched the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C52. Who is the chief of ISRO?
K Sivan
S Somnath
A S Kiran Kumar
Shailesh Nayak
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ISRO has successfully launched the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C52 from the first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. S Somnath is the chief of ISRO.

17.
Which of the following central jail started its own radio channel?
Central Jail of Indore
Jaipur Central Jail
Central Jail of Bhopal
Kanpur Central Jail
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Central Jail of Indore, Madhya Pradesh has started its own radio channel 'Jail Vaani-FM 18.77'.

18.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe took pictures of the surface of which planet from space?
Venus
Tues
Mercury
Saturn
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Parker Solar Probe of NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has taken pictures of the surface of the planet Venus from space.

19.
Military officer Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba has taken over as the interim President of which country following the military coup?
Burkina Faso
Ghana
Mali
Senegal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Burkina Faso, the military junta has appointed lieutenant colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba as the interim President of the country following the military coup.

20.
Which bank has partnered with Creditas Solutions to launch its 'Neo Collections' platform?
ICICI Bank
IndusInd Bank
Canara Bank
RBL Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBL Bank has partnered with Creditas Solutions for its 'Neo Collections' platform.